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 |  Programs We offer two "signature" programs which are unique to Elon. They touch the lives of students both at the beginning of their college careers and as they prepare to leave. These programs encourage students to appreciate the communities they have come from and the one they will experience at Elon. Hometown Heroes The goal of Elon University's Hometown Heroes Program is to bring to campus five persons who use their time, energy and skills not only to achieve personal goals but also to benefit their local communities. The program "celebrates lives of moral purpose which inspire others and strengthen community." Incoming students of the Class of 2012 will be invited through their Elon 101 sections to nominate persons who they would like to invite to campus to be honored at this special event!
Hometown Heroes 2008 Celebration will be held at Elon Five people who make a difference in their communities were honored during the fourteenth annual Hometown Heroes awards ceremony in November 2007. Members of the Class of 2011 nominated people from their hometowns whose contributions to the community are exemplary. The heroes were hosted by the students and their Elon 101 groups for this 2-day event. 2007 Program Text
2007 Freshman class officers selected the winners
Turning 21 Celebrations Senior administrators, including President Lambert, have welcomed the students to this rite of passage ceremony. Elon focuses on this 21st birthday transition to help students fully accept their new adult status in life and move with greater confidence into the future. Faculty members offer inspirational after-dinner talks, sharing the wisdom of their life experiences. Each program ends with the toast: "The best is yet to be!" |
