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Religion on the Borders virtual symposium featured interdisciplinary discussions of border spaces
February 15, 2021
Elon faculty members and visiting scholars participated in the third ‘On the Edge’ symposium organized by the Center for the Study of Religion, Culture and Society
Pamela Winfield presents research at two international Zen conferences
February 15, 2021
Winfield presented her research on 13th century Japanese Zen master Dogen.
The Center for Design Thinking prepares for 2021 Design Forge with speaker series on Participatory Design Practices
February 15, 2021
The Center for Design Thinking is hosting a variety of events ahead of its fourth annual Design Forge which is scheduled for June 3-4, 2021.
Apply for CEL Student Scholars Program
February 12, 2021
The Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) invites applications from current Elon University first-year students for the CEL Student Scholar program, a three-year, mentored opportunity for students to collaborate with Elon University faculty and staff on CEL’s international, multi-institutional research on specific engaged learning topics. CEL Student Scholars receive up to $5,000 in stipends annually to support their active participation in the project.
Raj Ghoshal interviewed on The Measure of Everyday Life podcast
February 11, 2021
His research on race, names, and discrimination among American millennials was featured on the WNCU-RTI International show.
Elon’s Music Theatre Program offers virtual production of ‘The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin’ during Winter Term
February 11, 2021
The Kirsten Childs musical was directed by Julio Matos and choreographed by Keshia Wall, with music directed by Dan Gibson, all faculty members within the Department of Performing Arts.
Passion for neuroscience drives Lumen Prize research for Carter Jenkins ’21
February 11, 2021
Carter Jenkins ’21, under the mentorship of Professor of Psychology Amy Overman, is studying the differences in brain activity patterns in healthy older adults, adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment and adults with Alzheimer’s Disease, as a part of her Lumen Prize research.
Elon Poll finds support for legalizing marijuana in N.C. for medical, recreational uses
February 11, 2021
Among the findings from the survey conducted Jan. 29-31 is that nearly two-thirds of N.C. residents support reducing penalties for marijuana possession and believe it would help the state’s economy.
Photo exhibit, keynote address part of ‘Religion at the Borders’ symposium
February 9, 2021
Sierra Club’s “Lens on the Border” photo exhibition is part of third biennial On the Edge symposium series. This year’s symposium will examine how cultural and religious forces interact at areas of physical and perceived intersection.
Elon Poll finds North Carolina residents increasingly favor getting COVID-19 vaccine
February 9, 2021
However, the survey of nearly 1,500 residents conducted Jan. 29-31 found many of those eligible to receive the vaccine have had trouble getting an appointment, and only 37 percent approve of how the state has handled vaccine distribution.