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Elon students observe Ash Wednesday safely on campus
February 19, 2021
The Christian season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday with many students, faculty, and staff observing at in-person services. Several protocols were put in place by Catholic Campus Ministry and the Truitt Center to ensure safety during the pandemic.
Annual Ripple Conference to highlight “Intersectional Interfaith” in virtual two-day event
February 17, 2021
The conference, hosted by the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, will be held online Feb. 19-20.
Rabbi Sandra Lawson departs Elon leaving behind a legacy of learning and love
February 17, 2021
Lawson is departing Elon on February 17 to join Reconstructing Judaism as their first director of racial diversity, equity and inclusion,
Winter Term experiences focus on health, intercultural engagement, media and politics
January 14, 2021
Winter Term 2021 will offer students an array of exciting experiences that include in-person and virtual events along with engaging student-led courses.
Elon to celebrate legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with January events
January 6, 2021
Service opportunities, gatherings and other special programs at Elon during January will commemorate the life and work of the late civil rights leader.
Director of Jewish Life Betsy Polk elected to Hillel International’s Director’s Cabinet
December 17, 2020
Polk will serve a two-year term on the body designed to advocate for the interests of local Hillel organizations and field professionals
Elon University rises in the rankings in Hillel International College Guide
December 15, 2020
The go-to guide for Jewish families ranks Elon as the top private school in North Carolina that Jews choose.
LD Russell YouTube lecture on Hinduism surpasses one million views
December 10, 2020
The lecture, one installment of the 2014 Truitt Center series entitled "World Religions: A Whirlwind Tour," has gone viral particularly in South Asia, encouraging individual explorations and multifaith discussions.
Elon tradition continues with reimagined Festival of Holiday Lights
November 18, 2020
The Festival of Holiday Lights ushered in the holiday season and allowed the campus community to share and celebrate the many cultures that make up the Elon family.
Holocaust survivor George Abraham shares story of survival with Elon
November 9, 2020
George Abraham, a Holocaust survivor and Elon grandparent, shared his story with the Elon community in a Facebook Live event on Nov. 5.