Elizabethtown College Alumni Association

📦🔵 Throwback Thursday: Move-In Day Memories! 🔵📦

As we look ahead to welcoming the newest members of the Blue Jay family at the end of the summer, we're taking a trip back to Move-In Day 2000!

For generations of Elizabethtown College students, Move-In Day has marked the beginning of lifelong friendships, unforgettable experiences, and countless memories. While a lot has changed over the years—from what students packed to how they stayed connected—the excitement, anticipation, and sense of belonging have remained the same.

This photo captures a special moment as the Class of 2004 began their Elizabethtown College journey 25 years ago. Can you spot yourself, a friend, or a familiar face?

💙 What do you remember most about your Move-In Day?
📦 What was the one item you couldn't live without in your residence hall room?
🏠 Which residence hall did you call home during your first year?

Share your memories and photos in the comments as we celebrate the generations of Blue Jays who have made Etown home—and prepare to welcome our newest class in just a few short months!

It was a joy to welcome our Return to the Nest Luncheon attendees back to campus this week!

This special gathering celebrates alumni who graduated 51 or more years ago, and it was wonderful to reconnect, share memories, and honor the lasting impact our alumni continue to have on the Elizabethtown College community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon so meaningful.

We were also privileged to present the Educate for Service: Service to Humanity Award posthumously to the family of William Miller Barbour. This award recognizes a lifetime of service and commitment to improving the lives of others, and it was an honor to celebrate Mr. Barbour's legacy alongside his family.

Thank you to all who returned to the Nest. Your stories, friendships, and dedication continue to inspire generations of Blue Jays.

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🏛️ to 1967 dorm life.

From late-night conversations and study sessions to lifelong friendships, Schlosser has been home to countless Blue Jays over the years.

Did you live in Schlosser?
What’s your favorite memory from your time there?
Tag a fellow resident or roommate you remember from your time there! 💙🐦

Calling all Blue Jays from the Class of 1975 and earlier! 💙🐦

We invite you to Return to the Nest for a special luncheon celebrating the memories, connections, and traditions that make the Elizabethtown College alumni community so meaningful.

Enjoy an afternoon featuring exciting College updates, a special presentation from Jean-Paul Benowitz, Director of Prestigious Scholarships and Public Heritage Studies, and the opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni while reminiscing over cherished yearbook photos.

(Speaking of which, tag a friend who might be in this 1970 Etown group photo.)

Join us for what promises to be a delightful afternoon filled with conversation, laughter, and Blue Jay pride!

Register today: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/ElizabethtownCollege/events/return-to-the-nest-luncheon

Our Blue Jay family continues to make us proud 💙 From career milestones to life’s biggest celebrations, it’s always a joy to see where the Etown journey leads our alumni.

Be sure to check out the latest class notes and share your own updates with us — we’d love to celebrate you, too! 🐦

We know you’re doing great things, Blue Jays — and we want to celebrate them! 💙

Catch up on the tremendous achievements and life events of our alumni, and share your class notes with us: https://bit.ly/44MnVYJ.

📸: Taylor Herman '20 and Noah Hankee '20 celebrating their wedding on Oct. 25, 2025

From celebrating 50 years of memories with the Class of 1976 to officially welcoming the Class of 2026 into the alumni family, this weekend was a beautiful reminder of what it means to be part of the Etown community. 🎓💙

We loved spending the afternoon honoring our Golden Alumni as they gathered to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate their lasting bond with Elizabethtown College. And to our newest graduates — welcome to the alumni family! We can’t wait to see where your journeys take you and how you’ll continue to make an impact in the world.

The rain may have made an appearance, but it couldn’t stop the smiles from shining all day long. ☔✨

💬 Alumni, friends, and family—what’s one piece of advice you’d share with the Class of 2026 as they begin their next chapter? Drop your words of wisdom in the comments and help us send them off strong!

Big congratulations to all of the Blue Jay Athletic Association 2026 STAR Award winners! 👏💙

It’s always inspiring to see the incredible achievements of our student-athletes—both on and off the field. From academic excellence to leadership, service, and athletic performance, these awards highlight what it truly means to embody .

Alumni athletes—we’d love to hear from you! Drop a comment to celebrate this year’s honorees, share a word of encouragement, or reflect on your own time as a Blue Jay. 🐦

Check out the full list of winners here: https://etownbluejays.com/.../baseball-elizabethtown
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Elizabethtown College Athletics celebrated their Blue Jay Athletic Association 2026 STAR Award winners on Sunday with an in-person gathering at the Bowers Center. Awards included Team GPA (highest cumulative), Team Service Award, Rookie of the Year, Most Outstanding Student-Athlete, Dr. Clair R. McCollough Award (Most Improved), and Distinguished Student-Athlete Award.

For a full list of winners, see the release at the link below!

RELEASE: https://etownbluejays.com/news/2026/4/27/baseball-elizabethtown-college-announces-2026-star-celebration-award-winners.aspx