Articles by Eric Townsend

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Elon achieves national Start! Fit-Friendly recognition

October 6, 2009

The American Heart Association announced this week that Elon is one of eight Triad area companies to achieve national Start! Fit-Friendly recognition for promoting physical activity and health in the workplace.

David Noer published in Leadership Excellence, News and Record

October 6, 2009

Work by professor emeritus David Noer has appeared in recent days in a regional newspaper and in a widely read magazine that focuses on applied academics and thinking practitioners in the area of leadership and leadership development.

Alumni’s invention receives Golden Mousetrap Award

October 2, 2009

Elon University alumni R.J. Yozwiak ’08 and Ian Baltutis ‘08 have been recognized for their company’s invention, “Silent Feet,” with Design News’ Golden Mousetrap Award for Materials Processing.

Giovanna Negretti: “The Importance of Political Engagement” – Oct. 5

October 2, 2009

Giovanna Negretti, a leading civic activist in Massachusetts, comes to Elon University on Monday for a 7:30 p.m. talk on the importance of political engagement. The event is sponsored by Elon's Institute of Politics & Public Affairs, the Department of Political Science, the National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement and the Center for Civic Engagement.

Elon receives national recognition for civic engagement

October 1, 2009

Elon University has been named one of five recipients of the Washington Center’s inaugural Higher Education Civic Engagement Award, a new honor given by the national nonprofit organization in recognition of a commitment to service-learning and civic engagement on campus.

Colonnades dining hall recognized by University Business magazine

October 1, 2009

The Colonnades dining hall has been named a runner-up in the “Dining Halls of Distinction” recognition program from University Business magazine, an award that represents excellence in all aspects of dining operations, including atmosphere, service, variety of offerings, guest satisfaction, environmental sustainability and financial stability.