Posts by Kathryn Bennett | Today at Elon | 福利亚洲国产精品 /u/news Fri, 29 May 2026 15:17:18 -0400 en-US hourly 1 Faculty and Staff Leaders of Short-term Study Abroad and Study USA Courses /u/news/2016/07/27/faculty-and-staff-leaders-of-short-term-study-abroad-and-study-usa-courses/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:25:00 +0000 /u/news/2016/07/27/faculty-and-staff-leaders-of-short-term-study-abroad-and-study-usa-courses/ Location: Global Commons Media Room 103

This workshop is required of faculty and staff who will be leading a group off-campus in 2016-17, whether abroad or domestically.  We will have guest speakers who will offer strategies on how to build responsible student behavior into your curriculum as well as reflection activities. 

Please direct any questions to Mark Dalhouse.

Intended Audience: Faculty and staff teaching short-term study abroad and study USA courses 2016-17.  

 

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LGBTQIA Faculty and Staff Reception /u/news/2016/07/26/lgbtqia-faculty-and-staff-reception-2/ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:45:00 +0000 /u/news/2016/07/26/lgbtqia-faculty-and-staff-reception-2/ Location: Oak House

All LGBTQIA & Ally faculty and staff are invited to this annual social on Aug. 23 to welcome the new, reconnect with the returning, and learn more about LGBTQIA inclusion at Elon. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by Elon’s LGBTQIA Employee Resource Group.

 

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Hispanic/Latino Faculty and Staff Reception /u/news/2016/07/26/hispanic-latino-faculty-and-staff-reception/ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:45:00 +0000 /u/news/2016/07/26/hispanic-latino-faculty-and-staff-reception/ Location: Oak House

The Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education invites you to the Hispanic/Latino Faculty and Staff Reception on Aug. 23 at The Oak House.  This reception is an opportunity for Hispanic/Latino faculty and staff to welcome new members to the Elon community, network and build social support.

 

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Asian, Asian-American & Asian Studies Reception /u/news/2016/07/26/asian-asian-american-asian-studies-reception/ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:35:00 +0000 /u/news/2016/07/26/asian-asian-american-asian-studies-reception/ Location: 1st Floor Carlton Bldg.

The Asian Studies Program at 福利亚洲国产精品 invites all faculty and staff who self-identify as Asian, Asian-American, or whose research, teaching, or personal experience significantly engages with South, Southeast, or East Asia. Following the successful model from last year, this reception aims to recognize and celebrate our diversity of heritage and our depth of expertise and interest in the region.

 

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Black Faculty and Staff Reception /u/news/2016/07/26/black-faculty-and-staff-reception/ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:35:00 +0000 /u/news/2016/07/26/black-faculty-and-staff-reception/ Location: Fireplace Lounge area, first  floor of Moseley Center

The Black Faculty and Staff reception seeks to welcome new employees and reconnect with current colleagues within the 福利亚洲国产精品 community. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

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Honors Thesis New Mentor Meeting: 4–5 p.m. /u/news/2016/07/26/honors-thesis-new-mentor-meeting-4-5-p-m/ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:30:00 +0000 /u/news/2016/07/26/honors-thesis-new-mentor-meeting-4-5-p-m/ This meeting is required for any faculty member who will be mentoring an Honors Fellow for the first time, and is encouraged for all Honors mentors. The session provides an overview of expectations of the Honors Program.

Intended Audience: Specifically new mentors of Honors Fellows, but all Honors mentors are invited.

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Resource and Opportunity Fair: 2:30–3:45 p.m. /u/news/2016/07/26/resource-and-opportunity-fair-230-345-p-m/ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:20:00 +0000 /u/news/2016/07/26/resource-and-opportunity-fair-230-345-p-m/ Location: Great Hall, Global Commons

Intended Audience: Open to all interested faculty and staff who teach or advise students.

  • Academic Support and Advising
  • Administrative Services: University Store, Phoenix Card Services, and Trademarks/Liability Insurance
  • Auxiliary Services: Elon Dining, Mail Services & Print Services Belk Library  
  • Center for Leadership
  • Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning 
  • College Writing Program 
  • Community Partnerships 
  • Disabilities Services 
  • Elon Core Curriculum 
  • Faculty Fellow for Civic Engagement 
  • Foundation Relations & University Advancement 
  • Gender & LGBTQIA Center 
  • Health Promotion, Substance Education, and Student Health & Wellness 
  • Honor Code/Office of Student Conduct
  • Human Resources 
  • Instructional and Campus Technologies
  • Isabella Cannon Global Education Center 
  • Kernodle Center for Service Learning
  • Office of Inclusive Community Well-Being 
  • Partners in Prevention
  • Residential Campus Initiative 
  • Sponsored Programs
  • Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) 
  • Student Undergraduate Research Program
  • Sustainability Faculty Scholars Program 
  • The Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education (CREDE) 
  • Women’s, Gender, & Sexualities Studies 
  • Writing Center & Writing Across the University
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Student Health Behaviors: Response and Referral Resources – 1:30-2:30 p.m. /u/news/2016/07/25/student-health-behaviors-response-and-referral-resources-130-230-p-m-2/ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:30:00 +0000 /u/news/2016/07/25/student-health-behaviors-response-and-referral-resources-130-230-p-m-2/ Location: Global Commons 200

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, academic performance and student health are inextricably linked.  Learn techniques for supporting student health and responding to indicators of unhealthy behaviors.  Get updated information on university resources for individual response and referrals.  The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that about a quarter of college students experience difficulty with academics due to alcohol use.  Other health topics impacting academic performance include sleep, stress, nutrition, sexuality and relationships.

Intended Audience: Open to all members of the 福利亚洲国产精品 Community

 

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Using the Common Reading, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson  /u/news/2016/07/25/using-the-common-reading-just-mercy-by-bryan-stevenson/ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:30:00 +0000 /u/news/2016/07/25/using-the-common-reading-just-mercy-by-bryan-stevenson/ Location: McKinnon, Moseley Center

This session wil be useful for anyone interested in teaching with Just Mercy or communicating with students about the book.  Come share ideas or find inspiration in those of your colleagues.  Instructors of COR 110, ENG 110, Elon 101, MTH 110, and other first-year courses are especially encouraged to attend.

Lunch will be provided for faculty and staff members who RSVP by Thursday, August 18.  

Intended Audience: Designed for all faculty and staff working with first-year students, but open to all members of 福利亚洲国产精品

 

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Elon 101 New and Returning Faculty Workshop – 10:15 a.m.-noon /u/news/2016/07/25/elon-101-new-and-returning-faculty-workshop-1015-a-m-noon-2/ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:25:00 +0000 /u/news/2016/07/25/elon-101-new-and-returning-faculty-workshop-1015-a-m-noon-2/ Location: McKinnon, Moseley Center

Orientation schedule review will begin promptly at 10:15 and end at 10:35. For the remaining time, Brandy Propst and Becky Olive-Taylor will facilitate discussions regarding Elon 101 program identity and required course elements. Announcements will be kept to a bare minimum. Please note that lunch is no longer provided.

Intended Audience: Directed to those teaching Elon 101 in the fall.

 

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