This August,聽福利亚洲国产精品 hosted university and college educators from across the region and around the world for the聽22nd Annual Teaching and Learning Conference. A free, hybrid event sponsored jointly by the聽Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (颁础罢尝),听Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT), and the Office of the Provost.

Nearly 70聽educators attended the conference on Elon鈥檚 campus, including faculty from Queens University of Charlotte,聽providing an opportunity for educators聽to connect and exchange ideas. Hundreds more聽participated聽virtually from聽institutions across the country and beyond.

Rather than simply streaming the in-person conference, the fully hybrid format offered distinct programming for virtual and on-campus participants throughout the day. The two groups came together聽virtually for聽the聽conference鈥檚聽keynote, while other sessions were designed specifically for each mode of participation.

This year’s conference, themed “Teaching for Tomorrow: Building Transferable Skills and Lifelong Learners,” encouraged attendees to reflect on how today’s teaching practices shape students’ abilities to adapt, think critically and thrive in the future.聽Presentation submissions聽addressed聽one of聽four related sub-themes: Technology and the Future of Learning, Foundations for the Future, Building Transferable Skills for Tomorrow, and Teaching Innovations.

The聽keynote聽address聽was given聽by聽director for curriculum transformation initiatives at聽,聽titled “Boldness by Design: Reimagining our University from the Classroom Out.” McGowan聽shared聽how universities might move from preserving tradition to designing new models, structures, and pathways toward the learning outcomes they聽seek聽for students, drawing on her experience leading institution-wide educational transformation initiatives.

Following the keynote, McGowan and Jill McSweeney, assistant director of CATL, led an in-person workshop for on-campus attendees, “Envisioning Structures of the Possible,” which invited participants to imagine a new, fully experiential core curriculum requirement for the year 2032. The workshop asked educators to consider experiential learning as a holistic, emergent and relational response to the complexities of higher education today.

Throughout the day, presenters shared research, practices, and teaching strategies aligned with the conference鈥檚 themes, creating opportunities for both virtual and in-person participants to connect with colleagues and exchange ideas about the future of teaching and learning.

The Teaching and Learning Conference is held annually at Elon and聽remains聽free for registrants.聽Information about the 2026 conference schedule, past conferences and future calls for proposals is available on the CATL and TLT websites.

Across three Digital Learning Days (DLD) offerings in June and July, 74 faculty members from disciplines across Elon worked in their migrated courses, explored the university’s new learning management system and began adapting their content and course design for the academic year ahead.

“Our goal for Digital Learning Days was to empower faculty with guidance and space to work through this transition with confidence,” said Dhvani Toprani, assistant director of Learning Design and Support within Teaching and Learning Technologies. “We wanted them to leave with a deeper understanding of Canvas and ideas for using it to create meaningful, student-centered learning experiences.”

Throughout the day, faculty applied what they were learning directly to their own courses, making progress on the work they could continue building on after the session and becoming more familiar with the platform along the way.

In anonymous feedback collected after DLD, one participant described that shift:
“I walked in feeling only marginally familiar with Canvas and definitely unprepared to build my courses. I am leaving today feeling much more comfortable, confident, and (dare I say) even excited to finish building and customizing my courses.”

Designing with students in mind

Throughout DLD, faculty considered how course organization, visual design, assessment and instructional choices shape the student experience.
Instructional Technologists Becky Kloepfer, Kendra Nanton and Tristan Daniels guided faculty through strategies for creating consistent, accessible and approachable courses. Sessions gave participants opportunities to apply those ideas in different ways, from using Adobe Express to develop course visuals to exploring Canvas Course Analytics to better understand student activity and engagement.

Faculty also spent time working through assessment in the new learning management system, including Canvas Quizzes, migrating question banks from Moodle and addressing common migration challenges.

Student perspectives were part of that work as well. TLT student employees Alana Driver and Jose Besednjak Izquierdo supported DLD, contributing their perspectives as faculty considered how students will navigate and experience their courses in Canvas.

