Articles by Eric Townsend
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Death penalty opponents bring message to campus
September 26, 2014
The sister of a man executed for the killing of an off-duty Georgia police officer, and the author of a book about the controversial case, shared with Elon University students on Thursday details of a homicide investigation they say prove an innocent man died for the crime.
Class of 2015 kicks off Senior Class Giving Campaign
September 26, 2014
Two dozen seniors are sharing with classmates how gifts to Elon University can help future students grow from the same experiences they have discovered through their studies.
Debut piano album channels the power of 'people united'
September 26, 2014
Associate Professor Omri Shimron’s recorded performance of “The People United Will Never Be Defeated!” by American composer Frederic Rzewski pays homage to his own ancestors’ Zionist aspirations.
Consul general promotes Germany’s business ties with United States
September 25, 2014
The highest-ranking German government official to ever visit campus spoke with Elon University students on Wednesday in a program sponsored by the Business German Speaker Series and the Student Professional Development Center.
Sustainability 'identifier' debuts at Job and Internship Expo
September 24, 2014
The Student Professional Development Center and the Office of Sustainability worked together to help students identify employers who value sustainability in their mission and/or operations.
In My Words: U.S. has moral imperative to help children at the border
September 23, 2014
Elon University professors Mathew Gendle and Carmen Monico co-authored a newspaper guest column in which they argue U.S. actions played a role in the nation's southern border crisis and that all citizens have an obligation to aid children fleeing their homes in Central America.
Catholic Campus Ministry celebrates silver anniversary
September 22, 2014
A special Family Weekend jubilee brought together Catholic students and their loved ones for a special Mass led by Bishop Michael Burbidge that commemorated a quarter century of Catholic eucharistic celebrations and service at Elon University.
Former Elon athletics director to be inducted in ACC Hall of Legends
September 19, 2014
Alan White, a distinguished coach and athletics administrator at Elon from 1974-2006, will be one of 14 people to be honored in December in Charlotte, N.C., during the ACC football championship weekend.
Career Moves: Mentors & career advisers help alum with top engineering school placement
September 19, 2014
Alexander Bruch ’14 sought feedback from chemistry professors & staff in the Student Professional Development Center as he applied to graduate schools, including Yale University, for a doctorate in electrical engineering.