Articles by Eric Townsend
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Book by Rebecca Todd Peters offers new ethical approach to living in global economy
March 31, 2014
"Solidarity Ethics: Transformation in a Globalized World" by Elon University's Rebecca Todd Peters explores the moral challenges of living in a global economy and imagines new ways of combating social injustices by building deeper relationships with those who suffer.
Elon student secures prestigious internship in Italy
March 27, 2014
Colby Halligan '15 travels to Europe this summer as one of the youngest students ever selected for a program that gives hands-on experience in organic farming while learning a foreign language.
Elon senior and mentor publish research on intergenerational service learning
March 27, 2014
Emily Delaplane '14 conducted a study with Professor Cindy Fair of the way second grade students interacted with older adults in local retirement communities.
Cindy Fair, two young alumni publish research on HIV/AIDS issues
March 27, 2014
The professor of human service studies worked with Lauren Taylor '10 and Jamie Albright '13 on recently completed studies that have been published or presented to international audiences.
Elon begins updates to Sustainability Master Plan
March 27, 2014
The Office of Sustainability and the Environmental Advisory Council are hosting events on April 2 and April 23 for students, faculty and staff to contribute ideas and suggestions for the future of environmental, social and economic initiatives on campus.
Jon Dooley named assistant vice president for Student Life
March 25, 2014
Dooley joins the Elon University community after spending 15 years in student affairs and assessment at Marquette University in Wisconsin.
Elon to co-host Google 'Get Your Business Online' programs
March 20, 2014
The Doherty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership is helping to lead a series of free workshops that take place on Elon University's campus from March 25-28, 2014, for anyone in the Alamance County or surrounding communities.
Information for voting in upcoming primary elections
March 20, 2014
Elon University students can use TurboVote to register to vote and obtain absentee ballots should they wish to participate in either their home states' primaries or North Carolina's primary set for May 6, 2014.
Teammates rally to help Elon soccer star facing cancer
March 19, 2014
Nicole "Colie" Dennion, the Southern Conference's Player of the Year in women's soccer, is battling a bone cancer that inspired teammates and friends to organize a fundraising campaign to help the Elon University sophomore.
Pixels or paper? Lumen Scholar examines the classroom value to both
March 19, 2014
As a growing number of grade schools complement traditional textbooks with computer tablets, senior Jeff Stern is using a top Elon University award to research the way children retain information from the two types of media.