'Elon in New York' students commemorate 9/11

September 15, 2015

Twenty Elon University students in Study USA's "Elon in New York" fall semester program observed the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a visit to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum along with a representative from the nonprofit September 11 Families for Peace.

Everything 3D – Maker Hub Meetups

September 15, 2015

Meet others at Elon interestedin 3D design, scanning and printing.

Elon leads the nation in U.S. News & World Report ranking of "Academic Programs to Look For"

September 15, 2015

Elon is recognized more often than any other college or university in the eight categories of high-impact learning experiences ranked in the annual "Best Colleges" guide.

Numen Lumen – A Thursday Inspiration, Sept. 17

September 15, 2015

The Company We Keep: Stories of Welcoming and Hospitality in our Community

LIFE@Elon begins fifth year 'Lost in the Limelight'

September 15, 2015

Elon alumnus Jared Allen '14 performed an original one-man show on Tuesday for dozens of community members enrolled in the university's lifelong education program designed for people ages 50 and older.

WRAL-TV sports anchor to speak at Elon – Sept. 16

September 15, 2015

Jeff Gravley P'16 will have a conversation with students interested in sports journalism.

Ramadan Begins – Islam

September 15, 2015

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts for 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting from sex, drinking, eating, and smoking during daylight hours. The purpose of Ramadan is to rededicate oneself to God through patience, faith, and submission. Ramadan continues until June 4.

Declaration of the Bab – Baha'i

September 15, 2015

This holiday from the Baha'i faith tradition recognizes the declaration in 1844 by Ali Muhammed that he was the anticipated "Coming One" of all religions. Work is suspended on this day. This holiday begins at sundown on May 22 and ends at sundown on May 23.

Beltane – Nature Traditions

September 15, 2015

Beltane celebrates the fertility and abundance of the earth.

Pesach (Passover) – Jewish

September 15, 2015

Pesach, which means to pass through, commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and the Holy One passing over the Jewish homes when the first-born Egyptians were slain.