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  • Panel discusses controversial involvement of U.S. in foreign wars

    Panel discusses controversial involvement of U.S. in foreign wars0

    What do veterans, conscientious objectors and World War I have in common? Wednesday, Jan. 21, the panel discussion “WWI and America” in Gibble Auditorium explored connections between these three things. It was the final event of Elizabethtown College’s one-year focus on World War I. Dean of Curriculum and Assessment, College Registrar and professor of history

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  • New professor shares impact of World War I on views of gender, race

    New professor shares impact of World War I on views of gender, race0

    As the High Library continues to feature the WWI and America Exhibition, it sponsored the lecture “Defining the Nation: Gender, Race and Belonging in World War I.” Assistant professor of history Dr. Chelsea Schields gave the lecture in the High Library Wednesday, Feb. 14. Archivist Rachel Grove Rohrbaugh started the event by talking about the

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  • Students help local winter shelter provide services to homeless

    Students help local winter shelter provide services to homeless0

    What does homelessness look like in Lancaster County? It depends on the location. In more urban areas like Lancaster City and Harrisburg, some homeless people can be seen living on the streets. In more rural areas like Elizabethtown and surrounding communities, homelessness is less visible. “The nature of homelessness is different than the classic image

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  • Service trip to Nicaragua brings English education to local children

    Service trip to Nicaragua brings English education to local children0

    What did Elizabethtown College students and faculty and staff do over winter break? A group of 11 people went on a service trip to Nicaragua through the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE). The trip ran from Friday, Jan. 5 to Saturday, Jan.13. CCCE Program Coordinator Sharon Sherick and student trip leader and occupational

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