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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.

Steven Brower Projected images enhance an informative lecture by Brower, held in the SASC conference room ... ... just across Hagan Way from a companion exhibit on the third floor of Madigan Library. His interest raised, a patron lowers his cellphone to get a photo in the college gallery.

The campus community officially entered an exciting new age Wednesday night: celebrating Pennsylvania College of Technology's full membership in Division III of the NCAA – not to mention the attendant boost to school pride from a dynamic new logo, an exciting mascot makeover and a literal driving force for institutional marketing.

A new student leadership position, Community Peer Educators, has been added at Pennsylvania College of Technology, and eight students are serving in this engaging role for the 2017-18 academic year.

About 30 students took part in the inaugural Penn College Outdoor Weekend on Friday and Saturday, enjoying a camping trip amid the Schneebeli Earth Science Center's 400-plus acres of scenic surroundings.

Before completing her bachelor’s degree in web and interactive media from Pennsylvania College of Technology in May, Rebecca M. Gardner had already added a successful website rebuild to resume, and happy clients to boot. In the months since, her work has been put to good use in promoting the annual hot air balloon festival organized by the Rotary Clubs of Lycoming County.

From left: Nick Smith, of Schaedler Yesco Distribution; electrical technology majors Tyler W. Lauver and Theodore C. Reynolds III; and James Knight, of IDEAL. About a dozen Penn College students in electrical-related majors tested their skills during a recent IDEAL National Championship qualifying event on campus.

The American Red Cross collected a total of 178 pints of blood during Penn College’s first two-day blood drive of the fall semester, a particularly rewarding result given shortages both regionally and in storm-stricken states. “Your effort shows your generosity, selflessness and dedication to helping others," noted Carl L. Shaner, College Health Services director.

Woodcarver Liam M. McCay, an applied technology studies major from Bloomsburg, offers a live demo of his time-honored craft. Movie posters are artfully repurposed as notebook covers. Also sharing hands-on expertise is alumna Alyssa L. Fink, an assistant baker in Dining Services.