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Study Abroad Spotlight: Paris, France
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- September 25, 2015
Studying abroad in Paris, France has provided several insights into cultural differences between France and America, particularly between French and American manners. In America, most people consider smiling a friendly gesture; however, the French often do not smile, even when thanking someone. A street vendor told me that he could tell I was American because
READ MOREEnglish professor invited to speak at Ivy League college, annual literary festival
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- September 25, 2015
R.W. Schlosser Professor of English Dr. David C. Downing has spent over twenty years familiarizing himself with the life and literature of C.S. Lewis. At long last, his wit and wisdom have landed him a speaking gig at the University of Pennsylvania’s famed Kelly Writers House, where he will have the opportunity to educate Ivy
READ MOREShorner-Johnson discusses music education, justice
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- September 25, 2015
When a person hears “music education,” maybe they are drowned in horrific memories of elementary school choir, or perhaps the words are literally music to their ears. Two things that may not be so quick to come to mind are the ideas of justice and visibility. On Monday, September 20, students, faculty and staff gathered
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Liberal Arts Living Learning Community annual programs underway
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- September 17, 2015
The Liberal Arts Residence Living Learning Community in Myer Residential Hall has begun their programing for the fall semester, including Hump Day Café, Alpha Achievers and Fantabulous Fridays and Myer office hours. Hump Day Café is a biweekly program run by resident assistants in the lounge of Myer. There are snacks and refreshments provided, but
READ MOREScholar-in-residence discusses current problems in South Africa
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- September 17, 2015
What do elephant, newspapers, and rimbewu have in common? South Africa, and now Elizabethtown College. The connection is the Bowers Writers House Scholar-in-Residence, Maggie Messitt. She is an immersion journalist and creative nonfiction writer. In 2003, 24-year-old Maggie Messitt bought a one-way ticket to South Africa and planned to stay there for 18 months. She
READ MOREPsychology department offers experiential learning opportunities
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- September 17, 2015
Psychology is just one of the over fifty majors Elizabethtown College lists on its College Catalog and Student Handbook. In addition to regular coursework, the psychology department offers its students several opportunities to experience hands-on student research. The psychology department helps students to build up to doing “individual, original research,” beginning as a first-year Intro
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Alum reflects on career in foreign service, talks about building on skills
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- September 17, 2015
Students and Facuty came out Tuesday evening to the Tower Conference Room to hear Valarie Reed speak about her experience in foreign affairs, as well as the importance of a specific skill set when entering any international occupation. Ms. Reed, who graduated in 2007 with a duel degree in English and Political Science reflected on
READ MOREFourth annual peace symposium hosted by World Affairs Council addresses role students play in peaceful future
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- September 17, 2015
In the midst of all the strife in the world, people across the globe are seeking peace. One way to help achieve this seemingly unattainable peace is to learn about the problems the world is facing and talk about how to solve them, and on Saturday, September 12, that very thing was done here at
READ MOREHispanic Heritage Month celebrated with Trip to Lancaster festival
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- September 17, 2015
Sept. 15 marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month here in the U.S., Hispanic Heritage Month technically lasts from Sept. 15 until Oct. 15 but is often just celebrated during the month of September. Some students at Elizabethtown College kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with a trip to the 3rd Annual Lancaster Latin American Festival
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