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The Day of Ashura – Nov. 13
November 7, 2013
Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m., join us in the McBride Gathering Space in the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. All are welcome to celebrate as Muslims break their fast in honor of Allah saving the Children of Israel and Moses from the oppression of Pharaoh.
Hindus mark 'festival of lights' in Truitt Center celebration
November 6, 2013
Elon University hosted a program that brought together Hindus who shared with others of various faith traditions how the Diwali holiday marks the triumph of good over evil.
Kenji Yoshino, 'Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights' – Nov. 4
November 1, 2013
The constitutional law expert will argue in McCrary Theatre of the dangers in someone downplaying his or her differences based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and disability in order to fit into American society.
Kappa Alpha hosts Justice Henry Frye – Oct. 30
October 30, 2013
The first African American to serve on the Supreme Court of North Carolina will visit campus on Oct. 30 for a talk in LaRose Digital Theatre starting at 7 p.m.
Wells Fargo Foundation supports expansion of Elon’s 'Village Project'
October 24, 2013
A childhood literacy initiative at Elon University will add a summer reading camp to its list of programs for boys and girls in the local community who encounter trouble learning to read.
Students take part in Fall Break service programs
October 24, 2013
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement, two groups helped with community development and environmental preservation in western North Carolina during their Alternative Break Service Trips.
Slavery by Another Name – A Created Equal Film Series Event
October 15, 2013
THE K. WILHELMINA BOYD OFFICE OF
AFRICAN & AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES AT ELON
PROUDLY PRESENTS
A CREATED EQUAL FILM SERIES EVENT
SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2013
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Belk Library, Room 205
Photographer Shiho Fukada visits for public talk – Oct. 23
October 10, 2013
The visit is sponsored by the School of Communications in coordination with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Expert addresses free speech on college campuses
October 2, 2013
Manuel Gomez visited Elon University on Oct. 1, 2013, for a program sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning and the Better Together Living Learning Community.
Watson & Odyssey Scholars learn the importance of 'leaning in'
October 1, 2013
Elon students attended a conference in Winston-Salem, N.C., with a theme based on the bestselling book "Lean In" by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg.