Articles by Eric Townsend

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Professor’s book reexamines 19th century American painters

August 25, 2010

For decades, art historians ignored the work of impressionist painters who used their talent to paint scenes of domestic life in 19th century America. A forthcoming book by associate professor Kirstin Ringelberg argues that it’s time for scholars to reexamine these paintings, which depict a more complex story of the time normally seen to show women simply as “decorative” objects.

Faculty share plans for Elon Commitment initiatives

August 23, 2010

Elon University faculty and staff learned more about long-term plans for diversity and global engagement, residential life and academic programs in three presentations during the opening ceremony for Planning Week 2010, the official start of the academic year for university employees.

Elon M.Ed. students receive degrees

August 23, 2010

Elon University leaders conferred degrees Saturday morning to students in the Master of Education program during a Commencement ceremony in Whitley Auditorium attended by faculty, staff, family and friends of the graduate students.

Bolden, Greeson and Weavil receive Elon Medallions

August 23, 2010

Former (Burlington, N.C.) Times-News executive editor Don Bolden, retired physical plant assistant director Stanley Greeson and retired professor Linda Thompson Weavil received Elon Medallions on Aug. 23, 2010, in an annual ceremony that celebrates the highest honor a person can receive from the university.

Elon faculty named to endowed professorships

August 23, 2010

Elon University leaders on Monday formally announced the names of four distinguished professors named to endowed professorships. Eric Fink, Roland Smith, Brant Touchette and Catherine McNeela were recognized during the opening ceremony for Planning Week 2010.

Teaching and learning conference welcomes educators to campus

August 20, 2010

Professors from colleges and universities in three states visited campus on Thursday for the 2010 Elon Teaching and Learning Conference, which brings together faculty to discuss and share ideas on the scholarship of educating students using innovative approaches in the classroom.

Elon leaders preview 2010-2011 school year

August 18, 2010

President Leo M. Lambert and senior staff members previewed the 2010-2011 academic year on Aug. 18 for university employees. In two separate meetings, administrators provided a summary of recent work and initiatives planned for the coming months.