ksimonetti

Our cover story has only scratched the surface of Elon's plan to more purposefully integrate student life with the university's outstanding academic programs. Read on to learn more about Elon's 10-year, $100 million initiative to take the national lead in creating a rich and innovative residential campus experience.

The letters of William Wesley Staley, Elon's second president, are now available for viewing online through Elon's Belk LIbrary Archives and Special Collections. Read this post to access the letters and learn more about Staley's life and achievements.

Did you enjoy the photo on the back cover? There's more where that came from. Take a look at scores of hilarious scenes from SportsFest 2010 in our photo gallery, produced by Elon photographer Kim Walker.

During a visit to Elon Oct. 12-13, former president of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf shared his thoughts about the misconceptions that exist between the West and the Islamic world and the challenges facing his native Pakistan. He delivered the keynote address at Fall Convocation, participated in a question-and-answer session with the university community and spoke with political science students during his time on campus.

Joshua Voss '01 appeared in the July 22 episode of NBC's "Today" show and the Aug. 1 episode of "Dateline." Voss is an assistant research professor in the Robertson Coral Reef Program Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and part of a team studying the spread of oil in the Gulf of Mexico following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Elon football alumnus Chris Werden '09 has signed to play for the Saint-Ouen-l'Aumone Cougars, part of a professional football league in France, according to the (Charleston, S.C.) Post and Courier.

Are you ready to celebrate your Elon heritage? Alumni planning to attend Homecoming 2010 can access our exciting schedule of Homecoming Weekend events, as well as other important information, by visiting www.elon.edu/homecoming. The Elon Alumni Association looks forward to welcoming you home!

The Elon Alumni Association will recognize five exemplary graduates on Oct. 23 at the annual Alumni Awards Breakfast during Homecoming 2010. Jack R. Lindley Sr. ’56, Kebbler McGhee Williams '98, Michelle C. Pautz ’03, and Charles “Chuck” and Carole Ann Collard ’89 will receive the Distinguished Alumnus, Distinguished Alumna, Young Alumna and Alumni Service awards, respectively.

Before celebrating your Elon heritage with us at Homecoming next weekend, take a trip down memory lane as we highlight the fun and festivities of reunions past in our special Homecoming history slide show.