University Communications

In recent weeks, two students have reported attempts by off-campus scam artists to defraud them of cash in transactions involving E-Net Want Ads. E-Net is a great community resource, and problems are rare. Still, users of the Want Ads section should read this note for details of the scams and for ways they can guard against fraud.

The Campus Facilities Master Planning Committee is hosting two open forums concerning facility needs for the future on March 10 and 11. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.

The Office of University Relations celebrates the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009 with a slideshow featuring the best Elon photos of the past year.

Elon University journalism students provided coverage of the 2008 election, including stories about a spontaneous student celebration following the announcement of Barack Obama's election as president.

An Elon University team has been formed on the Kiva micro-lending Web site. Ocek Eke, assistant professor of communications, recently created a group for the university that will enable students, faculty, staff and alumni to lend money collectively.

Elon University earns a top national ranking in a new feature included in the 2009 U.S. News & World Report “America’s Best Colleges” guide. The magazine named Elon the top "School to Watch" in a listing of colleges and universities that have made “striking improvements or innovations – schools everyone should be watching.”

Elon University hosted a field day and seminar for the North Carolina Sports Turf Managers Association (NCSTMA) on Sept. 16.

A top North Carolina energy executive says electric rates in the state could increase as much as 35 to 50 percent if Congress passes carbon legislation that is beginning to be developed in Washington. Ellen Ruff, president of Duke Energy Carolinas, spoke at Elon Sept. 9 as part of the university’s Voices of Discovery series.