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Did You Know…?
August 25, 2011
Elon Dining Services has many options for faculty and staff that can help you save money.
Tony Crider researches impact of role-playing games in the classroom
August 25, 2011
Tony Crider, associate professor of physics, is always searching for creative ways to engage students with course material. To help his astronomy students learn about planetary science and the classification of the former planet Pluto, he created a science game called “The Pluto Debate.”
Greg Lilly explores impact of motivation on student achievement
August 25, 2011
When Elon’s economics department began requiring all seniors to complete a written thesis, Greg Lilly, associate professor of economics, noticed an interesting trend. “One of the things we noticed fairly early was that there seemed to be this spread in performances, and it seems to be a spread we can’t get rid of,” he said. Read more about Professor Lilly's research...
Students and faculty participate in interfaith conference
August 25, 2011
Two students and a faculty member from Elon University's Better Together group attended an intensive three-day interfaith leadership training institute at Georgetown University's Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs July 25-28.
Catherine McNeela presents at National Singing Workshop
August 25, 2011
Paul Crenshaw wins NC Arts Council grant
August 25, 2011
Paul Crenshaw, assistant professor of English, has received an arts fellowship grant in fiction writing from the North Carolina Arts Council.
Lynne Kurdziel Formato leads classes at Dance Masters of America National Teachers Training School
August 25, 2011
Associate professor Lynne Kurdziel Formato taught master classes in theatre dance for the Dance Masters of America National Teachers Training School held July 25-29 at the University at Buffalo. Teachers from across the United States and Canada come together each year to participate in this unique program
Omri Shimron presents, performs at the Chautauqua Institution
August 25, 2011
Omri Shimron, assistant professor of music, was invited to present a lecture-demonstration at the Chautauqua Institution's Piano Department on July 26.
Steve Friedland co-authors Techniques for Teaching Law 2
August 25, 2011
Elon Law professor and director of the Center for Engaged Learning in the Law Steve Friedland has co-authored the book Techniques for Teaching Law 2, a book designed for law teachers who want to improve their teaching and students' learning.