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Pennsylvania College of Technology students regularly apply their skills to help others – even before graduation. That’s the case with Shakeem J. Thomas, an emergency management technology student from Brooklyn, New York, who’s lending a hand in the nearby Queens neighborhood of Broad Channel where residents are still recovering – five years later – from Hurricane Sandy.

Under the watch of Barbie D. Harbaugh, instructor of nursing, Bryce J. Merrill administers a flu shot to Kaitlyn E. Miller, a student in applied health studies, radiography concentration. Kaitlyn L. Andersen, of Mastic, N.Y., enrolled in the Fundamentals of Nursing course, swabs the arm of classmate Emily L. Tashner-Thompson, of Muncy. Jessica M.

"Come sit you down and have a good laugh!" proved to be an invitation too good to decline, as the campus community enjoyed Dining Services' sumptuous Renaissance Feast this week in and around "The Grand Hall" that is the Capitol Eatery. From 4-8:30 p.m.

Pennsylvania College of Technology students have received two of the six $5,000 national scholarships awarded this year by the Oil and Energy Service Professionals and its co-sponsors. Penn College winners are Thomas E. Daros Jr., of North Salem, New York – now a three-time recipient – and Garth J. Reish, of Millheim.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology plastics student has added to his impressive list of national scholarships. The Society of Plastics Engineers recently announced that Logan A. Tate, of Williamsport, is the recipient of several scholarships for 2017. The plastics and polymer engineering technology major has been honored with the Blow Molding Division W.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s surgical technology major is joining hospitals and colleges throughout the country in celebrating National Surgical Technologists Week, Sept. 17-23. National Surgical Technologists Week is a promotional event of the Association of Surgical Technologists to celebrate those who work in the field.

Pennsylvania College of Technology kicked off its celebration of Welcoming Week (Sept. 15-24) with an official proclamation from President Davie Jane Gilmour. “Penn College’s success depends on ensuring that all students feel welcome,” the proclamation reads. From left, students Jan J. Bruegmann, of Germany; Laurent P. Mahr, of Austria; Yousef I. Asiri, Abdullah A. Albishi and Mohammed A.

Caleb E. Cartmell (left) and Efrem K. Foster represent Penn College at a Beaver Stadium celebration of university unity. Penn College student leaders were among those on hand for Penn State’s “All-U Day” 56-0 blowout against Georgia State on Saturday night, representing university-related campuses by carrying banners across the football field during half-time activities.

Pennsylvania College of Technology recently marked the beginning of its full membership status with the NCAA by unveiling a Wildcat-inspired bus – Susquehanna Trailways-owned and Penn College-branded – and a new way to support athletics: the Wildcat Club.

An array of tabletop nonperishables represents what a student can receive weekly from the campus pantry. Cheryl Y. Hammond, Dining Services' special events manager, serves Community Peer Educator Tasia A. Werkmeister ... ... as students gain food for thought about The Cupboard.