Articles by Eric Townsend
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Former Newsweek editor delivers Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture
October 1, 2010
Jon Meacham, one of America's most esteemed journalists and a bestselling author, visited Elon University this week for the annual Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture, and the former editor of Newsweek used his time on stage to share with his audience lessons gleaned from the life of the nation's seventh president.
GOP chairman: Student political engagement is “critical”
September 30, 2010
Predicting an “unprecedented shift” in the political landscape this November, Michael Steele, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, visited Elon University on Sept. 29 to share reflections on the fall midterm elections while encouraging students to engage with politics through activism and voting.
Michael Steele, ‘The 2010 Elections – A Republican Party Perspective’ – Sept. 29
September 29, 2010
Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee, will speak on the 2010 elections at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, in Whitley Auditorium
Former School of Education dean Gerald Dillashaw recognized for service to the state
September 29, 2010
Gerald Dillashaw, former dean of the School of Education, was honored Sept. 24 by the North Carolina Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators during its annual Teacher Education Forum.
Liberal Arts Forum hosts Raj Patel and ‘The Value of Nothing’ – Sept. 28
September 29, 2010
Academic activist and author Raj Patel visited Elon University on Sept 28. for a lecture based on his book The Value of Nothing: How to Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy. In his discussion Patel probed the nation’s economic structure, explored the economic collapse, and illustrated how achieving a fairer society and sustainable economy are possible.
9th Annual Elon University Fall Environmental Forum – Oct. 8
September 28, 2010
Environmental Studies Department hosting Fall Town Hall Meeting – Sept. 28
September 28, 2010
‘Idea Launch Pad’ invites students to share innovative concepts
September 28, 2010
Do you have an innovative concept that you think could make you the next Mark Zuckerburg? A student entrepreneurs group and the Doherty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership wants to help get it going, and on Tuesday, the inaugural “Idea Launch Pad” will take place in the Koury Business Center for Elon University students of all majors.
Author Jon Meacham: ‘Andrew Jackson and the Art of Leadership: Old Hickory in a New Century’ – Sept. 27
September 27, 2010
Former Newsweek editor and bestselling author Jon Meacham comes to campus on Monday evening for the Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture based off his critically acclaimed book on America's seventh president. The talk, "Andrew Jackson and the Art of Leadership: Old Hickory in a New Century," takes place at 7:30 p.m. in McCrary Theatre.
Career Services holds “Job Search Boot Camp”
September 27, 2010
Students from Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences, took part on Sept. 18 in a new initiative from Career Services – a job search “Job Search Camp.” The daylong program gave participants a crash-course on nearly every aspect of how to conduct an effective job search.