Articles by Eric Townsend
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Lindner Hall display celebrates themes of Elon Common Reading
October 15, 2015
"Making the Movement: Objects, Objectives, and Civil Rights," which runs through the end of October, coincides with university events and conversations focused on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s groundbreaking book "Why We Can't Wait."
In My Words: Legal protections needed for 'on-demand' workers
October 13, 2015
In a guest column published by several regional newspapers, Associate Professor Eric Fink at the Elon University School of Law points out shortcomings in federal labor laws as they apply to workers for app-based companies like Uber and Taskrabbit.
'There's no place like home' for #ElonHome 2015
October 13, 2015
Make plans to return to Elon University from Oct. 16-18 for Homecoming 2015, a weekend of events that include football, tailgating, alumni award ceremonies and an inaugural 5K run. Follow the excitement with the #ElonHome hashtag on social media!
A surprise tribute to a loyal Elon advocate
October 9, 2015
Adm. Edward “Ted” Walker, one of Elon’s most generous supporters, honored longtime university administrator Barry Bradberry '75 on Friday by renaming the commons area of an office suite in the Inman Admissions Welcome Center that will greet generations of future students.
In My Words: Brought to you by the letters HBO and $$$
October 7, 2015
Associate Professor Naeemah Clark authored a guest column for regional newspapers about a new partnership between the Children's Television Network, which produces the beloved children's program "Sesame Street," and the premium cable network HBO.
'When I teach others, I teach myself'
October 7, 2015
Classical musician Itzhak Perlman was introduced Tuesday to his Elon University Fall Convocation audience as a "violin virtuoso" and "a man of great humility." What was to follow over the next hour proved both.
Q&A with violin icon a prelude to Fall Convocation
October 6, 2015
Encouraging young performers to “be flexible” with how they approach their future careers, Itzhak Perlman imparted wisdom Tuesday on Elon University students in Yeager Recital Hall who asked questions of the world’s most recognizable name in classical music.
Alternative Breaks Program publishes book of student reflections
October 6, 2015
Elon University staff who oversee the Alternative Breaks Program in the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement have published a book that features insights from students on service work performed in communities near and far.
Campus Kitchen eliminates use of nearly 2,000 foam containers
October 6, 2015
A Sustainability Leaders Mini-Grant provided funding to introduce recyclable plastic containers for a program that helps serve food to the hungry in Alamance County.
Author: 'Orange is the New Black' more than a story about prison
October 1, 2015
Piper Kerman, whose 2010 memoir inspired the critically acclaimed Netflix series by the same name, visited Elon University to make the case for reforming the criminal justice system.