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“Blessing of the Animals” honors Elon pets

October 4, 2007

“Tinkerbell” and “Sir Winston” and “Pocahontas” may not have been around themselves, but with owners clutching photos of their beloved critters, the blessing counted just the same. Three dozen people gathered outside Whitley Auditorium on Oct. 4 for Elon University’s annual “Blessing of the Animals” in honor of the Catholic feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Syeed to deliver 2007 Baccalaureate sermon TODAY, May 18

May 18, 2007

Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, national director of the Islamic Society of North America’s Office of Interfaith and Community Alliances in Washington, D.C., will deliver the 2007 Baccalaureate sermon at 3 p.m., today in Koury Center. Details...