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An incoming Pennsylvania College of Technology freshman who transformed a hometown dump site into a picturesque nature trail is among three students nationally to receive a $1,000 "ConstructMyFuture" scholarship to offset the costs of his education. William R.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology construction student from Gettysburg is among just two dozen national winners of a Centex "Build Your Future" scholarship. Corwyn K.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology student was chosen by the Electrical Generating Systems Association as one of a dozen David I. Coren Memorial Scholarship recipients for the 2008-09 academic year. Jacob D.

Student Activities is seeking a Student Assistant to provide support for the Fitness Center and to complete specific projects assigned by the Health and Fitness Specialist. This person will check in patrons, following check-in procedures; answer front desk telephone and transfer calls; and perform laundry duties.

The Fall 2008 semester is rapidly approaching and Penn College will welcome several groups of international students who wish to stay with host families during their time here. Students will visit from Mexico in September, Japan in October and Germany for the fall semester. If you are interested in hosting a student, please contact Shanin Dougherty, international programs specialist, at ext.

The full complement of students enrolled in Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy recently visited the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore to view the works of untrained artists driven to express emotions and thoughts through visual art. The focus exhibit, "All Faiths Beautiful" (closing Aug.

Two new Pennsylvania College of Technology alumni, a returning student and a recent high school graduate who simultaneously enrolled in college courses last year were among medalists at the 44th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 23-28 in Kansas City, Mo. The SkillsUSA championships were held in H.

The second of eight summer Connections sessions was held Wednesday and Thursday, designated for students from the schools of Business and Computer Technologies, Construction and Design Technologies, Integrated Studies and Transportation Technology.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, in which Pennsylvania College of Technology students and the Salvation Army partnered to aid hundreds of lower-income individuals and families in preparing their returns, helped local residents receive nearly $240,000 in total refunds during the just-concluded 2007 tax year. According to statistics compiled by Phillip D.

Two construction students at Pennsylvania College of Technology have collaborated on a "dream" project that will help local nursing-home residents better exercise their green thumbs. Bradley D. Martin, a construction carpentry major from Granville Summit, and Jacob D. Carlson, a cabinetmaking and millwork student from West Chester, recently built three planter boxes and accompanied by Marc E.