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Buddhist monk constructing sand mandala at Numen Lumen Pavilion
October 23, 2019
The sand mandala, which features colorful sand carefully constructed by a Buddhist monk, is meant to spread healing and peace.
Elon’s Jewish students gather for Havdalah ceremony to show strength of community
October 16, 2019
Hillel and Chabad student leaders join together after shooting incident
Elon Hillel receives Hazon Seal of Sustainability for environmental work
October 7, 2019
The Hazon Seal of Sustainability certifies a Jewish organization’s commitment to safeguarding the environment. Elon Hillel was the only organization in N.C. to receive the honor.
Elon family endows scholarship to support Hillel student mentors
September 16, 2019
Parents Leonard and Lisa Dick P’20 and grandparents Richard and Marcia Schulman GP’20 generously support efforts to mentor first-year Jewish students. Their gift is part of the $250 million Elon LEADS Campaign.
Muslimedia brings together local Muslims, campus community
September 13, 2019
The Sept. 11 dinner provided an opportunity for Alamance County and Elon University community members to engage in open and honest conversations regarding the portrayal of Muslims in the media, the role the Masjid plays in the community and other related topics.
School of Communications to host National Day of Reconciliation event
September 10, 2019
The nationwide initiative aims to promote communication and healing between police and people of color in the United States. The Tuesday, Sept. 17, event will include an on-campus screening of the award-winning film “Walking While Black” and a panel discussion with Alamance County community members and law enforcement leaders.
Amanda Mbuvi: ‘Seeing Ourselves in Books: What a Jewish Transracial Adoption Story Illustrates about Family and Identity’
September 10, 2019
High Point University professor Amanda Mbuvi will present on issues of race, religion, nationality, family, and identity
Associate Chaplain Shane Atkinson earns Muhammad Ali Scholarship
September 4, 2019
Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life Shane Atkinson has been awarded the full-tuition Muhammad Ali Scholarship to support his graduate studies in Muslim chaplaincy at the Chicago Theological Seminary.
Eid Al-Adha Celebration – Sept. 19
July 31, 2019
Everyone is welcome to join us in the McBride Sacred Space in Numen Lumen Pavilion on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Adha.
Director of Jewish Life Betsy Polk participates in prestigious Israel program at the Shalom Hartman Institute
July 23, 2019
The experience allows Polk to bring tools back to Elon’s campus to elevate the tone and level of discourse about Israel.