Articles by Eric Townsend
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Faculty and students kick off SURF 2009
August 26, 2009
Work by Elon University students and professors took center stage Tuesday morning in the opening hours of SURF 2009. More than 30 faculty members presented research in the second annual "Celebration of Faculty Scholarship," which segued into a special College Coffee in the Koury Business Center for dozens of students to share their research findings in a poster session that packed the building's concourse.
Mat Gendle, students’ work featured in News and Record
August 26, 2009
The (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record reported Aug. 26 on work by associate professor Mat Gendle and his undergraduate researchers into the effects, or lack thereof, of the popular Red Bull energy drink.
Tom Nelson hosts showing of “Prisoners of Plenty”
August 25, 2009
Tom Nelson, an associate professor in the School of Communications, hosted this month a private prevue of his recent DVD documentary "Prisoners of Plenty" in Concordia, Kansas.
Phi Kappa Phi honors Elon University chapter
August 25, 2009
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has recognized the campus chapter at Elon University as a Chapter of Merit. The award is given to chapters that not only comply with the Society’s national standards, but also demonstrate an active commitment to excellence.
Elon sophomore music theatre major honored by Broadway Theatre Project
August 25, 2009
Maggie Mial, a sophomore music theatre major, received the Gregory Hines Scholarship Award this summer during her participation in the Broadway Theatre Project, a musical arts education program for high school and college students held each year in Tampa.
Elon expands Zipcar fleet
August 25, 2009
Elon’s Zipcar fleet is expanding to three vehicles this fall with the addition of a Honda Civic to provide more availability to more than 350 people who take part in the program.
Sustainability tours offered for Lindner Hall
August 25, 2009
Curious about what makes Lindner Hall ‘green'? If so, come to one of the sustainability tours of Lindner Hall during planning week and the first two weeks of classes.
Alan White and Hope Williams receive Elon Medallions
August 24, 2009
Alan White, who had a 35-year career leading Elon athletics, and A. Hope Williams, president of the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, received Elon Medallions at the Aug. 24 ceremonies marking the beginning of 2009 Planning Week.
Kathy Matera named to A.L. Hook science and mathematics professorship
August 24, 2009
Kathryn Mansfield Matera, associate professor of chemistry, has been selected as the third recipient of the A.L. Hook Emerging Scholar Professorship in Science and Mathematics at Elon University. The professorship provides funding and opportunities for faculty to mentor students and involve undergraduates in research and special projects.
Jean Rohr keynote speaker at Greensboro education summit
August 19, 2009
Jean Rohr, an assistant professor in the School of Education, served as the keynote speaker on Aug. 15 at "Lifting Children to Life," an education summit sponsored by the Word of Life Church in Greensboro, N.C.