Events Articles

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.

Student Austin M. Adams, Center Valley, won the Rocket Science Cone with his "Rowbot" entry. Members of S.W.O.R.D.'s executive board savor the fruits of their organizational labors. From left are Alexander J. Horne, West Chester; Timothy R. Thompson, Stephens City, Va.; and Michael E. Zalatan, Center Valley. Student (and raffle-winner) Danielle S. Flannery, Morrisville, took home a 3-D printer.

Members of the planning committee paint The Rock in advance of Pride Week activities. From left are Lloyd A. Shope, Catherine E. Gamez, Kyle T. Pechtold, Michael D. Penwell and Trevor I. Brandt. The third annual Pride Week, embracing diversity and exploring the challenges faced by Penn College's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, is being marked through Friday.

Hines shares his life-saving regimen for coping with his diagnosis of bipolar disorder ... ... and recounts his transcendent story later in the evening. A billboard outside the ACC stresses the importance of QPR Training (Question, Persuade and Refer) in reading the warning signs of emotional crisis.