Archive for April 23, 2010

On April 21, leading women judges from the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Court of North Carolina spoke with Elon Law students about the value of diversity in the community of judges representing North Carolina's judicial branch of government.

In an interview with Charlotte-based WFAE radio on April 8, Elon Law professor and associate dean for academic affairs Catherine Dunham discussed the City of Charlotte’s request to play a larger role in the dispute between North Carolina and South Carolina regarding the use of water from the Catawba River, a dispute being overseen by a Special Master appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Power is shifting in the new media world and successful practitioners must meet their audience in the arenas in which those users communicate. Five panelists reflected on this topic and other issues related to the culture of the digital workplace in a Thursday afternoon discussion sponsored by the Interactive Media program.

North Carolinians are almost evenly split on how they view Barack Obama’s job performance more than a year into his presidency, according to the latest Elon University Poll, as public opinion begins to sour on the economy.

Elon Service Day
Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Student volunteers will work in the Burlington community at one of our partner sites doing various service activities. The day begins with a breakfast at Harden Clubhouse before you depart for service. Lunch and drinks will also be provided. Individuals or groups welcome! Register by Friday, April 23, by emailing serviceday@elon.edu

Jason A. Kirk, assistant professor of political science and international studies, had his book, India and the World Bank: The Politics of Aid and Influence, published by Anthem Press last week.