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Students in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Physical Therapist Assistant Club harvested a plentiful crop to benefit The Cupboard at Penn College, an on-campus food pantry that assists students and their families. The club initiated a 10-day food drive to coincide with the American Physical Therapy Association’s Global PT Day-of-Service, observed Oct.

Saturday evening’s Greater Lycoming Walk, bringing hope to those affected by suicide's nondiscriminating touch and wresting public attention “Out of the Darkness,” attracted 396 participants and raised more than $14,500 to fund prevention and awareness activities.

When September hurricanes left a path of destruction in Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania College of Technology student Natascha G. Santaella felt a variety of painful emotions. “I spent around six days stressing and having a very hard time with me having all the luxuries I currently do and my family not having any,” the Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, resident said.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology student was one of 20 scholars worldwide to participate in a Japan-based industrial design program. Dwight D. Alexander, of Umatilla, Florida, completed a four-day workshop at the Kobe University International Innovation Design School in Kobe, Japan.

Millions around the world are suffering the symptoms of serious or terminal illnesses, yet only one in 10 has access to effective pain management tools.

More than 90 area high school students attended Friday's "Design and Build Your Future With Careers in Construction" program at Penn College: a full day of exploring construction and design career pathways, meeting Penn College students who have participated in internships, and learning about potential employment needs in the region.

Courtroom drama serves as a compelling vehicle for conversation. An actor engages the audience ... ... which explores all angles (introspection included) in reaching its verdict. Mackey (center) shares the stage with the evening's cast. "The Defamation Experience," an interactive diversity program, brought its provocative and timely message to Penn College this past week.

Autumn colors greet Longwood visitors from the outset. Every inch, a showplace Classmates pause in the midst of their inspiring journey. A "thousand-bloom" chrysanthemum soon will take center stage to dazzle conservatory guests. Blue skies and abundant sunshine punctuate the North Creek stopover.

Trees are ground into mulch at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center.

The students are taking a variety of items to donate, including Penn College hand sanitizer and backpacks, toothbrushes, children’s books, hair ties and sunglasses. The adventurous group (from left): Rene Ramirez, Maggie K. Calkins, Glendalis Guadarrama, Christine B. Kavanagh, Mikaila E. Lugo-Schlegel and Sarah J. Schick. The group will take an assortment of educational items.