Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
Course registration for the Fall 2025 term begins Tuesday, April 15 – hopefully you’ve already been working your way through your registration “to do” checklist.
This week also marks the Jewish holiday of Passover and it is Holy Week for Christians, leading up to Easter Sunday. Check out the Truitt Center website for more information about religious holidays and traditions, as well as celebrations here at Elon.
Here are your Phoenix Five for the week ahead:
Annual Phoenix Baseball Tailgate
Tuesday, April 15, 4 p.m., Rhodes Stadium Sidewalk at the Bell Tower
Elon Phoenix vs. UNCG Spartans, 6 p.m., Latham Park
Join the Annual Student Baseball Tailgate presented by Student Involvement in partnership with Athletics, One Phoenix, SUB and Phoenix Phanatics. Come out for free food trucks, themed games, giveaways and music before the Phoenix take on UNCG at 6 p.m. at Latham Park. Visit PhoenixCONNECT for more information.
Why We Should Do Hard Times
Wednesday, April 16, 6 p.m., East Neighborhood Commons
Join for an inspiring evening with Raul Jaimes Callañaupa, trip designer and trek leader with Day Hikes Peru! Raul will share stories and insights from his experiences guiding travelers along the Incan Trail to Machu Picchu. Discover how resilience, joy and personal growth emerge through challenge, hard work and perseverance. Snacks and refreshments provided! This event is sponsored by SGA. Visit PhoenixCONNECT for more information.
Gratitude, Dialogue, and Storytelling with Interfaith Photovoice
Thursday, April 17, 12:30-2 p.m., McBride Gathering Space
Join the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life for Gratitude, Dialogue, and Storytelling with special guest Roman Williams, founder of Interfaith Photovoice. During this gathering, participants will be invited to share stories of gratitude using the photos on their phone, explore what thankfulness looks like in their own lives, and reflect on the experiences and perspectives of others. RSVP to attend.
The Haha – Live at the Oak House
Thursday, April 17, 8 p.m., The Oak House
The Haha is Elon’s stand up comedy show produced by ESTV. Do you like to laugh? Do you like supporting local charities? Come out to The Oak House this Thursday for the Haha’s last show of the spring semester, with a great lineup and proceeds benefiting the Women’s Resource Center. For more info, check out @the.haha.elon on Instagram.
Screen on the Green with Historic Neighborhood and Late Night Elon
Friday, April 18, 9-11:30 p.m., Under the Oaks
Come enjoy the screening of Despicable Me 4 and so much more. The Historic Neighborhood and Late Night Elon are partnering to present Screen on the Green, an outdoor movie experience you won’t forget! Join the community Under the Oaks (behind the Schar and McEwen Communications Buildings) for Pelican’s SnoBalls, lawn games, pizza and more! Visit PhoenixCONNECT for more information.