Cultural Programs

Best-selling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds delivered the Common Reading lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 21, focused on his work on this year's selection, "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You."

Scores of family members visited Elon's campus for a lineup of events for Family Weekend centered on community, culture and cheering on the Phoenix.

Lloyd was joined by her personal coach and trainer Danny Madaroski to open the Elon University Speaker Series at the annual Fall Convocation in Schar Center.

The dancers will perform around campus on Friday, Sept. 24, and Saturday, Sept. 25, as part of Family Weekend.

Read this note for the full schedule of events that includes Fall Convocation featuring soccer legend Carli Lloyd, informational sessions, performances, athletics competitions and social events.

Reynolds, who co-wrote "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You" with Ibram X. Kendi, will be delivering the address at 7:30 p.m. via www.elon.edu/live.

Lloyd will be joined by her personal coach and trainer Danny Madaroski for a moderated discussion during Fall Convocation in Schar Center.

The performance in the McCrary Theatre in the Center for the Arts begins at 7:30 p.m. each night.

The James P. Elder Lecture series was first endowed by former students of the popular professor and mentor who has now ensured that the series named for him will endure for future generations.

Among those visiting Elon will be soccer star Carli Lloyd, actor BD Wong, astronaut and engineer Leland Melvin, and Elon President Emeritus Leo M. Lambert and Assistant Provost Peter Felten.