Academics & Research

John G. Sullivan, Powell Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, has published an article titled ““Service through Life’s Seasons” in the Summer 2011 issue of Itineraries, the electronic journal of the North Carolina non-profit organization, Second Journey.

Thirteen artists interpret the urban experience through painting, printmaking, mixed media installations, photography and video installations.

Amy M. Johnson, an assistant professor in the Department of History and Geography, presented her research at the Harriet Tubman Summer Institute 2011: Slavery, Memory, and Citizenship conference hosted by York University in Toronto from August 21-27.

Thomas Erdmann, professor of music, had three 6,000-word articles featured on the cover of the September/October 2011 issue of Saxophone Journal.

Victoria Tillson, assistant professor of Italian, participated at the Canadian Society for Italian Studies annual conference in Venice, Italy June 24-26.

Mary Gowan, professor of management, was the guest speaker for the Lunch and Learn Professional Development Workshop at Novartis Animal Health on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

Samantha DiRosa, associate professor of digital art and environmental studies, recently presented on her CATL scholar research at the Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education regional conference in Whidbey Island, Wash.

Ethan Moore, Coordinator for Elon's Collections and Instructor in General Studies, will have an article entitled "From Sikwa to Swine: The Hog in Cherokee Culture and Society, 1750-1840" published in the upcoming issue of the journal Native South.

Omri Shimron, assistant professor of music, was invited to present a lecture-demonstration at the Chautauqua Institution's Piano Department on July 26.