Articles by Dan Anderson
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Men’s soccer team finishes perfect SoCon season
October 29, 2008
The Phoenix soccer team beat Furman Oct. 28 to complete a 7-0-0 perfect Southern Conference season. This is Elon's first regular season men's soccer title in the conference. Elon will enter the SoCon tournament Nov. 8 as the top seed, and will host the quarterfinal game on campus.
David Crowe awarded Elon’s first full-year faculty sabbatical
October 24, 2008
David Crowe, professor of history, has been awarded Elon's first full-year faculty sabbatical in order to do research for a new book he is writing. The award was announced at Fall Convocation on Oct. 23.
Iraqi journalist spending several weeks working with Elon students
October 24, 2008
Ahmed Fadaam, an Iraqi artist and public radio reporter, is working with Elon students for several weeks to help them understand the effects of the war on his country and the people who live there. Read this note for a story by Elon communications student Andie Diemer...
Elon football highlight makes ESPN broadcast
October 23, 2008
A spectacular touchdown catch by wide receiver Terrell Hudgins was featured as an ESPN "great grab" segment on the College Football Live program on Oct. 23.
Elon alumna Donna Oliver named president of Mississippi Valley State University
October 22, 2008
Donna Oliver '72 has been named the sixth president of Mississippi Valley State University, located in Leflore County, Miss. The announcement was made Oct. 22 by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.
Performing arts and music students, faculty highlight Ever Elon kickoff gala
October 16, 2008
Elon performing arts and music students and faculty provided entertainment in an emotional gala dinner marking the kickoff of the Ever Elon Campaign on Oct. 11.
Gov. Sarah Palin to visit Elon on Thursday
October 16, 2008
Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin will speak
at Elon University on Thursday, Oct. 16, during a campaign rally at Latham Park in the North Athletics Complex. Gates will open at
noon, with Palin’s arrival scheduled for 3 p.m. Appearing with Palin will be music star Hank Williams Jr.
Visit of Gov. Sarah Palin to Elon University
October 15, 2008
Thursday’s campaign rally by Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin is the latest example of Elon’s policy of allowing political candidates of all parties and beliefs to appear on campus and share their views.
Trustees pass resolution thanking Law School Dean Emeritus Leary Davis
October 14, 2008
The Elon University Board of Trustees has passed a resolution thanking Leary Davis, founding dean emeritus of the Elon University School of Law, for his work in establishing the school. The resolution was passed at the board's annual fall meeting Oct. 10.
Sullivan publishes article on skills for community living
October 13, 2008
John G. Sullivan, Powell Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, has
published an article on practices of mind and heart that facilitate
community living.