College Chapel: A Diversity of Belief and Practice
Thursday 9:50 – 10:20 a.m.
Whitley Auditorium
Speaker: Mat Gendle – Associate Professor of Psychology
Music: Sarah Gilliard ‘14, piano
Join us this Thursday in Whitley Auditorium for College Chapel. This semester we will be learning about the religious and nonreligious diversity that is part of our Elon community. We will hear from religious leaders, faculty and students about the different beliefs that shape our university and how students practice and participate in their respective faith traditions.
Thursday Chapel is a time and space to take a break from the busyness of the week and refresh the spirit. It is not a “worship service,” rather a time of reflection offered by a member of the Elon community or guest speaker. Music is provided each week by students and faculty from the Music department. Refreshments will be served following Chapel. All are welcome!
About our speaker:
Mathew Gendle is an associate professor of psychology at Elon University. Mat received his B.S. in Biology and Psychology from Hobart College (in Geneva, NY) and his Ph.D. in Behavioral and Evolutionary Neuroscience from Cornell University. At Elon, Dr. Gendle teaches courses in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, neuropharmacology, consciousness, and global studies. Dr. Gendle’s research focuses on: 1) how nutrition, drugs of abuse, and neurotoxins affect cognition, especially functions associated with the prefrontal cortex; and, 2) perceptual, neurobiological, and philosophical aspects of human consciousness.