Articles by Eric Townsend
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Paul Geis takes part in IFSA-Butler's 'Institute at the Institute'
August 27, 2014
The associate director of Study Abroad at Elon University traveled to Indiana in July 2014 for the highly competitive program.
John Hancock sales professionals earn Elon Sales Leadership Certificate
August 27, 2014
The fourth class of participants in a program organized by a professor in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business learned about topics such as sales culture, communication styles and value proposition.
Elon welcomes Class of 2018 in New Student Convocation
August 27, 2014
Incoming students and their families gathered Under the Oaks of campus on Aug. 23, 2014, as administrators, faculty and fellow students shared reflections and advice for making the most of an Elon University education.
Moment of silence honors Carol Grotnes Belk
August 26, 2014
Elon University faculty and staff remembered the namesake of Belk Library on Tuesday in a brief gathering to celebrate the life of a North Carolina philanthropist praised for her deep commitment to education.
Elon modifies upcoming Winter Term programs
August 26, 2014
Winter Term 2015 classes in Israel and Ghana have been canceled or postponed due to regional security and health concerns in Africa and the Middle East.
Students bring 'Hands Up, Don’t Shoot' movement to campus
August 26, 2014
Elon University’s chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. organized students, faculty and staff Tuesday for a group portrait at College Coffee to raise awareness of police shootings and controversial law enforcement practices across the United States.
Elon mourns passing of benefactor Carol Grotnes Belk
August 26, 2014
The namesake of the university’s library died Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, two days shy of her 87th birthday. A brief remembrance service takes place today in the Oak Grove lounge on the south end of the library’s first floor.
Elon to host 'Lessons Within Ferguson, Missouri' – Aug. 27
August 25, 2014
A Wednesday program in McKinnon Hall will offer the campus community reflections from Elon University faculty and a current student from Ferguson, Missouri, about the recent police shooting death there of a young unarmed black man.
Student sign-ups now open for upcoming Elon Poll
August 25, 2014
The first Elon University Poll of the fall semester will ask residents of North Carolina about their opinions on various social, economic and political issues.
Class of 2018 reflects ethos of service & entrepreneurship
August 23, 2014
Elon University welcomed to campus this fall students from around the world whose intellectual curiosity and commitment to their communities made them stand out in a record number of applicants for an incoming class.