"Imagine a world without concrete," levels alumnus Joe DiBucci, building construction technology instructor at Penn College. (Impossible!) This energized episode of the "Tomorrow Makers" podcast brings loads of laughs and lots of insight about the world's most widely used building material — concrete. Have a listen to "Concrete Science."
Penn College’s Wayne R. Sheppard, assistant professor of construction management, and student Noah H. Jumper, of Shippensburg, were quoted in an article published in the March issue of Construction Executive magazine. In a story titled “Generation Yes: Recruiting today’s construction management students,” Sheppard and Jumper, a senior in the construction management major, offered insight to employers looking to hire upcoming construction management graduates.
Sarah F. Marino, an enrollment counselor in the Admissions Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been selected for the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s NEXT program. Marino was chosen among several applicants from within Pennsylvania and will be one of three participants sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling.
Sarah F. Marino, an enrollment counselor in the Admissions Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been selected for the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s NEXT program. Marino was chosen among several applicants from within Pennsylvania and will be one of three participants sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling.
Sarah F. Marino, an enrollment counselor in the Admissions Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been selected for the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s NEXT program. Marino was chosen among several applicants from within Pennsylvania and will be one of three participants sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling.
The second annual Night of Empowerment drew an enthusiastic crowd of more than 150 community members to Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Klump Academic Center Auditorium. Hosted by the Williamsport Representation Council, the recent gathering offered opportunities for networking and inspiring discussions.
Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction and architectural technologies for Pennsylvania College of Technology, was honored as a Construction Champion by Construction Dive, a leading industry publication. The annual list recognizes the most inspiring women leaders throughout the commercial construction industry. “Ellyn’s entire career has focused on talent: identifying it, leveraging it and nurturing it,” her nominator wrote.
The Dunham Children’s Learning Center celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss (March 2) and Read Across America Week (March 2-6) a tad early last week, due to Spring Break occurring this week. The colorful week of costumes and special book readers was a joyous time for children, parents and staff.
More than 75% of employers nationwide rate the job market for the Class of 2024 as “good to excellent.” Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Spring Career Fair confirmed that healthy prognosis, delivered by a National Association of Colleges and Employers survey. More than 430 companies, offering thousands of jobs and internships in a range of fields, met with 1,333 students throughout the Feb. 27-28 event, divided between the college’s Bardo Gymnasium and Field House.
Penn College's Diesel Performance Club and its 1959 B-61 Model Mack drag truck were revved up to return to Motorama, the annual motorsports extravaganza held Feb. 17-18 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. The students enjoyed sharing their passion for Penn College and its diesel technology major with event attendees and showing off their treasured truck. With more than 5,000 participants and 50,000 motorsport spectators, there was plenty of networking to do.
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