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What does it take to make it in show business? A new internship program at Elon brings students to Los Angeles for a summer course that includes meetings with industry executives, lessons on marketing ideas – and a presentation to Hollywood executives of their own group proposal for a TV or movie production.

The former spokeswoman for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, fired after an investigative newspaper series on the privatization of mental health services in the state, called this week for officials to comply with the law by keeping archives of all emails sent in the course of their work. Her remarks at Elon University came during the annual "Sunshine Week," which promotes open access to government records.

Greensboro attorney Seth Cohen, who has represented clients in a number of high profile civil liberties cases, talked about his work defending the Bill of Rights during a session with Elon law students March 19. The program was sponsored by the ACLU chapter at the law school. Details...

Congressman Howard Coble (R-N.C.) will discuss his public service and position on a variety of issues during a program at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 20 in room 207 at the law school. The event is hosted by Elon Law Republicans. Details...

Seth Cohen, a Greensboro attorney who has represented clients in high profile cases involving civil liberties, will share his experiences with Elon law students during a program at noon on Wednesday, March 19 in room 206. Details...

North Carolina residents identified gas prices and public transportation as the chief transportation concerns facing the state, according to the latest Elon University Poll.  Respondents say they are receptive to establishing new methods of transportation, such as railways, yet displayed opposition to most funding methods.

A leading expert on career satisfaction will visit Elon University School of Law Wednesday, March 12 to discuss the various stages of life and how the roles people play relate to one another. David Campbell's presentation will take place at 2:40 p.m., in room 207 at the law school. Details...

The Rev. Dr. Thomas Berry, a Catholic priest of the Passionist order and internationally recognized cultural historian, will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from Elon University in a special ceremony March 17.

Parent. Worker. Leader. Family member. These are roles that almost everyone will take on during their lifetime, and many times these roles are played out simultaneously. David Campbell, the Smith Richardson Senior Fellow with the Center for Creative Leadership, discussed these roles and the stress they can cause during a presentation Wednesday, March 12 at Elon University School of Law. Details...