President’s Summer Update
President Lindsay’s Summer 2018 Update was emailed to alumni, family, and friends on Thursday, July 12. Click here for an archived version of the email.
Reunion 2018 Comes to a Close
EC Named College of Distinction
Elmira College again has been recognized for its committed implementation of high-impact educational practices, earning the College a title as one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction.
Elmira College Honored Among National Colleges of DistinctionCategory: Academics
Elmira College again has been recognized for its committed implementation of high-impact educational practices, earning the College a title as one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction.
Elmira College has proven itself to be at the forefront of American higher education with a modern, student-centered approach to teaching. With a unique learning environment, its programming engages students with character-building first-year seminars, community-based learning programs, service-learning programs, interdisciplinary programs, undergraduate research, study abroad programs, and internships.
“We are absolutely thrilled to recognize Elmira College as a College of Distinction for its effective dedication to student success,” said Tyson Schritter, Chief Operating Officer for Colleges of Distinction. “We seek out the schools that are wholly focused on the student experience, constantly working to produce graduates who are prepared for a rapidly changing global society. As a College of Distinction, Elmira College stands out in the way it strives to help its students to learn, grow, and succeed.”
Elmira College also has been recognized for its expert blending of the liberal arts with professional programming in business, education, and nursing.
The College’s future educators are bolstered by an enriching liberal arts perspective, allowing them to be empathetic, creative, and efficient mentors for their students. The College’s education programs include childhood special education, childhood education, and adolescence education.
The accredited nursing program at Elmira College enables its students to take calculated action, even in high-pressure situations. Their well-rounded perspective allows them to think on their feet and care deeply for their patients. The Health Sciences Center in Cowles Hall provides state-of-the-art learning facilities simulating real-world experiences in the healthcare industry.
The fast-paced, modern world of business requires effective communication and innovative strategies. Elmira College’s specializations in management, marketing, international business, economics, and management accounting keep future leaders ahead of the curve and ready to grow alongside the industry.
“We are honored to again be recognized as a College of Distinction,” said Dr. Charles Lindsay, president of Elmira College. “Elmira provides the opportunity to work closely with dedicated faculty members and to live in community with other students. Students learn in classrooms, studios, and laboratories; from those with different life experiences; through athletics, performance, and student life activities; and through community service and internships. All of these experiences prepare our students for future success.”
To view Elmira College’s profile or to find more information about the innovative learning experiences it offers, visit CollegesofDistinction.com.
About Colleges of Distinction
Since 2000, the Colleges of Distinction website and guidebook have honored schools throughout the U.S. for their excellence in undergraduate-focused higher education. The cohort of schools in the Colleges of Distinction consortium distinguish themselves through their focus on the undergraduate experience. The website and annual guidebooks provide dynamic college profiles, customized tools, and resources for students, parents, and high school counselors. For more information, and to learn how to become a College of Distinction, visit CollegesofDistinction.com. [Read more]
Memorial Service for Dr. Margaret Locke
Elmira College has proven itself to be at the forefront of American higher education with a modern, student-centered approach to teaching. With a unique learning environment, its programming engages students with character-building first-year seminars, community-based learning programs, service-learning programs, interdisciplinary programs, undergraduate research, study abroad programs, and internships.
“We are absolutely thrilled to recognize Elmira College as a College of Distinction for its effective dedication to student success,” said Tyson Schritter, Chief Operating Officer for Colleges of Distinction. “We seek out the schools that are wholly focused on the student experience, constantly working to produce graduates who are prepared for a rapidly changing global society. As a College of Distinction, Elmira College stands out in the way it strives to help its students to learn, grow, and succeed.”
Elmira College also has been recognized for its expert blending of the liberal arts with professional programming in business, education, and nursing.
The College’s future educators are bolstered by an enriching liberal arts perspective, allowing them to be empathetic, creative, and efficient mentors for their students. The College’s education programs include childhood special education, childhood education, and adolescence education.
The accredited nursing program at Elmira College enables its students to take calculated action, even in high-pressure situations. Their well-rounded perspective allows them to think on their feet and care deeply for their patients. The Health Sciences Center in Cowles Hall provides state-of-the-art learning facilities simulating real-world experiences in the healthcare industry.
