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Students' library display honors surgical technologists. Gathering in celebration The surgical technology program in Penn College’s School of Health Sciences celebrated National Surgical Technologist Week – Sept. 16-21 – by setting up an educational display on the ground floor of the Madigan Library and sharing a celebratory lunch. Surgical technologists are vital members of the surgical team.

Tara M. Powell Outside hitter Tara M. Powell, of Burgettstown, was named the Penn State University Athletic Conference women’s volleyball Player of the Week for the period ending Sept. 16.  In four games, Powell racked up 35 kills and 37 digs for the Wildcats.

Andrew L. Stamey, of Danville, lends a hand with the hose. The Lumley Aviation Center' hangar floor provides ample workspace for Misty Blues' air-show preparations. Assisting Team RV are students Jonel A. Murray, of Brooklyn, N.Y. (left), and Rameshwar Singh, of Queens Village, N.Y.

For the fourth consecutive year, Pennsylvania College of Technology has been included on the list of Military Friendly Schools compiled by G.I. Jobs magazine.

Hundreds of Penn College students reunited with families this past weekend, sharing several days (and nights) of campus activities ... with a healthy dose of "showing off" what they've learned in their new surroundings since last month's start of the fall semester.

Grillmaster Colin W. Williamson, dean of transportation technology A special pair of eye-catching Mustangs are displayed by Cranmer's Auto, Hughesville. Christopher H. Van Stavoren, associate professor of automotive technology, photographs a 1909 Chalmers on loan to the new auto-restoration major. Brett A. Reasner, assistant dean of transportation technology, serves students.

Jeff B. Weaver oversees a student's cable connection in the Center for Business & Workforce Development. Students signal confirmation when their computers come online. Sandra Gorka, associate professor of computer science, offers additional mentorship. Showing the same passion that helped make him the 2006 recipient of Penn College's highest faculty honor – the Master Teacher Award – Jeff B.

Among the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Week activities to encourage Healthy Wildcats was the "Golf Cart Beer Run" on the Thompson Professional Development Center lawn Wednesday and Thursday, a tradition that powerfully replicates the effect alcohol consumption has on driving function.

Penn's Inn becomes C.L.A.S.S.-room for success-seeking students. Student panelists entertain questions from the audience. More than 40 students attended the second annual C.L.A.S.S.

Penn College's "Manufacturing Students in Demand" video, which spotlighted employers' interest in students attending the spring Career Fair, was added over the weekend to the Alliance for American Manufacturing's blog.