Sustainability

The newest cohort of scholars will participate in a program that helps faculty integrate sustainability into an existing course.

Elon Phoenix fans at campus sporting events have new opportunities this year to divert waste from local landfills by using dedicated collection bins for food, plastic, paper and trash.

Aileen Kenney visits Elon University for an evening talk on Monday meant to engages the community in conversations about renewable energy. Her visit is sponsored by the Elon Core Curriculum, the Office of Sustainability and the Office of Residence Life.

A contest that debuted this fall challenged students, faculty and staff to reduce the amount of energy consumed in the buildings where they live and work.

A community event organized by students in the fall semester “Garden Studio” course featured pumpkin carving, fall-themed baked goods, music and more in the Elon Community Garden.

Students in a fall semester Garden Studio course are leading an event that is free and open to the community from 2:30-5:30 p.m. with fall-themed baked goods, musical entertainment and pumpkin carving for children.

First event from the People, Planet, Prosperity Speaker Series is Thursday, October 23 at 7 p.m. in the Elon Community Church, Community Life Center

Created in 2013, the program provides students with a basic skill set the Peace Corps and its participatory countries need for successful community projects.