Faculty & Staff Articles

The coordinator of the Williamsport/Lycoming Keystone Innovation Zone delivered a presentation at the recent NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Conference in Orlando, Fla. Katie C. Bell's May 4 workshop, "Greenovation: A Unique Approach Encouraging Green Product Development," offered the opportunity for IMC Inc.

Dawn M. Moore, disability services specialist at Penn College, was among the graduates at George Washington University when Michelle Obama delivered the commencement address Sunday. Last fall, the first lady promised students she would speak if they completed 100,000 hours of community service. That goal was exceeded by nearly 70,000 hours, and Mrs. Obama honored her pledge.

More than 700 employees, dependents and guests attended Sunday's annual all-college picnic at Knoebels Amusement Resort. The yearend tradition offers a lunch, camaraderie, and a day full of rides and recreation at the popular Elysburg amusement park. Photos by Mike Cunningham, chief information officer, and daughter Meghan

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 Bowes, Temporary Full-Time Custodian, effective May 19

Distinguished Teaching Awards – including the Veronica M. Muzic Master Teacher Award, the highest level of recognition for faculty – were presented by Pennsylvania College of Technology during commencement ceremonies held May 14-15 at the Community Arts Center, Williamsport. Dennis F. Ringling, professor of forestry in the School of Natural Resources Management, was honored with the Veronica M.

Pennsylvania College of Technology presented Distinguished Staff and Part-Time Teaching Excellence Awards on Thursday. The college also recognized new members of its Quarter-Century Club (for 25 years of service) and those retiring in the 2009-10 academic year.

(The following is drawn from remarks by Davie Jane Gilmour, Pennsylvania College of Technology president, during a May 13 all-college meeting to close the 2009-10 academic year.) It is fitting that we end each academic year by honoring students, faculty and staff who have distinguished themselves through their accomplishments.

"Sunrise on Black Lake," a panoramic photograph by Larry D. Kauffman, digital publishing specialist and photographer in CollegeInformation& Community Relations, won second prize in The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs' 14th Annual Juried Photo Exhibit under way at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society.

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: Joshua Henne , Regular Part-Time Energy Management Technician Intern, General Services, effective May 10

Karen Woland Payne, director of the Children's Learning Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology, presented a workshop at the Annual Conference of the National Coalition of Campus Children's Centers, held in Orlando, Fla., April 7-10.