By the end of the sessions, faculty had made progress on the courses they will teach this fall while developing greater familiarity with the new learning management system. That work will continue as faculty gain experience with Canvas and further develop their courses throughout the semester. Overall, feedback from participants appreciated the blended focus on structured instruction, work time, and having the space to ask individual questions.

As Elon begins its first semester in Canvas, DLD reflects TLT’s broader approach to the transition: creating opportunities for faculty to learn, experiment and seek support while keeping teaching and the student experience at the center.

The J. Paul Melanson Award is NACCU鈥檚 highest honor, recognizing individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the campus card industry and to the professionals who support it.

At Elon, Rauhe has spent decades guiding the聽growth聽of the Phoenix Card program,聽overseeing its聽development聽from聽an early聽implementation into a comprehensive system.聽What began as a functional tool has evolved under her leadership into a core part of the campus experience, supporting everything from accessing聽residence halls and campus facilities, dining and retail transactions, event participation, library services and more.

Her work has helped create a system that聽operates聽reliably and often behind the scenes, allowing students,聽faculty聽and staff to move through their day with ease. That consistency reflects both technical聽expertise and a steady, thoughtful approach to building systems that serve people well.

“Janet鈥檚 leadership is defined by a commitment to continuous learning and collaboration,” said Christopher Waters, associate vice president of Information Technology and chief information pfficer. “Through her engagement with colleagues across higher education and her active presence on campus, she brings forward ideas that strengthen and evolve the systems we rely on.”

Waters continued, “She聽doesn鈥檛聽stand still;聽she listens,聽learns聽and adapts, always with a focus on serving our community well. This recognition reflects both her influence within the profession and the meaningful impact of her work at Elon.”

Beyond Elon, Rauhe has contributed to the broader campus card community for聽nearly 30聽years through NACCU. Her service has included committee work, mentoring, conference聽leadership聽and time on the Board of Directors, including a term as Board President.

Colleagues across the industry recognize her for her聽leadership,聽expertise, generosity,聽humility聽and commitment to supporting others. These聽qualities聽are consistent markers that聽shape both her work at Elon and her impact nationwide.

arrived at Elon without knowing a single role inside a broadcast control room 鈥� not the technical director, not the replay operator, not even how the production itself came together. Four years later, the cinema and television arts major now operates at the highest level, having stepped into an NHL television broadcast.

鈥淪ince my first year, I鈥檝e tried to immerse myself in Elon Sports Vision as much as possible, attempting to absorb and learn if 1, this is what I wanted to do, and 2, if I found it fun,鈥� Doherty said. 鈥淯ltimately, I fell in love with broadcasting sports.鈥�

That immersion opened the door to a rare opportunity: Doherty served as technical director for a March 12 St. Louis Blues NHL broadcast, managing the live production from a FanDuel remote truck outside Lenovo Center as the show was delivered back to St. Louis. Assistant Professor Max Negin, who worked the same game as a replay operator and editor, said the opportunity reflects just how unique Doherty鈥檚 rise has been.

鈥淚t鈥檚 truly rare for someone this early in their career to work a professional hockey game for a regional network,鈥� Negin said.

Even more remarkable, Negin noted, was how Doherty prepared for the role 鈥� teaching himself to operate one of the industry鈥檚 most complex switchers while learning to manage the pace and precision required at the professional level.

鈥淟earning a very complicated switcher, basically on his own, is something I’ve never heard of anyone doing in my 30-plus years of television,鈥� Negin said. 鈥淏ut beyond the equipment, Philip also was able to build a show and work in a high-pressure environment without making any major mistakes 鈥� again, something that seasoned and very experienced TDs don’t do.鈥�

Doherty鈥檚 path to that moment was built through hands-on experience and initiative. After gaining early experience with Elon Sports Vision and working as a technical director for Elon football broadcasts, he began building connections that opened doors to freelance opportunities on college football broadcasts across ESPN platforms.

