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French table offers new opportunity for high school, college students to interact, cooperate on language learning objectives
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- September 25, 2015
Every second and fourth Thursdays, Elizabethtown’s popular café, Folklore is filled with the sounds of French speakers. Over coffee and snacks, French students talk with Dr. Vanessa Borilot, Elizabethtown College French professor, and Mrs. Sarah Crawford, Elizabethtown High School French teacher. French table is modeled after a similar opportunity offered to Spanish students, though the
READ MOREFriedly presents “Related/Unrelated,” unconventional, interactive art
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- September 25, 2015
When Professor of Fine Arts Milton Friedly was invited to participate in an art show in Lancaster, the first question he asked himself was “Can I do a show for this space?” His initial plan was to do one or two large installations. He has a piece that is 56 Dell keyboards entitled QWERTY which
READ MOREInternational Peace Day planned, celebrated by music students
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- September 25, 2015
Senior music therapy major Abby Whitmoyer greeted people at the BSC doors with a joyful “happy peace day” and a flyer explaining International Peace Day and the music department’s involvement Sept. 15, 2015. Meanwhile, A group of musicians performed songs with messages about peace and kindness to a growing audience. ”I want them to see
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Arctic sustainability research brings anthropology professor to University of Iceland
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- September 25, 2015
As an anthropology major in college and graduate school, Dr. Robert Wheelersburg was required to pick a region of the world that interested him. He decided against the most common regions and chose the Arctic. Despite this choice, ending up in Iceland was a matter of chance. “Most people in the program worked in Alaska
READ MORENew area coordinator takes steps towards future goals with first job
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- September 25, 2015
“You will reach the highest level of your profession.” It was this fortune cookie that convinced Victor Osorio to dream big and keep working towards those dreams. After graduating from Alfred University in May of 2015, the job hunt was short-lived. “After I graduated college, I was in the ‘real world’ for a couple of
READ MOREStudy 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
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English 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
READ MORELiberal 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
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