Elizabethtown College Alumni Association

09/04/2026

💙 A special evening is coming to Etown!

We’re excited to welcome Aly Raisman, six-time Olympic medalist and captain of the U.S. women’s gymnastics teams that won gold in 2012 and 2016, to campus for this year’s Ware Lecture.

On Thursday, September 24, at 7 p.m., Raisman will share lessons from her Olympic journey and personal experiences, exploring resilience, leadership, well-being, and creating safer, more supportive environments in sports and beyond.

Whether you’re an Etown alum, a longtime supporter of the College, or simply a fan of Aly’s incredible career and advocacy, we hope you’ll join us at Leffler Chapel and Performance Center for what promises to be a memorable evening.

🎟️ Registration is required, so reserve your tickets today: Register for the Ware Lecture

We’d love to see our Blue Jay community there! 🐦💙

Join us in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. for our annual Ware Lecture featuring USA Women’s Gymnastics Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman! 🥇

A six-time Olympic medalist and captain of the gold medal-winning U.S. women’s gymnastics teams in 2012 and 2016, Raisman is also a New York Times bestselling author, ESPN gymnastics analyst, and influential advocate for mental health, positive body image, self-care, and athlete safety.

Drawing from her Olympic journey and personal experiences, Raisman will share insights on resilience and leadership while exploring the importance of prioritizing well-being and creating safer, more supportive environments in sports and beyond.

Registration is required to attend this event. Reserve your tickets today: https://bit.ly/45TFmZV.

09/03/2026

💙 Then & Now: Homecoming Parade Memories! 🐦🎉

Long before the Homecoming Parade floats were carefully planned, decorated, and judged, Blue Jays have been showing their school spirit with creativity, teamwork, and a whole lot of pride!

From these floats of years past to the more recent tradition of camping out in front of Alpha Hall to secure a coveted spot in the parade lineup, one thing hasn’t changed: Blue Jay spirit runs deep! 💙

And guess what? The camping-out tradition is happening NEXT WEEK! ⛺️👀

Were you part of a Homecoming parade float during your time at Etown? We want to hear your stories! Share your favorite float memories in the comments and dig out those old parade photos—we’d love to see them! 📸

Tag your former classmates and friends who helped bring your float to life, and let’s take a trip down Homecoming memory lane! 🐦💙

08/27/2026

💙 Then & Now: Welcome to Etown! 🎓🐦

It’s the first week of a brand-new school year, so we’re feeling a little nostalgic.

Take a look at these three snapshots from first-year orientation across the years. Different fashions. Different faces. Different eras. But the excitement of starting something new? That’s timeless.

08/24/2026

Our Blue Jays are officially BACK on campus! 💙📚

As another exciting academic year gets underway, we’re sending our students best wishes for a semester filled with new opportunities, meaningful connections, and memories that last a lifetime.

Once a Blue Jay, always a Blue Jay. 💙🪶 Welcome back, Jays!

08/19/2026

Move-in Day is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to campus! 💙

Dedicated members of the Alumni Council reached out to all 566 new students to personally welcome them to campus and share their excitement about what it means to be a Blue Jay.

Welcome to the nest, Class of 2030! 🐦💙 We can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish!

A group of dedicated volunteers, including student peer mentors, is ready to welcome our early arrivals to campus today!

Tune in to this morning’s WGAL News Channel 8 Susquehanna Valley, Pa. segment to meet some of the students and staff making today possible and learn how Etown is creating a seamless check-in experience for incoming members of the Class of 2030 and their families: https://bit.ly/4xPsIqO.

08/18/2026

Alumni Support Goes Beyond Graduation! 💙

Did you know that Elizabethtown College alumni can continue to take advantage of Career Development’s services? Whether you’re exploring a career change, looking for a new opportunity, polishing your résumé, or seeking career advice, Career Development is here to support you long after you leave campus.

And the connection goes both ways! Alumni can also share their time, talents, and expertise with current Blue Jays by connecting with Career Development to serve as a campus guest, speaker, mentor, or industry resource.

Your Etown experience doesn’t end at graduation—it’s a lifelong connection. 🐦💙

Learn more about how you can connect, grow, and give back through Career Development!

Career preparation at begins on day one! 💼💙

Through personalized guidance, the online Career Action Plan, peer support, classroom presentations, and expanded appointment options, Etown’s Career Development Center helps Blue Jays build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue meaningful careers from their first year forward.

Learn how the Career Development Center is evolving to support students in the latest digital edition of ETOWN, the magazine of : https://bit.ly/4wDZRW2.

08/13/2026

🎉 Homecoming & Family Weekend is calling, Blue Jays! 💙

It’s time to come home to Etown! Join us October 9–11 for a weekend filled with traditions, friends, family, and plenty of reasons to reconnect.

And don’t miss the alumni-exclusive FEST tent, where we’ll celebrate reunion classes ending in 1 and 6! 🎓 Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, there’s no better time to catch up with old friends, make new memories, and celebrate the Etown connections that last a lifetime.

📅 October 9–11, 2026
🎉 Homecoming & Family Weekend
💙 FEST Tent — Alumni Exclusive

👉 Register today and make plans to come home:
https://www.givecampus.com/schools/ElizabethtownCollege/events/2026-homecoming

08/07/2026

Have you heard? Etown is getting a woman's flag football team.

Would you have joined if given the chance as a student?

Elizabethtown College's newest varsity program is taking shape! 🏈💙

Head Coach Michael Osayi spoke with WPMT FOX43 about building ’s women’s flag football program with a focus on competition, community, and academic success and preparing the Blue Jays for their inaugural season in spring 2028.

"We want student athletes who are going to be competitive, student athletes who want to work hard, student athletes who want to help their community grow, and we're looking at the student-athlete," Osayi said. "That's what's going to make a successful program when we talk about what we want to do at Elizabethtown College.”

View the segment: https://bit.ly/4fICbsf.

07/30/2026

💙🕯️ | Convocation Through the Years

From 2000 to 2017 to 2023, one thing has remained the same: the glow of candlelight and the sense of community that marks the beginning of every academic year at Elizabethtown College.

For generations of Blue Jays, Convocation has been more than a ceremony—it's a tradition that welcomes new students into the Etown family while reminding us of the values that connect us across classes and decades.

As we prepare to gather once again for this cherished tradition, we're taking a moment to look back and celebrate the memories that have lit the way.

✨ Were you at Convocation? Tell us what year you attended and share your favorite memory in the comments!

07/27/2026

Giving back is what being a Blue Jay is all about. 💙

A huge thank you to our incredible alumni volunteers who joined us for our very first Service in the Summer event at Blessings of Hope!

It was inspiring to see alumni reconnect while making a meaningful impact through service. Thank you to everyone who gave their time, energy, and heart to make this inaugural event a success. We can't wait to continue this new tradition and serve alongside even more Blue Jays in the years to come!

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