Articles by Eric Townsend
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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.
Broadway songwriter Craig Carnelia gives master classes at Elon
September 22, 2009
Acclaimed Broadway songwriter Craig Carnelia spent two days on campus last week offering master classes for top Elon University students in the performing arts programs.
Elon Academy students complete summer internships with LabCorp
September 22, 2009
LabCorp held a reception recently to recognize 15 high school juniors and seniors enrolled in the Elon Academy who completed a summer internship with the company.
Laura Roselle honored by Church Women United
September 21, 2009
Laura Roselle, a professor of political science and Elon University’s 2009 Distinguished Scholar, was honored by the Burlington/Alamance unit of Church Women United for her efforts to expose the flawed information local sheriff’s officials had been using to defend their immigration enforcement practices.
LSM faculty research published in journals and book
September 21, 2009
Leisure and Sport Management faculty have had research featured in several publications, and during one conference presentation, in recent months.
Pericles sabbatical assists college admissions organization
September 21, 2009
Darris Means, assistant director of the Elon Academy, spent time this summer working with the National Association for College Admission Counseling in Arlington, Va., as part of the Project Pericles Service Sabbatical.