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Pennsylvania College of Technology students recently were honored with a variety of awards and scholarships. Penn College Culinary Students Saluted for Excellence Two culinary students from Pennsylvania College of Technology were honored at the National Restaurant Association's "Salute to Excellence Making the Difference" awards banquet, held in Chicago recently.

Pennsylvania College of Technology presented alumni and student awards in conjunction with its recent graduation ceremonies.

Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour has been named president of Pennsylvania College of Technology, an affiliate of The Pennsylvania State University and Pennsylvania's premier technical college. Her appointment was made following a unanimous vote by Penn College's Board of Directors.

The North Campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology conducted graduation exercises the evening of Friday, May 15, at the campus near Wellsboro. Student awards were presented as follows: Academic Achievement Award: Kelly Morgan, human services, Tioga, and Debra A. Day*, nursing, Wellsboro. Individual Achievement Award: Sandra L. Stangl, human services, Austin. North Campus Award: Terry A.

Pennsylvania College of Technology honored the following student award winners during winter commencement exercises conducted on Dec. 18. PRESIDENT'S AWARD for leadership and service to the College community: John Roy Hettinger, business administration, Williamsport (formerly of Danville). ACADEMIC VICE PRESIDENT/PROVOST AWARD for scholastic achievement and service to the College: Lora J.

In addition to hospitality student Ellen Berry, others mentioned in this article are Kevin LeFever, construction management; Bernard McGahee, electronics technology/biomedical (a grad now working in Arizona thanks to his internship); and Craig Eozzo, manufacturing engineering technology. Work-based learning is a cooperative effort of Counseling & Career Services and faculty coordinators.

The Board of Directors of Pennsylvania College of Technology has named Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour the interim chief operating officer of Penn College, effective immediately. Beginning Jan. 1, 1998, Dr. Gilmour will serve as the interim president, while a search is conducted to fill the vacancy created by the announced retirement of Dr. Robert L. Breuder. Dr. Breuder's retirement is effective Dec.

Five Pennsylvania College of Technology students have been awarded scholarships from national organizations. Physician Assistant Student Awarded National Scholarship Penn College physician assistant student Todd A. Rudy, of South Williamsport, formerly of Wellsboro, is the recipient of a national scholarship by the Physician Assistant Foundation Board of Trustees.

Pennsylvania College of Technology welcomes its freshman scholars for the 1997-98 academic year. Carrie Ann Mayer General Studies Williamsport Area High School, Williamsport National Merit Scholarship Commended Student Gold Key Award for short-story writing Flaming Foliage Queen (Williamsport Representative) Ronald L.

Record enrollment and new academic options are among the exciting aspects of the coming academic year at Pennsylvania College of Technology. For the Fall '97 semester, Penn College anticipates enrolling a record 4,300 or more full-time students. Full- and part-time numbers are expected to near 4,900.