College News

"Two-Headed Tales" art display to be held at Lycoming College

WOLnews Editor — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:14:42 +0000

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Yana Payusova and Joseph Farbrook will display their most recent collaboration, titled "Two-Headed Tales," at the Lycoming College Art Gallery in Snowden Library from Feb. 25 to March 25. An artist's reception will be held in the gallery on Feb. 25 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. followed by a discussion with the artist.

Penn College Bound Students, Parents to Benefit From Student-Aid Application Guidance

WOLnews Editor — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:22:52 +0000

The Financial Aid Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology will offer free sessions on the main campus in Williamsport in February and March to help students, prospective students and families understand how to complete the 2010-11 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Both sessions will be held in the Advisement Center on the first floor of Penn College's Student and Administrative Services Center.

Food Show Winners, Fundraising Results Announced

WOLnews Editor — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:34:55 +0000

Rachel M. Emmons, of Washington, N.J., received the Best of Show Award at the annual Pennsylvania College of Technology Food Show for a two-tier cake she created in the Cakes and Decorations course.Williamsport - Works by baking and pastry arts students at Pennsylvania College of Technology were auctioned to raise more than $1,600 for Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity during the School of Hospitality's annual Food Show on Dec. 4.

The centerpiece of the fundraising effort was a silent auction of 12 chocolate houses created by students in the Principles of Chocolate Works course. Sold in live auction by Linden auctioneer Scott Younkin were holiday cakes, cookies, candy-filled chocolate boxes and yule logs.

Lycoming College students present environmental audit

WOLnews Editor — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:31:55 +0000

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Five Lycoming College students gave a presentation on the College's environmental audit Monday, Dec. 7 in Honors Hall as part of a class project.

The team members consisted of seniors Tyler Hutson and Megan Runyon and juniors Dan Cassidy, Bethany Herring and Emily Hopko. Their presentation was part of a semester-long assignment for Dr. Neil Boyd's organization and management class in which students were divided into consulting firms and assigned to work with a local non-profit group to plan, organize and carry out a project or event.

The audit included information about the origins of the food served in Lycoming's dining hall, the amount of electricity used in various campus buildings during one year and various environmental initiatives being implemented in several College departments.

Susquehanna Students Show Holiday Spirit

WOLnews Editor — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:26:12 +0000

SELINSGROVE—Students at Susquehanna University are embracing the spirit of the holiday season with a flurry of charitable activities intended to help the less fortunate.

Retired Business Faculty Member Establishes Scholarship

WOLnews Editor — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:23:40 +0000

Williamsport - A former professor has taken advantage of a special federal program to establish a scholarship fund at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Patricia J. Rambo, who retired as a professor of business administration in 1994, recently established the Robert and Patricia Shoff Rambo Scholarship. The endowed fund is expected to generate in excess of $1,000 annually for scholarship awards.

Scholarship Memorializes Former Pre-Nursing Student

WOLnews Editor — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:15:05 +0000

Williamsport - The life story of a woman who was killed earlier this year has inspired an employee of Pennsylvania College of Technology to establish a scholarship fund in her memory.

Olletta M. Alford was 33 years old when she died of gunshot wounds suffered in a criminal incident in Williamsport in July. Raised in Newark, N.J., Alford had moved to Williamsport to break out of the cycle of poverty and to give herself and her children a chance at a more prosperous life.

Morton B. Neely, student affairs specialist at Penn College, said Alford's story and her tragic death struck a chord with him.

Art Contest to Mark Opening of New Hillel House at Susquehanna

WOLnews Editor — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:12:32 +0000

SELINSGROVE—A community art contest will help celebrate the opening of a new Hillel House at Susquehanna University, a student gathering place and office of Rabbi Kate Palley, director of Jewish life. Hillel at Susquehanna organizes Jewish religious and cultural events throughout the year.

Area residents with creative talents can win a $100 prize by entering the competition. Contest entrants are invited to use any medium on a 12-by-36-inch canvas to depict the theme, “Creation.”

“[Entrants] may depict the biblical account of creation, or use their own imaginations,” Palley said. “The theme came from the fact that we are creating the Hillel House. ‘Creation’ can be understood religiously by all faiths, and at the same time, doesn’t need to be religious at all.”

Lycoming College announces administrative appointments

WOLnews Editor — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:14:08 +0000

Dr. Sue Gaylor as vice president for administration and planningWILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Lycoming College announces the appointments of Dr. Sue Gaylor as vice president for administration and planning, and Michelle Henry as controller, chief financial officer and treasurer of the College, according to President James E. Douthat.

Michelle Henry - Controller, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer"Sue and Michelle's new appointments place in key positions two individuals who know the most about the intricacies of the College budget, its strengths and its ability to respond to external challenges," said Douthat. "While the College's fiscal planning model has been evolving for almost 20 years, the economic crisis of the past 14 months created its most strenuous test thus far. The College passed that test very well, given the serious funding problems now facing all colleges and universities, public and private. Knowing the experiences and perspectives they bring, I am delighted that Sue and Michelle have agreed to serve Lycoming College in their new roles."

Faculty Member Elected to Accrediting Commission

WOLnews Editor — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:01:52 +0000

Williamsport - Nancy A. Grausam, assistant professor of education and early childhood education at Pennsylvania College of Technology, recently was elected to serve on the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools' Commission on Elementary Schools.

The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is an internationally recognized leader in accreditation of schools both in the Mid-Atlantic region and around the world. It is one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.