The fast-paced, modern world of business requires effective communication and innovative strategies. Elmira College’s specializations in management, marketing, international business, economics, and management accounting keep future leaders ahead of the curve and ready to grow alongside the industry.
“We are honored to again be recognized as a College of Distinction,” said Dr. Charles Lindsay, president of Elmira College. “Elmira provides the opportunity to work closely with dedicated faculty members and to live in community with other students. Students learn in classrooms, studios, and laboratories; from those with different life experiences; through athletics, performance, and student life activities; and through community service and internships. All of these experiences prepare our students for future success.”
To view Elmira College’s profile or to find more information about the innovative learning experiences it offers, visit CollegesofDistinction.com.
About Colleges of Distinction
Since 2000, the Colleges of Distinction website and guidebook have honored schools throughout the U.S. for their excellence in undergraduate-focused higher education. The cohort of schools in the Colleges of Distinction consortium distinguish themselves through their focus on the undergraduate experience. The website and annual guidebooks provide dynamic college profiles, customized tools, and resources for students, parents, and high school counselors. For more information, and to learn how to become a College of Distinction, visit CollegesofDistinction.com. [Read more]
Memorial Service for Dr. Margaret Locke
Professor emerita and benefactor, Dr. Locke dedicated her life to helping others further their education and fulfilling their dreams. In honor of this dedication, a memorial service for Dr. Locke will be held on campus at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 23, 2018, in Peterson Chapel, Cowles Hall with a reception to follow. Alumni, friends, and the entire campus community are invited to attend.
Memorial Service for Dr. Margaret Locke
Category: Campus Life
Dr. Locke began her tenure at Elmira College in 1959 and retired as the Director of Elmira College’s Physical Education Department after 30 years and teaching more than fifty courses during her tenure. The campus swimming pool in Emerson Hall was named in her honor, as was the Locke Office in Meier Hall.
Today, Dr. Locke’s legacy continues with two awards in her name: the Margaret Locke Community Service Prize and the Margaret Locke Citizenship Award. Barbara Linenthal ’75 and other friends established the community service award, an endowed prize, which is presented during the annual Academic Honors and Student Recognition Ceremony. The second award, focused on citizenship, is presented during the annual Athletics awards ceremony.
Those planning to attend the August 23 service and reception are asked to RSVP to Mary Barrett at mbarrett@elmira.edu.
Memorial Service for Dr. Margaret Locke
Category: Campus Life
Thursday, August 23 - 1 p.m.
Peterson Chapel - Cowles Hall
Professor emerita and benefactor, Dr. Locke dedicated her life to helping others further their education and fulfilling their dreams. In honor of this dedication, a memorial service for Dr. Locke will be held on campus at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 23, 2018, in Peterson Chapel, Cowles Hall with a reception to follow. Alumni, friends, and the entire campus community are invited to attend.Dr. Locke began her tenure at Elmira College in 1959 and retired as the Director of Elmira College’s Physical Education Department after 30 years and teaching more than fifty courses during her tenure. The campus swimming pool in Emerson Hall was named in her honor, as was the Locke Office in Meier Hall.
Today, Dr. Locke’s legacy continues with two awards in her name: the Margaret Locke Community Service Prize and the Margaret Locke Citizenship Award. Barbara Linenthal ’75 and other friends established the community service award, an endowed prize, which is presented during the annual Academic Honors and Student Recognition Ceremony. The second award, focused on citizenship, is presented during the annual Athletics awards ceremony.
Those planning to attend the August 23 service and reception are asked to RSVP to Mary Barrett at mbarrett@elmira.edu.
[Read more]
Men's Soccer to Host 2018 Alumni Weekend September 7-8
Men's Soccer to Host 2018 Alumni Weekend September 7-8
Elmira College will host EC Men’s Soccer Alumni Weekend on September 7 and 8, with events throughout the weekend, including networking opportunities, an alumni vs. alumni game, and an EC Men’s Soccer home game against Ithaca College. Interested alumni are invited to contact Assistant Coach Andrew Incho.
