Paper co-authored by communications professor and alumna named a finalist for research prize

January 4, 2018

Associate Professor Barbara Miller Gaither collaborated with Elon graduate MaryClaire Schulz ’17 and University of North Carolina faculty member Lucinda Austin to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility and social change.

Religious Holiday, Christian; Ash Wednesday – Lent begins – First Week

January 4, 2018

In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter. Many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline.

Religious Holiday, Buddhist; Magha Puja Day

January 4, 2018

Magha Puja Day is a holy day of homage to The Buddha.

Religious Holiday, Buddhist/Jain; Nirvana Day

January 4, 2018

Festival commemorating Buddha’s death at 80 when he attained Nirvana – the state at which all desires and afflictions are gone, and the cycle of death and rebirth ends.

Religious Holiday, Lughnassad/Nature Traditions; Imbolc

January 4, 2018

The second of four great fire festivals, Imbolc (meaning “in milk”) recognizes a time of awakening, promise and hope for the spring.

Religious Holiday, Confucian/Taoist/Buddhist; Chinese New Year

January 4, 2018

The Chinese New Year remains the most important social and economic holiday in China. The holiday is a time to honor household and heavenly deities as well as ancestors, and includes feasting together as a family.

Preeshl performs 'Dead While I Was Alive' in New Orleans

January 4, 2018

Artemis Preeshl, assistant professor of performing arts, performed the one-woman show at Blue Plate Music Hall in December 2017.