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The Penn College student chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has taken first place in the IEEE Region 2 Web Site Contest. Region 2 is comprised of more than 60 student chapters in the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Ohio, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, and Washington D.C. The students of the Penn College chapter thank Edwin B.

Junior-year students from Penn College's physician assistant program participated in Susquehanna Health System's Health Festival, held April 22 at the Lycoming Mall in Muncy. Under the supervision of PA-C program staff Paula D. Holmes, program coordinator, and Kathleen A. Wiegand, clinical coordinator, the students performed more than 200 blood-pressure checks.

On April 13, about 30 electronics students were given valuable tips on how to make a good first impression when applying for a job by Tracy Rupert, human resources manager for The Drucker Company.

The American Institute of Floral Designers has chosen a Pennsylvania College of Technology student for a scholarship to attend its 2006 National Symposium in Washington, D.C., from July 4-8. Oriana M.

The involvement of Pennsylvania College of Technology's vibrant student organizations both on campus and off was spotlighted at Wednesday night's Student Activities Awards Banquet in the Bush Campus Center. Awards in six categories were presented during the annual ceremony, which paid tribute to active campus groups, dedicated students and supportive faculty. Student Leader of the YearSabrena A.

The Penn College Outdoor Adventure Club braved cold temperatures and rain Tuesday night camping on the ATHS lawn. Club members had the idea to camp on campus to promote the club and stir up interest. While only eight members spent the night, several showed up for the free food, music, movies, Frisbee and slack-lining. Anyone who happened to come by was encouraged to eat and have fun.

The Residence Life Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology has announced its latest round of honors, lauding students and programs within the institution's on-campus housing complexes. Chosen as "Resident Assistant of the Month" for the second time this year was Tacy L. De Green, a technology management major from Bloomsburg and an RA at Campus View Apartments.

Members of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Phi Beta Lambda chapter excelled in competition at PBL's annual State Leadership Conference, held this past weekend in Lancaster.

A third-year Pennsylvania College of Technology student, working to complete his bachelor's degree in automotive technology management, is one of five students nationwide to receive a $5,000 scholarship from CCC Information Services Inc. Joshua M.

Pennsylvania College of Technology will hold two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, for the nearly 900 students who have petitioned to graduate at the completion of the Spring 2006 semester. A ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. for students from the Schools of Construction and Design Technologies, Integrated Studies, Natural Resources Management, and Transportation Technology.