Men's Soccer to Host 2018 Alumni Weekend September 7-8
Jun. 01, 2018 Men's SoccerELMIRA, N.Y. -- Kevin Brenner, head coach of the Elmira College men's soccer team, is pleased to announce that the Soaring Eagles will hold their 2018 Alumni Weekend on Friday, September 7, and Saturday, September 8.
Festivities begin on Friday afternoon when the alumni will be welcomed to interact with the current players at a practice session at 4:00 p.m. on Campus Field. On Saturday, the former EC student-athletes will square off in a friendly competition at 10:00 a.m. at the Murray Athletic Center, which will be followed by brunch.
Upon returning to Campus Field on Saturday afternoon, alumni will enjoy a pregame BBQ before watching the Purple and Gold take on Ithaca College in a non-league match at 3:00 p.m. The day-long activities conclude with a postgame reception at Green Derby, located at 113 West 2nd Street in downtown Elmira.
In addition to the contests and grub, alumni will be provided with a Nike t-shirt, while team gear and old jerseys will be available for purchase.
For more information and to register for the 2018 EC Men's Soccer Alumni Weekend, please contact assistant coach Andrew Incho via email at aincho@elmira.edu.
[Read more]
Men's Lacrosse Announces 2018 Alumni Game
May. 31, 2018 Men's Lacrosse2017 Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game Photo Gallery
ELMIRA, N.Y. -- Calling all former Elmira College men's lacrosse players, get ready to mark your calendars. Head Coach Preston Chapman has announced that the Soaring Eagles will host their annual EC Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game on Saturday, September 22, at 3:00 p.m. at the Murray Athletic Center.
Last fall, the Purple and Gold welcomed nearly 60 former student-athletes back to the MAC in mid-October for a spirited reunion and a series of friendly contests. Participants spanned from the first-ever senior class in the inaugural 1989 season through the most recent group of graduates in 2017. TJ White '12 was crowned the MVP that afternoon after leading the Gold Team, which featured alumni from 2004-14, to a pair of wins in a tournament against current and former players.
More details regarding the 2018 EC Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game, including a full itinerary of festivities, will be made available in the near future. Those with questions regarding the event are encouraged to contact Coach Chapman by phone at 607-735-1805 or email at pchapman@elmira.edu. [Read more]
Soaring Eagles for Soldiers Raises Over $10,000 to Support Veterans
Jun. 26, 2018 Men's LacrosseWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Over the weekend, Elmira College men's lacrosse and EC Men's Lacrosse Alumni Association participated in Shootout for Soldiers and helped raise over $10,000 for the 501(c)(3) charity, as part of a 24-hour fundraiser event held at Long Bridge Park in Arlington, Virginia.
Shootout for Soldiers, a charitable organization that aims to use the sport as a platform to assist our nation's veterans and foster community engagement, hosted its Washington, D.C.-area festivities on Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24. Along with music, food, and other funs activities, teams in attendance competed in 24 consecutive friendly contests. Since its inception, Shootout for Soldiers has raised over $2.5 million, and last year's events had a combined attendance of over 75,000.
Soaring Eagles for Soldiers, a team consisting of EC alumni and current players, raised the most funds out of all the participating teams at the Washington, D.C., event with a total of $10,546. While surpassing their goal, Soaring Eagles for Soldiers helped the organizers in Washington, D.C. raise a total of $40, 838 to help support wounded America veterans. Spearheaded by EC Men's Lacrosse Association Alumni members Matthew Hayes '02, Joe Gemmell '04, and Skyler Pradelski '16, a total of 14 Soaring Eagles suited up for this great cause.
For more information on Shootout for Soldiers, please visit their website by clicking here.
Here's a list of the current and former EC men's lacrosse players who competed in the 24-hour games:
Michael Brooks '00
Pat Sullivan '00
Justin Matto '01
Brian Simmons '01
Matthew Hayes '02
Evan Petit '02
Nate Beckles '03
John King '03
Joe Gemmell '04
Justin Urbaniak '04
Eric Hallman '15
Skyler Pradelski '16
Nevin Olney '18
David Keisler '20
Men's Soccer to Host 2018 Alumni Weekend September 7-8
Jun. 01, 2018 Men's SoccerELMIRA, N.Y. -- Kevin Brenner, head coach of the Elmira College men's soccer team, is pleased to announce that the Soaring Eagles will hold their 2018 Alumni Weekend on Friday, September 7, and Saturday, September 8.
