Cultural Programs

The tallest hurdles to future space exploration is a “complacency and lack of clear commitment," said retired astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the Moon and an Elon University speaker for students and grandparents at the start of Family Weekend. Details…

Money in politics? We need more of it. The role of a columnist? It’s to clarify ideas and arguments. And how much is that Barry Bonds record-breaking home run ball really worth? “About $2.80.” Acclaimed conservative commentator George Will talked with Elon students Thursday, blending humor and insight for a captivated audience. Details…

One of the nation’s top political commentators believes a sense of entitlement among Americans makes it difficult to change government programs that will collapse under the weight of a Baby Boomer generation on the verge of retirement. And George Will explained Sept. 20 that this mentality “makes us rebel against the slightest costs and frictions of life.” Details…

A longtime Elon tradition returned to campus in a new location Tuesday morning as students reported to class for the first day of Fall Semester. Details...

Kerrii Anderson, chief executive officer and president of Wendy’s International, Inc., and a 1979 Elon alumna, will deliver the commencement address at Elon University at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, Under the Oaks in front of West Residence Hall. Details...

Dennis Ross, who played an integral role in shaping American involvement in successful Middle East peace talks during the 1990s, will deliver the second annual James P. Elder Lecture at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 11 in Whitley Auditorium. He will also hold a question-and-answer session with students in Whitley at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday. Details...