Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon Poll: N.C. residents show support for sales tax hike
November 19, 2010
When it comes to closing a nearly $3 billion state budget shortfall for the next fiscal year, more than 6 in 10 North Carolinians support an increase in the sales tax by 1 cent per dollar spent, according to the latest Elon University Poll. More than half of respondents – 56 percent – said they would oppose the elimination of state jobs to address the gap.
Grant from U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka assists Periclean Scholars
November 18, 2010
Periclean Scholars in the Class of 2011 have worked for three years to raise awareness of environmental issues in the nation of Sri Lanka, and in January, the group will host a national conference there with support from a $5,000 grant from the American Cultural Center run by the U.S. Embassy.
George and Carole Troxler honored for contributions to N.C. history
November 17, 2010
The North Carolina Literary and Historical Association and the Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies have honored two Elon University faculty members with the Christopher Crittenden Memorial for lifetime contributions to the advancement of North Carolina history.
Kevin O’Mara, Gary Palin present at International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Turkey
November 17, 2010
Kevin O'Mara, a professor of business administration, and Gary Palin, executive director of the Doherty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, presented Nov. 12 at the International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosted by the Izmir University of Economics in Izmir, Turkey.
Project Pericles directors visit campus for annual conference
November 17, 2010
The men and women who oversee Project Pericles at college campuses around the United States met at Elon University Nov. 15-16 for an annual conference that allowed them to exchange best practices for a national program that strives to mold students into socially responsible global citizens.
Elon hosts conversation on growth of campus Jewish life
November 16, 2010
Parents, students, community leaders and Elon University administrators gathered Tuesday for a half-day conversation on the future of Jewish culture on campus as the number of Jewish students continues to grow and as the university embarks on a commitment to global engagement and diversity in its newest strategic plan.
Kindle readers now available at Belk Library
November 16, 2010
Belk Library now has six Amazon Kindle e-book readers to loan to Elon students, faculty and staff. The Belk Kindles have pre-loaded titles, including 25 of the most popular Kindle books currently on sale at Amazon. Additional titles will be added at least once more during the academic year.
Elon students present at NCAAHPERD conference with professor
November 15, 2010
Four Elon students joined associate professor Hal Walker from Nov. 10-13, 2010, at the annual conference of the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem.
Stephen Futrell performs as guest soloist for OSU Jazz Ensemble
November 15, 2010
Director of Choral Activities Stephen A. Futrell appeared Nov. 15, 2010, as guest vocal soloist in concert with the Oklahoma State University Jazz Ensemble.
Author examines roots of America’s anti-Muslim sentiment
November 11, 2010
At a time of economic uncertainty with constant demographic shifts in the United States, more Americans identify themselves not by who they are, but by who they are not – and increasingly that’s “not being Muslim.” International scholar Reza Aslan explored that trend in a Wednesday lecture where he cautioned his McCrary Theatre audience that rising anti-Muslim rhetoric is, in fact, putting America at risk.