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John M. Kriner, a construction management major from Lancaster, has been chosen as theFebruary "Student of the Month" by the Student Government Association at Pennsylvania College of Technology. " John is a shining example of commitment to the school and program, as well as a great representative to visitors and industry," his faculty nominator wrote.

A video created by students in plastics and polymer technology majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology was named the winner in the Society of Plastics Industry's "Shaping Your World" student video contest. SPI invited all college and graduate school students studying in plastics programs to submit original videos that honor plastics' innovation.

Just as butterflies symbolize growth and change, the inspired creations of Pennsylvania College of Technology baking and pastry arts students beautifully mark the transformation of ideas into stunningly decorated wedding cakes. Six students in assistant professor Suzann L. Major's advanced cake-decorating course – Patricia A. Bennett, of West Milton; Samuel P. Harer, of Lewisburg; Brittanie M.

Students in instructor Drew R. Potts' Strength of Materials class turned manila folders and craft glue into 19-inch bridge spans that were tested to failure in College Avenue Labs on Thursday. "The students have to write a report demonstrating the use of statics and strengths of material," said Potts, a member of Penn College's civil engineering faculty.

The Penn College Student Athlete Advisory Committee participated in Reading with the Wildcats at Sheridan Elementary School on Thursday. Nine student-athletes and three Athletics Department representatives traveled to the school, part of the Williamsport Area School District, for the annual Read Across America observance. The student-athletes performed "Horton Hatches the Egg" by Dr.

Continuing their efforts to recruit students for the four-year construction management major at Penn College, seniors Kyle S. Baker and John M. Kriner attended the ACE Mentor Program's College Night held Monday evening at Bechtel Corp. in Frederick, Md.

Four students are employed by College Information and Community Relations, using their photographic and videography talents to help publicize Pennsylvania College of Technology people, programs and events.

Senior students in the culinary arts and systems major raced against the clock to create three dishes that would impress the judges during the first cooking challenge in their Culinary Competition and Skills Assessment course. Serving as judges were the Williamsport Country Club's Chef Christopher R.

The Information Technology Living-Learning Community in Dauphin Hall took part in a social bowling program with faculty at ABC Lanes on Tuesday. About 16 students and three faculty members attended the program and got to socialize with one another outside the classroom in friendly competition.

The free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is being provided again by Pennsylvania College of Technology students for individuals needing guidance in preparing their 2011 taxes. The VITA program is available through April 2 in the Teachers' Learning Center (Room 213) in the Madigan Library on the college's main campus in Williamsport. Sessions will be scheduled from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.