The third large-scale art installation created to celebrate Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Centennial has woven together not only text and trees, but students from across campus.
From left, students Riggle, Knable and Becker lend an ear. DCNR Secretary Ferretti Wiest and Metcalf Five second-year forest technology students attended the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association annual meeting at Toftrees Resort and Conference Center in State College on Tuesday night. Joining Andrew Bartholomay, assistant professor of forest technology, as invited guests were Kenneth A.
The state Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $2,996 to Pennsylvania College of Technology for revitalization of wetlands and related nature-trail work at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center near Allenwood. The Environmental Education Grant will be used to continue planting a wetland meadow that was begun in Fall 2013 by students in Carl J.
Students from Sayre and Milan were presented with 2014-15 Peggy Madigan Memorial Leadership Scholarships on Thursday at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Caleb J. Maenza, of Sayre, a student at North Rome Christian School, will enroll in the pre-occupational therapy major this fall at Penn College. Jessica M.
A forest technology student at Pennsylvania College of Technology has received a scholarship from a fund that memorializes a longtime regional leader in the lumber industry. Heather E. Hinshaw, of Cogan Station, received the $1,000 award from the Richard P. Lauchle Scholarship Fund administered by the Keystone Wood Products Association.
A boy signals his satisfaction at sitting aboard heavy equipment at the college's ESC. Shane C. Somerville, of Centerville, who will graduate next month with a degree in forest technology, leads a sawmill tour. An ESC visitor finds shelter from the storm on a piece of Caterpillar machinery. Another soon-to-be graduate in forest technology, Nathan C.
The call to battle fire in Alaska was the first out-of-state assignment for Samuel J. Raisch, ’10, a Tiadaghton State Forest specialist. Angela M. Poleto, ’11, and Raisch are among six Tiadaghton State Forest specialists who helped contain the Stuart Creek 2 wildfire. Firefighters work to tame the blaze on steep Alaskan terrain.
Forestry professor Dennis F. Ringling is joined by alumni – three who returned to the Schneebeli Earth Science Center on Friday and two who joined the Penn College faculty after graduation. From left are Paul M Reier, Class of 1977; Samuel J. Raisch, 2010; Damen R. Wheeland, 2000; Ringling; and 2001 graduates Eric C. Easton, forestry instructor; and Erich R.
The 34-foot trailer awaits visitors outside the Carl Building Technologies Center on Monday morning. D. Wayne Bender talks with students about sustainability in forest management. The exhibit includes an identification quiz about Pennsylvania hardwoods, with answers hidden beneath blocks fashioned from each of the species. Robert E.
Dennis F. and Patricia A. Ringling, a longtime forestry professor and his alumna spouse, plan to establish a scholarship at Pennsylvania College of Technology through a bequest. “We’re extremely grateful for Dennis and Patricia’s thoughtfulness in establishing this scholarship and including the college in their wills,” said Robb Dietrich, executive director of the Penn College Foundation.
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