Articles by Eric Townsend

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Family Weekend 2009 schedule of events

September 25, 2009

Family Weekend 2009 runs Sept. 25-27 with a series of events that include a golf tournament, concerts and a football game between the 13th-ranked Elon Phoenix and the Georgia Southern Eagles.

Mileah Kromer speaks with News 14 Carolina on Elon Poll

September 23, 2009

Mileah Kromer, an assistant professor of political science and assistant director of the Elon University Poll, spoke with News 14 Carolina this week for an interview on the upcoming Charlotte mayoral and city council elections.

Poet C.K. Williams delivers Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture

September 23, 2009

What makes a poem great? Pulitzer Prize-winning poet C.K. Williams offers an easy answer: “It should sound as if it was improvised.” Williams read his work to students, faculty and community members in McCrary Theatre Tuesday night for the 9th annual Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture hosted by Elon University.

Checkmate! Students take up professor on chess challenge

September 23, 2009

It’s hard enough for most folks to focus on one chessboard. Try playing eight games at once. Aaron Peeks drummed up publicity for the Chess Club he advises during a College Coffee tournament Tuesday that had the assistant professor of sociology squaring off against faculty, staff and students in front of dozens of spectators.

School of Education hosts Prospective Teacher Event

September 22, 2009

Dozens of high school seniors from around the region attended an informational event on campus Monday evening to learn more about the teaching profession from students and faculty in the Elon University School of Education.

Alexander Y. Yap publishes chapter in new book

September 22, 2009

Alexander Y. Yap, associate professor of management information systems in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, has published a peer-reviewed book chapter titled "U-Commerce in the Financial Marketspace."

Elon Poll: Mecklenburg Co. residents support light rail, upbeat on economy

September 22, 2009

Widening existing roads and improving public transportation are what Mecklenburg County residents believe are the most effective ways to combat traffic congestion, according to the latest Elon University Poll, and two thirds of respondents support the expansion of light rail options throughout the county.