Articles by Eric Townsend
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Drew Perry’s debut novel finalist for national prize
August 26, 2010
Associate professor of English Drew Perry’s debut novel “This is Just Exactly Like You” has been named one of seven finalists for the 2010 Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize.
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.
Elon Career Services Hosts N.C. Career Development Association fall conference
August 20, 2010
Elon Career Services will host the N.C. Career Development Association 2010 Fall Conference on Nov. 5, 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.
Mat Gendle and Abbe Golding ’09 publish article on effects of popular supplement
August 19, 2010
A research article authored by associate professor Mathew Gendle and former Elon College Fellow Abbe Golding ’09 has been published in the August issue of the journal Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental.
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.