A team of six Construction Management students from Pennsylvania College of Technology placed fourth recently in the Associated Schools of Construction-Associated General Contractors of America National Student Competition in Dallas.
Construction Management Team Places Fourth in National Contest Published 04.16.2003 News Student News Home Page contents A team of six Construction Management students from Pennsylvania College of Technology placed fourth recently in the Associated Schools of Construction-Associated General Contractors of America National Student Competition in Dallas. The team earned the right to compete in Dallas by taking first place in the "Design/Build" category in the annual Associated Schools of Construction Region …

(EDITOR'S NOTE: A rainy weather forecast prompted cancellation of the McCall Middle School's planned April 22 visit.) Three hundred fifth-graders from two area school districts will explore a natural laboratory, tour the "Pennsylvania WoodMobile," meet "William Penn" and visit a sawmill when they celebrate Earth Week at Pennsylvania College of Technology's Schneebeli Earth Science Center on April
Three Hundred Fifth-Graders to Visit ESC for Earth Week Published 04.14.2003 News Home Page contents (EDITOR'S NOTE: A rainy weather forecast prompted cancellation of the McCall Middle School's planned April 22 visit.) Three hundred fifth-graders from two area school districts will explore a natural laboratory, tour the "Pennsylvania WoodMobile," meet "William Penn" and visit a sawmill when they celebrate Earth Week at Pennsylvania College of Technology's Schneebeli Earth Science Center on April 22-23. Two …

Senior students in the Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies bachelor-degree major at Pennsylvania College of Technology will celebrate National Law Day (May 1) by hosting a series of legal talks April 17 through May 8. The 10 oral presentations, which will address current trends and fascinating topics in the law, are free and open to the public.
Students to Present Legal Talks to Celebrate National Law Day Published 04.11.2003 News Student News Home Page contents Senior students in the Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies bachelor-degree major at Pennsylvania College of Technology will celebrate National Law Day (May 1) by hosting a series of legal talks April 17 through May 8. The 10 oral presentations, which will address current trends and fascinating topics in the law, are free and open to the public. They will be held either at the CoffeeHouse on …

"Culture of Brazilian and Arabic Cuisine," a program offered by two international students at Pennsylvania College of Technology, will be presented Tuesday, April 22, at the College Library. Culinary Arts Technology student Luiz E. Ferri and Paramedic Technology student Noor Al Mubarak will present cuisine from their native countries and share food-related cultural traditions.
International Students to Share Cuisine, Cultures at College Library Published 04.10.2003 News Student News Home Page contents "Culture of Brazilian and Arabic Cuisine," a program offered by two international students at Pennsylvania College of Technology, will be presented Tuesday, April 22, at the College Library. Culinary Arts Technology student Luiz E. Ferri and Paramedic Technology student Noor Al Mubarak will present cuisine from their native countries and share food-related cultural traditions. The …

Pennsylvania College of Technology's public television cooking series, "You're the Chef," is no longer a national show. It's an international series, thanks to recent distribution in Japan. The Emmy-nominated and Telly Award-winning series is airing throughout Japan via an educational satellite station.
Penn College's 'You're the Chef' Begins Airing in Japan Published 04.10.2003 News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology's public television cooking series, "You're the Chef," is no longer a national show. It's an international series, thanks to recent distribution in Japan. The Emmy-nominated and Telly Award-winning series is airing throughout Japan via an educational satellite station. "You're the Chef" began airing there earlier this month after all 14 episodes from the series' fifth …

Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle, an administrator with more than 10 years' experience in higher-education leadership, has been named vice president for student affairs at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Dr. Landesberg-Boyle whose hiring was approved Thursday by the Penn College Board of Directors following a nationwide search will begin her duties May 26.
Vice President for Student Affairs Named at Penn College Published 04.10.2003 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle, an administrator with more than 10 years' experience in higher-education leadership, has been named vice president for student affairs at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Dr. Landesberg-Boyle whose hiring was approved Thursday by the Penn College Board of Directors following a nationwide search will begin her duties May 26. She will report directly to Penn …

Ample job opportunities and accelerated degree-completion times await students who participate in the integrated high-school-to-post-bachelor's-degree electronics curriculum being developed at Pennsylvania College of Technology with the aid of a $300,000 state grant.
College Awarded $300,000 Grant to Develop Electronics Curriculum Published 04.09.2003 News Home Page contents Ample job opportunities and accelerated degree-completion times await students who participate in the integrated high-school-to-post-bachelor's-degree electronics curriculum being developed at Pennsylvania College of Technology with the aid of a $300,000 state grant. Penn College's curriculum initiative supporting advanced manufacturing and opto-electronics is one of 11 Workforce Leadership 2+2+2 …

Twelve students from Pennsylvania College of Technology brought home first-place medals in their competitions at the recent Pennsylvania SkillsUSA-VICA Conference in Lancaster, making them eligible to compete in the national SkillsUSA Championships in Kansas City, Mo., in June.
Twelve From College Place First at State SkillsUSA-VICA Contest Published 04.08.2003 News Student News Home Page contents Twelve students from Pennsylvania College of Technology brought home first-place medals in their competitions at the recent Pennsylvania SkillsUSA-VICA Conference in Lancaster, making them eligible to compete in the national SkillsUSA Championships in Kansas City, Mo., in June. In all, 22 of the 23 Penn College competitors earned medals in the statewide competition, including six …

A scholarship for students studying urban forestry has been established at Pennsylvania College of Technology by a Chambersburg firm that employs two of the College's graduates. The $500 annual scholarship, which will be awarded in the spring, is being provided by George Pogue, owner of Cumberland Valley Tree Service.
Forestry Scholarship Established by Chambersburg Company Published 04.08.2003 News Home Page contents A scholarship for students studying urban forestry has been established at Pennsylvania College of Technology by a Chambersburg firm that employs two of the College's graduates. The $500 annual scholarship, which will be awarded in the spring, is being provided by George Pogue, owner of Cumberland Valley Tree Service.   To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be enrolled full-time in a course of …

"Breaking the Glass Ceiling," a panel discussion addressing issues faced by women in business, will be presented April 8 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The event, which is free and open to the public, is being sponsored by several student organizations at the College: Students in Free Enterprise, Phi Beta Lambda and Women in Technology. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.
'Breaking the Glass Ceiling' Panel Discussion to Be Held April 8 Published 04.03.2003 News Home Page contents "Breaking the Glass Ceiling," a panel discussion addressing issues faced by women in business, will be presented April 8 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The event, which is free and open to the public, is being sponsored by several student organizations at the College: Students in Free Enterprise, Phi Beta Lambda and Women in Technology. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the …