The Elon men’s soccer team captured its second CAA Regular Season title in three years after defeating the Campbell Fighting Camels on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Phoenix defeated the Camels 2-1 with goals from Scott Vatne and Connor Mucchetti to put the Camels away and claim the title.

The Elon Phoenix will play now the winner of the first-round CAA Tournament matchup between Hofstra and Charleston at Rudd Field on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m.

How It Happened

• Elon had chances in the first ten minutes with Elon having two free kicks in the attacking third and a corner kick, but the efforts were snuffed out by the Camels.
• The Phoenix defense was able to handle early pressure from Campbell, forcing goal kicks and off-target shots.
• The first shot on goal from the Camels came from the outside of the box but was comfortably saved by Tomasz Wroblewski.
• Both teams began exchanging fouls in the midfield before Elon put their first shot on goal in the 29th from a Scott Vatne free kick.
• Vatne would find himself at the top of the box with a free kick chance in the 41st minute. Set up by Calle Edelstam, Vatne unleashed a shot that went bar-down and found itself in the back of the net to give the Phoenix a 1-0 lead going into the halftime break.
• The second 45 began similarly to the first with Elon grabbing a corner kick early and the midfield of each team struggling for possession.
• Campbell increased their chances with added offensive pressure, but the backline continued to hold firm with a 1-0 lead.
• Elon took a spell of possession in the 67th minute and made it count. After a shot from Ryan Manna was blocked, the ball found the feet of Connor Mucchetti. Mucchetti faked a shot, put the ball on his left foot and found the bottom right corner to give Elon a 2-0 lead.
• Campbell piled on the pressure trying to find a goal and found one from a free kick with just over 12 minutes to play.
• In the final 12 minutes, Elon was able to see the game out to leave Buies Creek with a CAA Regular Season Championship trophy.

Notes and Stats

• The Phoenix improves to 10-6-1 on the season following the win over Campbell.
• Elon’s 6-2 record puts them on top of the conference by two points at the end of the regular season. With the win, Elon clinches the CAA Regular Season title as well as the number one seed in the 2024 CAA Men’s Soccer Championship.
• The CAA Regular Season title is Elon’s second in the last three years with Elon also taking home the Regular Season title in 2022.
• Scott Vatne bagged his tenth goal of the season in the win against Campbell. His ten goals are the first double-digit goal season since Elijah Agu scored 11 in the 2016 season. Vatne’s 27 points are the most by an Elon player since Jason Waterman had 31 in the 2013 season.
• Connor Mucchetti scored his third goal of the season in the win over the Camels. He becomes the fourth player this season with three goals or more joining: Vatne, Colin Veltri and Victor Stromsten.
• Calle Edelstam picked up an assist in the win over Campbell.
• Tomasz Wroblewski made a pair of saves in the win over the Camels.

消消犯 has a deep commitment to civic and political engagement. The Statement of Commitment to the Values of Freedom of Expression and Inclusivity can be found on the Council of Civic Engagement website and appears in student, staff and faculty handbooks. The university also provides guidelines for political activities and demonstrations.

Throughout election season, Elon has offered resources and hosted events to help connect voters with the information they need to make important decisions on Election Day and to raise awareness about opportunities to learn, become engaged and participate in constructive dialogue.

Election Day

Information about voting and Election Day resources is available on the Elon Votes! website.

Election Day Shuttle

消消犯 who are already registered to vote in Alamance County are invited to utilize the Election Day shuttle throughout the day. A shuttle will run from the Center for the Arts to two local polling places from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

To find out the location of your polling place on Election Day in Alamance County, simply go to the North Carolina Board of Elections Polling Place Search website and confirm your polling place before you leave to vote. Note that the Elon campus is divided into two precincts, so this is especially important.

Active Citizen Series: Election Night Watch Event

The Elon community is invited to watch history unfold as election results come in from across the nation.油The watch event will be held in the Global Commons Great Hall from 8 to 11 p.m.油Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, Elon Votes!, Student Government Association, Council on Civic Engagement and Elon Political Engagement Work Group.

Post-election Events

Several events are planned for the days and weeks after the election, including:

Hopes for the Future: Public Art Project

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Haggard Avenue
As we navigate our pathway forward the day after the election, take time out to express your voice in a creative way. Gather on Haggard Avenue to draw, chalk, and write about an optimistic tomorrow.

