Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon Common Reading Lecture with Rob Gifford, author of China Road – Sept. 21
September 17, 2010
NPR correspondent Rob Gifford, author of Elon University's 2010-11 Common Reading selection China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power, will speak Tuesday night for the Common Reading Lecture. The book describes Gifford's 3,000-mile journey across Route 312 from Shanghai to China's western border with Kazakhstan.
Brian Digre to speak on overseas experience, Fulbright program for faculty – Sept. 20
September 15, 2010
Brian Digre, a professor of history and coordinator of the international studies major, will speak about his summer experiences in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait in a presentation on Monday, Sept. 20, at 12:15 p.m. in Lindner 206.
Elon professor Gene Grimley takes reins of national honor society
September 15, 2010
Since coming to Elon in 1987, professor Eugene “Gene” Grimley has focused much of his energy on helping to build a strong chemistry program. He’s now turning his attention to an even bigger stage as the new president of Phi Lambda Upsilon, the national chemistry honor society with tens of thousands of active members across the United States.
Peter Felten co-authors article in Liberal Education
September 15, 2010
Associate professor of history Peter Felten, assistant provost and director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, co-authored an article in the latest edition of Liberal Education.
Civitan International of North Carolina honors Earl Danieley as “Citizen of the Year”
September 15, 2010
Civitan International of North Carolina this summer honored J. Earl Danieley, Elon University's president emeritus and a professor of chemistry, with its Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award.
Business Journal article showcases Elon sustainability internship
September 14, 2010
The Business Journal of the Greater Triad reported in an early September article on a sustainability internship at Elon University currently filled by student Ben Stanley.
Human Services faculty, alum publish research in Psychology, Health, and Medicine
September 14, 2010
"Best practices in transitioning youth with HIV: Perspectives of pediatric and adult infectious disease care providers," an article co-authored by Cynthia Fair and Kristen Sullivan in the Department of Human Services Studies, and by Elon alumna Amy Gatto, has been published in the journal Psychology, Health, and Medicine.
Senior Class Celebration and Picnic – Sept. 16
September 14, 2010
ARAMARK gift funds first year of Campus Kitchen
September 14, 2010
The company that oversees all food and catering operations at Elon University presented a $50,000 gift to school leaders Tuesday morning at College Coffee to fund a new community service program set to begin this year on campus.