Alumni
Newsletter
March 2023 Edition


Michele and Donald D'Amour, long-time contributors to Elms College and leading philanthropists in the region, donated $1.5 million to support the Haiti Nursing Continuing Education Program.


Lyons Center for Equity in Urban Education nurtures teacher pipeline to Western Mass Schools.
Alumni Spotlight
Elms College represented at Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade
Son of Peggy Clark '65 inducted into WMass Baseball Hall of Fame.
On Campus Events
Sr. Mary McGlone, CSJ, will be on campus on March 15 at 4:30 pm to kick off the 95th Anniversary year of the College of Our Lady of the Elms. Her talk, "Charism on the Move," will take place in the library theater in the lower level of the library. No registration is needed.
Good Friday Fish Fry
Annual Fish and Chips Dinner Cancelled
April 7, 2023
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Mary Dooley College Center
Addiction in a Post-COVID World: A Pastoral Response
Athletics
Women's and Men's basketball wrapped up their seasons on Saturday, February 18.

Women's basketball first-year Kayla Jackson was named GNAC rookie of the week 3 times during the season. Mikayler Patch was also named GNAC rookie of the week during the season. Head Coach Michelle Proulx '08 reached her 100th win during the 2022-23 season. 

Men's basketball senior Tahquell Cadle was named player of the week for January 9th. 

Baseball, Softball, and Women's Lacrosse are all getting ready for the start of their 2023 seasons.  

You can find all athletic team schedules at ecblazers.com and stay informed by following our athletic department Instagram @elmsblazers. 
Event Recap
Elms College Night at the Thunderbirds
On Friday, February 3rd over 100 people from the Elms community joined us for Elms Night at the Thunderbirds. A recap of the exciting night: Sr. Carol dropped the ceremonial first puck, students Marlene Kabeya and Joshua Fernandez sang the national anthem, the dance team performed, and students tossed complimentary t-shirts to the crowd!  
Alumni Engagement
Seeking Nominations:
Sr. Margaret James McGrath Distinguished Alumni Award
Nominate alumni who exemplify the core values of Faith, Community, Excellence, and Justice, by March 17!

Our award recipient will be recognized at Reunion on June 3, 2023.
Join the Virtual Book Club
On March 17th, the Elms College Book Club will begin reading Andrea Yaryura Clark's debut novel, On a Night of a Thousand Stars! We hope you will join us for some great discussions about this book as well as a virtual Q&A with Clark on May 9th. If you are a book club member, registration information for that event will be coming your way soon! If you aren’t already a member, please learn more about the Elms College Book Club and join here:
https://www.pbc.guru/elms. Our community of readers is ready to welcome you as we embark on a meaningful reading journey together.
3.23.23
Make a gift of $95 or more in honor of Elms College's 95th anniversary and receive this exclusive t-shirt.
Make a gift of ANY SIZE and receive this
Elms College Alumni car decal.
Follow us on social media for updates and surprises throughout the day!
Lynn Korza '88, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
Email: Korzal@elms.edu
Phone: (413) 265- 2454

Jill Perry '21, Alumni Engagement Specialist
Email: Perryj@elms.edu
Phone: (413) 265- 2388