Active Citizen Series: After the Vote

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 4:30 p.m., East Neighborhood Commons, Forum (102)
Faculty panel sponsored by the Department of Political Science and Phoenix Policy Institute. Learn about the ins and outs of the 2024 elections ��� from voting trends to controversial calls ��� with Elon experts. You���ll be able to ask questions about what the local, state and national results mean for you, your friends and family, and our country.

Finding Unity Across Difference: A Democratic Dialogue

Thursday, Nov. 14, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Lakeside Meeting Rooms 212-214
This post-election conversation is designed for our campus community to find connection and understanding across party lines. Whether you are thrilled or troubled by the outcome, this is an opportunity to practice how active citizenship and engaged learning can help us bridge divides.

CAALM Election Decompression Group

Wednesdays through Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, Noon, Ward Octagon, Moseley Center 105A
Cultivating Awareness and Aptitude to Live Mindfully (CAALM) is a decompression group geared toward stresses that can be exacerbated during a presidential election. The goal of the drop-in structured group is to provide participants with tangible skills to improve mindfulness, well-being and resilience as you navigate life. Note: this is a nonpartisan space and will not specifically focus on the political candidates or details of the election process. Sponsored by Counseling Services.

A new survey by the 消消犯 Poll has found that Hurricane Helene has galvanized the plans of about a fifth of North Carolina���s voters to cast ballots in this year���s election and identified a sharp split along partisan lines about whether federal and state agencies are doing a good job responding to the devastation the hurricane caused in the western part of the state.

Some 59% of the state���s registered voters said they, their families or their close friends and neighbors have been affected by the damage of Hurricane Helene, with 21% saying they have experienced a lot of impact. The hurricane has influenced voting intentions ������20% said they are more likely to vote because of Helene and only 2% said they are less likely to cast a ballot.

The poll found that the presidential race in the state is a dead heat: 46% of the state���s registered voters supported Republican Donald Trump and 46% backed Democrat Kamala Harris at the time of the survey. Some 9% of North Carolinians said they back another candidate or are not decided at this late stage of the race. These findings are virtually unchanged from the results of a September survey by the Elon Poll. When results were limited only to those registered voters who indicated they are likely voters, Harris and Trump remain tied with each garnering 47% of the vote.

“The seven ���swing states��� in 2024 account for 93 electoral votes. Most forecasters see Donald Trump as needing 51 of those 93 electoral votes and Kamala Harris as needing 44 to reach the critical threshold of 270,” said Professor Jason Husser, director of the 消消犯 Poll. “North Carolina���s 16 electoral votes would go a long way for either campaign, and our results are consistent with most other surveys showing North Carolina remains far too close to call. With very strong early voting turnout for both parties, North Carolina is a state likely to be decided by how the 4% of undecided voters break between the two candidates.”

In the North Carolina governor race, Democrat Josh Stein has widened his lead over Republican Mark Robinson, with a 21-point advantage, compared with the 14-point advantage Stein held in the September survey by the Elon Poll conducted before news broke about his online history. Nearly half of voters (49%) said Stein would provide better leadership in North Carolina���s recovery from Helene while only 27% said Robinson would provide better storm recovery leadership.

Western North Carolina is still working to recover from the flooding, mudslides and significant damage to the region���s infrastructure from Hurricane Helene, and the 消消犯 Poll explored opinions statewide about how government agencies are responding to the hurricane���s aftermath. The survey found sharp partisan differences in how voters view the response: 68% of Democrats said federal and state agencies are doing a ���very good��� or ���good��� job, while only 24% of Republicans said they felt that way. Some 57% of Republicans said government agencies are doing a ���very poor��� or ���poor��� job, while only 12% of Democrats felt that way.

Asked which presidential candidate is more likely to provide the resources and support North Carolina will need to recover from Helene, 84% of Republicans said Trump would do a better job and 89% of Democrats said Harris would.

This is the third of three surveys conducted by the 消消犯 Poll during the fall 2024 election season. Along with tracking the presidential, gubernatorial and council of state races in North Carolina as well as the response to the hurricane, the survey explored key election issues and opinions about the integrity of the upcoming election and anticipated response to the results. The poll of 800 North Carolina registered voters was conducted Oct. 10-17 and has a margin of error of +/-3.99%.

Election issues and concerns

The 消消犯 Poll has been tracking voter opinions about key issues during this election season and has found that the state of the economy continues to be top of mind among those casting ballots this year. A survey by the poll in August found voters generally giving low marks for the national and North Carolina economy with nearly half of voters saying their personal financial situation has gotten worse since President Joe Biden took office.

