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Eric Townsend

Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications and Media Relations

I joined the Office of University Communications at Elon University in August 2007 and today serve as assistant vice president for strategic communications and media relations. In this role, I coordinate a team of embedded academic communicators and staff who oversee the news bureau, social media, internal… Read More

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Senior Class Choice Awards & Picnic on Sept. 8

September 9, 2008

“Nickelodeon: Remembering the Good Stuff” is the theme for Monday night when Elon seniors gather in Alumni Gym for the Senior Class Choice Awards, an informative and social meeting to prepare students for their final year at the university.

Voices of Discovery: Duke Energy Carolinas president visits Sept. 9

September 3, 2008

Ellen T. Ruff, president of Duke Energy Carolinas, comes to Elon on Sept. 9 for the first in a series of talks this fall by experts in the field of science and mathematics. Ruff will discuss her company’s efforts to develop renewable energy, new nuclear and other types of power generation to create solutions for the energy problem facing Americans.

“Party Smart” workshops Sept. 3 & 5

September 1, 2008

Be safe. Have fun. Be healthy.  University officials, in cooperation with the Town of Elon Police Department, want students to “Party Smart” at off-campus gatherings this year and will host two programs this week for students to meet local officers, learn the law and hear advice for hosting responsible social events.

Class of 2012 welcomed at New Student Convocation

September 1, 2008

The Class of 2012 gathered for the first time on Aug. 30, 2008, Under the Oaks of campus for New Student Convocation, where Elon University leaders encouraged freshmen to make the most of their next four years, both in and out of the classroom.

Got the time? GPS gives BioBus riders more info

September 1, 2008

Students waiting for an Elon University BioBus can now learn from their stop exactly how long a wait it is before the next bus arrives. Starting this fall, riders can call a telephone number on the bus stop sign, punch in a code from the same placard, then get an update on the next two buses scheduled to pick up at that location.