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Phi Mu Delta's Dakotah J. Hewston, a renewable energy technologies major from Dingmans Ferry, diligently plies his craft. A young member of the Class of Whenever joins in the philanthropic fun. Brothers in arms, joined at check-in, are (from left) Nicholas S. Choiniere, a welding and fabrication engineering technology major from Millbury, Mass.; Michael L.

The 13th annual Sealant Saturday event, held March 21 in Penn College's dental clinic, was very successful (and busy). Dental hygiene students provided free services to 56 children between the ages of 6 and 15, and placed 290 sealants. All children also received a fluoride varnish treatment.

A selfie from the set Penn College on "PA live!" Fennel bulbs and orzo pasta await preparation in this chef's-eye look at the ingredients at hand. Mary G. Trometter,  assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts, assisted by James E. Culp, a culinary arts technology major from Northumberland, prepared Toasted Orzo on WBRE-TV’s “PA live!” on Wednesday for co-host Jasmine Brooks.

Cassandra B. Mohr shares a brochure with Justin C. Osmolinski, a construction management student from Harrisburg, ... ... and amplifies her message through convincing visuals. A healthy life lesson tailored to Penn College students Mohr holds a student "quit packet," available through College Health Services in the Bush Campus Center.

Four students are employed by the Public Relations & Marketing Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology, using their photographic and videography talents to help publicize Penn College people, programs and events. Elizabeth S. Greis Adrian I. Mundo Elizabeth S. Greis, of Pottsville, joined the PRM staff as a student photographer in January.

Penn College's Plastics Innovation & Resource Center is included in a five-minute video being shown this week at NPE: The International Plastics Showcase in Orlando, Florida. Portions of the video, presented by the state Department of Community & Economic Development and focused on the commonwealth's plastics industry, were shot Feb. 10 on main campus.

As the result of a slow ground thaw, Pennsylvania College of Technology has had all of its home baseball and softball games postponed through the end of the month, but the college’s men’s tennis and golf teams are expected to open this week as scheduled. And the archery team "put on a good show" as it recently closed out the indoor season.

Nationally, employment projections are encouraging for the Class of 2015. Recent career fairs at Pennsylvania College of Technology reflected that positive reality. Approximately 210 employers offering more than 2,400 jobs and internships participated in the  spring career fairs at the college’s main campus and Lumley Aviation Center.

A common interest in the construction industry prompts an informal gathering ... ... of students, employers and faculty in a PCCA-sponsored event in Penn's Inn. The Penn College Construction Association expanded its opportunity to interact with potential employers with an invitation to remain on campus for a social event following this week's Career Fair.

A cake inspired by Frank Sinatra’s “Come Rain or Come Shine” took the top prize in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s annual cake competition. The theme for the March 3 contest was “Love Songs.” The cake was designed by Kelsey L. Park, of State College, whose winning techniques included pulled-sugar roses, piped “cornelli lace,” hand-piped lettering and fondant piano keys.