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'Another World is Possible: 20 Years Responding to the Needs of Nicaragua's Poor' – April 24
April 13, 2014
The Periclean Class of 2016 brings to campus Sarah Junkin Woodard of the Center for Development in Central America to speak about the work she has done in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua.
Elon student secures prestigious internship in Italy
March 27, 2014
Colby Halligan '15 travels to Europe this summer as one of the youngest students ever selected for a program that gives hands-on experience in organic farming while learning a foreign language.
Periclean Scholars raise money for Appalachia
March 5, 2014
Most media attention about West Virginia focuses on poverty or the coal industry, but the Periclean Scholars Class of 2014 at Elon University is dedicated to a different aspect of the state — the people.
Book explores immigration story
January 21, 2014
“Aquí & Allá/Here & There,” a book sponsored by the Periclean Scholars Class of 2013, tells the story of a young undocumented woman’s journey from Mexico to the United States and how she eventually achieved the American Dream.
"Aquí & Allá/Here & There" Book Launch – Jan. 17
January 13, 2014
An event sponsored by the Project Pericles at Elon University
Community forum to focus on poverty – Jan. 27
January 8, 2014
Expert panelists and members of the public will share diverse views on poverty in a McKinnon Hall “Community Connections” program designed to foster conversation in a respectful environment.
Elon sophomore fundraising for fellow firefighter
December 9, 2013
Nick Cianciara plans to run three miles in his full turnout gear on Dec. 14, 2013, to raise money for a firefighter stricken with a brain tumor.
In My Words: Our 'global community' is alive and well
December 3, 2013
Professor Tom Arcaro illustrates in a newspaper guest column how humans now more than ever are looking beyond politics and lines on a map to provide comfort and aid to those in need.
Community forum to focus on healthcare reform – Nov. 4
November 1, 2013
Expert panelists and members of the public will share their diverse views on healthcare reform in a McKinnon Hall program designed to foster conversation in a respectful environment.
In My Words: Supporting those on the front lines of support
October 22, 2013
The recent kidnappings of Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers in Syria are the backdrop to a newspaper column from Professor Tom Arcaro on the responsibilities people have to assist aid workers.