Archive for April 22, 2011

RecycleMania 2011 came to a close at College Coffee on April 19 when students and area residence halls were honored for their efforts to reduce the amount of trash that goes into area landfills. The Elon contest was part of a national competition to see which schools could do the best job at recycling.

What does it take to stand out as a job applicant in a competitive media and marketing industry, where companies are bombarded with applications and portfolios for their few open positions? Five panelists addressed that question and more on April 21 in a panel discussion held as part of the annual Interactive Media Showcase in McKinnon Hall.

For the second year in a row, Elon University has been named one of the nation’s most “environmentally responsible green colleges” by the Princeton Review, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council. The annual ranking profiles schools that “demonstrate notable commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation.

Antonio Izzo was appointed to the Student Award Committee for the Mycological Society of America (MSA). This committee administers awards both for research-based scholarships and for poster and oral presentations at the annual meeting. The Mycological Society of America is a professional society devoted to research of fungi and fungal-like organisms. The MSA publishes the scientific journal Mycologia .

From the Pendulum (4/22/11): An Elon senior filed suit against Elon University and North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper for withholding Campus Safety and Police records concerning the arrest of a student last year.

From the Charlotte Observer (4/22/11): Some well-meaning state legislators say they want to allow counties and cities to save money by posting legal notices - such as scheduled meetings or requests for bids on public construction projects - on Internet websites. From their standpoint it may even sound like a good idea - saving time and money by posting required legal notices where anyone can find it if only they know where to look.

From WRAL.com (4/19/11): The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday against any punishment for the Wake County Wake County Board of Education in a case involving access to public meetings.

From the Southern Pines Pilot (4/19/11): We'll be upfront here: The Pilot has a financial dog in this particular legislative fight.