Pennsylvania College of Technology nursing students teamed with the college’s Counseling Services Office to encourage students to participate in a brief, anonymous online questionnaire that is designed to help them understand concerns about the way they are feeling and receive feedback about whether – and how – to pursue assistance.
Students practice health promotion skills to encourage peers Published 11.22.2019 News Nursing & Health Sciences Nursing Student News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology nursing students teamed with the college’s Counseling Services Office to encourage students to participate in a brief, anonymous online questionnaire that is designed to help them understand concerns about the way they are feeling and receive feedback about whether – and how – to pursue assistance. “The screenings are a …

Ditchfield (left) and students provided authentic Oktoberfest fare on behalf of a Centre County volunteer fire company. Students in the Regional American Cuisine course, taught by Chef Michael J. Ditchfield, instructor of hospitality management/culinary arts, produced authentic German Oktoberfest food for the Millheim Oktoberfest, a community event that benefits the Millheim Fire Co.
Students prepare food for benefit Oktoberfest Published 11.22.2019 News Student News Business, Arts & Sciences Baking & Culinary Business & Hospitality Home Page contents Students in the Regional American Cuisine course, taught by Chef Michael J. Ditchfield, instructor of hospitality management/culinary arts, produced authentic German Oktoberfest food for the Millheim Oktoberfest, a community event that benefits the Millheim Fire Co. In the course, students study cuisines, preparations and influential …

Two alumni of Penn College's four-year construction management major – Brian J. Fish and Matthew R. Sarver – are included among the 20 Top Young Professionals in Engineering News-Record's Mid-Atlantic Region. Fish, a 2002 graduate, is a general superintendent with Hensel Phelps; Sarver, Class of 2004, is an area manager at Gilbane Building Co.
Construction management alumni among 'Top Young Professionals' Published 11.22.2019 News Construction Management Alumni News Construction & Architecture Home Page contents Two alumni of Penn College's four-year construction management major – Brian J. Fish and Matthew R. Sarver – are included among the 20 Top Young Professionals in Engineering News-Record's Mid-Atlantic Region. Fish, a 2002 graduate, is a general superintendent with Hensel Phelps; Sarver, Class of 2004, is an area manager at Gilbane …

Nearly 300 students have petitioned to graduate and receive their degrees following the Fall 2019 semester at Pennsylvania College of Technology. A commencement ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St. The student speaker will be Stephanie A.
Penn College’s Fall Commencement set for Dec. 21 Published 11.22.2019 News Alumni News Events Student News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Nearly 300 students have petitioned to graduate and receive their degrees following the Fall 2019 semester at Pennsylvania College of Technology. A commencement ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St. The student speaker will be Stephanie A. Petrison, of Landenberg, who will receive a Bachelor of Science in …

Industrial design students get hands-on access to college's aircraft fleet. On Tuesday evening, in a cooperative effort between the School of Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies and the School of Transportation & Natural Resources Technologies, students enrolled in Ergonomics and Kinesiology (BIX220) explored several aircraft at the Lumley Aviation Center. Jason P.
Curricular collaboration puts design students in pilot's seat Published 11.21.2019 News Aviation Student News Faculty & Staff Engineering & Industrial Design Technology Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies News School of Transportation & Natural Resources Technologies News Home Page contents On Tuesday evening, in a cooperative effort between the School of Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies and the School of Transportation & Natural Resources Technologies, students enrolled in …

Filipino Chicken Adobo Putting the campus community on the map As part of International Week, Capitol Eatery has been featuring cuisine from the homelands of some of Penn College's students – serving food from Korea, Myanmar, Puerto Rico, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Guam and Grenada.
Dining Services observes 'International Week' Published 11.21.2019 News Dining Services Events Home Page contents As part of International Week, Capitol Eatery has been featuring cuisine from the homelands of some of Penn College's students – serving food from Korea, Myanmar, Puerto Rico, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Guam and Grenada. To add to the observance, a large map has been displayed and students asked to pinpoint areas around the world that their ancestors were from. Photos by Amy …

Six-member teams of Pennsylvania College of Technology construction management students brought home first- and fifth-place honors from the 30th annual Associated Schools of Construction Region 1 Student Competition held Nov. 8-10 in Albany, New York.
First-place win among construction management success Published 11.21.2019 News Construction Management Student News Construction & Architecture Home Page contents Six-member teams of Pennsylvania College of Technology construction management students brought home first- and fifth-place honors from the 30th annual Associated Schools of Construction Region 1 Student Competition held Nov. 8-10 in Albany, New York. Penn College topped the Pre-Construction category, sponsored by Weeks Marine Inc., which …

Penn College Benefiting THON, a student organization linked to the annual dance marathon at Penn State, is in the midst of raising funds – and awareness of pediatric cancer – with an aim to be represented at February's main event.
College chapter raising funds to send dancers to THON 2020 Published 11.20.2019 News Student News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Penn College Benefiting THON, a student organization linked to the annual dance marathon at Penn State, is in the midst of raising funds – and awareness of pediatric cancer – with an aim to be represented at February's main event. THON raises money for pediatric cancer research and covers every expense for families that have children diagnosed with cancer and treated through …

Workforce Development at Penn College welcomed scores of school administrators, counselors and teachers Tuesday to its 2019 Pre-Apprenticeship Summit, where educators learned how to prepare today's high school students for the in-demand, high-skilled careers of tomorrow.
Summit illustrates benefits of schools' pre-apprenticeship programs Published 11.19.2019 News Events Faculty & Staff Workforce Development The Gallery at Penn College Apprenticeship Technology Home Page contents Workforce Development at Penn College welcomed scores of school administrators, counselors and teachers Tuesday to its 2019 Pre-Apprenticeship Summit, where educators learned how to prepare today's high school students for the in-demand, high-skilled careers of tomorrow. A full agenda covered …

The first graduating class of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s physical therapist assistant major not only achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the national certification exam for physical therapist assistants, but the graduates have subsequently achieved 100% employment in their chosen field.
College’s first physical therapist assistant grads 100% employed Published 11.19.2019 News Nursing & Health Sciences Alumni News Physical Therapist Assistant Home Page contents The first graduating class of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s physical therapist assistant major not only achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the national certification exam for physical therapist assistants, but the graduates have subsequently achieved 100% employment in their chosen field. All Class of 2018 graduates …