Archive for May 5, 2010

Elon Law professor Catherine Wasson was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD). She will begin a three-year term on August 1. ALWD is a professional association of legal educators, the majority of whom are responsible for administering legal writing programs at more than 150 schools in the United States.

Ward Family Learning in Action Award 2010
The Ward Family Learning in Action Award was established in 2007 through a gift from the Ward family-Dorothy Mears Ward GP’05 and ‘08, Tom and Beth Ward P’05 and ‘08, A.T. Ward ’05, Christopher Ward ’08 and Chase Ward.

Thirteen Elon students have been selected to participate in a free 10-day trip to Israel this summer through Taglit-Birthright Israel.

An original play written by assistant professor Jean Rohr will be performed April 30-May 2, 2010, by the North Carolina Black Repertory Company in Winston-Salem. Members of the company's Teen Theatre Ensemble will bring to life the intricate examination of the educational experience confronting some African-American males today.

Eight students from Cummings High School in Burlington will be earning college credits this spring at Elon University through a program funded by a $10,000 grant from the College Board.

All of the 41 campus buildings taking part in the 2010 POWERless Energy Competition showed a reduction in energy use during the sixth week week of the contest. The top building of the week in Division I was Oaks B, showing a 52.2 percent reduction. In Division II, the distinction went to Loy Center A, B and C, which recorded a 66.3 percent reduction.

Students and faculty are invited to take part this Saturday in the Triad Commute Challenge Commuter Dash, a walk/run at a regional park that kicks off a three-month campaign to raise awareness of air quality issues while encouraging people to try alternative transportation, like carpooling or biking, rather than driving alone.

An environmental activist best known for her film documentary “The Story of Stuff” visited campus on April 22 for Earth Day, and her message was simple: People are happier not when they buy “stuff” but when they form quality relationships and work toward common goals.