Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon, ASU battle tonight for SoCon bragging rights
January 24, 2011
With sole possession of first place in the Southern Conference on the line, the Elon University women’s basketball team is back home tonight when the Phoenix takes on the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Alumni Gym and admission is $5 for adults and $3 for youth 12 and under.
Students brave the water in Polar Bear Plunge
January 21, 2011
A record-breaking number of Elon University students leaped into the frigid water of Lake Mary Nell on Thursday in the 8th annual Polar Bear Plunge. Just shy of 150 students registered for the community event, with organizers awarding more than two dozen gift cards to area merchants and participants walking away with free T-shirts.
JUBILEE: a band of advocates – April 11
January 21, 2011
Mary Jo Festle gives lecture at Knox College on lung transplants
January 21, 2011
History professor Mary Jo Festle gave the Burkhardt Lecture at Knox College on Jan. 13, 2011, in a talk titled, “Lung Transplantation in the U.S.: The Historical, Personal, and Political.”
Professor gives sexual objectification a critical look in new book
January 20, 2011
It’s a common view among feminists that in today’s society, women are frequently depicted in advertising, art and media as little more than sex “objects” for men. But is that the right description? Ann J. Cahill, a professor of philosophy, doesn’t think so, and her new book Overcoming Objectification: A Carnal Ethics offers an evolved viewpoint for critiquing the portrayal of women in the 21st century.
Career Moves: Cover letter and video land St. Louis Rams internship
January 19, 2011
Josh Norris' passion for sports was why it didn't take the Elon University senior long to visit Career Services last spring when he learned of a unique opportunity. With help from office staff, Norris polished his cover letter and resume, and just days later the senior communications major had landed a summer internship with the NFL's St. Louis Rams.
Students honored for fall semester grades
January 19, 2011
Elon University has released its President's List and Dean's List academic recognitions for the 2010 fall semester.
Kernodle Center hosts “Preparing for Partnership” session
January 18, 2011
In an effort to support relationships with community partners, last week 25 non-profit leaders gathered on Elon University's campus for the 20th pre-semester Preparing for Partnership session hosted by the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement and facilitated by Tammy Cobb, assistant director for community partnerships.
HOLD Johnson C. Smith University president to speak at MLK Jr. program – Jan. 13
January 14, 2011
Ronald L. Carter, president of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, will be the keynote speaker on Jan. 13 at Elon University’s annual MLK Jr. Commemorative Program, which honors the life of the slain civil rights leader. The Whitley Auditorium program, which was moved from Wednesday to Thursday due to inclement weather, begins at noon and is open to the public at no cost.
Campus events to celebrate life of Martin Luther King Jr. – Jan. 11-17
January 12, 2011
The Multicultural Center will host its annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events that run Jan. 11-17, 2011. The events commemorate the spirit of diversity and honor the sacrifices and current work of many for inclusion and equality.