鈥淭he biggest thing I learned at Elon isn’t my technical skill, but rather the people skills,鈥� Doherty said. 鈥淏uilding connections and relationships by far has been the most important component. If I hadn’t attempted to talk to people in the real world, I wouldn’t have been able to do anything I have gotten to do.鈥�

Doherty credited a group of Elon mentors and collaborators 鈥� including Quintin Brenner, John Spitznagel, Annika Cronin, Patrick Cunningham and Negin 鈥� for helping him develop his skills and navigate the industry.

鈥淚 couldn鈥檛 have gotten to where I am today without the people at Elon helping me out along the way.鈥�
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Those connections became critical in preparing for his first NHL assignment. After being hired, Doherty reached out to the broadcast鈥檚 director in advance, studying materials and workflows so he could step into the truck prepared.

Instead of focusing on visual flair, he concentrated on the fundamentals 鈥� building the elements needed to get the show on air 鈥� from sponsored segments to in-game transitions.

By the end of the broadcast, the feedback was immediate. Negin said professionals on site 鈥� from crew members to network leadership 鈥� were impressed not only with Doherty鈥檚 performance, but with how seamlessly he operated.

鈥淓veryone involved said he did a great job and wants him back the next time St. Louis comes to town,鈥� the professor said.

For Negin, Doherty鈥檚 trajectory is almost unheard of. 鈥淭o me, this is like an Elon baseball player jumping from Division I baseball games, and within a year, starting in the major leagues and making an all-star team,鈥� he said.

Now, with his first NHL broadcast complete, Doherty sees it as confirmation he鈥檚 on the right path.

鈥淭his NHL show only confirmed that this industry is for me, and I am stoked to continue onward,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 cannot wait to see what comes down the road.鈥�

Hosted聽by Kameryn Taylor, assistant director of Career Services for student employment,聽the event was kicked off by Randy Williams, vice president for inclusive excellence, who spoke about his formative experience with a supervisor during his undergraduate years. His supervisor became a mentor, and through her, Vice President Williams learned to communicate professionally with faculty, manage his time effectively, and聽accomplish聽goals, even when others聽didn鈥檛聽believe in him.

Throughout the event, senior student employees reflected on their experiences with their supervisors and had the opportunity to share the influence these mentors had on their time at Elon. Some students invited multiple supervisors, explaining how each helped them better understand their personal goals for life and work after graduation. One student shared her appreciation for the ways her supervisors supported her post-graduate plans by writing recommendation letters for law school and celebrating with her when she was accepted.

Additionally, many supervisors were nominated for the Excellence in Student Supervision Award, given to faculty or staff recognized as outstanding mentors and leaders. This year鈥檚 recipients聽of the Excellence in Student Supervision Award聽included Dan聽Reis, assistant director of Creative Learning Technologies,聽Julie聽Prouty, lead for Technology Checkout Operations聽and Dallas Smith, Event Support Specialist. Student nominators shared聽numerous聽comments about the positive impact of their supervisors, highlighting their community-building skills and their willingness to support student ambitions.

Whether formally recognized or not, each supervisor has undoubtedly聽impacted聽their students鈥� lives, providing聽a constant and steadfast support system.

The transition planning phase reflects a clear institutional decision and does not聽represent聽an immediate change to how courses are taught or delivered. Moodle will remain fully supported;聽no Spring 2026 courses are affected,聽and no action is聽required聽from faculty or staff at this time.

Why now?

Over the聽fall semester, Teaching and Learning Technologies, in partnership with academic and IT colleagues, conducted a comprehensive review of the university鈥檚 learning management system. That process included open forums,聽surveys聽and structured feedback from more than 125聽faculty and staff members and more than 400聽undergraduate and graduate students.

The evaluation highlighted聽the importance of聽adopting聽a learning management system to support聽current and聽evolving approaches to learning and engagement.

Beginning the transition planning now allows the university to move forward deliberately, ensuring the transition is well supported and aligned with Elon鈥檚 broader commitment to engaged learning and student success.

Why Canvas?

Canvas was selected following a careful review of faculty and student input,聽market聽analysis聽and platform capabilities.

