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Intel names Elon one of nation’s top wireless computing campuses

mgregoire — Fri, 16 Apr 2004 15:51:00 +0000

Intel Corporation has named �þ�� one of the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation for wireless computing access. Elon ranks #43 on the “Most Unwired College �þ��es” list, the highest-ranking North Carolina school.

This is the second year that Intel has sponsored a nationwide survey of wireless computing. This year’s survey ranks cities, airports and colleges that are leaders in implementing wireless technology. The survey was conducted by researcher Bert Sperling, who collects and analyzes data for the nationally known “Best Places” surveys.

The “Most Unwired College �þ��es” survey findings are based on the number of wireless access areas (hotspots), the number of �þ��s, number of computers and the computer-to-student ratio. The results were also based on the percentage of each college campus that is covered by wireless technology.

The Elon campus includes about 75 wireless access points that allow students to access the Internet via wireless laptop computers. Most academic buildings, dining halls and the north athletics complex provide wireless access zones along with some residence halls and the main outdoor commons areas on campus. In many areas, students can move from building to building without losing the wireless signal.

This summer, the technology on campus will be upgraded to the new wireless transmission standard, increasing data transfer speeds from 11 mb/sec to 54 mb/sec.

Elon technology staff supports 1,783 computers, including 654 computers in 21 labs that are available for student use. Virtually 100 percent of the campus is wired to the Internet, with all residence halls providing a network data port for each student.

In addition to Elon’s #43 ranking, other North Carolina schools on the top 100 list include the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill at #52 and Davidson College at #81.

North Carolina cities on the “Most Unwired Cities” list include Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill (#30), Charlotte-Gastonia (#57) and Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point (#90).

Download Elon’s new free screensaver

mgregoire — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 20:54:00 +0000

Just can’t get eonugh of Elon? Download our screensaver!

A free custom Elon screensaver is now available for download and use by Windows computer users. It features some of the best photos from the Office of University Relations. Click to download…

Register online for Spring Open House

mgregoire — Mon, 22 Mar 2004 16:29:00 +0000

Elon is hosting a Spring Open House April 3, 2004, for prospective students and parents.

Have you met your admissions representative?

mgregoire — Mon, 22 Mar 2004 16:29:00 +0000

It can be helpful to have a point of contact when you begin your college search. Find out who your Admissions Counselor is and learn a few things about them. They look forward to working with you as you explore Elon!

Just click the link below and then select your state for more information.

Attend a class when you visit Elon

mgregoire — Mon, 22 Mar 2004 16:28:00 +0000

Before you call to schedule a campus visit, check out http://www.elon.edu/admissions/class.asp for a schedule of classes that you may sit in on while you are here. A wide variety of subjects and times are available, so be prepared to let us know which class you are interested in.

You must make your appointment two weeks in advance in order to attend a class. For your planning, the last day to attend a class before the end of the semester is November 21, 2004. Call Admissions at 800-334-8448 to schedule your visit today!

Register Online for Minority Visitation Weekend

mgregoire — Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:55:00 +0000

Please follow the link below to register for Elon’s Minority Visitation Weekend, February 20-21, 2004.

Register online for NC Student Day

mgregoire — Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:54:00 +0000

Please follow the link below to register online for Elon’s North Carolina Student Day.

Elon Fellow’s Applications due January 10

mgregoire — Tue, 06 Jan 2004 16:02:00 +0000

If you are interested in applying to the Elon Fellows Programs, your application is due by January 10.

Fellows programs include:

Honors Fellows

Elon College Fellows

North Carolina Teaching Fellows

Jefferson Pilot Business Fellows

Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows

Journalism and Communications Fellows

Visit http://www.elon.edu/admissions/fellows.asp for detailed information about the Fellows programs and a link to the application.

Please be aware that a student must be accepted to Elon before they can be chosen to participate in the Fellow’s competition weekend.

Postmark Your Early Decision Application by Nov. 15!

mgregoire — Tue, 11 Nov 2003 15:32:00 +0000

If you are thinking of applying Early Decision to Elon, don’t wait to submit your application! The Early Decision deadline is November 15, 2003. Applications must be electronically submitted or postmarked November 15th to be included in the Early Decision program.

To learn more about the Early Decision program visit http://www.elon.edu/admissions/about.asp#early.

Admissions Holiday Schedule

mgregoire — Tue, 11 Nov 2003 15:31:00 +0000

Are you making arrangements to visit Elon in the near future? Please consider the following dates that will effect your planning.

November 22, 2003 Fall Open House

November 26-30, 2003 �þ�� are off campus for Thanksgiving break.

November 27-28, 2003 The University is closed for Thanksgiving Holiday.

December 11, 2003 Final day of exams for the fall semester. �þ�� will be leaving campus for the winter break at this time.

December 22-27, 2003 The University is closed for Christmas Holiday.

January 1, 2004 The University is closed for New Years Day.

January 6, 2004 �þ�� will be back on campus to begin Winter term classes.

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