Articles by Eric Townsend
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Area man plans visit to Elon to see comedic genius
February 15, 2016
Scott Dikkers, founding editor of The Onion, visits the university on Feb. 23, 2016, to share stories about the nationally acclaimed satirical newspaper and website that lampoons everything from sports to politics. Preview his visit in a Q&A he conducted with Elon freshman Brooke Muller.
Spring Organization Fair showcases dozens of campus student groups
February 12, 2016
With new class schedules for a new semester, many Elon University students discovered additional opportunities for campus involvement in a Thursday evening event sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Top European marketing expert visits Elon for research software presentation
February 11, 2016
Marketing professor Marko Sarstedt shared advice at Elon University from Feb. 11-12 for students and professors interested in hands-on data analysis.
Department of Performing Arts presents 'The Light in the Piazza' – Feb. 11-14
February 11, 2016
Catch one of four performances this Valentine's Day weekend as the Department of Performing Arts tells a story of love and secrets set in Italy during a 1950s summer.
Sigma Phi Epsilon honored for member development
February 11, 2016
North Carolina’s Mu chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon received the Donald C. McCleary Excellence in Member Development Award this month in Atlanta at the national fraternity’s annual Carlson Leadership Academy.
Pilot van service connects Elon to Greensboro & Chapel Hill
February 10, 2016
A van service from Elon University’s campus to the PART Route 4 bus stop at Alamance Regional Medical Center is being piloted from Feb. 22- March 18.
'Life After the Fall: A Talk with Jordan Burnham about Suicide' – Feb. 17
February 9, 2016
Jordan Burnham, a survivor of a suicide attempt whose story on ESPN was nominated for an Emmy Award, will visit Elon University to talk with students about the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Endowment gift supports global engagement opportunities
February 9, 2016
A generous endowment gift from the estate of two Elon grandparents will help make possible life-changing global study experiences as the university seeks to provide 100 percent access to these programs for all students.
Elon University response to Zika virus
February 8, 2016
In an abundance of caution, Elon University has postponed or rerouted five Spring Break service programs to Central America and the Caribbean this March to minimize the possibility of students contracting the Zika virus.