Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
Elon Day was a big success, and it was exciting to see the community come together to celebrate and support the university.
Here are a few events and opportunities coming up on campus this week you wont want to miss:
Brenda Dixon-Gottschild Challenges, Changes, Chances: My Object Lesson in Reclaiming My Time
Monday, March 9, 7 p.m., McCray Theatre, Center for the Arts
Join the Lyceum Series to hear from Brenda Dixon-Gottschild, an acclaimed dancer, author and scholar whose work explores race, culture and the arts. Come hear reflections from her six-decade career and experience a presentation that blends storytelling and performance. Visit the for more information.
Understanding the US-Iran Conflict: An Elon faculty panel
Tuesday, March 10, 4:30-6 p.m., East Commons 102
Faculty from multiple disciplines will come together to discuss the unfolding developments in the Middle East. The discussion will aim to contextualize recent developments for the campus community. Sponsored by the Council on Civic Engagement.
Zeynep Tufekci Power, Protest and Algorithms: How Technology Shapes Society and Democracy
Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m., McCray Theatre, Center for the Arts
Dont miss this years Baird Lecture, featuring internationally recognized techno-sociologist Zeynep Tufekci. A 2022 Pulitzer Prize finalist for commentary, Tufekci examines the use of social media to mobilize large numbers of people in political protest and why many modern movements lack the direction to foster real change. Visit the Spring Cultural Calendar for more information.
SUB Cinema Drive-In presents: Wicked: For Good
Saturday, March 14, 8-10:30 p.m., Innovation Quad Parking Lot
SUB Cinemas drive-in movie is back with Wicked: For Good. Bring your friends, a car or a lawn chair, and settle in for a movie night under the stars. Visit for more information.
Career tip: Stop by the SPDC today!
Stop by the Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) on the first floor of the Moseley Center to prepare for whats next whether youre a senior searching for a job, a student looking for an internship, or just exploring career paths. Practice interviewing, polish your r辿sum辿, and get free printed copies and business cards to help you put your best foot forward as a young professional.