Pennsylvania College of Technology culinary students will be seeing more food than horses when they hit the ground running at the Kentucky Derby. One day's menu alone calls for approximately 1,600 pounds of prime rib, 2,000 pounds of seafood salad, 600 pounds of potatoes, and a ton of asparagus.
And ... They're Off! Kentucky Derby Provides Hospitality Training Ground Published 04.18.1999 News Student News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology culinary students will be seeing more food than horses when they hit the ground running at the Kentucky Derby. One day's menu alone calls for approximately 1,600 pounds of prime rib, 2,000 pounds of seafood salad, 600 pounds of potatoes, and a ton of asparagus. For the seventh straight year, students and faculty from the college will be …

At Pennsylvania College of Technology's Board of Directors meeting, April 8, promotions in faculty rank were announced for the following full-time faculty members, effective the beginning of the 1999-2000 academic year: Debra Buckman, environmental technology, instructor to assistant professor; Mary Jo Cosgrove-Saxe, dental hygiene, assistant professor to associate professor; Kevin Derr, Esq., le
Penn College Faculty Attain Promotions, Sabbaticals Published 04.17.1999 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents At Pennsylvania College of Technology's Board of Directors meeting, April 8, promotions in faculty rank were announced for the following full-time faculty members, effective the beginning of the 1999-2000 academic year: Debra Buckman, environmental technology, instructor to assistant professor; Mary Jo Cosgrove-Saxe, dental hygiene, assistant professor to associate professor; Kevin Derr, Esq., …

Ten Pennsylvania College of Technology students recently captured first place in their respective fields at the Pennsylvania Association Vocational Industrial Clubs of America District 6 Competition. The competition was held at SUN Area Vocational-Technical School, in New Berlin. The winners advance to the state VICA Skills Championships.
A 'Perfect Ten': Penn College Students Capture Gold Medals in VICA Competition Published 04.12.1999 News Student News Home Page contents Ten Pennsylvania College of Technology students recently captured first place in their respective fields at the Pennsylvania Association Vocational Industrial Clubs of America District 6 Competition. The competition was held at SUN Area Vocational-Technical School, in New Berlin. The winners advance to the state VICA Skills Championships. The gold medal winners are: James …

Kathryn Wentzel Lumley, of Jersey Shore RR 2, has been honored for her notable achievements and commitment to educating young children. Lumley received a special Distinguished Educator Award from the Central Susquehanna Association for the Education of Young Children at its fourth annual conference, held recently at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Lumley Honored by Early Childhood Educators, Advocates Published 04.12.1999 News Home Page contents Kathryn Wentzel Lumley, of Jersey Shore RR 2, has been honored for her notable achievements and commitment to educating young children. Lumley received a special Distinguished Educator Award from the Central Susquehanna Association for the Education of Young Children at its fourth annual conference, held recently at Pennsylvania College of Technology. At the conference luncheon, Nancy Grausam, assistant …

At a time when many are captivated by the glitz of information technology and the coming of the new century (and millennium), it is refreshing to see others fascinated by old books published at the turn of this century.
Smithsonian Donates Pieces of History to Penn College Published 04.11.1999 News Home Page contents At a time when many are captivated by the glitz of information technology and the coming of the new century (and millennium), it is refreshing to see others fascinated by old books published at the turn of this century. Students and faculty in Pennsylvania College of Technology's heating, ventilationand air conditioning technology major are pouring over historical books recently donated by the Smithsonian …

"A Retrospect in Ink" is the title of the next exhibit at Pennsylvania College of Technology's 202 Gallery, located in the Bush Campus Center. The display is a master of fine arts requirement exhibit by Cindy L.W. Westbrook, communication arts lab assistant at the College and acting gallery director. An opening reception will be held Tuesday, April 6, 5 to 7 p.m., in the 202 Gallery.
Master of Fine Arts Exhibit at Penn College Published 04.02.1999 News Home Page contents "A Retrospect in Ink" is the title of the next exhibit at Pennsylvania College of Technology's 202 Gallery, located in the Bush Campus Center. The display is a master of fine arts requirement exhibit by Cindy L.W. Westbrook, communication arts lab assistant at the College and acting gallery director. An opening reception will be held Tuesday, April 6, 5 to 7 p.m., in the 202 Gallery. The show will run from April 6 …

Building a great reputation for their college, Pennsylvania College of Technology construction students traveled to Dallas recently to compete at the 1999 International Builders' Show.
Construction Students Win Honorable Mention in Texas Published 03.29.1999 News Student News Home Page contents Building a great reputation for their college, Pennsylvania College of Technology construction students traveled to Dallas recently to compete at the 1999 International Builders' Show. The team of six students placed fourth, capturing the competition's sole "honorable mention." Representing Penn College were: Jarod Ambrosino, Kingston; Beth Davis, Hughesville; Scott Romberger, Carlisle; Joseph …

Believing that students learn best from hands-on experiences, Chrysler Corp. and VanCampen Dodge-Chrysler Plymouth in Williamsport have made a commitment to education by donating a 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JX to Pennsylvania College of Technology. The vehicle will be used to supplement instruction in the College's automotive technology majors.
Chrysler Donates Vehicle to Penn College Published 03.27.1999 News Home Page contents Believing that students learn best from hands-on experiences, Chrysler Corp. and VanCampen Dodge-Chrysler Plymouth in Williamsport have made a commitment to education by donating a 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JX to Pennsylvania College of Technology. The vehicle will be used to supplement instruction in the College's automotive technology majors. In addition to benefiting the instructional experience at the College, …

Pennsylvania College of Technology has again benefited from the Caterpillar Excellence Fund, a partnership between the Caterpillar Foundation, participating dealers and schools. For the 1998-99 academic year, a total of $118,000 has been awarded to the Williamsport educational institution.
Caterpillar Awards Monies to Penn College Published 03.25.1999 News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology has again benefited from the Caterpillar Excellence Fund, a partnership between the Caterpillar Foundation, participating dealers and schools. For the 1998-99 academic year, a total of $118,000 has been awarded to the Williamsport educational institution. The Caterpillar Foundation contributed $50,000, with four dealers contributing equal shares of the remaining amount. The …

"The Year 2000 Challenge" will be the topic of discussion at a Pennsylvania College of Technology Professional Development colloquium Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m., in the College's Klump Academic Center Auditorium. Larry Makin of Concurrent Technology Corp., Johnstown, will give a one-hour awareness briefing and overview of the "Year 2000" problem.
Penn College Colloquia Series: Year 2000: Big Change or Big Chill? Published 03.21.1999 News Home Page contents "The Year 2000 Challenge" will be the topic of discussion at a Pennsylvania College of Technology Professional Development colloquium Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m., in the College's Klump Academic Center Auditorium. Larry Makin of Concurrent Technology Corp., Johnstown, will give a one-hour awareness briefing and overview of the "Year 2000" problem. The seminar, which is free and open to the …