Archive for November 14, 2012

Vanessa Bravo, assistant professor in the School of Communications, published the refereed research paper “Engaging the Diaspora: El Salvador and Costa Rica´s Use of Social Media to Connect with their Diaspora Communities in the United States” in the academic journal Global Media Journal – American Edition.

The Elon University Chorale presents “Of Dance and Struggle: A musical Tribute to the Life of Nelson Mandela” the world premiere with composer and guest illustrated in a composition that has woven South African songs with original music by the composer.

Join members of the Elon University community for College Chapel and a time of reflection and renewal following election in the United States and as part of the week-long series of events celebrating the life and work of Nelson Mandela.

Cherrel Miller Dyce, assistant professor in the School of Education, was the keynote speaker for The North Carolina Council of Education Opportunity Programs (NCCEOP) 40th Annual Fall Conference, held in Greensboro, NC.

Research by Professor Mary Gowan suggests a new approach may be needed to retraining workers laid off from their positions.

From the Daily Tar Heel (11/11/12): Student journalists across the country face repeated roadblocks in their efforts to navigate some state's open records laws and uncover the facts, but few have the resources to fight in court.

From the Sporting News (11/5/12): The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday released more than 2,500 pages of documents connected to an NCAA investigation of the football program as part of a settlement to end a public-records fight with media outlets.

From DigTriad.com (11/5/12): The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill completed its records release Monday, fully complying with an N.C. Supreme Court order and settlement agreement with media outlets.

Monthly events expose faculty, staff and students to science, history and geography in a relaxed atmosphere.