History and Geography

“Waiting in the Midfield” highlights the life of Omar Alhamwi, a Syrian refugee and former professional soccer player, as he makes a new life for himself in Greensboro. The film will air on Wednesday, May 29, at 9 p.m., with replays the following day.

Evan A. Gatti, associate professor of art history and associate director of the Elon Core Curriculum, presented "Drawn in Ink With Love: Desire in Looking at and Looking Back” and "Re-Presentation and a Theology of Images" at the International Medieval Studies Congress in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 

Elon continues to build upon its reputation as a top producer of Fulbright award winners with members of the Class of 2019 who will be teaching in Mexico, the Czech Republic, South Korea and Malaysia through the prestigious program. 

At the annual Faculty/Staff Awards Luncheon on May 15, the Elon community honored 11 faculty members and six staff members who are retiring this year.

Benjamin Morse ’15, Carter Speers ’17 and Matthew Gladstone ’18 were among the members of the Boston Red Sox organization to receive championship rings during the team’s 2019 home opener.

Alamance County's science café meets on the second Tuesday of each month during the academic year. 

Cultural and historical geographer Derek Alderman examines race, memory and heritage of the American South and how they shape current cultural landscapes. 

History professor Charles Irons used 3D printed artifacts from the Maker Hub to teach students about slavery in 19th century America.

Thirteen scholars from around the world will participate in the Center's second symposium to be held Feb. 7-9.

Brodt will share his story of resilience and survival at the LaRose Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 13.