Articles by Eric Townsend
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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.
'Gathering of Friends' service for former Elon staffer Alexis Kamerman – Jan. 20
January 19, 2014
The former assistant director of Residence Life was one of 21 people killed in Afghanistan on Jan. 17, 2014, when a suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a Kabul restaurant. The service is set for 6:30 p.m.
Campus community takes part in MLK Jr. Day of Service
January 17, 2014
Students, faculty and staff honored Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on Jan. 17 by volunteering at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Burlington, N.C., and the Blakey Hall retirement home.
Campus community rolls up sleeves for blood drive
January 16, 2014
The American Red Cross collected donations from 77 people who visited McKinnon Hall on Wednesday for a Winter Term blood drive.
College Coffee celebrates MLK's messages on human rights
January 14, 2014
Elon University hosted a photo exhibit Tuesday in Moseley Center as students, faculty and staff gathered for a special College Coffee, part of a series of events this month to commemorate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.