Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon debuts Commencement gowns made from recycled plastic bottles
August 20, 2011
They look and feel the same as the caps and gowns used in previous ceremonies, but when candidates for Elon University’s Master of Education participate in their Aug. 20, 2011, Commencement exercises, as part of the university’s sustainability commitment, their regalia contained fabric made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles.
M.Ed. candidates receive degrees in summer Commencement
August 20, 2011
Thirty-nine students in the Master of Education program received their Elon University degrees Saturday morning in a Commencement ceremony featuring a keynote address from professor Judith Howard, the longtime director of the education graduate program who retires this month after serving the university since 1993 as a teacher, researcher and mentor.
Elon chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon recognized among nation’s best
August 19, 2011
Elon University's chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity has been named one of the best in the nation and was recently recognized by the national organization with the Buchanan Cup, an award that showcases outstanding chapter performance and named for former fraternity grand president Edwin Buchanan.
John Douglas Powers, opening reception – Oct. 3
August 18, 2011
Heather Layton, “Ally/Enemy,” opening reception – Nov. 9
August 18, 2011
Indrani Nayar-Gall, opening reception – Sept. 12
August 18, 2011
Center for Leadership returns to Lithuania for summer program
August 17, 2011
The Elon University Center for Leadership, in cooperation with the university's Center for Public Affairs, took part this summer in a series of workshops and training events at the 5th annual International Human Rights Law Summer Study Program in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Elon named to 2011 list of ‘Great Colleges to Work For’
August 13, 2011
The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized Elon University in its 2011 “Great Colleges to Work For” program, which honors institutions for best practices and policies, such as teaching environment, respect and appreciation, and confidence in senior leadership.
Story Center demolition to make way for new dining hall
August 11, 2011
Elon University took its next steps this week in transforming the residential experience on campus as work crews started the demolition of three residence halls that make up the Story Center, where a new dining hall scheduled to open late next year will nearly double the size of an expanded Moseley Center.