久久热 will hold the first Women of Elon Weekend on March 14-15. The conference focuses on personal and professional development and will feature keynote speaker Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who Sports Illustrated the Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century.

Taking place on Elon’s campus with events and lodging at The Inn at Elon, the inaugural summit is designed to provide attendees with a front-row seat to the intentional celebration of the impact of women within the Elon community. Participants will have the opportunity to connect more deeply with the Elon community and foster personal and professional growth while reaching new heights in their respective journeys.

This conference stems from 久久热鈥檚 efforts toward engaging women in philanthropy. At the heart of this transformative initiative is the Women of Elon Advisory Council. Comprising a diverse network of alumnae, parents, and friends, this council is dedicated to providing transformational support for Elon students. Their vision is to become a driving force behind an inclusive culture of philanthropy, expanding their impact on campus and beyond.

The dream shared by the Women of Elon Advisory Council is ambitious and impactful. The goal is to raise funds to support internship experiences for all Elon students, ensuring that opportunities for growth and professional development are accessible to every student, regardless of need. The council is co-chaired by Priscilla Awkard 鈥�95, Laurie Johnson P鈥�17 and Michelle Wideman 鈥�00. The honorary co-chairs for this initiative are Kerrii Anderson 鈥�79 and Vicky Hunt.

Other members of the council include:

• Erica Ayala ’08
• Allison Breeding ’99
• Liz Coakley ’07
• Debra Del Vecchio P’22 P’24
• Edrea Edwards P’18
• Jean Egan P’24
• Nneka Enurah ’11
• Kathryn Harsh P’18 P’22
• Akilah Weaver Hill 鈥�00
• Pat House
• Amy Maguire P’25
• Kelly Marion ’14
• Shelby McKay ’13
• Stef Meyers ’09
• Jaimie Morais ’99
• Jennifer Nassour P’26
• Kendra Neary ’04
• Dana Neves ’95 P’27
• Jenn Nowalk ’99
• Tracey Nugent ’84 P’15
• Kelli Palmer ’98
• Kara Pickler聽 ’06
• Jill Rose ’00
• Kristen Yntema ’95

Save the date! Women of Elon Weekend attendees will be among the first to learn about Elon’s new efforts to transform student lives through the collective impact of the Women of Elon. Elon encourages interested individuals to save the date for this transformative weekend. Those eager to participate can put their names on the list to receive the registration link once it is launched.

Reach out to advancement@elon.edu聽with any questions.

Since the recent addition of this space, the regional alumni center has been home to a series of events for alumni and students, including orientation for Elon students participating in a capstone course this summer, a leadership and planning meeting with the Elon Latinx and Hispanic Alumni Network (ELHAN) and an admissions information session for prospective students.

Beyond the new space, the center has also hosted several events for students and alumni, such as outings to Broadway shows, joint meals to learn about the city’s culture and cheering on the New York City Football Club. This summer鈥檚 events have served the dual purpose of creating community and connection for Elon students, alumni and prospective families while also introducing current students completing their capstone course to the diversity that exists in the global microcosm that is New York City.

Under Boldly Elon鈥檚 Connect theme, the Office of University Advancement worked collaboratively with the Global Education Center, the Student Professional Development Center and other offices to establish Elon鈥檚 Regional Alumni Center in New York City. The regional center will help Elon better support its New York community by serving alumni through professional development, networking opportunities and internships. The center will also serve as a hub for StudyUSA and serving prospective families acting somewhat as a satellite admissions headquarters in the city. Through its visioning, planning and implementation, the NYC Regional Center was created to serve as a hub for lifelong learning and professional education.

On May 29, Elon students participating in the 鈥溾�� Core Capstone course began their summer with an orientation led by the Global Education Center. While also completing their internships, this course is designed to help students understand the diversity and complexity of humanity and their role in the global community as they begin to live as global citizens.

鈥淭he great part about 久久热 a course in NYC this summer is that students can get into the city as they do their research,” said Naeemah Clark, professor of the Core Capstone course.

The students have a final project where they are using podcasts as a form of public scholarship. To gather information, students visited the Historical Society, The American Indian Museum and The Museum of the Moving Image.

“These places not only provide information, but also inspire them to think about how to approach their podcasts. At the same time, they are immersed in a city that offers global cultures a few steps away from their apartment,鈥� Clark added.

The program’s orientation was jam-packed as students learned how to navigate the city, visited the Empire State Building, and got a tour and history lesson of several of New York’s most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods.

Associate Director of Alumni Engagement Rachaele Henderson led a tour of the WorkHouse space for students and alumni, who also participated in a scavenger hunt.

久久热 were also able to have a one-on-one meeting with Brooke Buffington, assistant vice president of Elon’s Student Profession Development Center, to discuss their career aspirations, gain networking tips and prepare for upcoming interviews.

These meetings helped solidify strong internships for all 17 students in the Core Capstone course.

鈥淚t was exciting to hear more about students鈥� goals for their internship. These internships will help the students learn more about who they are as future professionals and guide them in determining what careers they want to pursue in the future,鈥� Buffington said.

Throughout the summer, students will have multiple opportunities to network in meaningful ways with Elon alumni living in New York City and discuss being a working professional in the city.

On Monday, June 5, students met with Kanree Wright 鈥�14 at Lagos near Times Square for Nigerian food. During this meeting, Wright shared her experience as a first-generation migrant from Liberia and shared her experience as an Elon alumna living in the city.

