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All a cappella groups make ICCAs
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- November 19, 2014
Every Elizabethtown College a cappella group made the cut for the next International Championship of Collegiate a Cappella (ICCA) singing competition. Melica, Phalanx and Vocalign are scheduled to compete in the ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal on Feb. 7 in Eisenhower Auditorium at Pennsylvania State University. Melica, which is the College’s all-woman a cappella group, represented Etown
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ArtsPress hosts fine arts senior seminar art show
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- November 19, 2014
Art is indefinable,” senior fine arts major Melissa “Mikki” Stewart said. “I don’t think it should be restricted by my own definition of my art.” Stewart is one of six seniors who displayed their works at a gallery opening, held at ArtsPress on Friday, Nov. 14. Her works included pieces called “One Artist’s Trash…,” “Phoenix
READ MOREWeather turns cold, administration issues inclement weather policy reminder
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- November 19, 2014
Now that we’re getting bitter hints of last year’s cold at 20 degrees and eight degrees wind chill, it’s also the season to know the facts on Elizabethtown College’s Inclement Weather Policy. A reminder of the policy was distributed through email to the College community yesterday. According to the College’s website, weather updates “will be
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SCPS adds online health care degree
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- November 19, 2014
Elizabethtown College’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) recently introduced a new online bachelor’s degree offering in Health Care Administration. According to the SCPS website, the addition “blends the theory, design, management and practice of healthcare into a comprehensive learning program,” which is designed to prioritize “ethics, fiscal responsibility, technological solutions, critical thinking and
READ MOREBCA offers new short-term study abroad option in Exeter, London
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- November 19, 2014
Brethren Colleges Abroad (BCA) recently added a short-term study abroad option to their program choices. Led by Exeter native Dr. Stephen Burwood and Dr. Linnea Goodwin Burwood, students will experience British culture and history through a short term stay in London and Exeter. A four-credit class titled “Living with History: History, Culture and Contemporary Life
READ MOREDining Services assures there will be no immediate changes to meal plans
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- November 19, 2014
The news feeds of Elizabethtown College students have been full of posts regarding rumored changes that will affect student meal plans. Students rallied together in an effort to explain their position to the dining services staff by starting a Facebook page called “Let Students Choose: Elizabethtown College Dining Services.” Online petitions and discussions about the
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College Bound mentor program continues to impact lives of McCaskey students
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- November 13, 2014
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Elizabethtown College welcomed a group of McCaskey High School students to participate in the College Bound events on campus. The program is sponsored by Etown’s Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) and Pennsylvania Migrant Education. College Bound is a program in which McCaskey students are paired with mentors at Etown.
READ MORENew schedule generator available through Jayweb
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- November 13, 2014
Elizabethtown College recently debuted the “Etown Schedule Generator,” a tool that incorporates current course listings into a customizable online schedule format. The new program can be found on Jayweb under the “Quick Links” tab and features course drop-down menus organized by department. It also allows users to type in a search bar to find specific
READ MOREEducation department offers new seminar focused on Philadelphia
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- November 13, 2014
Elizabethtown College’s Education Department is offering a new course for its students. ED 371: The Philadelphia Urban Seminar acts upon the second pillar of the department’s mission statement, social justice. Faculty have been exploring many ways to create unique experiences for their pre-service teachers which emphasize social justice concepts of peace, equity, inclusion and diversity.
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