Articles by Eric Townsend
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Jimmy Curiazza recognized for fundraising efforts to fight cancer
January 23, 2015
A staff member with the university's Physical Plant, Curiazza has collected donations for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in recent years by building a holiday light display at his home in Gibsonville, N.C.
Department of Performing Arts presents 'Antigone' – Feb. 4-7
January 23, 2015
In a what is described as an exploration of personal duty and integrity in conflict with law and authority, Sophocles' classic play "Antigone" opens this weekend in Roberts Theatre inside Scott Studio.
Elon mourns passing of J. Rankin Parks III ’32
January 21, 2015
The university’s oldest living alumnus – who in October 2013 took part in Fall Convocation’s “Long Maroon Line” as a tribute to Elon’s 125th anniversary year – died Monday in his sleep in Durham, North Carolina.
On MLK Day, a tribute through service
January 21, 2015
Fifty students, faculty and staff took part Monday in a “Day of Service” in Greensboro, N.C., to honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Elon Poll named a charter member of national transparency program
January 17, 2015
Led by faculty members Kenneth Fernandez and Jason Husser, the poll is taking part in an initiative created by the American Association of Public Opinion Research to encourage openness in the way survey firms share their findings.
'Only you get to decide who you are'
January 16, 2015
Artist and spoken word performer Kip Fulbeck, whose nationally acclaimed work explores concepts of identity and race, visited campus Jan. 15 as part of Elon University’s 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Celebration.
Elon student awarded Holocaust Studies scholarship
January 14, 2015
Kelly Swaim ’17, recipient of the Miriam and Abe Brenner Holocaust Education Scholarship, traveled to Europe during Winter Term 2015 as part of Elon’s "Holocaust Journey" study abroad course.
Students honored for fall semester grades
January 13, 2015
Elon University has released its President's List and Dean's List academic recognitions for the 2014 fall semester.
Alisha Horky speaks with News & Record on retail trends
January 13, 2015
The assistant professor of marketing was quoted in a recent story by central North Carolina's largest daily newspaper about the troubled times of a local shopping mall.