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For the second straight year, the Pennsylvania College of Technology Student Branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers placed fifth in the institute's annual international Web site contest held recently. More than 120 entries from around the world were judged on content, navigability, originality, overall presentation, portability and load time. The webmaster, Edwin B.

On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Harry Rundall, senior territory sales manager for Fluke Networks, will bring some of the latest technology in enterprise performance management to Pennsylvania College of Technology students. The event, hosted by the college's Cisco Networking Academy from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Two HVAC technology majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology are among this year's eight recipients of scholarships from the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers. Clayton J. Bretz, of New Bloomfield, and Matthew P. Robinson, of Williamsport, both were honored with $2,000 scholarships at the NAOHSM Awards Banquet at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in May.

The Institutional Advancement Office alerts students to seven scholarships available for the Spring 2008 semester. Eligible Penn College students are invited to apply no later than Dec.1 for the following: Bruce R.

Twenty students enrolled in various majors within Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Natural Resources Management have picked up crucial support from Caterpillar. "Students who receive a sponsorship by Caterpillar benefit in multiple ways not just financially," said Mary A. Sullivan, dean of natural resources management.

Forest technology major Anthony J. Tettis, profiled on PCToday in February, fell short in his quest for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team. But the Ridgway resident is justifiably proud of lasting so long on the tryout road, a committed year-and-a-half journey that endedat last month's final qualifying event in Houston.

The September issue of Avionics News includes mention of two Penn College aviation maintenance technology majors in the "Theory & Practice" column contributed by Thomas D. Inman, associate professor of avionics. Seniors Gregory B. Gilliland, of Franklin, and Winfield H. Mapes, of Lancaster, were quoted about the importance of information literacy for the aviation technician.

Pennsylvania College of Technology students will set up a food station at the Williamsport Growers Market on Saturday, Sept. 8, where they will use the participating growers' products to create a wide variety of sample dishes for the public. Fourteen students, all enrolled in a Catering course taught by Chef Michael J.

A construction management student at Pennsylvania College of Technology has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Trimmer Education Foundation, the educational affiliate of the Associated Builders and Contractors. Ryan P.

Fresh from aiding television coverage of the Little League Baseball World Series, the Goodyear Blimp was opened to students at the Lumley Aviation Center including thesemembers ofWilliam P. "Scott" Welch's AVC181 (Engine Electrical) class. Students were treated to a close-up look at the Spirit of Goodyear and talked with the crew about following the iconic airship around the country.