Articles by Eric Townsend
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Viewing event for Obama's remarks on 'I Have a Dream' anniversary – Aug. 28
August 27, 2013
McKinnon Hall will be open from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesday for members of the campus community who wish to watch events leading up to and following President Barack Obama's address as part of the "Let Freedom Ring" commemoration.
Class of 2017 gathers for New Student Convocation
August 27, 2013
An annual ceremony in front of West residence hall offered top Elon University administrators, faculty members and student leaders an opportunity to impart words of wisdom to freshmen starting their collegiate studies.
Elon tradition returns with coffee and community
August 27, 2013
The first College Coffee of the university's quasquicentennial year brought students, faculty and staff together over donuts and "Phoenix blend" coffee on the first day of the fall semester.
Book examines the influence of the classics on leading black authors
August 27, 2013
Associate Professor Eric Ashley Hairston's latest project takes a deeper look at the way antiquity shaped the ideas of early African-American scholars & writers whose works challenged whites' justification of slavery and disparagement.
Susan Scholar carries life lessons from Oprah Winfrey
August 26, 2013
Orphaned at a young age, Nosipho Shangase found mentors and teachers at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, and she brings with her to Elon University this fall the leadership skills she developed at one of South Africa’s top schools.
Laughs, hugs and tears as Class of 2017 moves to Elon
August 23, 2013
Two new residence halls opened for the first time Friday as members of the largest incoming class in Elon University history moved into their homes for the upcoming academic year.
CNN's "The Lead with Jake Tapper" cites Naeemah Clark
August 22, 2013
The associate professor in the School of Communications spoke Aug. 21, 2013, about a new show by comedian Seth MacFarlane under heavy criticism for its racial stereotyping of Asians.
Community gathers for Ellington Health Center rededication
August 21, 2013
Named for retired university physician Robert “Bob” Ellington, a new facility on South Campus integrates university staff dedicated to health and wellness with medical practitioners from Alamance Regional Medical Center and Cone Health.
Enterprise CarShare to replace Zipcar program
August 21, 2013
Elon is introducing a new car-sharing program to campus this fall, which gives students, faculty and staff an alternative to having their own vehicles on campus.
Death of School of Education supporter Jane Belk Moncure
August 20, 2013
The popular children's author dedicated her life to early childhood education and literacy.