The Gallery at Penn College Articles

The Halloween spirit was clearly willing at Penn College this past week, as a variety of activities – including "Nightmare on Rose Street" (a combination of Dining Services' Halloween Boofet and a masquerade party at Rose Street Commons) and the "Arc Asylum" haunted welding lab – added chills and chuckles. – Photos by Caleb G.

The rain ceased and the smiles poured forth Sunday as the campus community flung wide its doors to potential students, their families and friends at Fall Open House. A pleasant autumn day on a beautiful campus provided the backdrop for an in-depth look at academic programs, student life and facilities.

"Stay safe, drive smart!" were among the bywords for Penn College's observance of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (Oct. 19-25). Held by College Health Services in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and members of the Driver Safety Task Force, the program highlighted the dangers posed by compromised motorists.

From the radiography lab to the art gallery, students enjoy an inspired view of inner workings. From left: Nicole L. Brungard, Conor D. Flynn, Danielle J. Shindledecker and Taylor E. Hoffman. Exploring the heart of the matter Student gallery assistant Ainsley R.

Penn College was host Thursday to two events that brought hundreds of high school students to its campus. The college’s twice-annual Career Day, facilitated by the College Transitions Office, offered opportunities to learn more about potential careers and Penn College facilities while the visitors interacted with faculty and students.

Local art teachers, including WAHS' Andrea McDonough-Varner (center), discuss the works “at hand” in The Gallery at Penn College. The gallery offers a venue for professional development and discussion. A “Slow Art” still life The works on the wall find new expression in an educator’s sketchbook.

Assessing the artists' separately shared vision Joseph E. LeBlanc, assistant professor of physics, brings an entire class to the opening. Gallery manager Penny G. Lutz (left) talks with Joanne Landis, a regional artist who has a studio at The Pajama Factory. Textural tapestries line the gallery walls. Lenore G.

A gorgeous autumn weekend set the stage for a variety of Homecoming events – a year after the institution's Centennial, but no less celebratory of "Our Proud Penn College Days." – Photos by Caleb G. Schirmer, student photographer; Cindy Davis Meixel, writer/photo editor; Jennifer A. Cline, writer/editor-One College Avenue; Larry D. Kauffman, digital publishing specialist/photographer; Dalaney T.

Fiber art and medical technology meet with “A View Within,” an exhibit by two fiber artists creating personal interpretations of body images captured by CT scans, MRIs, X-rays and ultrasounds. Opening Oct. 2, “A View Within” is on display at The Gallery at Penn College through Nov. 1. An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 9, from 4 to 6 p.m.

The three-day potpourri of activities that comprised Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Parent & Family Weekend provided students and their guests with a variety of opportunities to reconnect – whether watching athletics, engaging in some competition of their own, exploring the community just beyond campus or just kicking back. – Photos by Caleb G. Schirmer and Dalaney T.