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A team of associate-degree students from Penn College finished third in this week's Residential Construction Management Competition in Las Vegas, while its four-year counterpart placed 13th among 35 entries. Benjamin L. Thayer, a building construction technology major from Hampton, N.J., and captain of the college's two-year team, was chosen as an outstanding student-chapter member.

The Gallery at Penn College has announced a call for entries for its “100 Works!” exhibition opening in October.

A flat-screen TV, donated by the Residence Life Office, awaits the drawing of the winner's name from among those choosing Seattle as the victor. Weathering anticipation with a round of Ladder Golf Students enjoy a tailgate feast provided by Dining Services. Table tennis and other games prove more competitive than the featured attraction!

Training held for newest Healthy Wildcats Six students have joined the Healthy Wildcats – newly trained to promote health and wellness at Penn College through events and advocacy – following a daylong retreat at the Thompson Professional Development Center on Saturday.

The start of the year brings a first for Pennsylvania College of Technology: the selection of twin brothers as Students of the Month. Chosen for the Student Government Association honor are Cody E. Buterbaugh, a building automation technology major, and Zachary J. Buterbaugh, an accounting student. Originally from Conestoga, both are scheduled to graduate in May. Zachary J. (left) and Cody E.

With pompoms in hand, the Wildcat Dance Team leads off with a "Cheer Mix." A "Spanish Chocolate" ballet number demonstrates the program's variety. A solitary dancer in a one-of-a-kind venue The team is featured in "Wannabe," a character jazz piece.

Members of the ASHRAE student chapter, in a group photo with adviser David P. Socha (back row, fourth from right) The Penn College student chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers attended last week's ASHRAE winter conference in New York City.

"What's your favorite David Niven movie?" John Ratzenberger asked an audience of Penn College students Thursday, quickly proving that celebrity – even for an Oscar-winning box-office king of the 1940 and '50s – lasts about a generation at best. "It's not the actors, it's not the sports stars," he said. "They're just a little piece of the icing on the cake.

Alongside his nonprofit's logo, Hudson Taylor spreads his message of allyship. A former Division I All-American wrestler from the University of Maryland addressed Penn College students and student-athletes Wednesday night, speaking about allyship in athletics and creating a welcoming environment that accepts everyone.

During Tuesday's basketball doubleheader against Penn State DuBois, Penn College officially began its Centennial Celebration for students. Free hot dogs and other awesome refreshments from Dining Services, as well as a great crowd – including more than 120 student-athletes from a number of Wildcat sports teams – were part of the celebration that honors 100 years of tradition and excellence.