Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this first weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
A special welcome to our newest transfer students and welcome back to all returning Phoenix students!
This is the very first Phoenix Five of the year. Each Sunday afternoon, Jon Dooley, vice president for Student Life, provides students with five things to know for the week ahead.
With classes kicking off on Tuesday, here are the first five tips to get the year started strong:
Get Connected on Social Media
Social media is one of the easiest ways to stay plugged in at Elon. If you want to know what’s happening on campus in real time, here are a few Instagram accounts I recommend:
- Elon University (main) @elonuniversity
- Phoenix Athletics @elonphoenix and Phoenix Phanatics @elonphanatics
- Student Life @elon_studentlife
- Elon Dining @elondining
- Student Union Board @elonsub
- Elon News Network @elonnewsnetwork
- HealthEU @elon_healtheu
Hyponist
Monday, August 25, 8:30-11 p.m., Alumni Gym
Looking for some laughs and a break from the first week of classes? Don’t miss the Hypnotist Show—a student favorite. Come ready to watch your friends (or maybe even yourself!) take the stage for an unforgettable, hilarious performance. Visit PhoenixCONNECT to learn more.
Elon Campus Traditions – Starting this Week!
College Coffee
Tuesdays, 9:40-10:20 a.m., Phi Beta Kappa Commons, Lambert Academic Village
College Coffee is one of Elon’s most beloved traditions. Every Tuesday morning, the entire campus gathers for coffee, treats and conversation. It’s a chance to meet people, connect with faculty and staff, and hear about what’s happening around campus.
If your student organization wants to host an information table at College Coffee, information on how sign-up can be found online.
Numen Lumen: A Thursday Inspiration
Thursdays, 9:50-10:20 a.m., Numen Lumen Pavilion
On Thursday mornings, we pause for a moment of reflection and inspiration. You’ll hear music from student, faculty and staff performers and reflections from members of our community. This year’s theme is “In this Moment,” and the first Numen Lumen of the year will be held this Thursday.
Student Employment Fair
Thursday, August 28, 3-5 p.m., McKinnon Hall
Looking for a job on campus this fall? Don’t miss the Student Employment Fair, which is your chance to connect directly with supervisors from across Elon, including Student Life, Event Technology Services, Alumni Engagement and many other departments.
Advice: Show up, bring a few copies of your résumé, and take advantage of the opportunity to make a great first impression.
You can explore details and available positions ahead of time on the Elon Job Network (EJN). Learn more about the Fall Student Employment Fair and tips for success.
Have You Switched to EduRoam Yet?
As of this fall, EduRoam is now Elon’s main Wi-Fi network, so if you’re still on elonu-secure, it’s time to make the switch.
Why? Because EduRoam is designed to make your wireless connection simpler, easier to use, and more consistent, both here at Elon and at many other campuses, if you travel.
Here’s how to switch:
- Forget elonu-secure in your Wi-Fi settings
- Select EduRoam as your new Wi-Fi
- Log in with your full Elon email and password
Need a hand? Step-by-step help is at elon.edu/wireless or contact IT.
Make the change now so you’re all set for the rest of the semester!