Sea of yellow shares hopeful message, lifts Wildcats to victory

The campus community gathered at UPMC Field on Wednesday afternoon for the centerpiece of a weeklong “Yellow It Out” campaign for suicide prevention and awareness: a men’s lacrosse game against Alvernia University. Faculty/staff and students brightly dressed in Penn College spirit wear in support of the Student Affairs initiative that provided valuable information, in addition to opportunities for camaraderie, compassion and commiseration. Behind a four-goal performance by Quinn F. Caviola, a welding and fabrication engineering technology student-athlete from Ridgefield, Conn., the Wildcats posted a 13-10 comeback win. Among other activities were information tables, training for students and employees, an always-welcome visit from therapy dogs, food trucks, a “crafternoon” project, and use of a #pcthope hashtag for shared photographs.

– Photos by Larry D. Kauffman, digital publishing specialist/photographer (unless otherwise noted)

“Thunder sticks” provide the only hint of inclement weather on a sunshine-yellow Wednesday.

Displaying continuity and shared purpose are President Davie Jane Gilmour, who is retiring in June after 24 years, and Michael J. Reed, vice president for academic affairs/provost, who will succeed her in July.

A reigning ‘cat and dog get along just fine, thank you, as the mascot meets Sophie, the Bernese Mountain Dog of yoga instructor Julie E. Gardner.

Basketball teammates show their Wildcat pride!

The week’s signature color prevails during warmups.

First-year dental hygiene students – including this group with instructor Bridget E. Motel (far left) – held a “Yellow Out” in the clinic on Wednesday. (Photo provided)

Stress-relief balls, journals, bracelets, laundry bags from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and life-saving information were available at a sideline resource table. Unified in the cause are (from left) Blaise E. Marshall, residence hall coordinator; Meghan R. Delsite Coleman, assistant director of student engagement; Jennifer McLean, associate dean of student affairs; Allison A. Bressler Grove, director of student engagement; and Heather M. Shuey, Human Resources’ director of development and compliance.

Trevor S. Soli (10), an engineering design technology student from Redding, Conn., celebrates one of his two goals on the afternoon.

Members of the Human Services and Restorative Justice Club join faculty advisers Sarah S. Moore and Rob Cooley for a group shot. (Photo provided)

Co-workers and colleagues hit the bleachers for a splendid pre-spring outing.

A pregame traffic jam at the swag table

Wrestling coach Jamie R. Miller and friend prowl the Wildcat’s outdoor lair.

Admissions Office staff turns out in force to set an example. (Photo provided)

Also with two goals during the Penn College win was Sam R. Hills (2), of Maynard, Mass., majoring in civil engineering technology.

As the mercury climbs to 70, fans hug the fence to get a closer look at the action.

Members of the soccer team pose for a group photo (shared on social media) …

… before erupting in encouragement for their fellow student-athletes on the field.

An undaunted Nathan R. Hugo (6) holds his own against a pack of Golden Wolves. Hailing from Ligonier, Hugo is enrolled in residential construction technology and management.