Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead. This will be the last Phoenix Five for the Fall semester.
With severe weather impacting travel today, especially in the Midwest, if your return to campus is affected by unexpected weather-related travel delays you should communicate directly with your faculty members.
The end of the semester is just around the corner, with classes ending this week and final exams taking place next week. Be sure to check the final exam schedule on the Registrar’s website so you know your schedule, as well as the absence and rescheduling policies.
As you get ready for a strong finish to the semester, this week is also an important time for some of our most cherished campus traditions. All the information you need is here in the Phoenix Five:
College Coffee – Celebrating Phoenix Athletics CAA Conference Champions
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 9:40 a.m. – 10:20 a.m., McKinnon Hall
Join us during College Coffee this week for a special recognition of the three fall season conference championships: Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Soccer. This will be our final College Coffee of the semester – enjoy this community tradition while we celebrate Phoenix athletic excellence.
Festival of Lights and Luminaries
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6:30-8 p.m., Historic Neighborhood; Rain date: Thursday, Dec. 4
Join us for the Festival of Lights and Luminaries, one of Elon’s most cherished traditions, as luminaries light the Historic Neighborhood, Under the Oaks, and the Lambert Academic Village. This year’s theme, “Many Lights on One Night,” celebrates our diverse religious, spiritual, ethical, and cultural traditions. All are welcome for an evening of community, learning, live music, crafts, and fun! We are paying attention to the weather forecast, and if the event needs to be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, the rain date, we will communicate with the campus community no later than Tuesday morning.
Student Holiday Party with President Book
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m., The Inn at Elon, Ballroom
All undergraduate and graduate students are invited to join President Book for the annual Student Holiday Party at The Inn at Elon. This year’s theme is Aprés Ski Lodge. There will be a DJ and various activities to enjoy. President Book will be available for photos, and food and beverages will be provided. All students are welcome to attend. Students are encouraged to walk or carpool to the Inn – all cars need to be out of the Inn parking lot by 9 p.m. or may be towed.
Have fun with SUB this week
As the semester winds down, the student union board has an array of events for different students to choose from. Whether you are in for a competitive night or bingo, a cozy movie night, or massage chairs, there is something for every Phoenix!
December Bingo
Thursday, Dec. 4, 10 – 11:30 p.m., McKinnon Hall
Join SUB for the last bingo night of the semester! Get ready for an event filled with fun and a chance to win exciting prizes. Visit PhoenixCONNECT for more information.
SUBCinema and Late Night Elon Present: Disney Pixar’s WALL-E
Friday, Dec. 5, 8 – 10 p.m., Turner Theater
Join the Student Union Board and Late Night Elon for a movie night in Turner Theater! A robot who is responsible for cleaning a waste-covered Earth meets another robot and falls in love with her. Together, they set out on a journey that will alter the fate of mankind. Visit PhoenixCONNECT for more information.
Cram Jam 2025
Sunday, Dec. 7, 8 – 11 p.m., Moseley and Lakeside
Take a study break and join SUB for Cram Jam! Enjoy massage chairs, live band karaoke, a mechanical bull, painting and more. But don’t forget to throw on your cowboy boots – this semester’s event will have a Western theme! Take a study break and end the semester with some low-stress fun.