Articles by Eric Townsend
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In praise of relationships at the PARC
November 4, 2015
A Tuesday celebration of the Phoenix Activities & Recreation Center allowed students and administrators to reflect on expanded programs that are reshaping the Danieley Neighborhood and, more broadly, Elon University’s residential campus experience.
Ian Baltutis '08 wins Burlington mayor election
November 4, 2015
The accomplished young alumnus and entrepreneur received 55 percent of the vote in city elections held Nov. 3, 2015, propelling him to the top elected position in Alamance County's largest city.
Student-led conversation at Oak House on undergraduate research – Nov. 4
November 3, 2015
Elon University junior Alex Vandermaas-Peeler will lead a roundtable discussion for students interested in learning about the opportunities and benefits of conducting research with faculty mentors.
24th annual Turkey Trot to support local charity – Nov. 6
November 3, 2015
Elon University's Campus Recreation is hosting a 5K run/walk on South Campus to jumpstart the Thanksgiving season and give back by supporting Allied Churches of Alamance County.
Elon embraces autumn with 6th Annual Pumpkin Festival
November 1, 2015
A fall semester “Garden Studio” course organized a Friday afternoon of food and festivities in the Elon Community Garden to celebrate the season.
National scholarship funds Elon student's summer project at Caltech
October 30, 2015
Elon University senior Christian Seitz received a 2015 Amgen Scholarship to research the 3D structure of molecular bases within the human nose that allows humans to detect scent.
Helping police interview people new to the English language
October 29, 2015
Research by Elon University senior Cecily Basquin points to shortcomings in the way law enforcement gather eyewitness information from non-native English speakers, and she hopes her work – already being shared at international conferences – will lead to improvements in the criminal justice system.
6th annual Fall Pumpkin Festival returns to campus Friday
October 29, 2015
A fall semester "Garden Studio" taught by Elon University faculty member Michael Strickland is again hosting a popular community event that celebrates the sights, smells and tastes of autumn.
Pi Mu Epsilon guest speaker links mathematics & music
October 28, 2015
Professor David Kung of St. Mary's College of Maryland visited campus on Oct. 26 for a lively demonstration of the way math and music intersect.