Community Engagement & Service

Although many students, faculty and staff are away from campus to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the campus community still gathered to continue a long-standing Elon tradition on Tuesday.

In an effort to promote continued community building during a time of social distancing, Elon will offer a variety of virtual events and opportunities for students, faculty and staff to stay connected.

Lucy Jones ’20, a philosophy major from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, reflects on her role as an executive director in Elon Volunteers! and the service organization’s impact on her Elon journey.

Alumni, students, families, faculty, staff and friends gave more than $2.5 million in gifts, showed their pride on social media, and attended events around the world in honor of Elon Day.

Xu was nominated for her work with Family Abuse Services of Alamance County

During a March 4 on-campus discussion, panelists with expertise in media law, media ethics and psychology addressed cancel culture, a need for empathy, and the psychological impact of limitless access to information.

Will Farnam '21 discussed his experience as a volunteer for the United Way of Alamance County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in a story by WFMY News 2.

United Way of Alamance County is seeking student volunteers for their upcoming food tasting event, Taste of Alamance.

Common Life Church & Farm is seeking student volunteers to help with their garden build.

Queens in Pearls, Inc. is in need of student volunteers to help facilitate a teen book club.