Faculty & Staff Articles

Students in Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Hospitality will benefit from a new scholarship fund honoring the recently retired manager of the school's Le Jeune Chef Restaurant.

Three Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty members have earned the designation of Certified Nurse Educator after successfully completing a rigorous certification examination developed and administered by the New York City-based National League for Nursing. Jane J. Benedict, Linda L. Crayton and Pam B. Schappert, all associate professors of nursing, earned the certification.

An assistant professor in Pennsylvania College of Technology's graphic design program recently returned from a trip to Estonia, where he was an invited participant in the Estonian Wood Carving Symposium. Faculty member Brian A. Flynn was invited to participate in the symposium, which took place Aug.

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. Among the latest additions: Mary Ann Hollenbach , Secretary for Academic Support, (Temporary), Academic Support Services, effective Sept. 24 Einar Sigurdsson , General Manager, Le Jeune Chef Restaurant, starting Sept.

Colin W. Williamson, Penn College's dean of transportation technology and a 20-year Navy commander will discuss "The Construction of the U.S. Fleet for the Battle of Lake Erie" at 2 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society, 858 W. Fourth St.

Senior Vice President William J. Martin announces the following clarification regarding the just-issued revision to the current academic calendar: Friday, Dec. 21, will be a workday for employees (not faculty). Normally, the college closes early the last day before holiday recess; the timing of that closure will be announced as the date approaches.

The School of Hospitality hosted "A Farewell Tribute to Peter Hellermann," longtime general manager of the school-operated Le Jeune Chef Restaurant, on Monday. The dinner featured visiting vintner Frederic Frank, of Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars on New York's Keuka Lake.

In January 2007, Pennsylvania College of Technology President Davie Jane Gilmour announced that the college was implementing an online refresher course in harassment prevention for all full-time and regular part-time employees who had attended the in-person training during or prior to 2003-04; this started a three-year cycle of online refresher training.

Pennsylvania College of Technology is committed to providing an environment in which all employees are able to work in a professional atmosphere that is free of unlawful discrimination and inappropriate behavior.

Penn College announces the following position changes, effective immediately: Lawrence J. Fryda will become special assistant to the senior vice president for Stage10 building programs. In that capacity, he will report to William J. Martin, senior vice president. His office, phone number and e-mail address remain the same. Donald O.