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'Praying with their Legs: Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.' – Oct. 21
October 21, 2014
Susannah Heschel (Dartmouth College) will speak about the friendship and shared vision of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and her father, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, at 7:30 p.m. in the Numen Lumen Pavilion.
'Connecting the Dots: Religion and Conflict in the Middle East' – Oct. 28
October 6, 2014
Renowned analyst Avi Melamed will visit Elon to discuss connections between events such as the rise of the Islamic State and the conflict in Gaza, and underscore the role of religion in a troubled Middle East. The event in the McBride Gathering Space of the Numen Lumen Pavilion is free and open to the public.
Elon honored for diversity & inclusion programs
September 16, 2014
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has recognized Elon with a 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, an accolade that reflects ongoing university efforts to celebrate and support students, staff, faculty and alumni of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Info sessions with Study Abroad in Prague with CET – Sept. 10
September 5, 2014
Two sessions will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, announcing information about new Prague semester programs in Central European Studies, Film Production, Jewish Studies and New Media Studies.
Geoffrey Claussen publishes on Jewish Studies pedagogy
August 22, 2014
Claussen's article is included in the summer 2014 issue of Shofar: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Jewish Studies (Purdue University Press).
Rebecca Joseph named new director of Elon Hillel
June 2, 2014
An ordained rabbi and founder of an award-winning seasonal and organic kosher catering company in San Francisco, Joseph comes to Elon University with deep experience in community building and fostering multi-faith leadership.
Honoring the innocent, one name at a time
April 28, 2014
Elon University students, faculty and staff took part Monday in the "Reading of the Names," a daylong effort on the front steps of Moseley Center that marked the start of Holocaust Remembrance Week on campus.
Holocaust Remembrance Week begins with 'Reading of the Names'
April 25, 2014
Several events hosted by various offices and programs commemorate the millions of lives lost during World War II, starting April 28 with a powerful public event on the front steps of Moseley Center.
Holocaust survivor Maj. Gen. Sidney Shachnow to speak at Elon – April 28
April 21, 2014
Major General Sidney Shachnow will be speaking at Elon University to mark the conclusion of Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m.
Jewish artist Diane Palley to present and lead workshop at Elon – April 24
April 20, 2014
The world-renowned artist will share her work in the Numen Lumen Pavilion on Thursday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m.