Faculty & Staff Articles

'Safe Zone' training available for campus community This fall, Penn College launched the Safe Zone program, an initiative designed to make campus a safer place for all students.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s three-day Parent & Family Weekend, in which hundreds of participants joined with their favorite students to help celebrate the institution's Centennial, offered a packed calendar of activities that included informal access to the president and senior administration, entertainment, food, games, tours and a popular "mocktail" competition. – Photos by Abdullah H.

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 R. Ray, full-time Residence Hall Security Officer, Penn College Police, beginning Sept. 16 Melody L. Steckenfinger, regular part-time Dining Services Worker III, beginning Sept. 16 Ashley M.

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. James B. McKernan, full-time Faculty, Drafting and Computer-Aided Design, School of Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies; effective Sept.

The executive director for assessment, research and planning at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently received a doctorate in educational leadership and management from Drexel University. Brian L.

Wondering what to do with that ever-growing pile of newspaper inserts and magazines in the recycling bin? Harvest them for "Troopons" – Coupons for Troops – and help a caring campus organization ease the financial burden on military families. Students Making a Contribution is conducting a coupon drive from Thursday through Veterans Day (Sept. 11-Nov.

Artist and welding lecturer Michael K. Patterson (left) installs a chef creation with the help of Chad L. Karstetter, General Services horticulturist/motorpool lead person (in yellow), and Steve J. Kopera, welding lecturer. The chef sculpture features a bowl of soup and saltine crackers among its appetizing details. Timothy S.

Welding students Daniel J. Peppernick, left, of Spring Run (welding and fabrication engineering technology) and Teague W. Ohl, of Cogan Station (welding technology) help visitors to use a virtual reality welding simulator. Rex E. Moore, ShaleNET U.S. consultant and instructor, talks with a visitor. Joseph P.

Jeffrey D. Filko (holding plaque) celebrates a national award with his Phi Mu Delta brethren. Jeffrey D. Filko, assistant director of Dining Services and adviser to Penn College's Mu Xi chapter of the Phi Mu Delta fraternity, was honored Friday with the Dr. Albert D. Nutting Award as the country's outstanding chapter adviser.

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. Denise M. Gardner-Butler, regular part-time Dining Services Worker II, beginning Sept. 10 Linda Michelle Cowher, full-time Assistant Group Leader, Children's Learning Center; beginning Sept. 8 Rita D.