Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon named to 2009 list of ‘Great Colleges to Work For’
July 14, 2009
The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ in its 2009 “Great Colleges to Work For” program, which honors institutions for best practices and policies, such as faculty-administration relations, confidence in senior leadership, and compensation and benefits.
Eastern Music Festival Young Artists Pops Concert – TONIGHT
July 13, 2009
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ will present a second concert with this summer's Eastern Music Festival on Monday, July 13, when guest conductor Chelsea Tipton leads EMF's two student orchestras in a lively pops concert on the lawn Under the Oaks. The music begins at 7:30 p.m.
Staff from Iraqi scholarship program visit Elon campus
July 10, 2009
Two representatives from Iraq visited campus July 10 as part of a larger visit to the United States to research potential partners for a scholarship program that sends young Iraqis overseas for a college education.
Tony Weaver appointed to Alamance County Tourism Development Authority
July 8, 2009
Tony Weaver, assistant professor of leisure and sport management, has been appointed to the Alamance County Tourism Development Authority.
Elon students earn honors at International Human Rights Law Moot Court Competition
July 7, 2009
Two ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ students and a 2009 alum won awards last week for their performance in a moot court competition at the 3rd annual International Human Rights Law Summer Study in Vilnius, Lithuania, a program co-sponsored by the university’s Center for Public Affairs.
David Noer column published in (Greensboro, N.C.) News and Record
July 7, 2009
David Noer, a professor emeritus in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, had his monthly column published July 5, 2009, by the News & Record in Greensboro, N.C.
New golf center opens on campus
July 6, 2009
A new facility that will serve as headquarters for ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ’s men’s and women’s golf programs opens this summer on South ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ, where Elon Phoenix athletes will have access to hitting bays, a computerized swing analysis center and an indoor putting areas.
Bob Anderson speaks with News 14 Carolina on public health plans
July 2, 2009
Robert "Bob" Anderson, an associate professor of political science, spoke with News 14 Carolina on July 2 about plans for universal health care under discussion in Washington, and what type of political considerations will be made by members of Congress and President Barack Obama's administration.
Holland House to be home for new Catholic Newman Center
July 2, 2009
The Holland House, a 4,000-square-foot brick building that once served as the official residence of two Elon presidents, will become the home of the new Catholic Newman Center at the university.
Eastern Music Festival returns to Elon – TONIGHT
July 1, 2009
The Eastern Music Festival returns to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ on June 30 with a Steinway Piano Gala to feature works by Chopin, Brahms, Liszt, Stravinsky, and Saint-Saëns. The McCrary Theatre performance at 8 p.m. will conclude with a crowd-pleasing multiple hands finale. The concert is planned in honor of George Troxler, former Dean of Cultural and Special Programs.