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Psychology department welcomes new faculty
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- February 2, 2017
Psychology students were welcomed back to campus this semester with an email from department Chair and Associate Professor of pcyshology Dr. Jean Pretz detailing a number of faculty changes. Pretz’s goals behind this email were to make students aware of all the changes, help them understand the circumstances and welcome the new faculty. One of
READ MORESecond-oldest Pearl Harbor survivor visits campus, recalls day of bombing
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- February 2, 2017
At the age of 103—75 years after surviving the bombing at Pearl Harbor—Lieutenant Jim Downing paid a visit to Elizabethtown College in hopes of instilling an appreciation of significance of that era in younger generations. Lt. Downing’s Jan. 19 talk at the College saw the Susquehanna Room packed with students, faculty members and locals alike.
READ MOREPresident Donald Trump takes Oath of Office
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- February 2, 2017
Friday, Jan. 20, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. The day’s festivities began at 8:30 a.m., before the actual ceremony. The Trumps attended a service at St. John’s Church. Afterwards, the Obamas officially welcomed the Trumps to the White House with a coffee and tea reception. Many notable speakers
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Political science professor analyzes Trump’s election
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- February 2, 2017
The Bowers Writers House sponsored professor of political science Dr. E. Fletcher McClellan on Monday, Jan. 21 for a lecture on the parallels between a fictional dystopian novel and the current presidential exchange of power. When compared to Philip Roth’s novel “The Plot Against America,” the similarities of the fake election are uncannily matched to
READ MORESecurity devices installed to guard doors
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- February 2, 2017
Thanks to Campus Security, Elizabethtown College will begin the new year with increased protection in the event of an active shooter. Over the winter break, members of Campus Security installed door-securing devices in classrooms across campus. These devices will help prevent an intruder from gaining access into classrooms. While they are not fail-safe, they will
READ MORESwim team nearly witnesses Fort Lauderdale airport shooting
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- February 2, 2017
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s swim teams narrowly missed witnessing the recent shooting at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday, Jan 6. Although one team member was kept at the airport in case of a second shooter after arriving later than the rest of the team, none of the
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Facilities completes winter renovations
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- February 2, 2017
During winter break, Facilities Management completed numerous campus improvement projects. The installation of a new community kitchen adjacent to the main lobby in Brinser, preparations for the Young Center renovations later this spring and remaining modifications for the Building ID Card Access Project are included in the projects completed under the supervision of Project Manager
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WWEC radio station seeks DJs for spring semester
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- December 8, 2016
The WWEC Spring 2017 schedule is now being finalized. On-air opportunities for weekly shows are currently available for all students regardless of major and year. No experience is necessary to become a DJ and training will take place the first two weeks of the 2017 spring semester. WWEC is “the sound of Elizabethtown,” according to
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Drug Take Back program safely collects expired medications
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- December 8, 2016
Monday, Dec. 12 Elizabethtown College will be having a Prescription Take Back. Students and faculty can drop off their expired or unneeded prescriptions at the table outside of the Jays Nest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will accept any form of prescription other than liquid and gel cap medications. Sophomore psychology major Erin
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