Welcome, Adina Tayar

Please welcome Adina Tayar as our new Director of Career Placement and College Transfer here at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology!

Ms. Tayar is a true career services professional and comes to us with six years of experience in career advising, internship coordination and job placement, as well as a proven track record in leadership and supervision.  Her expertise in providing career services spans fields such as liberal arts, the sciences, engineering and business, including work with international students.  In her last position at the Urban Affairs Coalition Adina coordinated career fairs, hosted employers on campus, and sought out new employers to assist in finding career opportunities for students.  She is a savvy networker and spokesperson, and enjoys connecting people with opportunities. Adina can be reached at 610 892 1511 and via email at atayar@pit.edu.

Please be sure to stop into Adina’s office located on the 1^st level of the Media Campus Building (across from the Academic Records Office and next to Cheryl Javer’s Office) to say “Hi!” and welcome her aboard.  We are pleased to have her join our exciting and dynamic team of professionals here at P.I.T.

Welcome, Georgette Hall-Peterson!

Please welcome Georgette Hall-Peterson as our new Academic Support and Retention Counselor here at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (Center City Campus!)

Ms. Hall-Peterson is a certified counselor and has extensive experience in motivating, assisting and instructing individuals who are seeking to improve their quality of life by furthering their education.  With her experience in academic counseling, she has worked with young people of diverse backgrounds and has advised and coached them in an attempt to navigate the educational process.  This begins with making the transition to college, choosing a major, learning how to study as well as financing the student’s education.  Ms. Hall-Peterson has a strong commitment to ensuring academic excellence and success for her students.  We rest assured that her experience, skills, education, and positive attitude will make her a true success in this counseling position.

Please be sure to stop into Georgette’s Office in the Curtis Center (Center City Campus) to say “Hi!” and welcome her aboard.  We are pleased to have her join our exciting and dynamic team of professionals here at P.I.T.

Dr. Hill Hoagie Sale

HOAGIE  SALE

 

The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology will be selling hoagies to help raise money for the Dr. Hill Student Fund. Everyone is encouraged to help by ordering a hoagie. Order forms are available through both campuses from now until March 11, 2011.

 

All hoagie orders will be delivered on March 15, 2011.

“Mini” – 7-inch hoagies: $5

“Regular” – 13-inch hoagies: $7

 

Choose from three different flavors: Italian, Turkey & Cheese, and Roast Beef & Cheese.

• All hoagies include Lettuce, Tomato, Oregano, Salt and Pepper.
• Onions, Oil,  and Mayo are optional or can be included on the side (if requested).

 

Remember, Cash on Delivery will not be accepted. All orders must be paid for in advance.

• Media: Pay in Job Placement Office across from ARO (see posted hours) or pay G. Lockley in Rm.301 (on 3rd floor, turn right at fire extinguisher.)
• Pay Diane Turturro (during the day) or Amanda Jenkins for evening pick-ups.

 

Valentine’s Day Bake Sale (Center City)

Bake Sale February 14, 2011

On Monday we will be having a bake sale @11 am in the lunch room.

It would be great if everyone could either bake or buy an item for the table. The money collected will go towards a wonderful cause. Ms. Terry from our admissions office will be walking the 3-day walk for breast cancer.

Daffodil Days

Daffodil Days are Here!!

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is participating in the American Cancer Society’s Annual Daffodil Days campaign. You may purchase daffodils for yourself, your family, or donate them to a cancer patient. You also can purchase a Teddy Bear with a bunch of daffodils, potted mini daffodils, a vintage vase with daffodils, a bunch of daffodils, or even a single daffodil. Prices range from $1 to $25.

Please join in supporting this worthwhile cause while bringing a breath of spring into your world.

An order form is attached. You must complete the form (with full payment) and submit the order for to Diane Turturro (Center City) or Cheryl Javer (Media Campus).

 

The pick up point will be at the receptionist desk (on both campuses). Pick up dates will be announced shortly.

Jean’s Day

Jeans Days!!!!!
An opportunity to wear jeans to school for 2 days (February 21 and 22)

$5 for the privilege – all monies to be donated to THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Buy your heart from the following locations:
Ms. Joann Cuozzo – Rm A102 (Center City)
Ms. Cheryl Javer – Job Placement Office (Media)
Mr. Garrison Lockley – Table in PIT Café at Lunch

You must wear your “HEART” while you wear jeans on the designated days.

Valentine Day Bake Sale – Media

Hey, you Lovers!!!

Valentine’s day – Monday February 14

 

Flowers and goodies for sale. On the porch (Media Campus) to benefit the Dr. Hill student fund for emergencies.

• $1 Carnations
  
• $1 Chocolate bars
• And Assorted Baked goods

Sweets for your sweet wife, girlfriend, husband, child…

How about your favorite teacher??

MLK – Pledge to Non-violence

King’s Pledge of Non-Violence

On the porch will be the pledge to non-violence that Dr. King wrote in 1963.

Any marchers in the Civil Rights marches were required to sign this pledge before they could march. They knew that police, clubs, water cannons, and dogs waited for them, yet they signed the pledge.

We are asking the members of the P.I.T. community to sign the pledge, take it with them, and remember that part of our history. When they sign the pledge, they may also sign a dove, and Student Services will hang the signed doves in the windows of the front porch.

Both the pledges and doves can be found:

Media: on the campus porch (Media), just by the window

Center City: First Floor, Front Desk

We hope to fill the windows!! This project will go on for the month of January.

Thanks for your help.

Holiday Activities (Media)

It’s going to be a busy week with the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in the holiday. The school is pleased to announce three exciting holiday activities through the week. A stocking stuffer surprise, a wreath decorating contest, and a card decorating contest.

Stocking Stuffer Surprise – December 15th, 9am to

Sponsored by the Student Ambassador Club. Stop by the Front Porch to pick up a gift for your loved one or favorite teacher. Or, fill your indulge your sweet tooth with the baked goods and hot chocolate that will also be on sale!

 

Wreath Decorating Contest – Open to All ($5.00 entry fee)

Think you can decorating a festive wreath. Then stop by the Extern Office and give it your best creative touch. Distinguished Judging Panel will pick a winner on December 16.  Prize will be one half of the entry fee collected.  Other monies are contributed to the Dr. Hill Student Fund.  All wreaths entered will be donated to a local nursing home.

 

Holiday Door Card Contest

Ever wished your could turn your classroom door into a holiday card, now is your chance.Turn your door into a Holiday Card!  The Best Holiday Card as portrayed by your schoolroom door will win a Pizza Party from Student Services.  A Prize Committee will Judge the Doors on Friday, December 17. The announcement of the winner will be posted on the website and bulletin board around the school.

Your Class can Win!!!

 

Costume Contest Winners

Halloween Festivities at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

On October 27^th and 28^th, students and faculty at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology held Halloween costume and pumpkin carving contests in preparation for the season’s celebrations.

Costume awards were given for the funniest, the most original, and the best overall costumes for both the faculty and the students. Student awards went to Michael Knight (Bell Hop) for Funniest, William Simmons, (Skeleton Man) for Most Original, and Deborah Messner, (Really Scary Witch) for Best Overall. Faculty awards went to Brenda Bustard (Blooming Idiot) for Funniest, Gene Dixon (Aging Hippie) for Most Original, and Omar Thompson (Disco Fever) for Best Overall.

And here are the pictures of out faculty winners:

Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to display images of the student costumes at this time. But, take my word for it, they are good.