Phoenix Five week ahead Aug. 31 through Sept. 6

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.

Here’s your Phoenix Five – events and opportunities to connect, serve and celebrate this week:

Fall Organization Fair

Thursday, September 4, 6-8 p.m., Young Commons 

Head over to Young Commons for the annual org fair to discover different clubs, organizations, and student groups that match your interests. Push yourself to try something new! Build your community and get involved this semester. For more information, visit PhoenixCONNECT.

Late Night Elon: Hollywood Mystery Dinner Show with SUB

Friday, September 5, 7-10 p.m., McKinnon

Get ready to put on your detective hat and pull out your magnifying glasses – this Friday, get ready for a thrilling dinner theatre experience hosted by Late Night Elon and SUB. Visit PhoenixCONNECT to learn more.

Rise Against Hunger

Saturday, September 6, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Alumni Gym

Join Elon Volunteers and the Kernoodle Center for Civic Life to help package thousands of meals for global hunger relief efforts. Make a difference, meet new people and contribute to a powerful cause. Contact elonvols@elon.edu for more details. Sign up to volunteer!

Tailgating for Elon Football vs. Davidson – MAROON OUT

Saturday, September 6, Tailgate: 2-6 p.m., Kickoff to follow, Global Neighborhood Basketball Courts

The new year brings a new location for the student tailgate before home football games. Head over to the basketball courts between the Global and Loy Neighborhoods before the game this Saturday. Enjoy food and fun, and get ready to bring the energy as Elon Football faces off against Davidson!

The theme for the tailgate and game is MAROON OUT. Wear your maroon and let’s flood the stadium with Phoenix pride. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Learn more on PhoenixCONNECT.

Event Check-in Now with Event Pass

Checking into events just got easier. With Event Pass, you can use your phone to attend events that track attendance through PhoenixCONNECT. To use Event Pass, do the following:

  1. Go to www.elon.edu/PhoenixCONNECT and sign in with your Elon account.
  2. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
  3. Tap the small blue QR code.
  4. Save your Event Pass to Apple Wallet/Google Pay or screenshot it for quick access.

Have questions or want to learn more about event tracking? Contact studentinvolvement@elon.edu.