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Honduras mission trip attracts students looking to serve globally
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- February 4, 2015
Students at Elizabethtown College were given the opportunity last summer to go to Honduras for a Medical Missions trip with Lancaster-based Central American Relief Efforts (CARE) and live out the college’s motto of “Educate for Service.” The trip was not endorsed by the Study Abroad Office or the College and was not associated with any
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Allies’ “Safe Zone” program encourages inclusivity
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- February 4, 2015
Last Thursday, Jan. 29, the Safe Zone Introductory Training workshop was held by Brandon Jackson, coordinator of multicultural programs, as the first of four LGBTQ Ally Training workshops this semester. The main focus of the Safe Zone program is to promote inclusivity and diversity on campus by encouraging and helping LGBTQ allies to be more
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OSA brings Eric Paslay to Leffler Chapel
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- February 4, 2015
Eric Paslay, songwriter and performer of multiple country hits will be playing live at Elizabethtown College in one week. Doors will open for the show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 in Leffler Chapel and Performing Arts Center. Paslay is the artist responsible for country chart toppers “Even if it Breaks Your Heart,” “Angel
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Around Campus Group advertises internships
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- February 4, 2015
The Around Campus Group is back to advertise their summer internship to Elizabethtown College students, aiming to get students more experience in marketing and public speaking. Erik Rhoten, an associate regional manager for the Around Campus Group, was in the Baugher Student Center on Monday, Feb. 2, to advertise an internship that could land students
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Communications professor receives inclusion award
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- February 4, 2015
Dr. Matthew Telleen, assistant professor of communications, recently received the Faculty Award for Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion for his promotion of fair treatment of all individuals while teaching at Elizabethtown College. “Diversity and inclusion have been an important part of my life,” Telleen said. Growing up with culturally aware parents and a sister adopted
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Board of Trustees discusses comprehensive fee at winter business meeting
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- February 4, 2015
A 4.25 percent increase in the comprehensive fee and the prospect of change for the future. The combination of those two things makes me consider the final outcome of the Board of Trustees meeting a small victory, or at the very least an indirect compromise, for the students. Given the circumstances, these results are steps
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President Strikwerda distributes email concerning budget for 2015-16 academic year, upcoming changes
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- January 28, 2015
On Friday, Jan. 23, students received an email from Elizabethtown College President Carl Strikwerda announcing that the 2015-2016 budget is under review. The email, which contained information already shared with staff and faculty members over winter break, informed students that there will be changes in some budget areas to guarantee “continued financial stability” at Etown.
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Sophomore organizes powerlifting group
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- January 28, 2015
A new fitness program is emerging on campus this semester. Sophomore powerlifter Tyler Butkus has introduced his own E-fit-like powerlifting program to his fellow students. With this small and informal program, Butkus is hoping to build a micro-community of enthusiastic powerlifters as well as promote another way to get students to become active at Elizabethtown
READ MOREStudent Senate discusses new meal plan options
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- January 28, 2015
The Elizabethtown College Student Senate met Thursday, Jan. 22, to present and debate new meal plan options. The new meal plan options may replace the plans currently being offered to students. As the presentation for the new meal plan options began, Student Senate members readied themselves for a debate, which lasted roughly an hour. The
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