Articles by Eric Townsend

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C.K. Williams: “Poems Old and New” – Sept. 22

September 18, 2009

Considered one of the most esteemed American poets and the winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for his work, C.K. Williams comes to Elon University on Tuesday night for the ninth Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture in McCrary Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

Diplomat praises U.S. for improvements in Afghanistan

September 18, 2009

In a visit to Elon University, one of Afghanistan’s top diplomats to the United States on Wednesday called for Americans to continue military and financial support for his home country as the fight against the Taliban – and the hunt for Osama bin Laden – enters its eighth year.

Kernodle Center begins “Get on the Bus” fall program

September 18, 2009

The Kernodle Center for Service Learning launched a new program Friday to help students explore volunteer opportunities available to them in Alamance County and surrounding areas. The “Get on the Bus” kick-off in the Moseley Center featured a ribbon cutting by Elon University President Leo M. Lambert.

Gary Bailey serves on ASWB Practice Analysis Task Force

September 18, 2009

Gary Bailey, a counselor for Elon University in the Ellington Health & Counseling Center, served as a member of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Practice Analysis Task Force during 2009.

Winston-Salem Journal profiles legendary Elon/WFU football coach

September 18, 2009

In a preview to Saturday's football showdown between the Elon Phoenix and the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons, a feature article in Winston-Salem's regional daily newspaper explores a deep connection shared by both schools' programs - legendary coach D.C. “Peahead” Walker.

Dave Rendall, former Nortel VP, to speak at Elon – Sept. 28

September 17, 2009

Dave Rendall, former vice president of strategic planning at Nortel and founder of Rendall and Associates, will be the first speaker this fall in the C. Ashton Newhall Lecture Series sponsored by the Doherty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

Elon alum wins award for research paper on salacious alibis

September 17, 2009

If you’re trying to convince a jury of your innocence, it may help to tell the truth about where you were at the time of a crime – especially if your story bubbles with juicy details, according to a paper by Kyla Mathews '09, an Elon University alum who won the top prize for her research this summer in a national contest.

Lynne Kurdziel Formato presents master class in Europe

September 14, 2009

Lynne Kurdziel Formato, associate professor of performing arts, just returned from the week long Music Theatre Educators Alliance International Conference in Fredericia, Denmark and Hamburg, Germany.

Report on expanding the role of the Multicultural Center now online

September 14, 2009

A report that clarifies the mission of the Multicultural Center, to build on its strengths and reflect an expanded role for diversity education activities, is now available online for students, faculty, staff and other members of the Elon University community to read.