Festivities begin on Friday afternoon when the alumni will be welcomed to interact with the current players at a practice session at 4:00 p.m. on Campus Field. On Saturday, the former EC student-athletes will square off in a friendly competition at 10:00 a.m. at the Murray Athletic Center, which will be followed by brunch.
Upon returning to Campus Field on Saturday afternoon, alumni will enjoy a pregame BBQ before watching the Purple and Gold take on Ithaca College in a non-league match at 3:00 p.m. The day-long activities conclude with a postgame reception at Green Derby, located at 113 West 2nd Street in downtown Elmira.
In addition to the contests and grub, alumni will be provided with a Nike t-shirt, while team gear and old jerseys will be available for purchase.
For more information and to register for the 2018 EC Men's Soccer Alumni Weekend, please contact assistant coach Andrew Incho via email at aincho@elmira.edu.
Men's Lacrosse Announces 2018 Alumni Game
Calling all Elmira College Alumni Men’s Lacrosse players, prepare to mark your calendars for the annual Men’s Lacrosse alumni game on September 22 at the MAC. Interested alumni are invited to contact Coach Preston Chapman.
Men's Lacrosse Announces 2018 Alumni Game on September 22 at the MACMay. 31, 2018 Men's Lacrosse2017 Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game Photo Gallery
ELMIRA, N.Y. -- Calling all former Elmira College men's lacrosse players, get ready to mark your calendars. Head Coach Preston Chapman has announced that the Soaring Eagles will host their annual EC Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game on Saturday, September 22, at 3:00 p.m. at the Murray Athletic Center.
Last fall, the Purple and Gold welcomed nearly 60 former student-athletes back to the MAC in mid-October for a spirited reunion and a series of friendly contests. Participants spanned from the first-ever senior class in the inaugural 1989 season through the most recent group of graduates in 2017. TJ White '12 was crowned the MVP that afternoon after leading the Gold Team, which featured alumni from 2004-14, to a pair of wins in a tournament against current and former players.
More details regarding the 2018 EC Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game, including a full itinerary of festivities, will be made available in the near future. Those with questions regarding the event are encouraged to contact Coach Chapman by phone at 607-735-1805 or email at pchapman@elmira.edu. [Read more]
Soaring Eagles for Soldiers Raises Over $10,000 to Support Veterans
On June 23, Elmira College Men’s Lacrosse and EC Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Association members traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in a 24-hour fundraiser for Shootout for Soldiers, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting our nation’s veterans. Soaring Eagles for Soldiers raised more than $10,000 for the organization, the highest amount of the competing teams.
Soaring Eagles For Soldiers Raises Over $10,000 to Support VeteransJun. 26, 2018 Men's LacrosseWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Over the weekend, Elmira College men's lacrosse and EC Men's Lacrosse Alumni Association participated in Shootout for Soldiers and helped raise over $10,000 for the 501(c)(3) charity, as part of a 24-hour fundraiser event held at Long Bridge Park in Arlington, Virginia.
Shootout for Soldiers, a charitable organization that aims to use the sport as a platform to assist our nation's veterans and foster community engagement, hosted its Washington, D.C.-area festivities on Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24. Along with music, food, and other funs activities, teams in attendance competed in 24 consecutive friendly contests. Since its inception, Shootout for Soldiers has raised over $2.5 million, and last year's events had a combined attendance of over 75,000.
Soaring Eagles for Soldiers, a team consisting of EC alumni and current players, raised the most funds out of all the participating teams at the Washington, D.C., event with a total of $10,546. While surpassing their goal, Soaring Eagles for Soldiers helped the organizers in Washington, D.C. raise a total of $40, 838 to help support wounded America veterans. Spearheaded by EC Men's Lacrosse Association Alumni members Matthew Hayes '02, Joe Gemmell '04, and Skyler Pradelski '16, a total of 14 Soaring Eagles suited up for this great cause.
For more information on Shootout for Soldiers, please visit their website by clicking here.
