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Waiting for news about graduate school, tenure recommendations induces anxiety, impatience
- Campus Life
- February 25, 2015
There comes a time in our lives when we have to wait to hear back from bigger and better things. For instance, think back to those days when you were in high school. I remember when I was touring different schools and writing my applications. After sending those applications, the anxiety set in as I
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Campus-supported Wi-Fi network interrupted by use of personal routers, student presents reminder of policy
- Campus Life
- February 25, 2015
In the 21st century, it is hard to go a day without using the Internet. We live in a world that revolves around technology. It serves not only as a network for communication but also for entertainment, schoolwork and information. It is for these reasons that Elizabethtown College provides its own secure network for students,
READ MOREHigh Library offers new tutoring resource, writing center
- News
- February 19, 2015
There is a new resource available for students who need help with their writing assignments. The Writing Wing has announced that a Writing Center tutor will be in the High Library on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. They will be located on the main floor, at a table across from Room
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Sophomore retreat focuses on purposeful life work, vocations
- News
- February 19, 2015
On Feb. 6 and 7, a group of 12 sophomores and faculty members Jean-Paul Benowitz, Dr. Brian Newsome, assistant professor of history and assistant dean for general education and assessment, and Jane Nini, director of career development, went on a retreat to Allenberry Resort to help students explore their vocations, their strengths and their weaknesses.
READ MOREHonors Program hosts ‘town hall’ meeting to discuss program’s future
- News
- February 19, 2015
Elizabethtown College Honors Program incoming director Kyle C. Kopko revealed a list of changes to the Honors Program that will help students graduate despite other obligations. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, Kopko held a Q&A session about the future of his presidency. The Honors Council, along with their interested fellow students, attended with the opportunity to
READ MORENomination period for award ends
- News
- February 19, 2015
The process for Elizabethtown College’s Distinguished Student Awards selection is currently under way. These awards are presented to two or three students from each class who demonstrate excellence in not only academic settings, but have exemplified the college’s motto of “Educate for Service.” The nomination period, which was open to nominations from students, faculty and
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Business department hosts annual economic symposium, offers students look at present, future of global economy
- News
- February 19, 2015
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, the Elizabethtown College Business Department hosted its annual Economic Symposium to offer members of the campus community information regarding the current economic status of the country. Panelists included Ms. Ardy Lynn Wurtzel, a research associate at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Mr. Joseph E. Besecker, founder, chairman, president and CEO
READ MOREPresident attends Student Senate meeting, discusses tuition
- News
- February 19, 2015
On Thursday, Feb. 5, President Strikwerda invited the entire Etown college campus to join him and the Student Senate to discuss the rising tuition. He answered the students’ questions about the budget, assuring everyone that the upcoming changes would not lower the quality of education or student life. One concern many of the senators had
READ MOREStudents attend CPEC job fair
- News
- February 19, 2015
The 25th annual Central Pennsylvania Employment Consortium (CPEC) Job and Internship Fair took place Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg. CPEC was founded in 1987. The board is made up of representatives from 17 local institutions of higher education, including Elizabethtown College’s Tina Mackenzie, assistant director of internships and employer engagement. Etown students
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