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Five Pennsylvania College of Technology nursing students were awarded scholarships that enabled them to attend the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Annual Conference in Harrisburg in October. At the conference, held Oct. 11 at the Harrisburg Hilton and Towers, the students learned about the latest in breast cancer research, technology, outreach and awareness.

Army Nurses are valued members of a health-care team that includes more than 14,500 members in 37 hospitals around the world. Army Nurses enjoy respect, autonomy and authority as they pursue various roles within the Corps. Eligible Penn College students are invited to explore how they can be a part of the team.

The Outdoor Adventure Club spent part of Saturday helping to maintain the Loyalsock Trail. Kyle Godfrey, club treasurer, arranged with local volunteers to acquire the tools needed and pinpoint areas where the 54-mile trail needed attention. OAC members hiked 2.5 miles of the trail with loppers and saws in hand, cutting back growth that had started to overtake the trail.

Students in Pennsylvania College of Technology's radiography program will contribute to the celebration of National Radiologic Technology Week, Nov. 5-11, by creating educational posters and displaying them in hospitals where they perform clinical rotations.

Four Pennsylvania College of Technology students have received scholarship awards from the Architectural Woodwork Institute, which also has honored the college with its first Presidential Award of Excellence in Woodworking Education. Andrew P. Hoover, Altoona; Jason M. Klinedinst, New Oxford; Keith A. Fessler Jr., Pine Grove; and Adam S.

A class of Pennsylvania College of Technology masonry students recently gained valuable experience at a worldwide-focused mission near Montoursville, continuing the institution's tradition of community service through hands-on involvement.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology freshman is one of six students nationwide selected to compete in the American Welding Society's Weld-Off, to be held at the AWS Welding Show and Exposition in Atlanta from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. Westley A. Smith, Mifflinburg, is pursuing a bachelor's degree in welding and fabrication engineering technology.

Bridget M. McCall , a nursing major from Media, has been chosen by Pennsylvania College of Technology's Student Government Association as "Student of the Month" for October.

Members of SkillsUSA's Penn College chapter showed their community spirit on Oct. 14, participating in community service for SouthernCare. Activities included washing windows and yardwork for a local family. SkillsUSA is a national organization that provides a landscape of competitions in various occupational fields. Once a year, members compete at the state level and, if successful, nationally.

Kaitlin M. Shellenberger was announced as September's "Member of the Month" at Phi Beta Lambda'sOct. 10 meeting. Shellenberger, a pre-nursing major from Roaring Branch, regularly attends meetings and participates with fund-raisers and activities while handling her studies. Her reward was a Penn College Gift Bag filled with a college car sticker, keychain and lanyard, and a 1GB thumb drive.