This is the first day for collection of school supplies for K-12 students in Alamance County experiencing homelessness. Please support the education of young people in our county. This effort, which will continue through August 21, is co-sponsored by the SGA, the Staff Advisory Council, and the Office of The Dean of Students. More information about drop off procedures will be emailed to faculty and staff.

Events of Planning Week will begin in Elon University’s Alumni Memorial Gymnasium, Koury Athletic Center.

Timeline

8:15 a.m.-9:00 a.m. - Opening Day Breakfast - Community-wide event

Location: Koury Athletic Center – Alumni Gym

Intended Audience: Open to all members of the Elon University community.

Join colleagues for a community breakfast to welcome new faculty and staff to Elon and to celebrate the achievements of the 2025 Elon Medallion recipients. This annual gathering offers an opportunity to reconnect, recognize distinguished service, and extend a warm introduction to those who are newly joining our community.

 

9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m. - Presentation of Elon Medallions and Named Professorships - Community-wide event

Location: Koury Athletic Center – Alumni Gym

Intended Audience: Open to all members of Elon University community.

 

 

9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m. - The President’s Address - Community-wide event

Location: Koury Athletic Center – Alumni Gym

Intended Audience: Open to all members of Elon University community.

President Book will address the Elon University community to mark the official opening of the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

 

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Opening Day Breakout Sessions - Community-wide event

Location: Various Locations

Intended Audience: Open to all members of the Elon University community

Session Location
Admissions & Enrollment Moseley 215
Artificial Intelligence Sankey 308
HealthEU Lakeside 212
Mentoring McBride Gathering Space
Elon’s National Campus Global 103
The Evolving State of Collegiate Athletics Lindner 208
School of Engineering and Computing Lakeside 214
The Sport Collaborative Lindner 102

12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. - Community Picnic - Community-wide event

Location: Lakeside Patio

Intended Audience: Open to all members of the Elon University community

This picnic allows all members of the Elon University Community to gather for food and conversation. Picnic will begin at Lakeside Patio. Seating options also include the Moseley Student Center and McKinnon.

 

12:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. - Meetings of Schools and College: Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education

Location: Long 102

Dean Bullock will meet with school’s faculty. Also, the Education and Wellness Department meeting will take place during this session.

 

    1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - Meetings of Schools and College: Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences

    Location: Lakeside Meeting Rooms 212, 213, and 214

    Dean Kelly will meet with CAS faculty.

       

          1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - Meetings of Schools and College: School of Health Sciences

          Location: Francis Center 178

          Dean Lund will meet with school’s faculty.

           

            1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - Meetings of Schools and College: Love School of Business Assembly

            Location: Koury Business Center 101 – LaRose Digital Theatre

            Intended Audience: Full time LSB faculty.

            Dean Ajjan will meet with school’s full time faculty.

             

              1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. - Meetings of Schools and College: School of Communications

              Location: McEwen 117 – Jane and Brian Williams Studio

              Dean Gaither will meet with the school’s faculty.

               

                4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. - Academic Council Standing Committee Chairs Meeting

                Location: Lindner 206

                Intended Audience: Open to chairs of 2025-26 Standing Committees

                Chairs of 2025-26 Standing Committees will meet with Academic Council leaders and University Parliamentarians to discuss the chair’s roles and duties.

                 

                5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. - Reception for New Faculty and Staff - By invitation

                Location: Hunt Atrium – Founder’s Hall

                This reception welcomes faculty and staff who joined the university on or after August 7, 2024, an opportunity to connect with one another and begin building community at Elon. Email invitations, including RSVP instructions, will be sent by the Office of the President.

                RSVP: By invitation only.