Asked in this most recent survey to choose the top three issues in the presidential campaign, 71% of these voters cited the economy, 41% said immigration and 34% said health care. White voters were more likely to list immigration as a top concern than Black voters while Black voters were more like to list abortion and health care as a top concern.

The poll revealed that North Carolinians continue to be apprehensive about the integrity of the election process itself. If Harris is officially declared the winner, 49% said they were ���not at all��� confident Trump would accept the results and another 21% were ���only a little confident��� he would do so. If the opposite happened ��� Trump were officially declared the winner ��� 65% of voters said they were ���very��� or ���somewhat��� confident Harris would accept the results, and 36% were ���not at all��� or ���only a little��� confident of that.

“Many North Carolinians are on edge right now about the election, but what people worry about differs by party,” Husser said. “Republicans are more concerned about fair and accurate vote counts while Democrats are more concerned about the other party���s nominee not accepting the results of the election. Voters of both parties are united, however, in that over 60% of both Democrats and Republicans see it as at least somewhat likely people working on behalf of either of the major presidential campaigns will try to fraudulently change the outcome of this year���s election.”

Some 47% said they had no trust or ���only a little��� trust in the U.S. Supreme Court to fairly resolve the outcome of the presidential election if there were a legal dispute. At the same time, 53% had ���a great deal��� or moderate level of trust the Court would make a fair ruling. Some 62% of Democrats said they had little or no trust the court would be fair, compared with 69% of Republicans who felt the court would be fair.

The state���s voters were also worried about these election integrity issues:

62% said it is ���highly likely��� or ���somewhat likely��� that people working for either presidential campaign will try to fraudulently change the outcome of the election.

Overall, 54% said the election will produce a fair and accurate count of votes nationwide but there is a big partisan divide: 80% of Democrats said they expect a fair and accurate count while only 35% of Republicans and 42% of Independents expect there will be a fair and accurate count.

61% of voters were very or somewhat confident that most Americans will accept the election results, with Democrats slightly more confident than Republicans that the results will be accepted.

53% were very or somewhat concerned that voters will be intimidated or harassed when going to vote. And 39% of those planning to vote early said a reason for doing so is that they would feel uncomfortable or have safety concerns about voting at their polling location.

Statewide races in North Carolina

Democrat Josh Stein has expanded his lead over Republican Mark Robinson in the race for governor in North Carolina as Robinson has continued to contend with fallout from objectionable online posts he allegedly made. The survey found 48% of voters have a ���very favorable��� or ���somewhat favorable��� impression of Stein while 28% of voters have a ���very favorable��� or ���somewhat favorable��� impression of Robinson. That is down from a level of 32% with a very or somewhat favorable impression of Robinson the poll found during a September survey.

Fully 72% of voters said they are aware of news reports alleging offensive and sexually explicit posts by Robinson on a pornography website. Of those aware of the allegations, only 23% said they believe Robinson’s denial that he made the posts. Some 8% of Republican voters said they have switched and will now vote for Stein because of the allegations. Overall, Robinson was viewed unfavorably by 55% of voters. That includes 82% of Democrats, 71% of Independents and 69% of Black voters.

“While the presidential race in North Carolina is very close, our findings add to a long-established trend showing the gubernatorial race as one likely to be won by the Democrat Josh Stein, primarily because the Republican candidate Mark Robinson is broadly unpopular,” Husser said. “Though our poll shows a very large lead for Stein, I suspect the magnitude of that lead could shrink to some extent if many of those who would normally vote for Republicans for Governor simply decide to leave that portion of the ballot blank or cast a protest write-in or third party vote rather than vote for a Democrat.”

The poll showed Democrats hold leads in the races for several top state offices on the ballot:

• Lieutenant Governor: Rachel Hunt (D) ��� 41%, Hal Weatherman (R) ��� 36%
• Attorney General: Jeff Jackson (D) ��� 43%, Dan Bishop (R) ��� 38%
• Secretary of State: Elaine Marshal (D) ��� 41%, Chad Brown (R) ��� 36%
• Superintendent of Public Instruction: Maurice (Mo) Green (D) ��� 43%, Michele Morrow (R) ��� 35%

“Relative to the presidential election, our most recent poll shows a notable Democratic advantage in all four of the Council of State races we polled, suggesting that Robinson is harming down-ballot Republicans,” Husser said. “Though we find leads for Democrats in the lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction elections, undecided voter percentages are quite high in all those races. This suggests caution to those anticipating a Democratic sweep of the Council of State because enough undecided voters exist to match or exceed that Democratic advantage.”

