College of Our Lady of the Elms ~ December 21, 2020
Christmas Greeting from President,
Harry E. Dumay, Ph.D., MBA
Alumna in the News
Making Sure No One is Forgotten


Nancy Donovan Gooding ’71 leading a VFW Auxiliary crusade that would, at long last, commemorate those killed in action in World War One, World War Two, and the Korean War. This effort was the result of a two-year initiative in her Maryland community, Talbot County.



On Campus
St. Augustine Center for Ethics,
Religion, and Culture
On October 27, 2020, Elms College officially launched the St. Augustine Center for Ethics, Religion, and Culture (CERC) with Dr. Peter A. DePergola II, Ph.D., MTS, as executive director. The Center will explore how fundamental moral, ethical, and cultural issues challenge and shape our reasoning, faith traditions, and sociocultural norms.

2020 Christmas Tree Lighting
​On Tuesday, December 8, the lighting of the Elms College Christmas Tree took place virtually. It was a small group of only essential personnel but the moment is noteworthy of how the Elms community finds ways to connect with each other, even virtually. Enjoy the music and lighting of the Elms College Christmas Tree while taking a moment to reflect on the reason for the season.​
Borgia Gallery's Fall 2020 Student Art Show
ARTrageous: The COVID Exhibition
Check out the virtual student art show! The show features work produced by students enrolled in Introduction to Art, Drawing, and Design 1. All artwork was created by students working within the constraints of remote learning. To see the entire art show, click the button below.
Alumni Events
A Visit with Santa and Special Greetings to our Alumni Families
While we could not hold our annual Breakfast with Santa, we arranged to have him visit virtually for a special storytime with our alumni and their families.

Grab a hot cocoa and take a few minutes with a special child in your life and enjoy our visit with Santa. We hope you will find much joy in watching through the eyes of your child(ren).

We look forward to the 2021 Breakfast with Santa. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Make Joining Our Book Club A New Year’s Resolution
Check out the video preview of
The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline.
As you ponder your New Year’s Resolutions, consider joining the Elms College Virtual Book Club! In this online community, you can connect with alumni while discussing a wide range of books and topics. There is no cost to participate – you just have to get a copy of the book to enjoy.

The next book selected by our current members is The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. Our reading period will begin on January 7, 2021.
Lifelong Learning ~ January Webinars


The Empathy Edge: Why Compassion Fuels Leadership Success and How to Build Your Empathy Muscle


January 21, 2021 at noon EST



Digital Flourishing: Strategies for Fostering Wellness in an Era of Remote Work


January 27, 2021 at noon EST

Mass with Father Mark Stelzer
Weekly Mass is celebrated with Father Mark on YouTube from St. Joseph Chapel in Berchmans Hall. This has been a blessing during this unprecedented public health crisis. We have heard from alumni, who live near and far, about how much they have enjoyed these Masses. Many feel more connected to the College of Our Lady of the Elms.

The college plans for these recordings to continue until regular on-campus Masses can return. Masses are posted at 4 pm on Saturdays on the college's YouTube channel and the Elms College Facebook page. Join us this week!
Alumni Engagement
Give Back to Elms College: Are you interested in volunteering?
Elms College alumni are doing great things in their communities and in their professional lives. The Alumni Relations Office and the Alumni Association are seeking alumni interested in volunteering. We are looking for alumni like you! Do you want to share your experience with current students or fellow alumni? Maybe you are an expert in social media? Are you looking to support your class for an upcoming reunion? Being involved in the alumni community is a great way to stay connected.

Complete the volunteer form below and tell us how you want to give back to Elms College.

Questions? Email Andrea Holden, Director of Alumni Relations at [email protected] or call 413-265-2454.
Fall 2020 Elms Magazine
The Fall 2020 issue of Elms Magazine is now available online. You will find stories highlighting the compassion and innovation of our students, alumni, staff, faculty, and donors, as well as the 2019-2020 Annual Report.







During the Christmas season, we give generously to those
we love and with whom we wish to share our hopes and joys.


As the end of 2020 approaches and you consider making year-end charitable gifts, please remember the College of Our Lady of the Elms by making a gift to the Annual Fund.


To make a donation, please visit www.elms.edu/give, or call 413-265-2213.
Stay Connected
Andrea Holden, Director of Alumni Relations
Phone: 413-265-2454 Email: [email protected]