Here's a list of the current and former EC men's lacrosse players who competed in the 24-hour games:
Michael Brooks '00
Pat Sullivan '00
Justin Matto '01
Brian Simmons '01
Matthew Hayes '02
Evan Petit '02
Nate Beckles '03
John King '03
Joe Gemmell '04
Justin Urbaniak '04
Eric Hallman '15
Skyler Pradelski '16
Nevin Olney '18
David Keisler '20
[Read more]
Alumni Spotlight: Karl Koeppel ’07
Young Alumni Liaison
Elmira College’s Alumni Association helps establish and perpetuate fellowship between alumni and connection with the College and its students. In July, Karl Koeppel ’07 was named the Young Alumni Liaison for the Alumni Association Engagement Committee. A psychology and human services dual major, Karl received his Student Development in Higher Education Master's Degree from the University of Maine in 2009. Karl is the Associate Director of Student Life at Baruch College, part of the CUNY system. Here is a closer look at Karl.
Throughout this process, I have been fortunate to have been published in a higher education publication promoting the benefits of getting involved, been recognized and awarded by professional organizations and the individual campuses that I have worked at for excellence in the field continued my professional growth through continued participation in various professional organizations. This has continued to challenge me to be the best that I can be and learn.
How did your experience at Elmira College prepare you for this professional life? Specifically, were there experiences, courses, or faculty that made a significant influence on your education?
The way that administrators that I interacted with both trusted me, challenged me and allowed me to grow as a person prepared me for where I am today. I had the opportunity to be involved in many different activities including Student Association, Orientation, Residence Life, Student Alumni Council, Relay for Life, and A1 and the Sauce. I also had the opportunity to participate in two Term III trips traveling to the United Kingdom and Russia, experiences that I would not trade for the world. I also interacted with incredible faculty that challenged me to learn but also supported me.
In terms of faculty and staff that had an impact the list goes on and on but a few that come to mind, David Williams ’02, Julie Baumann ’75, Alison Wolfe, Diane Maluso, Peggy Arnesen ’63, Ben Curtis ’99, Brett Moore ’00, Mary Swasta, Ellen Burke ’00, and so many more.
Alumni Board members lead the way as ambassadors of the College. What motivated you to serve EC on the Board?
Elmira College has always meant a lot to me and without my experience, I would not be the best that I am today and probably would not be doing what I am doing today. It’s the least that I can do to give back. I also was fortunate that when I was a student I was able to interact with Alumni Board Members that showed me what being an active alumnus meant and made me proud to be a part of the EC Alumni Family. Some that come to mind include, Susan Allen Thomas, Teakie Welty, Joan Flint, Jay Wolkoff, Kim Curtis, Laurie Kelechava, Lynn Winner, Helen Murdock, Ann Wright Davis, Jim Joerger, Rushe Hudzinski, Marlena Seguin and so many more! (Sorry to anyone who I missed!, you all mean so much to me!)
What advice would you give a prospective student?
I would tell them to approach every experience with an open mind. You never know where you are going to land or who might step up with an idea or an opportunity. The time in college is your time to explore your interests, find your passions and stumble. If you stumble that is normal, get up and try again. It's not how many times you stumble but what you learn in picking yourself up again. Elmira has an excellent framework and community to have that happen if you give it a chance.
Alumni Spotlight: Karl Koeppel ’07
We continue our Alumni Spotlights this month with Karl Koeppel ’07, Young Alumni Liaison to the Alumni Association Engagement Committee, which works to connect alumni with the College and each other. Professionally, Karl serves as the Associate Director of Student Life at CUNY Baruch College.
Karl Koeppel ’07Young Alumni Liaison
Elmira College’s Alumni Association helps establish and perpetuate fellowship between alumni and connection with the College and its students. In July, Karl Koeppel ’07 was named the Young Alumni Liaison for the Alumni Association Engagement Committee. A psychology and human services dual major, Karl received his Student Development in Higher Education Master's Degree from the University of Maine in 2009. Karl is the Associate Director of Student Life at Baruch College, part of the CUNY system. Here is a closer look at Karl.
What have been the highlights and milestone of your career and life?
