Elms College to Showcase Student Internships on May 1

CHICOPEE — Elms College students will showcase their real-world experiences gained through internships, research, service work, and travel opportunities at the annual Experiential Learning Showcase on Friday, May 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students participate in these experiences through the Elms Experiential Learning Pathway, which is designed to deepen learning through real-world experiences.

The event opens in the Keating Quadrangle, with sessions following in the Mary Dooley College Center & Alumnae Library, and the closing in the Borgia Gallery on the second floor of the Mary Dooley College Center. This program is open to all, with no need to register.

Experiential learning is widely recognized as an educational practice that enhances student success and career outcomes. Through the Elms Experiential Learning Pathway, students participate in international travel, volunteer work, mission trips, ethical leadership, research, internships, and more. These invaluable experiences help students build their résumés before graduation, with a diverse set of bullet points that highlight experiences beyond the classroom.

“With over 300 students presenting this year, the Experiential Learning Showcase is a chance for the Elms Community and beyond to see what Elms College students have accomplished,” said Jennifer Granger-Sullivan, director of Experiential Learning at Elms College. “These students have had experiential learning opportunities locally and internationally, and the showcase will celebrate these achievements.”

At Elms College, 98% of the class of 2025 participated in internships, research, and service opportunities. Scholarships are available for students who participate in these opportunities with support from Regina Noonan Hitchery ’71, Eileen Mazza Mendrek ’64, and Richard Meelia.