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The Berenstain Bears Go to Elon – TODAY

March 31, 2011

Author and illustrator Mike Berenstain, whose parents, Stan and Jan, created the iconic children's literature series The Berenstain Bears, visits Elon this week for a public lecture that will explore the importance of early literacy and the art of writing and editing for children.

Professor writes Spanish textbook for health professionals

March 29, 2011

With the growing number of Spanish-speaking patients who visit emergency rooms and doctors’ offices across the country, medical professionals often confront language barriers that can hinder treatment. Public health researchers have taken note, and a new introductory Spanish textbook authored by Elon University professor Ernest Lunsford takes aim at the problem.

Ernie Lunsford publishes book

March 10, 2011

Ernie Lunsford, professor of Spanish, has published a new book, ¡Salud!: Introductory Spanish for Health Professionals.

Professor’s new book adds “missing chapter” to John Dewey’s philosophy

March 10, 2011

By his own admission, the eminent American philosopher John Dewey never adequately articulated a theory of personality. Six decades after Dewey's death, Elon University professor Yoram Lubling offers that missing chapter by tracing the philosopher's developing understanding of personhood in a new book titled The Person Vanishes: John Dewey’s Philosophy of Experience and the Self.

LePors, Tennant present at regional library conference

January 26, 2011

Teresa LePors and Shannon Tennant presented a session entitled “Collection Management Using III Reports” at the Southeastern Innovative Users Group’s annual meeting in Charlotte, N.C. on January 25, 2011.

Professor gives sexual objectification a critical look in new book

January 20, 2011

It’s a common view among feminists that in today’s society, women are frequently depicted in advertising, art and media as little more than sex “objects” for men. But is that the right description? Ann J. Cahill, a professor of philosophy, doesn’t think so, and her new book Overcoming Objectification: A Carnal Ethics offers an evolved viewpoint for critiquing the portrayal of women in the 21st century.