December 2024 Edition

Christmas Wishes from President,

Harry Dumay, Ph.D., MBA

On Campus News

Elms College Awarded $1.27 Million Grant From W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Elms College has been awarded a $1.27M grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to continue its program that started in 2019 to enhance healthcare education and outcomes in Haiti.

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Elms College Launching Path for LPNs to Get Bachelors Degree

Elms College is excited to announce its new LPN-to-BSN Nursing Program, which is designed as a continuing education program for those who are currently licensed practical nurses. Beginning in Fall 2025, this program will offer a pathway for LPNs to achieve their Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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Christmas Toy Drive

The Student Affairs Division organized a Christmas Toy Drive. The donations were brought to The Gray House and Homework House and will be distributed to more than 1,000 children throughout the region.

Merry Markdown Market

The Office of Campus Ministry and the Counseling Center celebrate the success of the first-ever Merry Markdown Market. Almost every single item was sold, and students were incredibly grateful for the opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts at affordable prices. Additionally, funds raised from this event benefited The Gray House, a social service agency located in the North End of Springfield, founded by our very own Sisters of St. Joseph. The donated funds can now be used to buy food, toys, and other goods this holiday season for local families that the Gray House supports. By purchasing from the Merry Markdown Market, students were not only able to get some Christmas shopping done, they were also able to support other families at Christmas through the money they spent.

Alumni Engagement

Breakfast with Santa

On December 2nd, we hosted our annual Breakfast with Santa event! Families had a wonderful time participating in crafts, building bears, writing letters to Santa, and enjoying a special story reading by Dr. Dumay. A big thank you to all our alumni and friends who helped make this event a success!

Bus Trip to New York City

On December 15th, a group of alumni, staff, faculty, and friends set off on a memorable bus trip

to New York City where the festive spirit of the holiday season was in full swing. Guests

enjoyed the freedom to explore the city at their own pace—shopping, catching a show, and

taking in the sights of the chilly but beautifully decorated streets. A big thank you to everyone

who joined us for this special holiday adventure!

6th Annual Reverend Hugh F. Crean Distinguished Lecture

 in Catholic Thought

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Jill Perry '21 '23, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Email: Perryj@elms.edu

Phone: (413) 265- 2388