Events Articles

An impressive roster of students and campus organizations recently stepped into the much-deserved spotlight of Penn's Inn, receiving accolades for their contributions to Penn College and the broader community during the 2016-17 academic year. Front row (from left): Lauren J. Crouse, Student Leader of the Year; Elizabeth L.

World-class chefs spent several days on the Penn College campus to impart their wisdom while they guided students in the production of the 25th Anniversary Visiting Chef Dinner, held April 7.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s long-standing tradition of bold innovation and institutional pride has a new look reflecting those qualities. The college on Wednesday revealed a new athletic logo depicting a strong, powerful and proud wildcat.

Outgoing and incoming members of College Council line a stairwell between floors of the Bush Campus Center. The leadership of Penn College Governance over the past three decades – 16 chairs from past to present – is depicted in a commemorative PowerPoint slide. A Tuesday celebration in Penn's Inn marked this year's 30th anniversary of Penn College's Governance system.

Pennsylvania College of Technology recently held induction ceremonies for three honor society chapters, among the institution's traditional end-of-semester activities in celebration of student accomplishment. A number of this year's Alpha Chi inductees attend a ceremony in the PDC.

A campus with one of the nation's oldest continuing automotive programs was a fitting venue for a pair of events: a Saturday car show sponsored by the Classic Cruisers Club and the Penn College Motorsports Association, followed by a Sunday visit from members of the Hershey Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America. – Photos by Tom Wilson, writer/editor-PCToday

Gallery guests discuss the works of “Private Domain.” A group of Girl Scouts explores Derrberry’s creative narratives. The artist discusses the thought processes behind her creations. Interested patrons fill the gallery space for the artist’s talk.

Seventeen graphic design seniors at Pennsylvania College of Technology will exhibit their work as part of “Design: 2017,” the annual student portfolio exhibition in The Gallery at Penn College. A public reception for the exhibit’s opening will be held Friday, April 28, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the gallery, located on the third floor of the Madigan Library.

Hunger Awareness Week was observed April 17-21, with a number of Dining Services-sponsored events to call attention to a sobering fact: One in five Penn College students has experienced hunger or food insecurity. Among the activities were an Open House at The Cupboard, a food pantry for students; a Tuesday cookout; a free spaghetti dinner; and information tables at three campus dining units.

With the donor wall reflecting an atmosphere of appreciation, President Gilmour addresses the gathering as Debra M. Miller prepares to present gifts to contributors. Jacob J. Sandfort, a hospitality management freshman from Wyalusing, adds finishing touches to the culinary array. Carl N. Beaver, an inductee to the Pillar Society, receives a pin and appreciation from the president.