鈥淭his decision was guided by the needs and hopes of our faculty and students,鈥澛爏aid Rebecca Kohn, provost聽and vice president of academic affairs.聽鈥淥ur community asked for a system that is reliable and flexible; one that can adapt to diverse approaches to teaching and learning. Canvas聽emerged聽as the platform that best aligns with those priorities as we look ahead.鈥�

What this means and what鈥檚 next

As planning moves forward, a few key points may be helpful to keep in mind:

• Moodle聽remains聽fully supported聽through the transition.
• No action is required聽from聽LMS users聽at this time.
• No change will be made to how courses are taught or delivered for Spring 2026.

Teaching and Learning Technologies will lead the transition聽process in close partnership with academic and IT colleagues. TLT will coordinate training, support and future communications, ensuring faculty,聽staff聽and students聽have clarity and guidance well in advance of any changes.

As details take shape, including a clearer transition timeline and answers to聽frequently聽asked questions, TLT will share updates with the campus community.聽Additional聽information is expected before March.

鈥淭ransitioning to a modern, user-friendly platform like Canvas supports engaged learning and student success,鈥� said Kelly Reimer, senior director of Teaching and Learning Technologies. 鈥淥ur goal during this early phase聽of work聽is to establish a strong foundation for both the technical transition and how we will support faculty and students in ways that minimize聽disruption聽to teaching and learning.鈥�

Faculty engagement & Next Steps

Faculty involvement聽remains聽central as the transition planning continues. Opportunities for faculty engagement, support and training will be communicated by Teaching and Learning Technologies as plans are refined.

鈥淎s a member of the LMS evaluation project team, I was grateful for the聽quantity and聽depth聽of feedback we received from colleagues and students,鈥� said Eric Bauer, faculty fellow for technology and assistant professor of biology. 鈥淚鈥檓 excited to see how聽my colleagues creatively use the many new tools within Canvas to make their classes even more engaging and easy for students to聽navigate聽and聽look forward to exploring with them the possibilities of the new LMS.鈥�

The transition to Canvas will be implemented over time, with ongoing communication and support as the university moves through the next academic year.

Here are this week鈥檚 鈥淧hoenix Five鈥� recommendations for the week ahead:

福利亚洲国产精品 Year of Service Fellows Program

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Virtual

Join SPDC to learn about the Elon Year of Service Fellows program, a partnership between 福利亚洲国产精品 and several community organizations in Alamance County. The program offers May 2026 Elon graduates the opportunity to engage in meaningful service work to improve health, education and economic development for residents in Alamance County. Visit 聽for more information and to join the event.

Elon Cares 2026 鈥� a cabaret to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aid

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m., Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts

Join the Elon Cares for a night of performances and support. The event is a benefit cabaret for the national organization . At each performance, audience members can donate to the national organization to help Elon Cares reach its $2,000 goal. Each donation also enters you into a raffle for various prizes. Raffle prizes include, but aren鈥檛 limited to, signed playbills and posters from Broadway companies, private industry sessions via Zoom, a headshot session, and even a PR merchandise box from various films. Each item was donated by an alumnus from the Department of Performing Arts. Visit the 聽for more information.

SUB Cinema: Mamma Mia! (2008)

Friday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m., Turner Theater

Join SUB Cinema for Mamma Mia! Donna, an independent hotelier, is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile, Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She invites three men from her mother’s past in the hope of meeting her real father. Visit 聽for more information.

LNE: Silly Debates with the International Relations Club

Friday, Jan. 16, 10:30 p.m., McKinnon Hall

The International Relations Club is bringing their silly debates to Late Night Elon! Join us for an opportunity to talk through some amusing controversial topics ever. Visit 聽for more information.

Don鈥檛 forget to switch to eduroam 鈥� Elonu-secure is retired

As you settle in for Winter Term, here鈥檚 a quick reminder that eduroam is Elon鈥檚 secure Wi-Fi network for laptops, phones, and tablets. Another reminder: Both eduroam and the retired elonu-secure used the same campus network. Wi-Fi disruptions in the fall were tied to external factors and our regional internet provider, not the eduroam sign-in system.

