Events

Events

Elon Votes! Student Voter Registration Drives
Wednesday, September 2, 1:00-3:00pm, Moseley Center First Floor
Tuesday, September 8, 4:00-6:00pm, Moseley Center First Floor
Thursday, September 17, 1:00-3:00pm, Moseley Center First Floor
Monday, September 21, 3:00-5:00pm, Moseley Center First Floor
Wednesday, September 30, 3:00-5:00pm, Moseley Center First Floor
Monday, October 5, 12:00-3:00pm, Moseley Center First Floor
Launched in 2014, Elon Votes! is a nonpartisan campus initiative created to provide students with the necessary resources to register to vote and cast their ballots in upcoming elections. Students are invited to attend a voter registration drive, stop by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life (Moseley 232), or visit the Elon Votes! website for additional information.

Fall Convocation with David Brooks
2026-27 Elon University Speaker Series: Exploring Bold Leadership
Friday, September 25, 3:30pm, Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
A best-selling author and longtime New York Times columnist, Brooks is a leading observer of American culture, politics and civic life. He serves as a staff writer at The Atlantic, a commentator on PBS NewsHour and a senior fellow at Yale University’s Jackson School of Global Affairs. Over decades in journalism, his columns have become some of the most widely read in the nation, offering insight into political dynamics, social trends and the challenges facing modern democracy.
Admission: Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning September 4 at www.ElonTickets.com

Active Citizen Series: Deliberative Dialogue – Selecting Candidates on Your Election Ballot
Monday, September 28, 4:30pm, Lakeside 212
When you cast your ballot during the midterm elections, how will you decide whom to vote for? How will you decide what makes an effective elected official? Elections provide an opportunity for voters to select the leaders who will shape how our municipalities, counties, states and nations are governed. Making informed decisions about who we vote for has a direct impact on our daily lives and the lives of our fellow citizens. This dialogue will provide an opportunity to explore the issues that matter most to you and to consider how you might select candidates who best represent your values and your needs.
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, Political Engagement Work Group, and Elon Votes!

Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education Candidate Forum
Tuesday, September 29, 7:00pm
Hugh M. Cummings High School Auditorium, 2200 N. Mebane Street, Burlington
This forum will offer local voters the opportunity to hear from candidates for the Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education.
Sponsored by Alamance Chamber of Commerce, Elon University, and Impact Alamance with support from Elon News Network

Alamance County Board of Commissioners Candidate Forum
Wednesday, September 30, 7:00pm
Hugh M. Cummings High School Auditorium, 2200 N. Mebane Street, Burlington
This forum will offer local voters the opportunity to hear from candidates for the Alamance County Commissioners.
Sponsored by Alamance Chamber of Commerce, Elon University, and Impact Alamance with support from Elon News Network

Facilitating Meaningful Discussion in the Classroom
Monday, October 5, 4:00-5:30pm, Belk 208
Register here
Why are so many of us hesitant to bring difficult or timely conversations into the classroom, and what might we be missing when we avoid them? This session opens with a discussion of the recent Chronicle of Higher Education article, “Why Higher Ed Won’t Look Itself in the Mirror,” as a starting point for exploring why facilitating dialogue, especially around challenging or unplanned topics, is a vital and often underused part of our teaching. From there, we’ll shift to practical strategies for facilitating discussions, not limited to current events, but any moment that opens space for deeper engagement, including how to recognize and seize those “surprise” opportunities when they arise. Whether you’re new to facilitating these kinds of conversations or looking to sharpen skills you already use regularly, you’ll leave with concrete strategies to bring dialogue more intentionally into your teaching.
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life and the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

A Stronger, Safer, More Resilient North Carolina with Kathie Dello
Campus Sustainability Week Keynote
Tuesday, October 20, 7:00pm, McKinnon Hall
North Carolina is preparing for a future shaped by stronger storms, increased flooding, extreme heat, and other natural hazards. Drawing on her experience as both North Carolina’s former State Climatologist and her current role as the Assistant Secretary for Resilience at the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Kathie Dello will explain how resilience moves beyond disaster response to reduce risk before disasters occur, especially in the wake of the three damaging hurricanes that hit North Carolina in less than a decade. She will highlight the state’s resilience work through the Flood Resiliency Blueprint, and community-based programs that help local governments identify vulnerabilities and invest in long-term solutions. She will also discuss how partnerships with universities and local leaders contribute to stronger, safer communities across North Carolina.
Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability

Election Day Shuttle
Tuesday, November 3, 8:00am-7:00pm, Center for the Arts Lobby
Students who are already registered to vote in Alamance County are invited to utilize the Election Day shuttle throughout the day. A shuttle will run from the Center for the Arts to two local polling places. To find out the location of your polling place on Election Day in Alamance County, simply go to the North Carolina Board of Elections Polling Place Search website and confirm your polling place before you leave to vote. Note that the Elon campus is divided into two precincts, so this is especially important.
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, Elon Votes!, Council on Civic Engagement, and Elon Political Engagement Work Group

Active Citizen Series: Election Night Watch Event
Tuesday, November 3, 8:00-11:00pm, Moseley Center First Floor
The Elon community is invited to watch history unfold as election results come in from across the nation.
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, Elon Votes!, Council on Civic Engagement, and Elon Political Engagement Work Group

After the Vote Panel
Tuesday, November 10, 4:15pm, LaRose Student Commons
The Department of Political Science and Phoenix Policy Institute sponsor a faculty panel to unpack the 2026 midterm elections. Participants will be able to ask questions about what the local, state and national results mean for you, your friends and family, and our country.
Sponsored by the Department of Political Science and Phoenix Policy Institute

Carole Ann Walker International Lectureship with Kyle Carpenter
2026-27 Elon University Speaker Series: Exploring Bold Leadership
Wednesday, November 11, 11:00am, McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
A United States Marine and the youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor, Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter is recognized for extraordinary heroism during his service in Afghanistan. In 2010, he sustained life-threatening injuries after throwing himself on a grenade to protect a fellow Marine, an act of valor that led to years of recovery and more than 40 surgeries. Following his recovery, Carpenter set and achieved ambitious personal goals, including completing a college degree, running a marathon and travelling internationally. He is the author of the memoir “You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For,” which chronicles his journey of resilience and purpose. Today, he speaks widely about leadership, perseverance and finding meaning in adversity, encouraging others to overcome challenges and pursue lives of impact.
Admission: Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning October 21 at www.ElonTickets.com