Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon breaks ground on new admissions center
October 22, 2013
The Inman Admissions Welcome Center will be the crown jewel of a campus visit experience for generations of Elon University students and their families.
In My Words: Supporting those on the front lines of support
October 22, 2013
The recent kidnappings of Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers in Syria are the backdrop to a newspaper column from Professor Tom Arcaro on the responsibilities people have to assist aid workers.
Conference to explore relations between Christians and Jews – Nov. 17
October 21, 2013
A program at Elon's Numen Lumen Pavilion will bring together scholars to discuss the history and future of the relationship between the world’s Jewish and Christian communities.
Alison Morrison-Shetlar named provost at Western Carolina University
October 21, 2013
The dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, begins her new role as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs effective Feb. 1, 2014.
Michael Shermer on “Why People Believe Weird Things” – Oct. 22
October 21, 2013
The founding publisher of Skeptic magazine visits Elon University this week for a Whitley Auditorium lecture sponsored by the Liberal Arts Forum that is free and open to the public.
Fall POWERless featuring 'COMPETE to CONSERVE' final results
October 18, 2013
Elon students conserved 76,590 kWh of electricity and 79,336 pounds of carbon dioxide in three weeks.
New Facebook fan page for transfer students
October 18, 2013
The page was developed to support a growing population of transfer students on Elon University's campus.
New book examines female views of the Apocalypse
October 17, 2013
In “Thinking and Seeing with Women in Revelation,” Associate Professor Lynn Huber adds to a growing body of knowledge about the way some women have interpreted the end chapter of the Bible.
Adams Foundation Piano Recital Series welcomes Ann Schein – Oct. 17
October 16, 2013
One of the nation's most prominent pianists visits Elon University at 7:30 p.m. Thursday for a Whitley Auditorium concert that is free and open to the public.
Elon team researches student involvement with local nonprofits
October 15, 2013
Findings were shared Oct. 11, 2013, with representatives from several Alamance County agencies who took part in a study to uncover the motivations, benefits, and challenges of asking college students to volunteer.