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Lancaster Is A 'Model City' for the Arts, Mayor Says in F&M Talk
During a talk titled "The City of Lancaster: Its Past, Present and Future," Mayor Rick Gray talked about the city's transformation into a regional arts and cultural center that celebrates historic preservation and sustainability.
Latest Franklin & Marshall College Poll Finds Romney Closing Gap with Obama in Pa.
President Barack Obama's lead over Republican challenger Mitt Romney has decreased among Pennsylvania voters during the past month, according to a Franklin & Marshall College Poll released Oct. 31.
Passion for Teaching and Research Inspires Lindback Winner Adkins
Professor Gregory Adkins, winner of F&M's Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award, enjoys introducing his students to the wonders of physics.
12 P.M. OCT. 30 UPDATE: F&M to open limited facilities Tuesday, full operations Wednesday
10:40 A.M. OCT. 30 UPDATE: F&M to reopen Wednesday, Officials assessing facilities
Franklin & Marshall College sustained minimal adverse effects from Hurricane Sandy and will resume all normal operations Wednesday, Oct. 31.
12:50 P.M. OCT. 29 UPDATE: F&M closed Monday and Tuesday for non-essential staff during Hurricane Sandy
Franklin & Marshall College has extended its closure to Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 29-30 because of severe weather expected from Hurricane Sandy. The College is closed except for critical and essential staff. All classes and scheduled activities have been cancelled and all administrative buildings will be closed Monday and Tuesday in an effort to ensure the safety and security of individuals on campus.
F&M closed for non-essential staff during Hurricane Sandy
Because of severe weather expected from Hurricane Sandy, Franklin & Marshall College will be closed except for critical and essential staff Monday, Oct. 29.
F&M Making Preparations for Severe Weather Related to Hurricane Sandy
Franklin & Marshall College officials are monitoring the progress of Hurricane Sandy as it travels up the East Coast. The College is taking precautionary measures to prepare for heavy winds and rain that currently are expected to affect the Lancaster area and F&M campus beginning late Sunday, Oct. 28.
F&M, Lancaster Community Celebrate National 'Food Day'
More than 300 Franklin & Marshall students, faculty, staff and community members sampled locally grown food, tested their cooking skills and discussed the benefits of shopping close to home as part of a local celebration of "Food Day," a national movement to raise awareness about healthy, affordable and sustainable food.
'Vinegar Tom' Explores Fear, Poverty and Desire to Control the Uncontrollable
Audiences attending a play about witches opening Oct. 25 at Franklin & Marshall College might feel a particular resonance between its themes and the current political season. The Department of Theatre, Dance and Film will present "Vinegar Tom" Thursday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Oct. 28, in the Roschel Performing Arts Center.
