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Representatives from Penn College’s brewing & fermentation science major were among those cheering summertime at the Selinsgrove Brewfest, held July 20 near downtown Selinsgrove. "It's great to have the opportunity to present student products to a large number of beer enthusiasts, as well as beer-curious folks,” said instructor Timothy L. Yarrington. “I welcome any opportunity to let people know about our brewing program and the successes of our grads."
“Accelerated Learning,” the 1959 B-61 Model Mack drag truck operated by the Diesel Performance Club of Pennsylvania College of Technology, notched a second-place finish at the East Coast Truck Nationals, held recently at Numidia Dragway in Columbia County. It was an impressive showing for the truck’s first sanctioned, competitive event.
William E. Mack, a former dean at Pennsylvania College of Technology, died July 19 at the age of 67. A funeral will begin at 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Rd., Annville. A celebration of life will follow, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Enola Sportsmen’s Club, 290 Hill Road Ext., Enola.
William “Scott” P. Welch, a retired faculty member who taught in three majors – heavy construction, diesel and aviation – died July 19 at the age of 65. A celebration of life is set for Saturday, Aug. 3, at Christian Church at Cogan Station, 5904 Lycoming Creek Rd., Cogan Station. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a brief service at 11 a.m.
A celebration of life will be held 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, for Richard L. Druckenmiller, a retired building construction technology faculty member, who died July 18 at the age of 72. The gathering, with remarks at 2 p.m., will take place at the Peter Herdic House Restaurant, 407 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.
Thirty high school students discovered career possibilities connected to science, technology, engineering and math during the recent hands-on Tinker Camp at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Supported by grants from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the Gene Haas Foundation and EQT Corp., the three-day camp introduced students to engineering design, manufacturing, polymer engineering, 3D printing and welding.
A Pennsylvania College of Technology student is one of 20 individuals nationwide to receive a scholarship from a foundation that champions skilled trade careers in automotive restoration. The Piston Foundation named Connor M. Hecei, of Warren, as one of its Piston Scholars for the Fall 2024 semester. The scholarship is worth up to $5,000, based on financial need.
WVIA News is conducting a “Listening Tour” by visiting various communities and asking residents for input on story ideas. Community members are invited to visit the WVIA radio studio in the lobby of the Community Arts Center from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. As space is limited, reservations are encouraged on the WVIA site. WVIA's Williamsport/Lycoming County reporter, Chase Bottorf, will be on hand to engage visitors.
Penn College Athletics has announced its 2024 Hall of Fame class: Ned W. Baumbach III (golf), Courtney L. Gernert (volleyball) and Taylor A. Krow (softball). The trio will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony set for 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, during Wildcat Weekend.
James P. Thomas considers himself lucky. He found his passion, nurtured it and made it his profession. Today, the beneficiaries of his zest and expertise are countless. The Pennsylvania College of Technology alumnus supports national security by mitigating cyber risks for the U.S. military. The 2020 graduate is an information systems security engineer for the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific.