Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
As we move into the fourth week of classes, there are lots of events and opportunities to connect, explore, and celebrate. In addition to the Phoenix Five, found below, don’t forget to visit ElonTickets.com to get your tickets to hear Katie Ledecky at Fall Convocation, Friday, September 26, at 3:30 p.m. in the Schar Center.
And here are my five tips for events to attend this week:
1.) Talking Across Difference: An In-the-Moment Dialogue
Monday, September 15, 4 p.m., McKinnon F
Recent events remind us that college campuses are not separate from the tensions or challenges of broader public life. In moments like these, it can be difficult to know how to talk across differences without deepening divides. We aspire to be a campus where everyone has a chance to pause together, listen and speak with care, and consider how we might build understanding in challenging times. Join us Monday night for an important opportunity to connect for conversation about division, polarization, and the pathway forward.
2.) Business Job and Internship Career Fair
Tuesday, September 16, 2:30-5 p.m., Alumni Gym
Get ready to take your next professional step! The Business Job and Internship Career Fair, open to students from all majors, is your chance to meet employers, explore opportunities, and discover what’s possible. Whether you’re seeking a full-time role or an internship, stop by the SPDC ahead of time to polish your resume, grab some business cards, and put your best foot forward. Dress in business formal or business casual and come prepared to impress! To view a list of employers and fair details, click here.
3.) Fall Organization Fair
Wednesday, September 17, 5-7 p.m., Young Commons (Rain Location – Alumni Gym)
The Fall Organization Fair is back. This annual event is the perfect chance to meet student leaders, explore clubs, and discover groups that align with your passions and interests. Whether you’re into service, culture, the arts, or sports, there’s something for every Phoenix. For more information on all student organizations, visit PhoenixCONNECT.
4.) Elon Common Reading Lecture: Alejandra Campoverdi
Thursday, September 18, 7 p.m., Alumni Gym
Alejandra Campoverdi’s bestselling book, First Gen, is Elon University’s 2025-26 Common Reading and the winner of the Dolores Huerta Award by the International Latino Book Awards, which also named Campoverdi its 2024 Rising Star in Nonfiction. First Gen was also the winner of the Martin Cruz Smith Award and was chosen by the Council for Opportunity in Education as their 2024 Opportunity Matters Book Club selection, a nationwide book club for first-generation and low-income students at colleges and universities across the country. Get your tickets at ElonTickets.com and join us for Campoverdi’s visit to Elon!
5.) Stargazing for Mental Health
Thursday, September 18, 8-10 p.m., Daniel Commons in the Danieley Neighborhood
Take a break and reconnect under the stars. Sponsored by the Astronomy Club, Counseling Services, and campus partners, this event combines the wonder of stargazing with conversations about well-being. Multiple telescopes will be available! RSVP here.
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See you at the Org Fair, if not before. Please say hello when you see me on campus and let me know how things are going with your semester.