Here鈥檚 how to login to eduroam:

• Open your device鈥檚 Wi-Fi settings
• Select eduroam
• Log in with your full Elon email (e.g., jsmith@elon.edu)
• Enter your Elon password

If you鈥檙e setting up other devices, like gaming consoles, smart TVs, streaming sticks (Roku and Fire TV), and smart speakers, use elonu-connect. If you need help, review step-by-step instructions online at , contact the Technology Service Desk at (336) 278-5200, or .

For the administrators who are assessing the facilities and technology of both campuses, that work also has forged new friendships since September鈥檚 announcement of the intended merger. What began as a daunting assignment quickly became an opportunity for Brad Moore and Kenitra Horsley to learn from one another and imagine what a combined institution might offer its students.

Both leaders describe the sprint team as a place where intense work has produced genuine connections. They鈥檝e spent weeks comparing systems, walking campuses, studying student needs and exploring the physical and technological foundations that define their respective universities.

In the process, Moore 鈥� 福利亚洲国产精品鈥檚 associate vice president for facilities and chief facilities officer 鈥� and Horsley 鈥� chief of staff and chief information officer at Queens 鈥� developed not only professional insight but a shared sense of possibility.

As the members of both boards of trustees continue to review the terms of the definitive merger agreement, which is expected to be finalized before the end of the calendar year, a recent conversation with Moore and Horsley offers a look at what it means to merge two complex organizations and how collaboration can spark both practical solutions and a new vision for what the future could hold.

Can you share very briefly your responsibilities with the sprint team and what you鈥檝e discovered since September in this role?

Kenitra Horsley: We鈥檝e been delving into the inventory of tools and technologies on both campuses to better understand our learning environments and overall campus landscapes. What I鈥檝e discovered is that each institution uses many applications and technologies, which is very common in higher education. However, we鈥檝e found very little overlap in the actual tools we use. Some of that may be due to scale, evaluation processes, or campus size, but the result is the same. We鈥檒l need to look closely at each application to decide what鈥檚 the right and best fit for the merged institution.

Brad Moore: The other members of the sprint team have been focused on people 鈥� students, faculty, and staff 鈥� and on purpose: the transformation and education of students. Kenitra and I have been focused on place. That includes the physical campuses but also how the campuses operate, whether that鈥檚 technology, auxiliary services, campus safety and police, facilities or grounds. We鈥檝e learned that some things we do very similarly and some we do very differently. It鈥檚 been a good exercise to stop, pause, and look at what we do, why we do it that way and whether there鈥檚 a better way.

Why are these discoveries valuable in the early stages of the merger?

KH: Our goal is to have a thriving merged institution. That means understanding our environments and how we enable teaching and learning. Our spaces, campus safety, technology and auxiliary services are all support components that help the institution thrive and deliver programming. It鈥檚 important that we have clear sight lines on our environments and how we can advance them.

BM: I would say the same. Our missions are similar, and people thrive when their basic needs are met: shelter, food, security, and safety. When we provide that experience, students can focus on their studies and well-being. It鈥檚 important to figure out what鈥檚 working and what鈥檚 not. Through this process, we鈥檝e seen things that are working well, things we can learn from each other, and things we can improve moving forward.

What might people not immediately recognize about the role of facilities and technology in the success of a university campus?

KH: Brad said it best. When people have the resources and environment to support them, they鈥檙e able to grow and do the exploration and transformation we want for our students.

BM: The campus fosters community and encourages enrollment. It鈥檚 a powerful tool for delivering the mission and vision of a university. At Elon, we often say we all work for admissions 鈥� and the campus is a key player. There are students at both institutions who say 鈥淚 chose Queens鈥� or 鈥淚 chose Elon鈥� because of the beautiful campuses. This is not by chance. Leaders at both institutions have invested in the grounds and buildings knowing the importance of the campus in enhancing the student experience.

