Faculty & Staff Articles

Craig A. Miller, assistant professor of history/political science at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was invited to present a paper at the 17th Century Warfare, Diplomacy & Society in the American Northeast Conference, held recently at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, Mashantucket, Conn.

A priceless artifact and the story of one man’s survival against incredible odds have made a significant impact on students’ understanding of the Holocaust in a humanities course at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The yellow armband worn by the late Nandor Blau, a Jewish man forced into slave labor by the German army during World War II, has been loaned by the Blau family to William J.

On this Veterans Day, we salute the students, faculty and staff who have served (or continue to serve) their country. Members of the Pennsylvania College of Technology community are encouraged to honor with gratitude the military service of these co-workers and classmates, who are among those we recognize through this voluntary honor roll.

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. Wendy A. Slick, transfer from casual part-time Custodian (substitute, as-needed) to regular part-time Custodian, Residence Halls (Dauphin), General Services; starting Nov. 11 Jonathan T.

Brian M. McKeon Faculty member Brian M. McKeon returns to the Community Theatre League stage for “Boeing Boeing,” a classic farce by Marc Camoletti, opening this week at the 100 W. Third St. venue. The assistant professor of biology plays Robert, snared in a juggling act of lies involving his friend, Bernard, and the three stewardesses to whom he's engaged – all of them in town at the same time.

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. Susan L. Bell, transfer from regular part-time Dining Services Worker III to full-time Dining Services Worker III, effective Nov. 4 Matthew L.

Michael R. Triassi has been named director of sales and restaurant operations at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Triassi, who among his duties will oversee Le Jeune Chef Restaurant, brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry.

Capitol Eatery's Patti E. Durrwachter dresses for a dalmatian hunt à la Cruella de Vil. Caped crusaders Deanna Fink (left) and Robyn Welch protect Gotham City, AKA Capitol Eatery. Frighteningly good treats at Dauphin Hall. Appropriately sporting railroad garb are (from left) Penn Central employees Crystal E. Way, Jan E. Twardowski, Anika A. Stewart and Esther L. Greenawalt.

"Happy Halloween" from The College Store! With a variety of costumes ranging from police officer to leprechaun – and including a few denizens of "Duck Dynasty," arguably the most frightening Halloween presence of all! – The College Store staff (including two current students) showed its typical willingness to do whatever to takes to chase away any rainy-day blues.

Craig R. Urey, a sophomore in the renewable energy technologies major, is the newest student employee to join the College Information and Community Relations staff at Pennsylvania College of Technology.