Elon to host civic engagement summit June 26

Civic leaders from Alamance County and the surrounding region will gather on the Elon University campus Wednesday, June 26 for “Elon Listens: A Community Summit on Civic Engagement.” The program aims to bring civic leaders together with university students and staff to explore ways Elon can participate as a responsive member of the Alamance County community.

The summit begins at 8:30 a.m. in McKinnon Hall, located in the Moseley Center on campus. Consultants and community leaders will host a series of breakout sessions designed to initiate a discussion on civic engagement. Lunch is provided and adjournment is set for 1:30 p.m.

Area residents and community leaders are invited to register for the summit online at http://www.elon.edu/e-net/summitreg.asp. Questions or comments may be directed to Tom Arcaro, professor of sociology, at (336) 278-6442.