Articles by Eric Townsend
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Thomas Moore, noted spiritual leader, to speak at Elon – TONIGHT
April 24, 2009
Thomas Moore, a bestselling author whose life work has been to help others develop and deepen their own spirituality, comes to Elon University on April 23 for a 7:30 p.m. lecture in Whitley Auditorium that explores how universities provide for the mind - but not as much for the soul - in the way they prepare students for life.
Celebrate “Earth Week” on campus April 20-24
April 23, 2009
Two student organizations have teamed up for a series of events this month to celebrate the environment. The Green Team and Sierra Club are raising awareness of environmental sustainability, which includes Earth Day on April 22, during the campus community’s second annual “Earth Week.”
Department of Performing Arts presents Noises Off – April 23-26
April 23, 2009
Elon's Department of Performing Arts presents the hilarious farce "Noises Off," directed by Fredrick J. Rubeck, in McCrary Theatre, Thursday-Sunday, April 23-26.
Elon launches Sustainability Pledge
April 23, 2009
In an effort to encourage campus community members to reduce their environmental impact, Elon University has initiated a Sustainability Pledge, which asks those who sign it to make at least three positive changes in their daily lives.
2009 POWERless and RecycleMania final results
April 23, 2009
Final results were announced Tuesday for two spring competitions that encourage faculty, staff and students to make lifestyle improvements for maintaining a healthier planet. Read this note for a message from Elon University President Leo M. Lambert on the importance of both contests.
Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members
April 23, 2009
The Elon University Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi welcomed its newest initiates, selected for membership from the upper 7.5 percent of the junior class and upper 10 percent of the senior and graduate classes, in an April 22 formal ceremony in McKinnon Hall.
“Landfill on the Lawn” promotes recycling
April 22, 2009
What does it take to show Elon students they may be throwing into the trash items that could be recycled? Try tearing open black garbage bags outside the Moseley Center. Members of the university’s Green Team and Sierra Club did just that Wednesday as one of several activities scheduled for Earth Week 2009.
Kenn Gaither, students featured in WFMY News 2 segment
April 22, 2009
Kenn Gaither, an assistant professor of communications, and three seniors in his international public relations capstone course were interviewed April 20 for a segment on bilingual professors on WFMY News 2, a CBS affiliate in Greensboro, N.C.
Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour inspires Elon students
April 21, 2009
Excitement, energy, passion and purpose marked the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour’s visit to Elon University on April 14 when three of the nation’s top young entrepreneurs inspired students to think entrepreneurially and pursue their dreams.
Pam Brumbaugh and Debby Wall attend INTERPOL Intern Forum
April 21, 2009