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Published 09.02.2015

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A record-breaking number of students – 507, by official count – registered for Tuesday's conveniently combined Part-Time Job Fair and Fall Fusion. A variety of employers were stationed in the Field House, a busy venue made even more popular by its air conditioning, while outside, where a steamy Sept. 1 followed August's lead, representatives of campus and community organizations engaged students looking to make a difference beyond the classroom.


– Photos by Tom Wilson, writer/editor-PCToday




 Representing the Student Nurses' Association are (from left) nursing majors Chad R. Guiswite, Loganton; Monica A. Flexer, Williamsport; Alexa A. Miller, Loganton; and Stephanie R. Passanante, Fountainville.

Representing the Student Nurses' Association are (from left) nursing majors Chad R. Guiswite, Loganton; Monica A. Flexer, Williamsport; Alexa A. Miller, Loganton; and Stephanie R. Passanante, Fountainville.

Blair E. Mattocks (left), support services assistant, and Diana L. Worth, operations/public services assistant, help students get acquainted with everything Madigan Library has to offer.

Blair E. Mattocks (left), support services assistant, and Diana L. Worth, operations/public services assistant, help students get acquainted with everything Madigan Library has to offer.

Brieona R. Broadwater (standing), of Berlin, from the dental hygiene: health policy and administration concentration, and nursing major Kelsey A. Maneval, of McAlisterville, explain the philanthropic aim of Penn College Benefiting THON.

Brieona R. Broadwater (standing), of Berlin, from the dental hygiene: health policy and administration concentration, and nursing major Kelsey A. Maneval, of McAlisterville, explain the philanthropic aim of Penn College Benefiting THON.

Employing military ingenuity, members of the Veterans Club (including Jacob M. Heuman, a building automation technology student from Boiling Springs) bring their own shade.

Employing military ingenuity, members of the Veterans Club (including Jacob M. Heuman, a building automation technology student from Boiling Springs) bring their own shade.

Dining Services helped attendees beat the heat with cool cups of veggies and ranch dressing.

Dining Services helped attendees beat the heat with cool cups of veggies and ranch dressing.

April M. Tucker, of Muncy, an applied human services major, introduces students to College Women of Williamsport.

April M. Tucker, of Muncy, an applied human services major, introduces students to College Women of Williamsport.

In oppressive heat and humidity, organizational tents provide more information than relief.

In oppressive heat and humidity, organizational tents provide more information than relief.

RSJ Technologies LLC's Jacqueline Bristol and Jarvis Segur discuss opportunities at the Canton business.

RSJ Technologies LLC's Jacqueline Bristol and Jarvis Segur discuss opportunities at the Canton business.

Employees of Remco Inc., Allentown, are kept busy answering student inquiries.

Employees of Remco Inc., Allentown, are kept busy answering student inquiries.

At an appropriately fitness-focused table, the Williamsport Branch YMCA's Rachel Bryant meets a potential applicant.

At an appropriately fitness-focused table, the Williamsport Branch YMCA's Rachel Bryant meets a potential applicant.

Job-seekers queue up at the Sears table.

Job-seekers queue up at the Sears table.

T-shirts are a popular item at the Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships display.

T-shirts are a popular item at the Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships display.

Allegheny Valve & Coupling Inc. recruiters traveled to campus from Warren .

Allegheny Valve & Coupling Inc. recruiters traveled to campus from Warren .

Converge Gallery, part of Williamsport's thriving arts community, offers a chance to win a Johnny Romeo print. Penn College alumnus and gallery co-owner John R. Yogodzinski (2007, graphic communications management) talks with students about the contemporary exhibit space at 140 W. Fourth St.

Converge Gallery, part of Williamsport's thriving arts community, offers a chance to win a Johnny Romeo print. Penn College alumnus and gallery co-owner John R. Yogodzinski (2007, graphic communications management) talks with students about the contemporary exhibit space at 140 W. Fourth St.

Students interact with Cru and the Early Educators Club, among the college and civic groups on hand for Fall Fusion.

Students interact with Cru and the Early Educators Club, among the college and civic groups on hand for Fall Fusion.

A line of students awaits registration (and a free T-shirt). Staffing the check-in tent are Dana R. Suter, coordinator of part-time student employment and career programs, and Anthony J. Pace, assistant director of student activities for student organizations and orientation.

A line of students awaits registration (and a free T-shirt). Staffing the check-in tent are Dana R. Suter, coordinator of part-time student employment and career programs, and Anthony J. Pace, assistant director of student activities for student organizations and orientation.