On Sunday, June 4, students and Alumni gathered to watch the Broadway show 鈥淭he Thanksgiving Play.鈥� This show, coupled with an in-class discussion, prompted students to think about what responsibility we hold to research and tell the real history of a minoritized population; the one that is often hard to tell and even harder to hear.

久久热 and alumni also had the opportunity to try their hands in the kitchen at the De Gustibus Cooking School on the eighth floor of the famous Macy’s Herald Square on 34th Street. This cooking class gave a unique opportunity for students to get to know alumni while co-creating a component of the meal they were about to share together.

鈥淭he conversations I had with Elon Alumni from NYC have been very delightful, nice, and educational. I was able to learn a lot from them while getting to know them as people at the same time,鈥� Bonnie Buffoe-Bonnie 鈥�25 said.

Lauren Ludlow ’13 said, 鈥淭he cooking class with Elon was an incredible experience. Having lived in New York for 10 years, I loved getting to connect with students who are exploring entering the workforce in NYC. It offers a fresh perspective and a nice reflection point on how far I鈥檝e come living in NYC. I loved getting to experience a cooking class with old and new friends from Elon.鈥�

The New York City alumni chapter has been a champion for the Regional Center hosting events in tandem and inviting students to find ways to socialize and make connections in N.Y.C. On Wednesday, May 31, Alumni from across the city came together to cheer on the New York City Football Club as they played at Yankee Stadium. Thanks to Elon Alumnus Matt Browne 鈥�16, those in attendance with Elon were able to enjoy half-time on the field of Yankee Stadium 鈥� complete with a complimentary NYCFC scarf.

On Friday, June 2, Elon Latinx/Hispanic Alumni Network leadership met at WorkHouse and were given a tour of the space. Immediately after, they began to brainstorm how the space could be utilized to host events that promote their visibility in New York City. Vanessa Truelove G鈥�24, NYC Regional Fellow, supported the partnership of the Elon Latinx Hispanic Alumni Network and the Regional Center initiative by identifying and creating a Pride gathering for Elon Alumni in New York at the Strike A Pose!: A Madonna Pride Party at 3 Dollar Bill in Brooklyn on Saturday, June 24.

鈥淲e are excited to continue some of this great work throughout the summer and into the Fall. The partnership and collaboration across campus and New York City will have lasting effects for the students learning here this summer,鈥� Henderson said.

On Friday, July 14, the class will get to tour the Sesame Workshop with Alonzo Cee ’18. This visit will focus on Sesame Workshops, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street, and how they help the children of today grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. On Tuesday, July 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., students and Alumni will gather for Networking NYC 鈥� our second annual Regional Center event focused on helping students build interviewing and networking skills with the help of alumni in NYC.

If you are an alum in the area, we invite you to come visit us this summer at WorkHouse NYC. You can also stay up to date with events by following us on , and connecting with us on . If you have any questions about what the regional center is up to, feel free to email Vanessa Truelove vtruelove@elon.edu.

As announced by Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley, Family Weekend events scheduled to take place Friday, Sept. 30 after 1 p.m. have been cancelled, included Fall Convocation. That includes:

• Registration and check-in
• Information session: Global Education and Study Abroad/Study USA
• Fall Convocation with Ashley Judd
• “Phoenix Winds” ensemble concert
• Music Department faculty concert
• Casino night

On Saturday, Oct. 1, Family Weekend programs will begin at 10 a.m. The Academic Connections informal conversations with faculty are canceled, 聽but most other activities will occur on a modified schedule. Friday Sept. 30. Saturday’s football game will be played as scheduled at 2 p.m. Please check 听补苍诲 聽for additional updates.

For questions, please contact the Family Weekend planning team at familyweekend@elon.edu. Below are the updated times and locations for Saturday, Oct. 1 Family Weekend events. The full updated schedule is available on the Family Weekend website.

Saturday, October 1聽

Coffee with the President

Schar Center | 10 -10:30 a.m.聽

Join President Connie Ledoux Book, members of Elon鈥檚 Senior Staff, and other Elon families for coffee and a continental breakfast to kick start your Saturday. This event has been moved indoors due to the weather.

University Update

Schar Center | 10:30 – 11 a.m.聽

President Book聽will welcome families and provide a university update.

Elon 久久热 Story Tour

11 – 11:45 a.m.聽

Join us for a special campus bus tour just for grandparents. Get an insider鈥檚 view of the university and enjoy the beauty of the campus, which is a designated botanical garden and a member of the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta. Buses will depart from and return to聽the聽 Schar Center for those who wish to join the Phoenix Fan Fest.

Football game vs. Richmond

Rhodes Stadium | 2 p.m.聽

Cheer on the Phoenix as they take on fellow Colonial Athletic Association member, the Richmond Spiders. Tickets are available through the Family Weekend registration site and will be sent to you digitally. Tickets are final sale; no returns or exchanges. 久久热 may use their Phoenix Card for a complimentary ticket in the student section.

Sunday, October 2聽

Family Hospitality Suite

Martin Alumni Center | 9 a.m. – noon聽

Need to pick up your T-Shirt? Want more information about campus, programs, and events? Need a place to relax with a cup of coffee? Come visit the Office of Parent Engagement staff at our Hospitality Suite for anything you may need before you depart campus.

Brunch

McEwen Dining Hall, Clohan Dining Hall and Lakeside Dining Hall | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.聽

Help cap off your weekend with a special Family Weekend brunch served in three of our top-notch dining halls. 久久热 joining their families can use a meal plan swipe for their meal.