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Penn College, which last week ushered in the 63rd Little League World Series with a cookout and an impressive presence in the Grand Slam Parade, continues to be a most valuable player on the event's support team.

Pennsylvania College of Technology's Children's Learning Center has been approved for funding to help provide child-care access to its students as part of a four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Summer 2009 dean's list The Summer 2009 list of graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology has been announced: John C. Abromitis II, Selinsgrove, Associate of Applied Science, Automotive Technology, High HonorsMansor Abdullah Alanki, Houston, Texas, Associate of Applied Science, Emergency Medical ServicesAmos A.

Summer 2009list of graduates Pennsylvania College of Technology has announced its dean's list for the Summer 2009 semester: Michael R. Allen, Jersey Shore, Bachelor of Science, Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology Nathan D. Badman, Hummels Wharf, Bachelor of Science, Physician AssistantAbbie J. Bardo, Canton, Associate of Applied Science, Pre-RadiographyHeather C.

Pennsylvania College of Technology will be well-represented by volunteers at the 2009 Little League Baseball World Series, taking place Aug. 21-30 in South Williamsport, less than 10 minutes from the college's main campus. Students from the School of Health Sciences will continue a tradition of lending their expertise to baseball fans and players.

A Heavy Construction Equipment Operations class from Pennsylvania College of Technology recently toured the Chief Oil & Gas gas-drilling location in western Lycoming County, seeing a first-of-its-kind electric rig designed specifically for the Marcellus Shale play.

Four electric power generation technology majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology have each been awarded $2,500 from the Electrical Generating Systems Association, continuing the institution's seven-year streak of consecutive scholarship honorees. Included among the 12 David I. Coren Memorial Scholarship recipients for the 2009-10 academic year are John J. Albany, Garnet Valley; George D.

The Earn & Learn Program (Job Location and Development), through Career Services, is one of the federal work-study programs administered byPennsylvania College of Technology. The purpose of the program is to locate and develop part-time jobs, both on and off campus for students who want to work and who are currently enrolled.

Penn College held another successful Welcome Weekend on Aug. 15-16, offering students introductions to new friends and new surroundings alike. Other activities ranged from informational sessions and other orientation opportunities to a campus festival, hypnotist, fireworks display ... and a chance for one lucky student to win free tuition for the semester. — Photos by Jessica L.

Penn College's capable cadre of Resident Assistants reported to campus in advance of Fall 2009 classes, undergoing a battery of training sessions to prepare them for their upcoming duties in the college's residence-hall complexes.