Magazine of Elon

Did you enjoy the photo on the back cover? There's more where that came from. Take a look at scores of hilarious scenes from SportsFest 2010 in our photo gallery, produced by Elon photographer Kim Walker.

During a visit to Elon Oct. 12-13, former president of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf shared his thoughts about the misconceptions that exist between the West and the Islamic world and the challenges facing his native Pakistan. He delivered the keynote address at Fall Convocation, participated in a question-and-answer session with the university community and spoke with political science students during his time on campus.

Joshua Voss '01 appeared in the July 22 episode of NBC's "Today" show and the Aug. 1 episode of "Dateline." Voss is an assistant research professor in the Robertson Coral Reef Program Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and part of a team studying the spread of oil in the Gulf of Mexico following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Jen Roberts, a third-year physical therapy student at Elon, traveled to Haiti in July to work with Hands of Light in Action, a nonprofit relief organization that recruits physical therapy practitioners and students to help with recovery efforts in disaster-stricken areas. Continue reading to view reflections and photos from her journey, which she shared with The Magazine of Elon.

Listen to several members of the Alpha Class speak about their favorite academy courses, future aspirations and how the Elon Academy made a difference in their lives.

Alumni Gym may be best known to recent generations of Elon students as the host of countless athletic contests, entertainment events, prominent speakers, even a Commencement ceremony or two. But it also stands as a monument to Elon's "Greatest Generation." Learn more about the men and women who gave their lives in World Wars I and II for whom Alumni Gym is named and view the program from Alumni Gym's dedication ceremony by clicking the links below.

Fifteen brave Elon faculty and staff members donned garbage bags and set aside their dignity for the annual "Pie Your Professor" event at the spring semester's final College Coffee in May.

With President Leo M. Lambert's familiar charge of "Long live Elon!" more than 1,100 seniors became part of the Elon alumni community after Commencement Under the Oaks on Saturday, May 22. Joining them were graduates of Elon's MBA, Law and Master of Arts in Interactive Media programs. Experience the sights and sounds of Commencement Weekend 2010 as captured by Elon's University Relations staff.

What gives Mike Kennedy '91 an edge in coaching? And what might he be doing if he weren’t a baseball coach? Kennedy shed some light on those topics in his interview with The Magazine of Elon.

Elon honored its beloved "Dr. D." at Founders Day celebrations in March. View an audio slide show about Danieley's life and contributions to Elon and watch video excerpts from his "fireside chat" with the Elon community.