Archive for March 5, 2019

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. All are invited to the Catholic Mass held at the Elon Community Church.

For students, faculty and staff unable to attend the 12:15 p.m. Ecumenical Service or the 9 p.m. Mass, a prayer service with ashes will be offered in the Numen Lumen Pavilion.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. All are invited to the Ecumenical service on Feb. 26 at 12:15 p.m.

Student volunteers are needed at Sedalia Elementary School's Spring Fling festival.

Is It A Cold or the Flu?

With the official start of flu season upon us, it is important to the know the differences and steps you can take to stay well and prevent the spread of germs.

It's that time again! Are you ready to "spring forward"? Or are you already dreading Sunday, March 10, when daylight saving time begins? Well, you're not alone. Losing an hour's sleep can take a toll on anyone – kids, teens, adults, seniors – and can even affect our pets. But there are ways you can make the transition easier for yourself and your family. You just need to plan ahead. Here are a few tips for surviving the time change:

1. Reset your body clock gradually. Starting a few days before the time changes, shift your bedtime routine ahead 15 minutes or so each night. This method works for folks of all ages, and our nonhuman family members, too.  
2. Skip the Sunday afternoon nap. Even a quick nap will make it harder to get the sleep you need that evening.
3. Make quality sleep a priority. The beginning of daylight saving time is the perfect time for a refresher on good sleep habits like these:
   • Turn off all electronics, including smartphones, tablets, laptops and TVs.
   • Avoid caffeine and alcohol for 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.
   • Exercise regularly. Even moderate exercise like walking can help improve the quality of your sleep.
   • Allow 2 to 3 hours between meals/snacks and bedtime.
   • Set the scene for restful sleep. Your bedroom should be cool, dark and free from distractions.

By following these tips and planning ahead, you'll be ready to enjoy that extra hour of light starting March 10.

Daylight saving time is a great time to change the batteries in your home smoke detectors (if they're not hardwired) and test them to make sure they're working properly.

The Los Angeles Alumni Chapter sponsored A Night for Elon Excellence on Feb. 28 at United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills. 

Baris Kesgin’s recent publication looks into how political leaders attend to different audiences in their foreign policy statements. Kesgin’s paper “Turkey’s Erdogan: leadership style and foreign policy audiences,” is published in Turkish Studies, an international, peer-reviewed journal.

A special College Coffee inside Alumni Gym with a Mardi Gras theme on Tuesday morning offered a chance for students, faculty, staff and supporters to celebrate the university they love. 

Weight Watchers kicking off March 6.

12:15 pm Weigh In and 12:30 pm- 1:00 pm Workshop 

Harden Clubhouse at 738 Holt Chapel Lane (South Campus)

12 week program at 156.00.  Come join us!