Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon Law student joins First Lady at State of the Union
January 28, 2014
Tyrone Davis L'14, a Leadership Fellow at Elon University School of Law, attended the President’s annual address on Jan. 28 as a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama, an honor the White House reserves for "extraordinary Americans who exemplify the themes and ideals laid out in the State of the Union Address." Learn why Davis was selected and about his hopes for the future in this article.
New novel by Drew Perry explores life and fatherhood
January 27, 2014
With a dose of humor and grace, Associate Professor Drew Perry's second novel spins the tale of a man and his wife who relocate to Florida and find themselves swept into the shady dealings and family drama of their in-laws. Listen to him read excerpts and share his thoughts in a short video interview.
iMedia teams travel abroad for winter 'fly-in' projects
January 25, 2014
Graduate students in the Interactive Media master's program presented work from Ecuador, Costa Rica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic on Jan. 28 in Studio B of the School of Communications.
Legal scholar & author reflects on Trayvon Martin case
January 24, 2014
Patricia J. Williams of Columbia Law School, who visited Elon this month to help commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., spoke Thursday about crime, justice, "stand your ground" laws and why conversations about race in America still matter.
Elon expands electronics recycling collection
January 23, 2014
Eight new locations on campus make it even more convenient for students, faculty and staff to properly recycle broken or unwanted electronic equipment.
'Much Ado About Nothing' in Black Box Theatre – Feb. 5-8
January 23, 2014
The Department of Performing Arts presents one of William Shakespeare's most popular tales in the Black Box Theatre. The show returns for four days starting Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m.
New book by Joel Karty reshapes the way organic chemistry is taught
January 21, 2014
A textbook by Elon University's Joel Karty is one of a kind as a growing number of college professors incorporate into their instruction the same organizational methods and teaching techniques that Karty promotes.
Former Elon staffer remembered for passion & compassion
January 21, 2014
Alexis “Lexie” Kamerman’s colleagues and friends shared laughs and tears Monday as they celebrated a life cut short by a suicide bomber in Kabul, Afghanistan, where Kamerman had traveled to help educate women.
In My Words: Dreaming of rainbows but cashing bad checks
January 21, 2014
Associate Professor Prudence Layne authored a newspaper guest column for the MLK Jr. holiday in which she reflects on the shared legacies of the slain American civil rights leader and his counterpart in South Africa, the late Nelson Mandela.