Williamson’s reputation for producing outstanding tradesmen and well-behaved gentlemen was further cemented across the state as the 12 students in the SkillsUSA state competitions in Hershey, competing in groups and solo, took eight gold, one silver, and two bronze medals. SkillsUSA advisor and director of construction technology-masonry Peter Zwolak 0W7 said, “The students worked hard, [...]

The benefactors who have provided endowed scholarships to Williamson students were recognized for their support and met with the scholars they are helping at the second annual Scholarship Celebration Dinner in the Rowan Hall dining room on April 4. Keynote speaker Michael Piotrowicz, Williamson’s longest-serving trustee, said, “I’m here to say thank you on behalf [...]

The full-time CAD Instructor reports to the Dean of Education and is responsible for providing instruction and/or skill development training in a classroom or lab setting. The CAD Instructor coordinates curriculum with Program Directors, as needed, to ensure alignment with institutional and programmatic educational goals and objectives. The CAD Instructor provides classroom instruction and skill [...]

The Director of Alumni Relations develops, manages and implements programs designed to engage the alumni community, while actively contributing toward the fundraising needs of Williamson College of the Trades. This person collaborates closely with colleagues in Admissions, Student Life, Athletics, Education  and Advancement to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni engagement and financial giving.  In [...]

Timothy M. Crow, The Home Depot’s retired executive vice president, Human Resources, has joined Williamson’s board of trustees announced William J. Bonenberger 7W9, board chairman. Bonenberger said, “We were introduced to Tim because he serves on the board of a publicly traded company called Milacron, where Tom Goeke 8W0, who is also a Williamson board [...]

   Williamson’s exhibit in the  Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, “Phytoremediation: Plants Planted Today for Tomorrow,” which demonstrated the amazing ability of plants to remove contaminants from the environment, won four prestigious awards.     The exhibit, which was competing in the education category, featured a wall with two halves, the first, [...]

Richard W. Lighty, Ph.D., retired from the board of trustees recently after 21 years of service, announced William J. Bonenberger 7W9, board chairman. Lighty was unanimously voted trustee emeritus by his fellow trustees and was presented with a resolution hand-written by a calligrapher and a gift of two Adirondack chairs made by Williamson carpentry students [...]

The winter Career Fair in the Restall Sports Center was very successful with over 100 companies, universities, and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard represented, said Margaret “Weemie” Kingham, placement director and fair coordinator. “There was a positive energy in the air and all of the trades were well represented; there was something for everyone. We [...]

Founder’s Day, celebrating Isaiah V. Williamson’s 216th birthday last Thursday evening in the Clara Schrenk Memorial Chapel, featured a keynote address by Trustee David Watson and the bestowing of two board of trustee awards and a Sons of the American Revolution’s award. In his remarks, Watson gave the students what he called simple rules with [...]