Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon Poll: As first 100 days end, Carolinians give Obama mixed reviews
April 24, 2009
North and South Carolinians believe that the United States is on the wrong track but generally approve of President Barack Obama’s performance during his first 100 days in office, according to the latest Elon University Poll. In particular, Carolinians are divided on the way Obama is handling the economy.
Love School of Business honors students and faculty in annual awards program
April 24, 2009
The best and brightest of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business were honored April 23 in an awards ceremony that highlighted the achievements of both students and faculty.
Leisure & Sport Management, Psychology faculty and students present at College Sport Conference
April 24, 2009
Elon seniors Jenna Raffio (psychology) and Ryan Pauley (leisure and sport management), along with faculty members Chris Leupold and Tony Weaver, presented a poster titled, “Creation of a Strategic Performance Model for Division I Athletic Directors: Phase I” at the Scholarly Conference on College Sport in Chapel Hill, N.C., held from April 15-19.
Thomas Moore, noted spiritual leader, to speak at Elon – TONIGHT
April 24, 2009
Thomas Moore, a bestselling author whose life work has been to help others develop and deepen their own spirituality, comes to Elon University on April 23 for a 7:30 p.m. lecture in Whitley Auditorium that explores how universities provide for the mind - but not as much for the soul - in the way they prepare students for life.
Celebrate “Earth Week” on campus April 20-24
April 23, 2009
Two student organizations have teamed up for a series of events this month to celebrate the environment. The Green Team and Sierra Club are raising awareness of environmental sustainability, which includes Earth Day on April 22, during the campus community’s second annual “Earth Week.”
Department of Performing Arts presents Noises Off – April 23-26
April 23, 2009
Elon's Department of Performing Arts presents the hilarious farce "Noises Off," directed by Fredrick J. Rubeck, in McCrary Theatre, Thursday-Sunday, April 23-26.
Elon launches Sustainability Pledge
April 23, 2009
In an effort to encourage campus community members to reduce their environmental impact, Elon University has initiated a Sustainability Pledge, which asks those who sign it to make at least three positive changes in their daily lives.
2009 POWERless and RecycleMania final results
April 23, 2009
Final results were announced Tuesday for two spring competitions that encourage faculty, staff and students to make lifestyle improvements for maintaining a healthier planet. Read this note for a message from Elon University President Leo M. Lambert on the importance of both contests.
Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members
April 23, 2009
The Elon University Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi welcomed its newest initiates, selected for membership from the upper 7.5 percent of the junior class and upper 10 percent of the senior and graduate classes, in an April 22 formal ceremony in McKinnon Hall.
“Landfill on the Lawn” promotes recycling
April 22, 2009
What does it take to show Elon students they may be throwing into the trash items that could be recycled? Try tearing open black garbage bags outside the Moseley Center. Members of the university’s Green Team and Sierra Club did just that Wednesday as one of several activities scheduled for Earth Week 2009.