More than 4,100 students are expected to enroll in classes for Winter Term 2005, highlighted by study abroad opportunities and 35 theme course offerings. The first day of classes is Tuesday, Jan. 4. Details…
Elon students will study on campus and in more than 30 foreign countries during Winter Term 2005, a three-week program that offers integrated and intensive academic experiences.
A cluster of special courses will be centered around the theme for Winter Term 2005, Transformation and Choice in a Global Era, giving students the chance to explore the global nature of today’s world. Students in General Studies 343, “Counter-Terrorism: Are We Heading for Another 9/11?” will learn about the major dilemmas facing leaders and decision-makers in the war on terrorism. Physics 170, “The Science of Natural Disasters,” will examine the physical nature of disasters and how the rise and fall of civilizations around the world has often been determined by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods and other events.
For the third straight year, Heifer International will co-sponsor a Global Village on campus Jan. 8-14. The village will depict lifestyles, homes and food from cultures around the world. Heifer International promotes sustainable development, providing livestock to families and communities and education to become self-sufficient. Throughout the week, students will participate in various activities and discussions related to sustainable development and issues surrounding the world’s food supply.
The CEOs of three leading companies are the featured speakers for the university’s leadership lecture series. Matthew Szulik of Red Hat will speak Wednesday, Jan. 12, followed by William Pesce of John Wiley & Sons on Jan. 18 and Scott Livengood of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on Jan. 20. Each will discuss leadership of their companies in today’s global economy.
Elon’s renowned study abroad program will have more than 700 students enrolled this Winter Term. Course offerings will include field biology in Belize, literature in England and a firsthand look at history, literature and culture in Ghana.
“Our winter term classes will be exciting, educational and challenging,” says Mark Albertson, registrar and director of Winter Term. “This will be one of the most comprehensive and innovative academic programs I have seen on this campus during my 27-year tenure at Elon. I do not know of any other college or university that will duplicate this effort.”