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Navaratri (Hindu) – Sept. 21-29

September 20, 2017

Festival of the divine mother which honors Durga, wife of Shiva, seeking her blessings. Also observed as a celebration recalling the days of Lord Krishna.

Sukkot (Jewish)

September 20, 2017

This festival that runs Oct. 5-11 this year begins on the fifth day after Yom Kippur and is one of the most joyous holidays. Sukkot helps commemorate the period in which the children of Israel were wandering in the desert. People live and eat in temporary dwellings during the festival.

Navaratri (Hindu) – Sept. 21-29

September 20, 2017

Festival of the divine mother which honors Durga, wife of Shiva, seeking her blessings. Also observed as a celebration recalling the days of Lord Krishna.

Elon Law Leadership Fellows organize workshop on inclusivity, implicit bias & dialogue

September 20, 2017

Samantha Mungro and Andreas Mosby, who graduate in December, planned a morning program this fall for students in Elon Law’s Class of 2019 who will work with classmates and clients of all backgrounds in the years ahead.

Rosh Hashanah (Jewish) – Sept. 20-22

September 13, 2017

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah is the first of the High Holy days or Days of Awe; it is a time of prayer, reflection, and services.

Gender & LGBTQIA Center hosts largest-ever New Student Welcome Event

September 7, 2017

The number of attendees doubled at this year’s welcome event during Orientation Week.

American College Personnel Association selects Bosch as practitioner-in-residence

August 2, 2017

Matthew Antonio Bosch is the director of the Gender and LGBTQIA Center at Elon and will serve as a resource for peers at other colleges and universities.

Elon names new director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education

July 6, 2017

Tyrone Guy Jean comes to Elon from Duke University, where he has served since 2011.

'Elon Local News' produces first-ever all-Spanish broadcast

May 19, 2017

The newscast’s 'Online Exclusive,' co-produced by Elon sophomores Diego Pineda and Selina Guevara, received widespread praise from community members and alumni.

Elon Academy assistant director presents at Prepãrate Annual Conference

May 8, 2017

Elon Academy Assistant Director John Pickett presented information about the academic and non-cognitive skills necessary in the college-planning process to enhance college access and success efforts.