Faculty & Staff Articles

Known for its off-road prowess, the Land Rover is considered by auto enthusiasts to symbolize adventure and resilience. The same can be said of Sarah E. Crabtree. Appropriately, the Pennsylvania College of Technology student is capping her educational odyssey by restoring a classic version of the vehicle.

Raising awareness and encouraging campus community members to register as organ donors is at the heart of the “Gift of Life College Challenge,” a project being pursued on the Penn College campus through April 28. Penn College nursing students, Wellness Committee and other partners kicked off the initiative by distributing small bags of Hershey’s Kisses and organ donor information

“Speed Date Your Career,” held recently in the Center for Career Design, gave students the opportunity to engage with Penn College Corporate Tomorrow Makers for networking practice, recruitment opportunities, raffle prizes and refreshments.

Penn College Athletics recently hosted its 10th National Girls & Women in Sports Day clinic. Over 60 young participants signed up for this year’s event and had the opportunity to participate in five of the college’s women’s sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.

Two residential construction textbooks authored by a Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty member were published recently by The Goodheart-Wilcox Co. Inc. Jack Jones, associate professor of building construction technology, wrote a new textbook: “Principles of Residential Construction: Essential Skills and Practices,” and authored the 14th edition of “Modern Carpentry.”

Over 65 Penn College students engaged with 16 employers at the Human Services & Restorative Justice Internship and Job Expo. “Engaging with employers early and often helps students gain a clearer understanding of career possibilities and build meaningful professional connections," said Elizabeth E. Winder, associate professor of human services & restorative justice.

Penn College’s Fitness Center held a Student Member Appreciation Day. “We wanted to show our appreciation to students who regularly use the Fitness Center by rewarding them with some goodies,” said Gayle M. Kielwein, coordinator of student engagement operations. “Treats were pina colada and strawberry smoothies, various ‘healthier’ snacks, and some awesome giveaways.”

Whether you're a home or business owner looking to reduce energy demands and lower costs, or you're considering exploring a building science career path, this conversation is for you: "Creating Healthy Buildings." In the latest episode of the Tomorrow Makers podcast, Jason Embick, executive director of the Clean Energy Center, shares his expertise and boosts everyone's energy consumption knowledge.

Always willing to step up to the plate to assist with Penn College Wildcat initiatives, Nate Woods Jr. takes on a truly tough challenge this time. Under the pressure of lights, cameras and hot wings, the executive director for student wellbeing and inclusive excellence answers a few burning questions in “Wild Ones Episode 2.”

Fifteen students in Penn College’s concrete science technology major were among the close to 58,000 who recently attended World of Concrete, an international trade show that encompasses 700,000 square feet inside and outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.