eautiful music filled Leffler Chapel and Performance Center on Sunday, April 21 when the moment finally came for the Elizabethtown College-Community Orchestra (ECCO) to show their musical skills, and their hard work and dedication throughout the spring semester. Founded during the 1971-1972 academic year, the ECCO is the primary wind, string and percussion ensemble at
READ MORE’m getting too old for this,” a man chuckled as he wheeled in what looked like a bass violin through the glass doors. A few students trailed along behind him as the doorway to Gibble Auditorium grew closer. Instruments were being tuned, laughs and conversations were shared. Then, Chair of the Music Division of Elizabethtown
READ MOREOn Tuesday, April 16, Kristi Syrdahl, director of international student services at Elizabethtown College, offered her presentation for her first Called to Lead event entitled “Leading Social Change Across Cultures” “It’s value based; it revolves around a core of service as a vehicle for social change,” said Syrdahl of her work with Fair Trade USA,
READ MOREhe Hindu American Religious institute welcomed 35 Etown students to their monthly Havan on April 14. The trip was led by professor of religious studies Dr. Jeffery Long as an experiential learning component of his Dharma Traditions and Indian Philosophy classes. Also known as a Vedic Fire Ceremony, the Havan included offerings to a Sacred
READ MOREn April 18, sophomores at Elizabethtown College are getting an extraordinary experience thanks to Career Services. Sophomore students will be able to meet professionals to shadow during a day dubbed Shadow Day in a career that might interest them. Students have preregistered to take this trip to Washington, D.C. While in Washington, D.C., students will
READ MOREhe emergence of the International Association of Business Communicators Elizabethtown Student Chapter introduced many opportunities for students at their “Mocktail Hour” kick-off event on April 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Hoover 110. The new club introduced students to everything the association has to offer, from networking and making connections with professionals to
READ MOREenior Jill Casey recently received a Fulbright Scholarship, which will allow her to attend Aberystwyth University in Wales. This scholarship will aid Casey in her journey toward achieving her Master’s Degree in international relations. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international education exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government designed to “increase mutual understanding between
READ MORESpring has sprung at Elizabethtown College. Students and faculty alike have been enjoying the weather with outdoor class periods, and students can be seen relaxing and studying on the BSC terrace, as well as on the Dell. With a month left until graduation, seniors are making sure they enjoy their last weeks at Etown. Share
READ MORElizabethtown College welcomed Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Laureate, as the keynote speaker for the 2013 Ware Lecture on Peacemaking. The lecture was held April 17 at the Leffler Chapel and Performance Center at the College. Dr. April Kelly-Woessner, associate professor and department chair of political science, held a discussion following Gbowee’s lecture. The lecture was free
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