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"The Rock" dons a new coat for commencement. Readily recalling his stint as a billboard painter, Todd R. Moore returns to his campus roots. Members of the Centennial graduating class and their families have an appropriate backdrop for their keepsake photos this commencement weekend.

Retirees and employees pass through the Field House, hoping to hit paydirt in the "Ticket to Win It" raffle. President Davie Jane Gilmour (right) and colleagues put their best feet (and hands) forward in a lively game of 3-D Twister. Clockwise from left are Carolyn R. Strickland, assistant vice president for academic services; Sue A. Mahaffey, coordinator of academic services; and Kendel F.

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. Lewis H. Moyer, full-time Electrician, General Services; beginning May 12 Only new college hires and employees transferring from one internal position to another in certain situations are reported.

Mike S. Dinan, head cook at the Bush Campus Center, serves as the evening's palate-pleaser. Among the enlisted tasters is Michael L. Spear, of Sigma Nu. A cross-section of employees and students provides literal feedback to Dining Services. Jason K. Eichensehr (left), Dining Services manager, talks with Phi Mu Delta's Steven J. Kanaley.

Chalmer Van Horn, a retired faculty member who taught engineering drafting for nearly three decades at Pennsylvania College of Technology and its two predecessor institutions, has endowed two scholarships at the college, including one that honors the memory of his wife of 56 years, Ruth Ann.

More than 900 Pennsylvania College of Technology students have petitioned to graduate at the completion of the Spring 2014 semester, and the college has scheduled three ceremonies May 16-17 for those who will march at commencement. All of the ceremonies will be held at the Community Arts Center, Williamsport. At 3 p.m.

Imminent graduate Daniel S. Bishop, of Perkasie, diligently exemplifies Penn College's hands-on reputation. Mitchell R. Kachele (left), of Allendale, N.J., and Louis Benet, of Tampa, Fla., tape off areas to remain unpainted. Two more May graduates – Ryan J. Levesque (left), of Unionville, and Carmen Cicioni, of Ringtown – remove wax and grease ... ...

Comments from skilled-trades advocate Mike Rowe are included in a video newly added to Penn College's You Tube channel, documenting the institution's first-time participation at the USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo in Washington, D.C.

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. Richard L. LaCerra, full-time Shipping/Receiving Worker, beginning May 5 Only new college hires and employees transferring from one internal position to another in certain situations are reported.

The Pennsylvania College of Technology Athletics Department has named John F. McNichol Jr. as its new full-time women’s soccer coach starting in the 2014-15 academic year. The coaching position is the second of three to be moved to full-time status. McNichol brings a wealth of experience, having played and coached at the NCAA Division III level.