The 消消犯 Poll also asked voters about when they plan to cast a ballot this year and their opinions on the future of political divisions and extreme weather.

41% of North Carolina���s registered voters said they will participate in early voting this year, while 46% plan to cast ballots in person on Election Day. Republicans were more likely than Democrats to say they will be election-day voters. For those voting early or absentee, convenience and wanting to get it over with were cited as the two most important factors for their decision to vote early or absentee.

Asked what they expect the future to hold, 33% of the state���s voters said they expect government and politics will be more divided, 23% said more unified and 44% said things will be about the same.

68% said hurricanes are becoming more severe while 23% said the storms are about the same.

Poll Methodology

The survey was constructed by the 消消犯 Poll in partnership with The Charlotte Observer, The News & Observer and The Durham Herald-Sun and fielded by the international marketing and polling firm YouGov as an online, web-based survey, self-administered with online panels. Between October 10-17, 2024, YouGov interviewed 915 respondents who were registered voters in North Carolina. These respondents were then matched down to a sample of 800 to produce the final dataset.

Throughout this report, the analysis of partisan differences compares the views of Republicans plus those who lean Republican in their voting preference with Democrats plus those who lean Democratic.���A sample composition file���from the survey provides more details. The margin of error for this poll (adjusted for weights) is +/-3.99%.

Generations of alumni, current students, faculty, staff, local fans and friends of Elon will be converging on campus to celebrate Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023 starting Friday, Nov. 1.

The full schedule of events and activities can be found on the油2024 Homecoming & Reunion webpage. There’s information about checking in, picking up tickets and registering for events and a full overview of activities. Download digital swag and find a range of resources to make sure it’s a memorable experiences.

Friday night���s Rock the Block party on Haggard Avenue and Young Commons from 5 to 9 p.m. will kick off the weekend of festivities. There will be a variety of food trucks, games and live music for an evening of fun for the entire family. Welcome Home College Coffee on Saturday, Nov. 2, on Scott Plaza welcomes alumni back home with this beloved campus tradition.

All alumni are invited to visit the Tailgate Village at Schar Center at 11 a.m. before cheering on Elon football as they take on Campbell University in Rhodes Stadium at 2 p.m.

The full Homecoming & Reunion schedule is below and more information on the weekend���s festivities can be found on the油Homecoming & Reunion 2024 webpage.

Friday, November 1

Alumni HQ

8 a.m. ��� 7 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center油

Check in at the official alumni welcome center featuring helpful information and handouts for the weekend and lots of fun FREE giveaways, including the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend t-shirt. Refreshments available throughout the day.

Reunion Check-In

8 a.m.油��� 5 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center

Alumni celebrating reunions can grab their buttons and other reunion-specific information.

Golden Alumni Luncheon & Class of 1974 Induction Ceremony

12 ��� 1:30 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Student Center

Members of the Class of 1974 and all Golden Alumni are invited to attend this special luncheon, honoring the 50th Reunion. Help us welcome them into the Golden Alumni Family! Members of the Class of 1974 are encouraged to attend to receive their medallion and take a class photo. Please arrive at McKinnon Hall between 11:30 and 11:45 a.m. to check in and receive all tickets for the weekend.

Writing Center Consultant Comeback

12油��� 2 p.m.
The Writing Center, Belk Library First Floor

Former Writing Center Consultants are invited to catch up, meet current consultants and eat snacks!

Flashback Friday and History Harvest at Belk Library

Noon ��� 5 p.m.
Belk Library Archives & Special Collections,油Room 204

Join Belk Library in the Archives & Special Collections for a blast from the past! Drop into Belk 204 from noon to油 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, to take a look through our collection of past yearbooks and other historical records, and to help us to identify people and places in our collection of unidentified Elon photos. You can also add your own photos and ephemera to our digital collections via a “history harvest,” where our archivists will provide on-demand digitization of materials brought in by community members. Answer some trivia questions to win Belk Library swag, grab some snacks, and enjoy a trip down memory lane! If you have questions or want more information, please email油belkarchives@elon.edu.

