Arts & Letters Learning Community: It's "Alt" Elon

Are you a closet artist or writer or filmmaker? Are you simply a lover of the "cultural arts"?  We're talking literature and film and painting.  We're talking theater and sculpture.  And poetry that's not by Jewel.  And music that's not on MTV.  And movies that don't star Hilary Duff.  What if you could live and hang out with other people who were into those things too?  Now you can.  Here's the deal:

What/Where:  In the new Arts & Letters Learning Community, home of Elon’s alternative culture.  This living-learning community is designed to generate an atmosphere for students to express and explore liberal thinking, creativity and artistic interests or skills.  It is located in the Trollinger House (201 W. Trollinger).

Who:  We're looking for open-minded, alternative-thinking, culturally aware people to live and play together.  Students must show an interest in the liberal arts, either by majoring in an artistic field or the humanities (art, English, film, music, theater, philosophy, poli sci, history, etc.), or by simply enjoying and getting involved in the arts.  Students should be interested in: 

Highlights:
- Going to film festivals like Flickerfest
- Coordinating campus reading series
- Attending readings on and off-campus
- Helping to educate other progressive thinkers, artists & writers
          about your areas of expertise
- Taking gallery and museum tours
- Attending music shows, art shows, speakers/lectures, plays, etc.
          on campus as well as in Chapel Hill, Greensboro, or Raleigh/
         Durham.
- Traveling to DC for marches
- Working collaboratively across arts/genres with students & faculty
- Creating works of art
- Designing your own floor shirt
- Participating in coffee houses 

Requirements:
Students must show an interest in the arts or writing, either by majoring in an artistic field, such as art, creative writing, film, music, theater, or by enjoying and getting involved in the arts.

Location:
Trollinger House (201 W. Trollinger)

I'm really interested! How do I apply?

Returning Students: Contact the community advisor(s) and complete an application during the annual online housing selection process.

Incoming Freshmen: Select YES on the Freshman Online Housing Application and answer the essay question and submit it.

Contact Information:
Professor Michael Fels
Fine Arts Center 114
Campus Box: 2800
Phone: 336-278-5597

Professor Tita Ramirez
Whitley 206
Campus Box: 2343
Phone: 336-278-6410

Professor Drew Perry
Whitley 3036
Campus Box: 2300
Phone: 336-278-5739

The New Arts and Letters Learning Community:  Alt Elon At Its Best