Faculty & Staff Articles

Huddled for the holidays, members of the Student American Dental Hygienists' Association work on their entry. Paint cans tell a yuletide story of works in progress. Surrounded by moral support, web and interactive media majors Robert L. Sloss, of Lake Harmony, and Brittany R. Terpstra, of Jim Thorpe, toil on behalf of the Wildcat Events Board.

Co-organizers Bruce E. (left) and Eric W. Huffman carry on the civic-minded (and certainly magical) tradition that memorializes their father. Back for its eighth year, the layout of Patrick M. Breen and his wife, Laura, celebrates the Pennsylvania Railroad. A heads-up crew from a hands-on institution makes quick work of table delivery. From left are Eric W.

Under the lights of the ACC Auditorium dome (and the glow from the projection screen and students' electronic devices), a sizable crowd gathers for the final Centennial Colloquium. Craig A.

A mock-up of a oil tanker's bulkhead has been fabricated by Steven J. Kopera's welding students ... Cutaway drawings help Kopera's students envision the scope of the work. ... who are living an on-the-job scenario in their Penn College lab.

A full house in the Field House! The Centennial event invited all campaign donors to an autumn buffet. Attendees including alumni, current and retired employees, and other friends and supporters enjoyed such treats as mashed sweet potatoes, a selection of "sliders" and a choice of desserts from the college's fine-dining restaurant.

Myreta Churba works with youngsters at the college's Dunham Children's Learning Center. Myreta Churba, a part-time faculty member and 1984 alumna, recently presented dental hygiene lessons at Penn College's Dunham Children’s Learning Center. Churba is a community outreach dental hygienist with Susquehanna Community Health and Dental Center.

PCToday continues its regular feature:  welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office. Matthew Blymier, full-time Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Information Director, effective Nov.

"100" on the lawn Celebrating 100 years of hands-on education (and a brisk moment of coats-on necessity), the Penn College community gathered Thursday for an aerial commemoration of the institution's ongoing Centennial. Scores of students and employees – and one canine member of the family – enthusiastically braved the chill to form a "100" on the Madigan Library Lawn.

Student Daniel A. Horst and Chef Mary G. Trometter, assistant professor of hospitality management and culinary arts, talk with "PA live!" co-host Dave Kuharchik. Chef Mary G. Trometter, assistant professor of hospitality management and culinary arts, assisted by Daniel A. Horst, a culinary arts and systems student from Harrisonburg, Virginia, appeared on WBRE-TV's "PA live! Thursday afternoon.

Bradley M. Webb, director of student affairs administration and one of the evening's servers, talks with colleagues from the Residence Life Office. A seasonal centerpiece helps set the mood. Student leader Emma J. Sutterlin enjoys a pre-holiday meal. Members of the college community mingle over a family-style meal.