KH: I鈥檇 echo that. In my role as interim VP for enrollment, I鈥檓 acutely aware that technology, dining, and campus services shape the very first impressions prospective students have. Their ability to connect easily, enjoy quality dining options, and experience a positive visual environment all directly influence both enrollment and retention.

Can you talk more about how campus systems are most visible when there鈥檚 a hiccup, but invisible when everything works as it should?

KH: Exactly. In the technology space, name recognition isn鈥檛 always a good thing鈥攊f people know your name, it could mean something isn鈥檛 working and they鈥檝e had to call you more than once. The best technology supports the work without becoming the focus. As we merge the campuses, our focus is ensuring the experience feels seamless to the entire community. It鈥檚 a job where success often goes unnoticed, because when everything works without disrupting your day, that鈥檚 the real win.

BM: That applies to facilities, too. You get calls when there are issues. Fortunately, we work with a campus community that also recognizes and appreciates the efforts to ensure that things work well.

What is the importance of the work you鈥檙e doing on the sprint teams for both campuses, independent of its impact on the merger process?

BM: It鈥檚 a great question. This is a good way to assess the work we鈥檙e doing. We鈥檙e all so busy that we鈥檙e constantly sprinting, both for the merger and in our daily jobs. Sometimes you have to stop and ask, 鈥淎m I going in the right direction?鈥� This has helped us do that.

KH: The real benefit is understanding how space impacts the student experience and whether we鈥檙e maximizing our spaces to their optimal level. It鈥檚 unbiased discovery 鈥� having conversations and sharing things we may not have talked about in a long time. You may have something in the back of your mind, but daily responsibilities prevent you from pausing to consider it.

BM: Being on Queens鈥� campus allows me to provide a third-party perspective on the campus. And the same is true when they visit our campus. That鈥檚 been helpful for identifying first impressions and the factors that drive enrollment and retention.

What鈥檚 one thing you鈥檝e discovered about the other campus that鈥檚 an innovative solution or idea you hadn鈥檛 considered before?

KH: The one innovative solution that impressed me is the solar flower outside Elon鈥檚 engineering space. It was born out of a student project 鈥� creativity and exploration that produced a real solution. It鈥檚 impactful for sustainability, and it made me think more intentionally about sustainability in the context of facilities. Working alongside Brad has helped me look at these elements more holistically, considering not only what we can bring but what our students can create through their work.

BM: There鈥檚 a lot I鈥檝e learned working with Kenitra and the sprint team. Queens has strong connections to Uptown Charlotte and the businesses there. Their campus is different from ours. It鈥檚 more landlocked and compressed. They think about expansion upwards, where we have space to grow outward. Comparing those approaches has been interesting and beneficial for both institutions.

One final question to help the community understand who you are on a personal level: do you have a favorite Thanksgiving tradition as we head into the holiday season?

KH: For me, it鈥檚 cooking and baking. My husband loves to fry turkeys, and I love to bake. For Thanksgiving, we make cakes and fry turkeys for friends and our church family. Leading up to Thanksgiving, we鈥檝e fried as many as 5-6 turkeys and an equal number of cakes. It鈥檚 always fun.

BM: I don鈥檛 know that we have a particular tradition, but I love this season鈥攖he gathering of families, making memories, pausing, reflecting, and being thankful for our blessings. The food is great and trying new recipes is fun, but it鈥檚 really a time to stop, reflect, and make memories with your family.

Gary Sheehan, 福利亚洲国产精品鈥檚聽information security聽director, has been named president of the newly formed Piedmont Area Chapter of the , a global organization dedicated to promoting cloud security best practices.

The chapter, which joins CSA鈥檚 Triangle and Charlotte chapters as one of three in North Carolina, will serve as a regional hub for education, collaboration, and leadership in secure cloud computing. Sheehan鈥檚 appointment expands his leadership in the national cybersecurity community and elevates Elon鈥檚 presence in the evolving landscape of cloud and information security.

