Alumni Field House achieves LEED Gold certification
June 29, 2011
Elon University’s Alumni Field House has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, which awards the internationally recognized benchmark for design, construction and operation of high-performance, environmentally friendly buildings.
New campus building names are a link to Elon’s history
June 29, 2011
Elon University's board of trustees has approved the naming of the residence halls in the Colonnades Neighborhood, as well as three buildings in Danieley Center. The new names honor former Elon presidents, trustees and alumni.
Multi-faith Center to use wood from fallen trees
June 29, 2011
Two trees that towered over Elon University for decades were felled Wednesday morning, and the dried wood from both will be featured in the future Numen-Lumen Pavilion, which will house a multi-faith center planned for the very site in the Academic Village where the giant oaks once stood.
Community celebrates life of Verona Danieley in memorial service
June 29, 2011
Family and friends of former Elon First Lady Verona Daniels Danieley ’49 celebrated her life Monday afternoon as hundreds of mourners filled Elon Community Church for a memorial service that honored a woman who “set the gold standard as a builder of community.”
Summer campus update: Construction schedules are set on major building projects
June 29, 2011
Several major campus construction projects outlined in the Elon Commitment strategic plan are under way, with completion expected this summer on some work, while other projects are getting started. Following this spring’s construction bidding process, timelines for several projects have been established.
Elon’s Sigma Kappa chapter honored with Three Stars Award of Excellence
June 29, 2011
At the recent annual national meeting of Sigma Kappa Sorority, Elon University's Kappa Zeta chapter received, for the 10th year in a row, the organization's highest honor - the Three Stars Award of Excellence.
Bird Stasz and Jeff Carpenter work with teacher educators in Tajikistan
June 29, 2011
Bird Stasz, an associate professor of education, and Jeff Carpenter, an assistant professor of education, are providing technical support for pre-service teacher education in Tajikistan through the USAID/Quality Learning Project, administered by Creative Associates International, Inc. and funded by United States Agency for International Development.