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Farmers markets get fresh look from Elon professor
July 7, 2008
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, about the only place you can
find anything fresher than the produce at a local farmers market is in
your own garden. But markets offer another benefit – informal
associations with others in a community – that Elon economics
professor Thomas Tiemann examines in the latest issue of The Journal of Popular Culture.
Elon holds 118th Commencement
July 1, 2008
Rain clouds gave way to a crystal blue sky as the 118th Commencement exercises got underway May 24, 2008, when bachelor degrees were conferred on the largest graduating class in Elon University history.
Gerald Dillashaw to step down as School of Education dean
July 1, 2008
Gerald Dillashaw, who has been dean of Elon University's School of Education since 1992, will step down as dean at the conclusion of the 2007-08 academic year. He will continue his work at Elon, returning to a full-time teaching position in the School of Education following a one-year sabbatical leave. Details...
Students honored for spring 2008 grades
June 10, 2008
Elon University has released the President's List and Dean's List academic recognitions for the 2008 spring semester.
Kernodle Center names grant recipients
June 9, 2008
A university senior who wants to combat childhood obesity, and a junior
with plans to help disabled people learn to garden, are the recipients
of the first ever Student Initiative Grants awarded by the Kernodle
Center for Service Learning at Elon University.
Four Elon Athletics Teams Earn NCAA Academic Awards
June 5, 2008
Elon's men’s basketball, women's cross country, women's golf and volleyball teams are among NCAA Division I teams receiving public recognition awards for their latest multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores. The public recognition awards, announced by the NCAA April 24, are part of the broad Division I academic reform effort.
Eight Elon students chosen for N.C. public service internships
June 4, 2008
Four Elon undergraduates and four Elon Law students have been selected for 10-week summer internships with North Carolina state agencies. The N.C. State Government Internship Program, in its 38th year, is coordinated by the Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office in the Department of Administration. Details...
Film executive Douglas Finberg to deliver Elon commencement address
May 24, 2008
Douglas Finberg, senior vice president of international marketing for Paramount Pictures and a 1994 Elon alumnus, will deliver Elon's 2008 commencement address. Details...
Event schedule for Commencement
May 24, 2008
Commencement exercises begin May 23 and continue through Saturday as
Elon prepares to graduate its 118th class. Activities for seniors begin even earlier in the week with a class picnic, an evening gala, receptions and dinners.
Elon MBA students receive diplomas
May 23, 2008
University leaders conferred 40 degrees to MBA students in the Martha
and Spencer Love School of Business on May 23, 2008, during a Commencement
attended by faculty, staff, family and friends.