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BSC computer station undergoes renovations for ease of use
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- February 25, 2015
Students may have noticed the computer station on the second floor of the BSC under construction between Feb. 12 and 13. The station’s renovation features a new counter for the computers and a relocated printing station. Elizabethtown College’s cabinetmaker since May 2014 Patrick Zabolotmy took on the project with zeal. It gave him the opportunity
READ MOREBusiness first-years attend induction ceremony
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- February 25, 2015
On Sunday, February 22 the Elizabethtown College first year-business students were inducted into the department. The ceremony took place in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center at 3 p.m. Dr. Sylvester Williams, chair of the department of business, introduced the event, officially welcoming the first-years into their major. His brief opening statement was followed by a
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High-achieving first-years prepare for induction to honor society
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- February 25, 2015
On Thursday, Feb. 19, the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society began the process of increasing its membership. Earlier this semester, several students were invited to join the Elizabethtown College chapter of the national organization and attended a meeting that introduced them to the organization. In order to be considered for Alpha Lambda Delta, a student
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High Library offers new tutoring resource, writing center
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- 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
READ MORESophomore retreat focuses on purposeful life work, vocations
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- 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
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- 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
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Nomination period for award ends
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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