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As part of its Centennial anniversary, Pennsylvania College of Technology welcomed 78 new “students” this fall, many of which just might be around for the institution’s bicentennial. Some of these “freshmen” could sustain a broken body part, and others might corrode.

Digging up hostas at Way's Garden are (from left) Daniel F. Clark, of Royersford; Emily M. Schmidt, of Muncy; and Kyle M. Richardson, of Hopewell, New Jersey. Clark and Richardson are enrolled in landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis; Schmidt is in the major's plant production emphasis.

"Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine" to be shown Monday in Penn's Inn A showing of the feature documentary, "Matthew Shepard Is a Friend of Mine," will highlight Penn College's observance of National Coming Out Day on Monday.

Penn State President Eric J. Barron traveled to Pennsylvania College of Technology on Tuesday, his first visit since assuming the presidency in May.

Infusing the Veterans' Fountain with colorful Wildcat Pride ... ... and celebrating the outcome as tinted water plumes upward. Joining Gary T. Pandolfi (center), a General Services refrigeration, heating and plumbing mechanic, are (from left) "Blue Crew" officers Jessica J. Eisely, Samuel R. Scheide, Anthony D. Gobbi and Jessica R. Wiegand.

Sara M. Jordan, of Unityville, a nine-year survivor of breast cancer – and captain of the Pink Powerhouses team in the Oct. 25 Making Strides of Lycoming County walk in Montoursville's Indian Park – enlists the crowd for the ongoing fight. Fans at the "Pink Out," some wearing Wildcat Blue, show their colors ... ... and their Penn College pride.

Fun and games in the "Fish Tank" Computer information technology faculty Anita R. Wood, assistant professor, and Daniel W. Yoas, associate professor, share in the good times.

Commuter Assistants Morgan N. Keyser and Todd D. Robatin Penn College's annual observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month got a nourishing nudge from Commuter Assistants Morgan N. Keyser and Todd D. Robatin on Tuesday.

Jessica N. Felton, a culinary arts and systems major from State College, has won the right to represent Pennsylvania College of Technology at this year's World Food Championships in Las Vegas. She was among six School of Business & Hospitality students who vied Monday night for a "Golden Ticket" to compete in the Nov. 12-18 event.

Kneeling: Amber S. English, Lewistown, hospitality management. Standing, from left: Katelynn M. Watson, Milton, culinary arts technology; Jessica N. Felton, State College, culinary arts and systems; Jessica R. Wollet, Williamsport, culinary arts technology; Alex D. Mytinger, New Berlin, occupational therapy assistant; and Dr. Chuck Zaleski, owner of Fero Vineyards & Winery.