Articles by Eric Townsend

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Mock trial tournament attracts top programs to campus

October 19, 2010

When a young toddler dies after swallowing beads made by “Happyland Toys,” his father sues the company. That’s the premise of a fictional lawsuit argued Oct. 15-17 in the 4th annual Carolina Classic Mock Trial Invitational at Elon University, which brought to campus some of the biggest names in undergraduate mock trial competition, including Harvard, George Washington University and the University of Virginia.

Pericles sabbatical benefits international arts charity

October 15, 2010

Kathryn Wheet ’04 helps students receive a worldly education as an international programs advisor at Elon, but for two weeks in July, she brought the world home to children in her native Maryland as a volunteer with the nonprofit World Artists Experiences through a university service sabbatical with Project Pericles.

Darris Means receives Phi Kappa Phi award

October 15, 2010

Darris Means '05, assistant director of the Elon Academy, recently earned the Love of Learning Award from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. The award helps fund graduate studies or career development opportunities for active members of Phi Kappa Phi.

Former Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf gives Convocation speech

October 15, 2010

As he explored the misconceptions that exist between the West and the Islamic world, Pervez Musharraf, the former president of Pakistan who was a key U.S. ally in its fight against the Taliban, shared his observations with students, faculty and the community on Tuesday afternoon as the keynote speaker for Fall Convocation inside Alumni Gym.

Model UN sees growth in participation

October 14, 2010

After an aggressive publicity campaign, the Model United Nations Society at Elon University has seen a recent increase in membership and prominence on campus.

Pervez Musharraf caps visit to Elon with news conference and Q&A

October 14, 2010

In a news conference followed by a Q&A with Elon University students, former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf discussed on Wednesday his vision for the future of his nation, the need for the United States to maintain a military presence in Afghanistan, and how economic development in the Muslim world is critical for reducing terrorism and extremism around the globe.

Glen Raven CEO Allen Gant receives honorary degree from Elon University

October 14, 2010

Elon University conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters on longtime supporter and trustee Allen E. Gant Jr. during Fall Convocation on Oct. 12, 2010, in recognition of his commitment to innovation, education, global citizenship and service to the university and to Alamance County.