Articles by Eric Townsend
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Students receive Study Abroad scholarships and grants
February 16, 2009
Three Elon students have been awarded federally funded scholarships to help support their spring 2009 semester study abroad experiences, while a fourth student is the recipient of a scholarship to fund her semester in Denmark.
Elaine Durr quoted in Missourian on Building Dashboard program
February 16, 2009
Elaine Durr, Elon University’s sustainability coordinator, was one of several experts quoted in a Jan. 29 story by the Missourian newspaper on Building Dashboard, a computer program used to monitor energy consumption in campus facilities.
Enduring Freedom veteran honored by LSM
February 13, 2009
The Department of Leisure and Sport Management welcomed home one of its own Friday as faculty, students and guests gathered in Holland House for Johnathan Harvey ’09, who returned to North Carolina last month from a four-month deployment to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Hunter Bacot, Bob Anderson offer analysis for News 14 Carolina
February 13, 2009
Political science faculty members have twice been interviewed in February on the politics and economics behind the stimulus legislation working its way through Congress in Washington, and how President Barack Obama is trying to sell his ideas to the American public.
Faculty book explores terrorism and the press
February 13, 2009
In the weeks following the Sept. 11 attacks, many U.S. media outlets abandoned their “watchdog” roles in favor of patriotic cheerleading, the consequences of which are still being felt. Those effects and more are examined in “Terrorism and the Press: An Uneasy Relationship,” a new book co-authored by associate professor Brooke Barnett.
Pam Kiser wins statewide service-learning honor
February 12, 2009
An Elon University faculty member was honored this week by the North Carolina Campus Compact for her dedication to the practice of service-learning in higher education. Pam Kiser, a professor of human services, received the 2009 Robert L. Sigmon Service-Learning Award at a Feb. 11 campus luncheon as part of an NCCC statewide conference.
Stew Leonard’s CEO: ‘Make them leave happy’
February 12, 2009
Keeping customers happy may cost money, but for the president and CEO of a highly regarded New England food retailer, “it’s worth it in the long run.” Stew Leonard Jr. shared wisdom with more than 100 students this week in a campus visit co-sponsored by the Doherty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Elon Career Services.
Elon University named to 2008 presidential honor roll for service
February 10, 2009
Elon University has been recognized for the third year in a row as a national leader in service-learning and civic engagement. The Corporation for National & Community Service named the university this week to the 2008 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll With Distinction for exemplary service efforts to America's communities.
CEO of Stew Leonard’s to share insights – TODAY
February 10, 2009
The president and CEO of one of the most unique food retailers in the world visits Elon on Feb. 10 to speak with faculty, staff and students about ‘intrapreneurship’ opportunities for pending graduates. Stew Leonard Jr. will talk in the LaRose Digital Theate as part of the Entrepreneurship Speakers Series hosted by the Doherty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Celebrate 100 seasons of Elon basketball
February 6, 2009
Elon University’s basketball team celebrates its 100th season of competition this year and is marking the occasion with a special halftime recognition on Feb. 7 when the Phoenix takes on Appalachian State.