Mahanayake is visiting Elon all the way from Sri Lanka, a small island near India known both for its beautiful beaches and for its incredible biodiversity. Originally an ornithologist, Mahanayake has become heavily involved in the Sri Lankan environmental movement and is also the world’s first photographer of the Horton Plains Slender Loris, a creature thought to be extinct until his photograph was published. Since that photo, Mahanayake has devoted much of his time to studying and tracking the loris.

The talk will be Tuessday, March 15 from 4 to 5p.m. in KOBC 101/LaRose Digital Theater. See you there!

Chamindha is heavily involved in the environmental movement and works as a wildlife photographer in Sri Lanka, a world biodiversity hotspot. He is the world’s first photographer of the Horton Plains Slender Loris, a small primate that was thought to be extinct until his photograph was published.

He is a wonderful source of information, not only about the environment, but about cultural differences between the United States and Sri Lanka. Come say hello!

Freshmen, also be sure to stop by the table to learn how to apply for the new class of Periclean Scholars, working in Appalachia!

Join the Periclean Scholars Class of 2011 and our Periclean Scholar-in-Residence, Mr. Chamindha Mahanayake, to learn about this fascinating and beautiful primate!

Mahanayake and the loris both hail from Sri Lanka, a small island near India known both for its beautiful beaches and for its incredible biodiversity. Mahanayake is not only heavily involved in the Sri Lankan environmental movement, he is also the world’s first photographer of the Horton Plains Slender Loris, a creature thought to be extinct until his photograph was published. Since that photo, Mahanayake has devoted much of his time to studying and tracking the loris.

The talk will be Thursday, March 10 from 5 to 6pm in KOBC 101 / LaRose Digital Theater. See you there!

If so, stop by Irazu Coffee in the Zone for a pick-me-up! We will be open until MIDNIGHT! Come out for some delicious coffee!

April 29 at 9 p.m. in the Commuter Lounge – Informational and Team Meeting. All are welcome to attend to learn more about the Walk and sign up to participate.

April 30 at 8pm in Oaks 201 – Short documentary titled “Blood Lines” (23 minutes long) with an even shorter discussion afterward. Take a study break and learn about AIDS! All are welcome, including those not attending the walk!

If you have any questions or comments or would like further information, email sgac@elon.edu.

Thursday, April 16: Subway (near Acorn)
Friday, April 17: Dan Thai
Monday, April 20: Moe’s
Thursday, April 23: Texas Roadhouse

For more details, directions, questions, comments, or to join the walk email sgac@elon.edu

Then this is for you!

Join the Student Global AIDS Campaign at an AIDS walk hosted by Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina on May 2 between about noon and 6pm. The walk is at Halifax Mall in Raleigh, NC. We will provide transportation (snazzy Elon vans) and best of all, you don’t have to raise money! The organization is working on fundraising on its own, so you don’t have to do it individually. What could be better?!

Email sgac@elon.edu for more information or look out for a meeting in the 3rd week of April.

Remember, no day but today!

Testing is between 9 and 11 a.m. in the R.N. Ellington Health Center. One test takes about 3 minutes, and you will also receive counseling with a trained expert. Come and take the most important test of your life!

For more information, email sgac@elon.edu.