Golden Alumni 消消犯 Bus Tour

1:30油��� 3:00 p.m.
Pick up outside after luncheon/Inman Admissions Welcome Center

This is a bus tour of campus for members of the 50th Reunion (Class of 1974) and other Golden Alumni (graduated in 1973 or earlier). There are a limited amount of seats on the bus so registration is first-come, first-served.

Don’t Be a Stranger to Networking

1:30油��� 3:30 p.m.油
Snow Family Grand Atrium, Schar Hall

School of Communications alumni will be available for casual one-on-one and small group conversations about resumes, internships, professional development and anything else students want to know. We���ll also honor our distinguished alum of the year.

Freedom Footprints Walking Tour

3油��� 4 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center油

Learn about Elon���s Black history through the Freedom Footprints Walking Tour, which we have adapted from our Juneteenth celebration, to be offered to alumni during Homecoming weekend. You can sign up for a guided walking tour with our local historians, which will run from 3 to 4 p.m. on Friday, or do the self-guided tour at any time throughout the weekend, just follow the yard signs around campus. Guided walking tours have limited availability and will be offered for those who are registered.

Truitt Center Open House

3 ��� 4 p.m.
McBride Gathering Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion

Were you involved with Religious and Spiritual Life when you were at Elon? Join the Truitt Center staff and current students for a chance to gather, catch up in person, reminisce about your Elon days, and have some delicious snacks. Register .

50th Reunion at MaGerks

3 ��� 4:30 p.m.
MaGerks

Join us for a special 50th Reunion Happy Hour at MaGerks Pub & Grill as we celebrate with fellow classmates, reconnect with old friends, and kick off the weekend in style!

Kernodle Center for Civic Life Reception

3油��� 5 p.m.油
Kernodle Center for Civic Life, Moseley Student Center,油Room 232

Former Elon Volunteers and Kernodle Center student leaders and volunteers are invited to gather and reconnect with alumni and staff members.

Friday Alumni 消消犯 Tour

3:30油��� 4:30 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center

Haven’t visited campus in a while? Join a campus tour led by student tour guides to get an inside look at Elon’s award-winning campus and relive some of your favorite memories as you walk the bricks again. Meet us at the Martin Alumni Center to start off the tour.

An Alumni Panel on Career Paths in Music

3:30油��� 4:30 p.m.
Arts West, Large Recording Studio

Invited alumni guests discuss their careers after graduating with degrees in Music. This event is intended for current Music students and those interested in pursuing Music as a major, but it is open to everyone.

German Studies Alumni Gathering

3:30油��� 5 p.m.
Iraz炭, Moseley Center

Did you take German at Elon? Minored or majored in German Studies? Studied abroad in Berlin, Heidelberg, or Reutlingen? Join Scott Windham and Kristin Lange, and (re-)connect with other German Studies alumni at our reception.

School of Communications Alumni Social

3:30油��� 5 p.m.油
Oak House

School of Communications alumni are invited to join faculty and staff for a social at the Oak House. This is a great time to reconnect, meet new people, take pictures and reminisce about your Elon experience. We���ll also recognize our distinguished alum of the year. Drinks are on us, so RSVP required.

Economics Alumni Gathering

4油��� 5 p.m.
KOBC, Room 204

This event is a chance for Economics Alumni to gather and socialize with current students. The Peer mentorship program with the economics department will organize the event and it will provide an opportunity for our mentees to meet with alumni.

Executive Intern Reunion

4油��� 5:30 p.m.
LaRose Student Commons, Room 200

The President’s Office is hosting a reunion for all Executive Intern alumni! Join us in McBride Gathering Space from 4-5:30 p.m. on Friday before the Homecoming festivities kick off to meet all other Executive Intern graduates and the current cohort of students.

Women of Elon Networking Event

4油��� 5:30 p.m.
Elinburg Room & Patio, Student Professional Development Center in the Moseley Center

All alumnae are invited to connect with current Elon students for a speed networking event. Get to know current Elon students during brief, one-on-one conversations and help set them up for professional success! The event will include a reception for continued conversation and networking. This event is co-sponsored by Women of Elon and the Student Professional Development Center. Please note: While this event is designed for women, anyone is welcome to join!

Exercise Science Friday Happy Hour

4油��� 6 p.m.
Oak House

Join all the faculty and bring your friends to toast to all the many accomplishments, detours, and unexpected stops you and your classmates have made on your way to Fall 2024.

