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Elmira Everlasting Class Challenge is Here!
"When we leave your fair halls, untried paths to know, As you have taught us, be it ever so." Your class needs you. It is your day. It is Elmira Everlasting. Today, Wednesday, April 24, is the day memories inspire loyal alumni to #LivePurpleGiv...
Apr 24, 2019, 10:50am EDT
Student's Post-Graduation Decision Carries on Family Tradition
As the June 2019 Commencement approaches, the Office of Career Services is taking a look at where members of the Class of 2019 are headed after graduation. This week's, "Where are They Going?," looks at the future plans of Justin Gillule '19, a histor...
Apr 23, 2019, 9:58am EDT
New Environmental Science Degree Offered Fall 2019
Beginning Fall 2019, Elmira College will offer students a new major and minor in environmental science. The degree, offered as a B.A. or B.S., is for students who are interested in the natural world and have a desire to protect it. Environmental sci...
Apr 21, 2019, 11:45am EDT
Shaw Presents at Northeast Modern Language Association Conference
Dr. Lauren Shaw, associate professor of Hispanic Studies, recently attended and presented at the Northeast Modern Language Association's (NeMLA) 50th Conference. Shaw presented on her paper Al otro lado del muro, based off of Pao Ortiz' film, as a part...
Apr 19, 2019, 10:24am EDT
Students Attend, Present at Phi Alpha Theta Conference
Two Elmira College students, Jordan Curtis '19 and Justin Gillule '19, recently attended the Regional Phi Alpha Theta Conference hosted by SUNY Buffalo. While at the conference, both students presented the papers based on original research they conduct...
Apr 18, 2019, 9:09am EDT
Elmira Everlasting Class Challenge is One Week Away!
"In thankfulness to her, oh what can we give? A lasting and loyal love and devotion to you." Elmira Everlasting is one week away! We know how much you #LivePurple, so #GiveGold next Wednesday, April 24 during the #ElmiraEverlasting Class Challenge. ...
Apr 17, 2019, 11:15am EDT
Student Photography Show Continues Arts Alive Celebration
For the month of April, students from the Term II Photography I class are displaying samples from their portfolios in the Gannett-Tripp Library's display cases to continue the Arts Alive celebration. The photos were taken with film cameras with prin...
Apr 16, 2019, 11:04am EDT
Burr Presents at Professional Development Conference
Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Matthew Burr, recently presented at Recharge!, a nonprofit pofessional development conference, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in Corning, NY. The conference was hosted by the Institute for Human Services In...
Apr 12, 2019, 10:57am EDT
Alumna's Poetry Honored in Orchestral Composition
Longtime writer and Elmira College alumna, Ellen Tifft '39, recently had her poetry honored in an orchestral composition written by Evan Jay Williams, a doctoral candidate in musical arts at The Johns Hopkins University. Williams transformed Tifft's po...
Apr 11, 2019, 9:36am EDT
Elmira Everlasting is April 24
"All sons and daughters, hail to thee our Alma Mater!" Mark your calendars! Elmira Everlasting, the College's spring day of giving, is Wednesday, April 24. Again this year, the day includes a Class Challenge! We'll keep track of donations throughou...
Apr 10, 2019, 10:15am EDT