Faculty & Staff Articles

Building construction technology major Michael J. Deragon, of Fort Washington, helps Joey Boler Santoyo with a keepsake toolbox. The boy is the grandson of Stanley G. Boler, who retired in 2012 from the electronics and computer engineering technology faculty; his mother, Amanda, is a 1998 graduate in legal assistant-paralegal.

A General Services crew braved a blustery morning to install 38 holiday cards designed by student groups and campus departments, sharing a "Happy Holidays" message with classmates and co-workers alike. The cards were lighted and winners announced Nov. 30 on the Breuder Advanced Technology and Health Sciences Center patio. – Photos by Tom Wilson, writer/editor-PCToday

Members of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Greek Life have teamed up with a math professor to solicit donations of used baseball equipment to be sent to young baseball players in Cuba. The college community is asked to look for baseball bats, gloves and balls while at home for the Thanksgiving break and bring the equipment back to campus.

Dennis L. Correll, associate dean for enrollment management, talks about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and how the earlier submission date will affect students and scholarships. Attendees climbed a poplar tree with ropes and saddles during a session with Justin Shelinski, laboratory assistant for horticulture.

A sociology faculty member at Pennsylvania College of Technology co-presented a paper at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Sociological Society, held Oct. 28-29 at Bloomsburg University.

ROTC cadets from Penn College and Lycoming College report for duty. Cadet Michael J. Policare, a heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology student from Allentown, sorts through boxes. The writing on the wall tacitly informs the altruistic mission of Cadet John Harshbarger, a pre-med/psychology student at Lycoming.

Samantha R. Labate and Kyle T. Pechtold join artistic forces for Penn College Alliance’s card. Taking a break are physician assistant students (from left): Kaitlyn R. McCaffery, Allison M. Moss, Michelle D. Detwiler and James T. Kane II, members of the PA Club. Carley A.

College employees staff the serving line. Employees of the college's Admissions Office join family and friends for a festive meal. A mouth-watering bounty Grateful for the gift of friendship (and the imminent semester break!) Donations help stock pantry shelves.

This year’s Community Challenge supporting the Salvation Army of Williamsport raised $12,000, thanks to the efforts of numerous volunteers and participants including many from Pennsylvania College of Technology. On Nov. 12, the final event in the Community Challenge series, a 5K run/walk was held at Williamsport Area High School.

More than 25 female students and faculty from Pennsylvania College of Technology demonstrated their commitment to technology by attending a recent statewide event in Harrisburg. During the College to Careers: Women in Technology Conference, the Penn College contingent experienced a panel discussion with eight women technology leaders and enjoyed networking opportunities.