Through my experiences at Elmira College and getting involved in Co-Curricular activities, I found a home and found friends and people that saw something in me and accepted me. That laid the groundwork for me to think about entering higher education as an administrator. The underlying motivation has always been being able to see if I could be a part of another person’s journey. Some of the highlights that I have had, including being able to work across the county be it Florida, Maine, Long Island and now NYC. I have been fortunate to have had experiences in student involvement, orientation, residence life, judicial affairs, multicultural programming, community service and advocacy, first year and transition programming and college spirit programs. While I have seen and been involved in many challenges and many programs, each one has given me the chance to broaden my horizons and learn from the students, staff, and members of the community that each of these programs has impacted.Throughout this process, I have been fortunate to have been published in a higher education publication promoting the benefits of getting involved, been recognized and awarded by professional organizations and the individual campuses that I have worked at for excellence in the field continued my professional growth through continued participation in various professional organizations. This has continued to challenge me to be the best that I can be and learn.
How did your experience at Elmira College prepare you for this professional life? Specifically, were there experiences, courses, or faculty that made a significant influence on your education?
The way that administrators that I interacted with both trusted me, challenged me and allowed me to grow as a person prepared me for where I am today. I had the opportunity to be involved in many different activities including Student Association, Orientation, Residence Life, Student Alumni Council, Relay for Life, and A1 and the Sauce. I also had the opportunity to participate in two Term III trips traveling to the United Kingdom and Russia, experiences that I would not trade for the world. I also interacted with incredible faculty that challenged me to learn but also supported me.
In terms of faculty and staff that had an impact the list goes on and on but a few that come to mind, David Williams ’02, Julie Baumann ’75, Alison Wolfe, Diane Maluso, Peggy Arnesen ’63, Ben Curtis ’99, Brett Moore ’00, Mary Swasta, Ellen Burke ’00, and so many more.
Alumni Board members lead the way as ambassadors of the College. What motivated you to serve EC on the Board?
Elmira College has always meant a lot to me and without my experience, I would not be the best that I am today and probably would not be doing what I am doing today. It’s the least that I can do to give back. I also was fortunate that when I was a student I was able to interact with Alumni Board Members that showed me what being an active alumnus meant and made me proud to be a part of the EC Alumni Family. Some that come to mind include, Susan Allen Thomas, Teakie Welty, Joan Flint, Jay Wolkoff, Kim Curtis, Laurie Kelechava, Lynn Winner, Helen Murdock, Ann Wright Davis, Jim Joerger, Rushe Hudzinski, Marlena Seguin and so many more! (Sorry to anyone who I missed!, you all mean so much to me!)
What advice would you give a prospective student?
I would tell them to approach every experience with an open mind. You never know where you are going to land or who might step up with an idea or an opportunity. The time in college is your time to explore your interests, find your passions and stumble. If you stumble that is normal, get up and try again. It's not how many times you stumble but what you learn in picking yourself up again. Elmira has an excellent framework and community to have that happen if you give it a chance.
Read Karl’s full spotlight here.
Student Spotlight: Kristin Chivers ’19
Category: Academics
This week's #SoaringToSuccess story spotlights Kristin Chivers ’19. Kristin is a business administration major, with a Spanish minor. Her story highlights her recent experience as facility operations intern with the professional hockey organization, the Chicago Blackhawks.
Let’s hear about this experience from Kristin herself...
Experience is everything when it comes to the sports and entertainment industry. The experience begins the moment a customer walks through the front door and ends when they exit, including every detail in between. After completing Professor Wolfe’s “Sports, Entertainment, and Media Marketing” course, I knew THAT was the industry that I wanted to be in. I was granted an opportunity for a summer internship at the MB Ice Arena: Chicago Blackhawks Community Rink, the official practice and training facility of the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team. The facility opened in November 2017, so I was eager to learn about the overall operation of a brand-new facility tied so close with a professional sports team. This internship was an enriching experience where I received training in all areas of facility operation, and there was no better place to be than the MB Ice Arena.
