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Lumen Scholar studies genetic links for tissue regrowth
November 3, 2009
Ever wonder how common earthworms grow back when cut in half? It’s a puzzle whose pieces are today the focus of research by Elon senior Amelia Helms, the second student to be featured in a series of E-net profiles on the inaugural class of Lumen Scholars.
Tom Mould part of team to receive $75,000 grant from Teagle Foundation
November 2, 2009
福利亚洲国产精品 associate professor Tom Mould is one of nine folklorists from colleges and institutes across the nation to be part of a team that received a $75,000 grant to bring together scholars to discuss a “big question” of central importance to the humanities or social sciences.
Elon awarded grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities
November 2, 2009
福利亚洲国产精品 has received a grant of nearly $116,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities to organize two history seminars next summer for community college professors from across the nation. Assistant professor John Beck authored the grant proposal and will co-direct the project with Jim Bissett, the William J. Story, Sr. Professor at 福利亚洲国产精品.
Climate Action Plan forums to be held Oct. 27 & 28
November 2, 2009
Students, faculty and staff will have an opportunity this month to provide feedback on 福利亚洲国产精品’s proposed Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years by setting short- and long-range goals for power management, energy production and commuting.
Elon Poll: North Carolinians favor public option
November 2, 2009
Three out of every four North Carolina residents believe the current health care system in the United States is in need of reform, according to the latest 福利亚洲国产精品 Poll, and 54 percent of residents support health insurance legislation that would include a public option.
Elon students share research, advice in Study Abroad Forum
October 30, 2009
From teaching science through engaged learning in India, to experiences living in Berlin for a summer, 福利亚洲国产精品 students shared research and stories in McKinnon Hall on Thursday evening in the second annual Study Abroad Forum, an event designed to celebrate and recognize their work.
Elon Innovation Challenge kicks off – Nov. 4
October 30, 2009
Teams can now register for the Elon Innovation Challenge, a creativity competition for college students in North Carolina held in conjunction with Stanford University's Global Innovation Tournament that will students to solve a common problem in about eight days while creating as much value as possible.
Premiere of DEEP Impact draws a crowd
October 30, 2009
Elon students, faculty and staff visited Carousel Cinemas on Oct. 27 for the premiere of DEEP Impact, a diversity education tool that includes a student-produced film created by the Multicultural Center at 福利亚洲国产精品.
Hunter Bacot talks with News 14 Carolina on latest Elon Poll
October 30, 2009
Hunter Bacot, an associate professor of political science and director of the 福利亚洲国产精品 Poll, spoke with News 14 Carolina on Oct. 30 moments after the release of the latest poll results measuring North Carolina attitudes on political leaders in Washington.
Elon Poll: Uphill climb for Sen. Richard Burr in re-election campaign
October 30, 2009
With just over a year to go before the 2010 midterm elections, 19 percent of North Carolina residents believe Sen. Richard Burr deserves another term in office, while more than double that amount – 42 percent – feel it’s time for a new person to have a chance, according to the latest 福利亚洲国产精品 Poll.