Powell House Porch Gathering

4油��� 6:30 p.m.
Powell House Front Porch

Welcome home, Art History Alumni, at Powell House! Join faculty, alumni and current students for an informal油gathering on Powell House Front Porch.

Chemistry Open House

4:30 ��� 5:30 p.m.
McMichael, Room 327

The Chemistry Department will host an open house for Chemistry/Biochemistry alumni and current students. Meet with faculty members, reconnect with old friends, chat with current students, and check out the recent renovations.

Academic Village Homecoming Reception

4:30油��� 5:30 p.m.
Lindner Hall Front Patio

Join the whole Academic Village油��� Sociology & Anthropology, History, Art History & Geography, Political Science & Public Policy, Religious Studies, International Global Studies, and Philosophy ��� for油refreshments, catch up with old friends and connect with current students as we welcome our alumni back to campus.

Loy Farm Open House

4:30油��� 5:30 p.m.
Loy Farm

Loy Farm includes a solar farm and the Elon Environmental Center, which includes the responsible design studio, forest classroom and agricultural farm. Join us油for a taste test of油peppers grown on site. The student Housing Manager for the Ecovillage will also be available to answer questions about the Loy Farm Living Learning Community EcoVillage. Loy Farm is located at油2635 W. Front St., which is a short walk from main campus along the greenway path or limited parking is also available on site.

Leadership Fellows Open House

5油��� 6 p.m.
Leadership Fellows Office, Moseley Student Center,油Room 230

Former Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows and current students are invited to gather and reconnect with fellow alumni and staff members.

Rock the Block

5油��� 9 p.m.
Young Commons & Haggard Avenue油

Kick off your Homecoming weekend festivities at this block party with the entire Elon community of alumni, faculty/staff and students. Sample menus from a variety of food trucks, challenge your friends to a game of corn hole, dance to live music performed by Soul Psychedelique or enjoy the inflatables and Kid’s Tent activities with your children.

Chemistry Alumni Panel

5:30 ��� 6:30 p.m.
McMichael, Room 329

Alumni panelists will discuss their career paths and how a degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry helped prepare them for their post-college careers. This is a great event for current students interested in learning about what type of career opportunities are possible with a degree from the Chemistry Department.

Homecoming Shabbat

5:30 ��� 6:30 p.m.
Sklut Hillel Center

Join Jewish Life as we celebrate Shabbat with blessings, music, community, and a delicious falafel meal.

Pendulum 50th Anniversary Celebration

6 ��� 8 p.m.
ENN Newsroom, McEwen Hall 108油

Alumni who worked for The Pendulum, as well as current Pendulum students, are invited to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Elon���s student-run newspaper. Our informal, come-and-go reception will take place 6 to 8 p.m. in the Elon News Network newsroom, 108 McEwen Hall. Refreshments will be served. Please register each guest that will be attending. Read more about .

Alumni Band Dinner

6油��� 8 p.m.
The Cutting Board���2699 Ramada Road Burlington, NC 27215

Join with old friends and make new ones, as we celebrate our alumni of Elon’s various musical organizations: Marching, Concert, Pep Bands, Emanons (jazz ensemble) and Elon Winds. As the late Dr. Jack White used to say, “All ‘beaters & blowers’ are welcome!” Happy hour will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner starting at 7 p.m. (Dinner will be油�� la carte and each dinner is billed for food, drink, tip and a small set-up charge.)

Kappa Sigma Reunion

6 ��� 8 p.m.
Hunt Atrium, Founder’s Hall

Celebrate the Kappa Sigma pledge classes of ’94 and ’99 with a reunion! Ticket price includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Gather in the Founder’s Hall engineering building next to McMichael Science Center and across the street from the Library to see a new part of campus.

London Study Abroad Cohort Reception

8油��� 10 p.m.
The Great Hall, Global Commons

Gather with alumni who have traveled to London on the semester abroad program and celebrate 25 years of the program.

EBAN After Dark

8:30油��� 11 p.m.油
Iraz炭 Coffee Shop, Moseley Student Center

DJ Kev returns to fire up the turntables for the annual kickback.油Vendors with must-have products will be on-site.油Reunite, reconnect and reignite the EBAN comradery at this chill event! Good food, good music and great times await you���there���s something for everyone at this family-friendly event! Cash bar available.