鈥淭his opportunity supports Elon鈥檚 broader commitment to digital safety, innovation, and collaboration,鈥� said Sheehan. 鈥淎s our systems and data continue to live and grow in the cloud, Elon鈥檚 involvement in these national conversations helps ensure that our approach to cybersecurity remains forward-thinking, community-driven, and rooted in industry best practices.鈥�

The CSA is the world鈥檚 leading organization focused on defining and raising awareness of best practices to ensure a secure cloud computing environment. It brings together experts from industry, education and government to provide research, training, and community support, including one of the most widely adopted cloud security certifications worldwide.

As chapter president, Sheehan will:

• Build and grow regional membership聽
• Promote cloud security awareness and education in the Piedmont region
• Lead community events and training programs
• Encourage professional development and collaboration across sectors
• Represent Elon in a broader network of IT and cloud security leaders

鈥淚鈥檓 looking forward to building new partnerships with professionals across the region, and bringing that knowledge and perspective back to Elon,鈥� Sheehan added. 鈥淪trong communities are what make strong security possible.鈥�

The Piedmont Area Chapter will host its inaugural meeting on Sept. 10, welcoming members from across higher ed, industry and government.

This is the very first Phoenix Five of the year. Each Sunday afternoon, Jon Dooley, vice president for Student Life, provides students with five things to know for the week ahead.

With classes kicking off on Tuesday, here are the first five tips to get the year started strong:

Get Connected on Social Media

Social media is one of the easiest ways to stay plugged in at Elon. If you want to know what鈥檚 happening on campus in real time, here are a few Instagram accounts I recommend:

• 福利亚洲国产精品 (main)
• Phoenix Athletics and Phoenix Phanatics
• Student Life
• Elon Dining
• Student Union Board
• Elon News Network
• HealthEU

Hyponist

Monday, August 25, 8:30-11 p.m., Alumni Gym

Looking for some laughs and a break from the first week of classes? Don鈥檛 miss the Hypnotist Show鈥攁 student favorite. Come ready to watch your friends (or maybe even yourself!) take the stage for an unforgettable, hilarious performance. .

Elon Campus Traditions 鈥� Starting this Week!

College Coffee

Tuesdays, 9:40-10:20 a.m., Phi Beta Kappa Commons, Lambert Academic Village

College Coffee is one of Elon鈥檚 most beloved traditions. Every Tuesday morning, the entire campus gathers for coffee, treats and conversation. It鈥檚 a chance to meet people, connect with faculty and staff, and hear about what鈥檚 happening around campus.

If your student organization wants to host an information table at College Coffee, information on .

Numen Lumen: A Thursday Inspiration

Thursdays, 9:50-10:20 a.m., Numen Lumen Pavilion

On Thursday mornings, we pause for a moment of reflection and inspiration. You鈥檒l hear music from student, faculty and staff performers and reflections from members of our community. This year鈥檚 theme is and the first Numen Lumen of the year will be held this Thursday.

Student Employment Fair

Thursday, August 28, 3-5 p.m., McKinnon Hall

Looking for a job on campus this fall? Don鈥檛 miss the Student Employment Fair, which is your chance to connect directly with supervisors from across Elon, including Student Life, Event Technology Services, Alumni Engagement and many other departments.

础诲惫颈肠别:听Show up, bring a few copies of your r茅sum茅, and take advantage of the opportunity to make a great first impression.

You can explore details and available positions ahead of time on the . Learn more about the .

Have You Switched to EduRoam Yet?

As of this fall, EduRoam is now Elon鈥檚 main Wi-Fi network, so if you鈥檙e still on elonu-secure, it鈥檚 time to make the switch.

Why? Because EduRoam is designed to make your wireless connection simpler, easier to use, and more consistent, both here at Elon and at many other campuses, if you travel.

Here鈥檚 how to switch:

1. Forget elonu-secure in your Wi-Fi settings
2. Select EduRoam as your new Wi-Fi
3. Log in with your full Elon email and password

Need a hand? Step-by-step help is at or .

Make the change now so you鈥檙e all set for the rest of the semester!