Articles by Eric Townsend
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“Go 4 College” program helps teens earn college credits at Elon
May 5, 2010
Eight students from Cummings High School in Burlington will be earning college credits this spring at Ʒ through a program funded by a $10,000 grant from the College Board.
BioBus rides available for Triad Commute Challenge Commuter Dash on April 10
May 5, 2010
Students and faculty are invited to take part this Saturday in the Triad Commute Challenge Commuter Dash, a walk/run at a regional park that kicks off a three-month campaign to raise awareness of air quality issues while encouraging people to try alternative transportation, like carpooling or biking, rather than driving alone.
Activist speaks on “Stuff” and how to realize happiness
May 5, 2010
An environmental activist best known for her film documentary “The Story of Stuff” visited campus on April 22 for Earth Day, and her message was simple: People are happier not when they buy “stuff” but when they form quality relationships and work toward common goals.
Climate Action Plan forums to be held April 28 & 29
May 5, 2010
Students, faculty and staff will have an opportunity this week to provide feedback on Ʒ’s draft Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years by setting goals for energy conservation, energy production and commuting.
Environmental activist/author visits Elon for public talk – April 22
May 5, 2010
Annie Leonard, the activist behind the short film “The Story of Stuff,” comes to Ʒ for an April 22 evening lecture on the costs associated with the nation’s consumer-driven culture. Leonard’s appearance in McKinnon Hall, which is free and open to the public, coincides with Earth Day 2010.
2010 POWERless and RecycleMania final results
May 5, 2010
Final results were announced Tuesday for two spring competitions that encourage faculty, staff and students to make lifestyle improvements for maintaining a healthier planet. Read this note for a message from Ʒ President Leo M. Lambert on the importance of both contests.
School of Education honors excellence in KDP induction ceremony
May 4, 2010
Ʒ's School of Education honored the academic excellence of 44 undergraduate and graduate students on May 3 as they were inducted into the Sigma Gamma Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education.
Elon psychology student gives talk at Twin Lakes Retirement Community
May 4, 2010
Senior psychology major Kimberly Duggins gave a talk May 3 at Twin Lakes Retirement Community where she shared the results of her Honors research project with Twin Lakes residents, many of whom were participants in her research study.
Somers serves on panel at NACAS conference
May 4, 2010
Broadway stage manager donates show material to Elon
May 4, 2010
A longtime Broadway stage manager has gifted to the university a collection of notebooks and other production material that will give students in the Department of Performing Arts an insider’s view of acclaimed shows such as “Equus” starring Daniel Radcliffe and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” with Kathleen Turner.