Articles by Eric Townsend
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Odyssey Program luncheon welcomes newest students
September 7, 2009
Ten freshmen were welcomed into the Odyssey Program at a Sept. 3 luncheon for recipients of five university scholarships that provide academic and social support for talented students whose access to an Elon education would otherwise be limited.
Elon dedicates new golf training facility
September 4, 2009
Elon University leaders on Friday dedicated the W. Cecil Worsley III Golf Training Center in a reception attended by the family whose gift made it possible to build the new headquarters for the men’s and women’s golf programs.
Associate Dean of Students Rex Waters honored for experiential learning leadership
September 4, 2009
The National Society for Experiential Education has selected Associate Dean of Students Rex Waters as a co-recipient of its 2009 Higher Education Leader of the Year Award.
Elon launches Rideshare page for carpoolers
September 4, 2009
To assist campus community members with finding carpool partners, Elon University has created a new Rideshare page within the E-net Want Ads. The page has two sections – one for regular commuting and one for one-time trips such as a drive to the airport, beach or mountains.
Career Services launches redesigned web site
September 3, 2009
Elon University students and alumni will find it even easier to connect and take advantage of resources offered by Career Services on a newly redesigned web site that launched Thursday. The new site will help students, parents, and alumni more easily stay up-to-date with the 125+ on-campus programs, workshops, and other events offered each year by Career Services.
News and Record quotes Mark Kurt on effect of sales tax increase
September 3, 2009
Mark Kurt, an assistant professor of economics, spoke with the (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record for a Sept. 1 story on the sales and excise tax increases taking effect in North Carolina.
Susan Manring article selected for inclusion in Science for Environment Policy
September 3, 2009
"Strategy development in small and medium sized enterprises for sustainability and increased value creation," an article co-authored by associate professor of management Susan Manring, was in the top 10 downloads for the Journal of Cleaner Production over the last six months.
Phoenix Piano Trio – Sept. 3
September 3, 2009
David Noer to appear Sept. 4 on Fox Business Network
September 3, 2009
Professor emeritus David Noer is scheduled to appear on Fox Business Network on Friday, Sept. 4, at 10:20 a.m. to discuss his book Healing the Wounds: Overcoming the Trauma of Layoffs and Revitalizing Downsized Corporations.
45 candidates receive M.Ed. degrees at Commencement
September 2, 2009
Commencement ceremonies were held on Aug. 22, 2009 for 45 M.Ed. students who completed their studies in the School of Education. Commencement speaker was David H. Cooper, Dean of the School of Education.