Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
We are almost one month into the fall semester; don’t forget to use your resources for academic support, such as writing consultation from the Writing Center and tutoring and academic support available in the Koenigsberger Learning Center.
Here are the rest of your Phoenix Five tips for the week:
International Education Week and Study Away Fair
Sunday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Sept. 21
This week, the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center (GEC) will celebrate International Education Week, highlighting Elon’s commitment to global exposure. This year’s theme, “The Many Faces of Elon: On Campus & Beyond,” honors diverse communities both on and off-campus, including historically minoritized groups.
The Study Away Fair will be hosted Thursday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Moseley Center, McKinnon Hall. The GEC website has the full list of events, including the Global Film Series kickoff, a performance by Jarabe Mexicano, Numen Lumen, the Global Vision Song Contest and more. If you have any questions, please email global@elon.edu.
CAALM (Election Decompression Group)
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 12:00 p.m., Octagon Conference Room 105A, Moseley Center
Cultivating Awareness and Aptitude to Live Mindfully is a decompression group geared towards stresses that can be exacerbated during a presidential election. The goal of the drop-in structured group is to provide participants with tangible skills to improve mindfulness, well-being and resilience as you navigate life. One of the many groups and workshops sponsored by Counseling Services.
Active Citizen Series: Bridging Political Divides with AI
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m., McKinnon Hall F, Moseley Center
In an age of social isolation, social media platforms help us understand each other, but they also distort identities, empower extremists and silence moderates. Regardless of where one stands politically, Christopher Bail offers solutions to reduce tribalism. Bail, a Duke University professor and founding director of the Duke Polarization Lab, is a Guggenheim and Carnegie fellow and author of Breaking the Social Media Prism: How to Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing. This event is sponsored by the Council on Civic Engagement, Kernodle Center for Civic Life, Global Education Center, and Center for Writing Excellence. Visit the Elon Votes! website for more information.
Elon Common Reading Lecture with Leah Thomas
Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m., Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Join the Elon Common Reading author Leah Thomas, as she explores the connection between social justice and environmentalism, advocating for inclusivity in environmental education. For first-year students, the Common Reading marks the beginning of the Elon Core Curriculum, encouraging critical reflection on how individual actions affect local and global issues. Admission is free with your Elon ID. Visit the university ticket website for advance tickets.
Cheer on the Phoenix Next Weekend!
Saturday, Sept. 21
Next Saturday, there are several home contests to check out:
- Men’s Soccer is currently ranked #13 by Top Drawer Soccer and will play Stony Brook University at Noon at Rudd Field.
- Volleyball will host College of Charleston in the Schar Center next weekend, with a matchup on Saturday at Noon and Sunday at 1 p.m.
- Football will host East Tennessee State University with kickoff at 6 p.m. in Rhodes Stadium. Get your ticket online today.
Make it a great week!
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Jon Dooley, vice president for student life