Truitt Center For Religious & Spiritual Life

Dozens of students huddled together at a campus candlelight vigil Nov. 15 to pray for the safe return of Kyle Fleischmann, an Elon alumnus who disappeared in Charlotte six days earlier after a night out with friends. His fraternity brothers are now organizing a carpool to the city on Saturday for a second massive search.

Five people who make a difference in their communities will be honored on campus Nov. 5 in the 14th Annual “Hometown Heroes” awards ceremony. From the man with a fatal disorder who refuses to let his condition temper his spirit, to a guidance counselor who opens her home to troubled high school students, the honorees' own actions show what it takes to lead a noble life.

“Tinkerbell” and “Sir Winston” and “Pocahontas” may not have been around themselves, but with owners clutching photos of their beloved critters, the blessing counted just the same. Three dozen people gathered outside Whitley Auditorium on Oct. 4 for Elon University’s annual “Blessing of the Animals” in honor of the Catholic feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, national director of the Islamic Society of North America’s Office of Interfaith and Community Alliances in Washington, D.C., will deliver the 2007 Baccalaureate sermon at 3 p.m., today in Koury Center. Details...

The Elon Community is invited to an on-campus memorial service for James Michael Foreman, a communications major who passed away last month. The service will be held in Holt Chapel at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 6. Details...