Articles by Eric Townsend

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“Quest” immerses new students in religion

August 22, 2008

A new Elon University program took a half dozen incoming freshmen to Atlanta this summer as a cultural immersion into various world religions, including Buddhism, Judaism, Islam and Hinduism. Said one student of the experience: “Now I feel like I can help eliminate false conceptions and prejudices people have of religions.”

Elon Student Television earns national honors

August 20, 2008

Two student-run television programs at Elon – Phoenix14News and Win Stuff – won top awards this summer in both the Communicator and Telly Awards national competitions.

Schedule for Planning Week 2008

August 19, 2008

Planning Week 2008 begins on Aug. 25 with the presentation of Elon Medallions to three prominent figures in Elon University history, followed by a host of workshops and meetings to help returning faculty and staff prepare for the upcoming academic year.

Elon leaders share plans for 2008-09

August 19, 2008

President Leo M. Lambert and senior staff members previewed the upcoming academic year on Aug. 14 for university employees who filled Whitley Auditorium for the annual briefing. Senior staff provided a summary of recent work and initiatives planned for the next year.