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Numen Lumen: A Thursday Inspiration – April 19, 2018

April 18, 2018

Celebrate World Hijab Day at Elon on April 25

April 18, 2018

Stand in solidarity with Muslim sisters and brothers by wearing a scarf or cap for a day. The Elon community is also invited to a dinner and discussion in the Numen Lumen Pavilion McBride Gathering Space on April 25th from 6-7:30 p.m.

LGBTQIA Student Forum with President Book

March 28, 2018

Reaching out to a variety of student populations, President Book will host an upcoming informal chat in the Gender and LGBTQIA Center to connect with LGBTQIA students.

Tickets now available for Feb. 27 visit by author, autism expert Temple Grandin

January 9, 2018

The prominent author and expert in the fields of autism and animal welfare will visit campus on Tuesday, Feb. 27 with a 7:30 p.m. lecture in McCrary Theatre titled "Developing Individuals Who Have Different Kinds of Minds."

The Vagina Monologues – Feb. 14

January 9, 2018

Elon Feminists For Equality, Change and Transformation (EFFECT) present Eve Ensler's play on Valentine's Day. Two performances in Whitley Auditorium at 6:30 and 9 p.m.

Elon employs multiple efforts to end gender-based violence

September 27, 2017

Learn how various departments and student organizations at Elon are working towards a campus free from gender-based violence through education, events and services.

Hanukkah (Jewish) – Dec. 12-20

September 20, 2017

Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights of candle lighting. In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means “dedication,” and it commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem in 165 B.C.E.

Navaratri (Hindu) – Sept. 21-29

September 20, 2017

Festival of the divine mother which honors Durga, wife of Shiva, seeking her blessings. Also observed as a celebration recalling the days of Lord Krishna.

Hanukkah (Jewish) – Dec. 12-20

September 20, 2017

Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights of candle lighting. In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means “dedication,” and it commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem in 165 B.C.E.

Sukkot (Jewish)

September 20, 2017

This festival that runs Oct. 5-11 this year begins on the fifth day after Yom Kippur and is one of the most joyous holidays. Sukkot helps commemorate the period in which the children of Israel were wandering in the desert. People live and eat in temporary dwellings during the festival.