I truly feel I have grasped new concepts over the course of my internship. First, I learned the importance of quality customer service and the effect it can have on the overall visit. Face-to-face interaction with customers and clients is a skill that I have developed, and each interaction helped build a solid relationship and business partnership with the facility. I gained this experience by acting as a customer service associate, executing point-of-sale transactions, and becoming an expert on the computer software system. Second, I explored areas of my concentration (marketing) such as Hootsuite, a program that manages social media posts and allows for better organization of social media communications. I also was exposed to email marketing by writing a weekly newsletter about upcoming events and programs that would be sent to a database of arena customers. Another project I was involved in created a database of hotels and restaurants with contact information to act as a recommendation platform for visiting clients and teams. Third, I explored new areas of interest like event planning B2B style by communicating with businesses and corporations to create, organize, and execute a personalized event.
The most important aspect of my internship experience is that I was connected to the sport that I love, hockey. I had the opportunity to teach aspiring young hockey players skills that I cherish being taught as a little girl in the Chicago area. It was exciting to be surrounded by the sport as well as being involved with the new Chicago Pro Hockey League that brought professional hockey to Chicago hockey fans over the summer. Being trained to sharpen skates and the basic operation of the Zamboni separate the learning experience of this internship from others. Above all, it was a treasure to work in an environment with such passionate and committed individuals of the MB Ice Arena and Chicago Blackhawks that shape a culture of success every day. I look forward to applying skills from this internship experience in my final year at Elmira and in my future career upon graduating!.
Student Spotlight: Kristin Chivers ’19
Kristin Chivers ’19 is a business administration major with a Spanish minor. She highlights her recent experience as a facility operations intern with the professional hockey organization, the Chicago Blackhawks
#SoaringToSucces: Kristin Chivers '19Category: Academics
This week's #SoaringToSuccess story spotlights Kristin Chivers ’19. Kristin is a business administration major, with a Spanish minor. Her story highlights her recent experience as facility operations intern with the professional hockey organization, the Chicago Blackhawks.
Experience is everything when it comes to the sports and entertainment industry. The experience begins the moment a customer walks through the front door and ends when they exit, including every detail in between. After completing Professor Wolfe’s “Sports, Entertainment, and Media Marketing” course, I knew THAT was the industry that I wanted to be in. I was granted an opportunity for a summer internship at the MB Ice Arena: Chicago Blackhawks Community Rink, the official practice and training facility of the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team. The facility opened in November 2017, so I was eager to learn about the overall operation of a brand-new facility tied so close with a professional sports team. This internship was an enriching experience where I received training in all areas of facility operation, and there was no better place to be than the MB Ice Arena.
I truly feel I have grasped new concepts over the course of my internship. First, I learned the importance of quality customer service and the effect it can have on the overall visit. Face-to-face interaction with customers and clients is a skill that I have developed, and each interaction helped build a solid relationship and business partnership with the facility. I gained this experience by acting as a customer service associate, executing point-of-sale transactions, and becoming an expert on the computer software system. Second, I explored areas of my concentration (marketing) such as Hootsuite, a program that manages social media posts and allows for better organization of social media communications. I also was exposed to email marketing by writing a weekly newsletter about upcoming events and programs that would be sent to a database of arena customers. Another project I was involved in created a database of hotels and restaurants with contact information to act as a recommendation platform for visiting clients and teams. Third, I explored new areas of interest like event planning B2B style by communicating with businesses and corporations to create, organize, and execute a personalized event.
The most important aspect of my internship experience is that I was connected to the sport that I love, hockey. I had the opportunity to teach aspiring young hockey players skills that I cherish being taught as a little girl in the Chicago area. It was exciting to be surrounded by the sport as well as being involved with the new Chicago Pro Hockey League that brought professional hockey to Chicago hockey fans over the summer. Being trained to sharpen skates and the basic operation of the Zamboni separate the learning experience of this internship from others. Above all, it was a treasure to work in an environment with such passionate and committed individuals of the MB Ice Arena and Chicago Blackhawks that shape a culture of success every day. I look forward to applying skills from this internship experience in my final year at Elmira and in my future career upon graduating!.
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Alumni Couple Return to Campus for the First Time in Almost 25 Years
Alumni Couple Return to Campus for the First Time in Almost 25 Years
Recently, two alumni, Katsuaki Aoyama ’95 and Yoko Sumi ’94, traveled from their home in Tokyo, Japan to return to Elmira College campus for the first time in almost 25 years. The couple met while in college and got married in 2002. They came to visit as part of an anniversary memorial tour.
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