Articles by Eric Townsend
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North Carolina lawmakers honor Elon University
July 8, 2014
With President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley in attendance, the North Carolina Senate recognized Elon University on July 2, 2014, in a special statement commending the school for its accomplishments and contributions to the world.
In My Words: Television advice can be another way to build community
July 8, 2014
Associate Professor Naeemah Clark writes for several regional newspapers about the role she fulfills, and the community she builds, when sharing television show recommendations with friends and loved ones.
Volunteers sought for 'Stop Hunger Now' event in North Carolina – July 19
July 8, 2014
An Elon alumnus is helping to recruit volunteers for a meal-packaging program on July 19, 2014, in Research Triangle Park that will benefit communities in Nicaragua.
Elon's Village Project expands with summer camp
July 7, 2014
Sixty children taking part in a university program that helps struggling readers will spend the next two weeks on campus with activities aimed at strengthening their writing and creative expression.
In My Words: In the World Cup, 32 nations comprise one tribe
July 7, 2014
After watching parts of the World Cup from where he's lived this spring in Costa Rica, Professor Tom Arcaro writes for regional newspapers about common humanity on display in the largest global sporting event of the year.
Elon names Joel Harter associate chaplain for Protestant life
July 7, 2014
Harter will direct Protestant Christian programming in the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life; he joins the campus community after serving as a religious adviser in the Office of Spiritual Life at the University of Chicago.
Elon formally joins the Colonial Athletic Association
July 1, 2014
A geographic footprint that aligns with current student and alumni populations made the CAA a natural fit for Elon, which will host and travel to many top schools in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast for varsity athletic competition.
Elon students visit Malawi for service work
June 29, 2014
For the third consecutive year, a program through the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement allowed students to work with a local children's center and assist an HIV/AIDS support group.
'Are You Ready?' website debuts for incoming students
June 26, 2014
Featuring wisdom from returning undergraduates, information about the Elon Core Curriculum and resources for moving to campus, "Are You Ready?" helps members of the Class of 2018 consider how to best prepare for success at the university.
Lynn Huber publishes column in The Huffington Post
June 25, 2014
The chair of the Department of Religious Studies authored "Standing with Kate" for the online news site about the Mormon Church's recent excommunication of a prominent voice in favor of ordaining women in the church.