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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.

The latest addition to the Penn College YouTube Channel features three engaging students in a two-minute celebration of rigorous academics and high-energy campus life. Join Jessica N. Felton, a culinary arts and systems student from State College; Garrett D.

An industry-leading original equipment manufacturer is supporting the quest of Pennsylvania College of Technology manufacturing students to succeed at an international competition. Acero Precision recently donated $2,000 to sponsor the college’s student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and its entry in this spring’s Baja SAE.

The diverse “degrees that work” offered at Pennsylvania College of Technology, a national leader in applied technology education, will be on display from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the college’s Open House on Saturday, March 28.

From a vibrant palette ... ... new banners entice the eye ... ... and engage the mind. Just in time for this month's Spring Open House, new banners are rising alongside the roadways and walkways of Penn College – inspiration for visitors and affirmation for students and employees.