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"The Middle Place: An Exploration of Grey Spaces in Illness and Recovery Narratives"

Memoirist Mallary Tenore Tarpley will discuss her new book, SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. This invitation-only event will delve into the author's personal story (detailing how she developed an eating disorder at age 12 after her mother died, her diagnosis and treatment, and her time in college) and include a discussion of the various ebbs and flows of her recovery as an adult and mother. While discussing the nuances of recovery, Tenore Tarpley will examine key concepts from her book, including restorative narratives, narrative psychology, and the imperfect "middle place" between acute sickness and full recovery. Learn about the research and reporting Tenore Tarpley did for the book, including her related findings and insights. Organization: BOWERS WRITERS HOUSE. Event Locator: 2025-ABDWBG. Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Bowers Writers House.

"SLIP Book Talk: A Reading and Q&A about Embracing Imperfections in Mental Health Recovery

Memoirist Mallary Tenore Tarpley will read from and discuss her new book, SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. Following a reading from her book, Tenore Tarpley will engage in a live Q&A-style interview about the book's topics and her writing process. Audience members will have a chance to ask questions, and the event will be followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase. Organization: BOWERS WRITERS HOUSE. Event Locator: 2025-ABDWBJ. Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. High Auditorium.

Blind Date with a Book!

Please join us in the Bowers Writers House for a Blind Date with a Book Valentine’s Day Party!  The event will include snacks, crafts, prizes, and a chance to discuss books and book recommendations. Organization: BOWERS WRITERS HOUSE. Event Locator: 2025-ABDWBL. Friday, February 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Bowers Writers House.

African-Americans and the Reformed Mennonite Church

Edsel Burdge, Research Associate at the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, will speak on African-Americans and the Reformed Mennonite Church. Organization: YOUNG CENTER. Event Locator: 2025-ABDLSN. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Young Center Bucher Meeting House, Young Center Reading Room, Young Center Classroom, Young Center Lobby.

Senior Recital featuring Maximus Marshall, saxophone

Senior music major Maximus Marshall, saxophone, presents a senior recital. Organization: MUSIC (FAPA). Event Locator: 2025-ABDWPJ. Sunday, March 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Zug 205 - Recital Hall.

Senior Recital featuring Abbie Felker, soprano and Hannah Fletcher, piano

Senior music therapy majors Abbie Felker, soprano and Hannah Fletcher, piano, present their senior recital. Organization: MUSIC (FAPA). Event Locator: 2025-ABDWPK. Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Zug 205 - Recital Hall.

A Q & A with Young Adult Author A. S. King

During this invitation-only event, Elizabethtown College students will have the chance to engage in a casual Q-and-A with Young Adult author A.S. King.  Topics will range from King’s work to her writing process to the world of publishing. Organization: BOWERS WRITERS HOUSE. Event Locator: 2025-ABDWBN. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Bowers Writers House.

Junior Recital featuring Lila Hughes, piano

Junior music major, Lila Hughes, piano, presents a junior recital in Zug Recital Hall at 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Organization: MUSIC (FAPA). Event Locator: 2025-ABDWPB. Friday, March 27, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Zug 205 - Recital Hall.

Student Chamber Recital

Spring Student Chamber Recital. Free and open to the public. Organization: MUSIC (FAPA). Event Locator: 2025-ABDWPC. Monday, April 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Zug 205 - Recital Hall.