Articles by Eric Townsend
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In My Words: Sun rises to take on climate change
April 21, 2015
In the lead up to Earth Day 2015, Associate Professor Dave Gammon writes for regional newspapers about the falling costs of solar energy and the bright news ahead for both the environment and industry.
CELEBRATE! Week runs April 27 – May 2
April 20, 2015
Hundreds of Elon students will be involved in activities during CELEBRATE! 2015, a celebration of achievements in academics and creative endeavors that culminates with the university's second annual extravaganza of the arts & sciences.
'10th Parallel' film screening and director's Q&A – April 21
April 20, 2015
A documentary that explores contemporary cultural, social and political questions at stake with indigenous populations in the Amazonian Rainforest will be shown at 5:30 p.m. in LaRose Digital Theatre.
Civil rights leader Rev. Bernard Lafayette on voting rights in 2015 America – April 20
April 20, 2015
The Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Candler School of Theology at Emory University visits campus Monday for a 7 p.m. talk sponsored by Study USA. The program is free and open to the public.
Periclean Scholars induct Class of 2018
April 19, 2015
With a focus on Zambia, 32 freshmen will spend the next three years taking classes that culminate in a project of social change as part of a program aimed at developing in students a deep sense of global citizenship.
'Relay for Life' aims to raise $75,000 for cancer research
April 18, 2015
Elon University's chapter of Colleges Against Cancer is hosting its third annual relay on April 24 to benefit the American Cancer Society while honoring the memories of those who died from the disease.
Holi festival welcomes spring to campus
April 17, 2015
Scores of Elon University students took part Friday afternoon in the Hindu festival of Holi, a celebration of color that ushers in the season while marking the triumph of good over evil.
'A Thousand Thanks' campaign exceeds goal
April 17, 2015
The fifth annual gratitude event, held April 14-16, celebrated the impact of philanthropy at Elon by encouraging members of the campus community to write thank-you notes to university donors.
Amy Overman to serve as CATL associate director
April 17, 2015
The associate professor of psychology will bring an accomplished history of teaching and research to her new role in the Elon University Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.