Elon College, N.C.– An attractive, central portion of Elon’s campus will be dedicated as
Young Commons during college coffee, the weekly gathering of students, faculty and staff,
at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10. The dedication recognizes the contributions of former Elon
president Fred Young and his wife, Phyllis.
Young Commons is located north of Haggard Avenue on the Elon campus. The area is
framed by three structures; Koury Center, Moseley Center and the new Belk Library. A
30-foot-long seating wall, special landscaping and a wall identifying “Young Commons”
has been constructed near the Moseley Center entrance. Young Commons also offers a
view of the quadrangle of the original campus south of Haggard Avenue.
“The Young’s vision for Elon is reflected in one of our nation’s most beautiful
campuses,” says Leo M. Lambert, Elon president. “This is the perfect way in which to
recognize the accomplishments and growth of the college during the 25 years of service
Fred and Phyllis gave to Elon.”
Fred Young retired as Elon’s seventh president in December 1998 after a tenure which
witnessed a period of growth unprecedented in the college’s history. The size of the
campus tripled, student enrollment doubled, and dozens of new academic and student life
programs enhanced the curriculum.
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