Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
As we settle into the semester, don’t forget the health and well-being goals you’ve set for yourself. There are lots of resources on the HealthEU website to support you your journey.
Ripple Conference Registration Closes Monday
Registration deadline: Monday, Feb. 10
Conference takes place at Elon, Feb. 21-23
Registration closes Monday for the Ripple Interfaith Conference, hosted at Elon Feb. 21-23. This year’s conference theme is “The Art of Interfaith.” During the conference explore different forms of artistic expression – music, poetry, dance, crafts, film, photography and more! Notable speakers and panelists attending include: Rodger Kamenetz (renowned poet, author and founder of Natural Dreamwork), alumna Hannah Podhorzer ‘19, Josue Vega (artist and calligrapher) and Roman Williams (sociologist and photographer). Register online.
Stay Active Citizens Week Events
Active civic and political engagement is more than just voting in elections. Check out the events this week to find ways to ‘stay active citizens’ now that the fall elections are over. Find details – and information about future events and dialogue opportunities on the ElonVotes! website.
Navigating the Noise: A Guide to Executive Orders, Journalism, and Social Media in 2025
Monday, Feb. 10, 5 p.m., Lakeside Meeting Rooms
Active Citizen Series: Writing for Change – Writing Op-Eds and Letters to Elected Officials
Featuring Dr. Raj Ghoshal and Gram Brownlee
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 4:30 p.m., Sankey 308
Disrupt Distrust: Fostering Well Being and Resilience Through Democratic Engagement
Featuring Sanda Balaban, Executive Director, Project Pericles
Tuesday, Feb.11, 6 p.m., East Neighborhood Commons Forum (102)
Post-Inauguration: Now What? Roundtable Discussions
Wednesday, Feb. 12, Noon – 1:30 p.m., Lakeside 212
Respect and Loathing in American Democracy with co-author Jeff Spinner-Halev
Thursday, Feb.13, 4:30 – 6 p.m., East Neighborhood Commons Forum (102)
Late Night Elon: Stuffed with Love
Friday, Feb.14, 7-9 p.m., Moseley Center First Floor
Come out for a night of cute and cozy fun. Build your own stuffed animal while you enjoy an assortment of delicious festive treats and a hot chocolate bar! Visit PhoenixCONNECT to learn more.
New Podcast: “Elon Beyond the Bricks”
Tune in to the new podcast hosted by President Connie Ledoux Book called, “Elon Beyond the Bricks.” In each episode, President Book hosts conversations with guests on topics including leadership, performing arts and much more. The first episode is now live and features former Elon football player and alum Jon Seaton as he discusses Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) with President Book. Join the conversation on Spotify, Apple Podcast or YouTube. Learn more about the podcast and upcoming guests online.
Black Solidarity Conference Registration Closes Next Monday
Friday, Feb. 28, Noon-5 p.m., McKinnon Hall
The Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education (CREDE) is hosting the 11th annual Black Solidarity Conference on Friday, Feb. 28. The theme this year draws from the Elon Black History Month theme, “This Is How We Do It: Honoring Blackness Through Influence, Innovation and Legacy.” Program submissions are due Monday, Feb. 10. Conference registration closes Monday, Feb. 17.