Articles by Eric Townsend

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Jo Watts Williams receives Holt Award

February 21, 2008

Jo Watts Williams, who has devoted a lifetime of distinguished service to Elon University and the Burlington, N.C., community, has been selected to receive the university's top award recognizing leadership in business.

RecycleMania 2008 results for Week 2

February 21, 2008

Elon University continues to show improvements in recycling over last year's levels as RecycleMania 2008,  a 10-week nationwide contest involving hundreds of colleges and universities, enters its third week.

Panelists discuss lack of diversity in media

February 21, 2008

Newsrooms today often lack a racial and ethnic diversity that ensures fair coverage of all parts of a community, five media experts said this week in a campus panel discussion, and it is the responsibility of young reporters – regardless of color, gender or religion – to make sure all voices are heard.

RecycleMania 2008 results for Week 1

February 18, 2008

The results are in for Elon during the first week of RecyleMania 2008, a 10-week competition taking part on campuses across the nation to reduce waste and raise awareness about recycling. Material recycled from the university increased by more than a ton over the first week of the competition last year.

Campus energy contest launches Feb. 19

February 18, 2008

A seven-week contest to see which residence hall can best reduce its electricity use begins Feb. 19 at College Coffee. The first ever POWER Less Energy Competition is designed to improve energy habits while making a positive impact on the planet.