Articles by Eric Townsend
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Alison Morrison-Shetlar named provost at Western Carolina University
October 21, 2013
The dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, begins her new role as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs effective Feb. 1, 2014.
Michael Shermer on “Why People Believe Weird Things” – Oct. 22
October 21, 2013
The founding publisher of Skeptic magazine visits Elon University this week for a Whitley Auditorium lecture sponsored by the Liberal Arts Forum that is free and open to the public.
Fall POWERless featuring 'COMPETE to CONSERVE' final results
October 18, 2013
Elon students conserved 76,590 kWh of electricity and 79,336 pounds of carbon dioxide in three weeks.
New Facebook fan page for transfer students
October 18, 2013
The page was developed to support a growing population of transfer students on Elon University's campus.
New book examines female views of the Apocalypse
October 17, 2013
In “Thinking and Seeing with Women in Revelation,” Associate Professor Lynn Huber adds to a growing body of knowledge about the way some women have interpreted the end chapter of the Bible.
Adams Foundation Piano Recital Series welcomes Ann Schein – Oct. 17
October 16, 2013
One of the nation's most prominent pianists visits Elon University at 7:30 p.m. Thursday for a Whitley Auditorium concert that is free and open to the public.
Elon team researches student involvement with local nonprofits
October 15, 2013
Findings were shared Oct. 11, 2013, with representatives from several Alamance County agencies who took part in a study to uncover the motivations, benefits, and challenges of asking college students to volunteer.
Healthcare reform focus of community forum on Nov. 4
October 13, 2013
Elon University and the Times-News newspaper are co-sponsoring three events this year in which students, professors and residents of Alamance County will share diverse viewpoints on current events.
Photographer Shiho Fukada visits for public talk – Oct. 23
October 10, 2013
The visit is sponsored by the School of Communications in coordination with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Center for Writing Excellence announces first writing contest
October 9, 2013
The entry deadline is Dec. 13, 2013, for a student competition focused on human rights that will award cash prizes totaling $3,600. Categories include: research papers, journalism, electronic media, creative writing, photos, and world languages