Articles by Eric Townsend

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Life history fuels passion for Multicultural Center director

April 2, 2009

He grew up in a slowly dying Midwestern city where few of his school classmates ever dreamed of overcoming the challenges of living in an impoverished community. Leon Williams, however, did, and he has dedicated his career to helping others achieve their goals.

Cynthia Fair co-authors article for The Source journal

April 2, 2009

Cynthia Fair, an associate professor of human services, co-authored "Telephone Support Groups for Fathers Parenting HIV-Infected Children" in the spring 2009 edition of The Source, a journal for clinicians who work with children and families.

Founders Day ceremony honors Isabella Cannon ’24

April 1, 2009

Known as “the little old lady in tennis shoes” when she made history as the first female mayor of Raleigh, N.C., Isabella Cannon ’24 led a life of leadership that still stands as a model for Elon students to follow, current school leaders said March 10 in a Founders Day ceremony to honor the late alumna.

Madeleine Albright praises Elon values in Convocation for Honors

March 31, 2009

Education is not the answer to every problem, but “it will help us all to learn more about those with whom we share life on this fragile globe,” a sentiment explored in depth March 31 by former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, the keynote speaker at Elon University’s Spring Convocation for Honors.

Elon sophomore recognized by scholarship program

March 31, 2009

Elon sophomore Amanda Leigh Clark was recognized this week with an honorable mention in the 2009 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program, which awards scholarships to students planning for careers in science, math and engineering.

Elon senior named Fulbright Scholar

March 30, 2009

Victoria “Tori” Davis, an Elon University political science and international studies double major, has been named the recipient of a 2009 Fulbright U.S. Student Grant, one of the premier fellowships for post-graduate international study.