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College becomes closer to reaccreditation
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- March 17, 2019
Monday, Feb. 18, Elizabethtown College came one step closer to reaccreditation. After nearly two years of preparation, the campus’s Steering Committee and work groups submitted a Self-Study narrative, supporting documents and a compliance report to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The MSCHE, established in 1919 and headquartered in Philadelphia, is a unit
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Inclusive Excellence Plan incorporates diversity throughout campus
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- March 17, 2019
The Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan at Elizabethtown College is designed to “integrate diversity and quality efforts,” according to the official plan statement. The official plan statement, revised for 2018-2020, highlights goals, objectives, needs and directions for how Etown will grow as a diverse institution. The plan is divided into three goals, each with varying objectives
READ MOREThe Global Perspective
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- February 23, 2019
This weekly column will cover a variety of contemporary global issues including climate action, global health, international peace and security and gender equality. I hope that this column will act as a platform to advocate for global progress and to empower young leaders to get involved in international affairs. If there are certain global issues
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Real ID available to Pennsylvanians, effective March 2019
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- February 23, 2019
Starting in March 2019, Pennsylvania residents will be able to receive a REAL ID. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website, “The REAL ID Act is a federal law passed by Congress after Sept. 11, 2001, that establishes specific minimum federal standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards to be accepted
READ MOREToday’s Technology
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- February 23, 2019
Why is my computer slow? As college students, a large majority of us own a personal computer, whether it be a laptop or a desktop. Due to the amount of importance placed on technology today it is important to keep said computers running at top efficiency. However, as many may have noticed at some point
READ MOREStudent Senate
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- February 23, 2019
Student Senate met for its weekly meeting Thursday, Feb. 14 to discuss multiple topics, beginning with a special order regarding Core program revitalization. Associate professor of music Dr. Justin Badgerow, with the help of Dean for Curriculum and Honors Dr. Brian Newsome, presented their plan to senators for revising the Core program, since it will
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Updates from Vice President for Student Life
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- February 23, 2019
Tuesday, Feb. 12, Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas gave a few updates on ongoing projects at Elizabethtown College. First, he spoke on the new social lounge, which was recently approved at the latest Board of Trustees meeting. In the email sent to the campus community, the social lounge was described as a
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Dining Services offers self-serve options in Marketplace
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- February 23, 2019
As of Tuesday, Jan. 19, Dining Services has started to provide students with access to the Grill and Deli in the Marketplace through self-service. On the weekends, students have been able to locate the self-serve Grill at the Hearth, while the self-serve Deli is at a side of the salad bar. All items served at
READ MORENew curriculum offers “adulting” classes to students
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- February 23, 2019
Graduating from college can mean many things for a person. Some students will move on to graduate school, some will move back in with their parents, some will participate in service, like the Peace Corps and some will get a job and embark on an exciting, yet sometimes terrifying part of life: entering the real
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