Night at Taphouse: 15th – 35th Reunion

9油��� 11 p.m.
Taphouse (formerly Lighthouse), 131 W. College Ave.油

Classes celebrating their 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th and 35th reunions are invited to party with us at Taphouse. Admission is $10 and includes a live DJ playing some great throwbacks, snacks and a cash bar.

Saturday, November 2

Alumni HQ

8 a.m.油��� 7 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center

Official Alumni Homecoming Welcome Center featuring helpful information and handouts for the weekend, lots of fun FREE giveaways, including the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend t-shirt. Refreshments available throughout the day.

Welcome Home College Coffee

9油��� 10:30 a.m.
Scott Plaza (in front of Alamance Building)

Celebrate the beloved Elon tradition alongside fellow alums, faculty, staff and students. Enjoy light breakfast pastries, coffee and juice. Jumpstart your day at College Coffee!

Kappa Sigma Meeting

9:30油��� 11 a.m.油
LaRose in Koury Business Center油

Join the brothers and alumni of Kappa Sigma for a meeting to discuss the return of the fraternity to campus and hear other updates.

EBAN Alumni Awards Brunch

9:30油��� 11:30 a.m.油
Snow Family Grand Atrium, Schar Hall

This signature event will honor deserving individuals through the annual awards program and will feature a live jazz band, full buffet breakfast and mimosa cash bar. In addition to celebrating EBAN’s achievements of the last year, we will also recognize Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.’s 25th anniversary of the chapter���s founding and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.’s 25th anniversary of the chapter’s founding. We look forward to seeing you there! If you would like to sponsor a student attending the brunch, select the $10 student fee as well as your own registration. On-site registration will not be available. Pre-registration is required with a limited capacity.

ELHAN Breakfast – Puro Sabor y Caf辿

10:00 a.m.油��� 12:00 p.m.油
Moseley Kitchen, Moseley Student Center,油Room 106

Puro Sabor y Caf辿 is back! Enjoy a delicious spread of traditional Latin American breakfast dishes while fostering connections and celebrating cultural heritage.

Alumni Band Rehearsal

10:20油��� 11:30 a.m.
Hunt Field

We invite all band alumni to join the FOTC on the field this year for our pregame performance. If you plan to perform with us at the football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, we will have a brief rehearsal at 10:20 a.m. on Hunt Field. If you don���t plan to perform but would like to attend the rehearsal, we���d love to have you join in on the fun! Please let us know what instrument you play and if you will need to borrow an instrument from us.

Saturday Alumni 消消犯 Tour

10:30油��� 11:30 a.m.
Martin Alumni Center

Haven’t visited campus in a while? Join a campus tour led by student tour guides to get an inside look at Elon’s award-winning campus and relive some of your favorite memories as you walk the bricks again. Meet us at the Martin Alumni Center to start off the tour.

All Alumni Tailgate Village

11 a.m.油��� 1:30 p.m.
Schar Center

The ticket price includes a hearty tailgate lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available) and your favorite lawn games and music. The tailgate village includes general seating and reserved areas for all Greek Reunions, Class Reunions and Cohort Reunions.

Golden Alumni Tailgate

11 a.m.油��� 1:30 p.m.
Schar Center – Gill Room

Ticket includes a hearty lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available) and access to the entire tailgate space with music and your favorite tailgate lawn games. There will be reserved seating for all Golden Alumni and the Class of 1974 50th Reunion in the Gill Room of the Schar Center.

Pi Kappa Phi Tailgate

11 a.m.油��� 1:30 p.m.油
Schar Center

Join us for a pregame tailgate at the Pi Kappa Phi tent in the All Alumni Tailgate Village in front of the Schar Center. Food tickets can be purchased through the All Alumni Tailgate event and tailgaters must provide their own alcoholic beverages.

Odyssey Scholars Tailgate

11 a.m.油��� 1:30 p.m.
Bank of America Drive Tailgate

A tailgate for current Odyssey Scholars and Odyssey Alumni to gather and connect over their experience in the Odyssey Program.

Leadership Fellows Tailgate

11 a.m.油��� 1:30 p.m.
Schar Center

A tailgate for current Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows and Leadership Alumni to gather and connect over their experience in the Fellows Program.

Honors Fellows Tailgate

11 a.m. ��� 2 p.m.
Schar Center

Join current fellows and Honors alumni to connect over their time in the Honors program, football, and swag!

Elon LGBTQIA Alumni Network Community Enrichment Awards Brunch

11:30 a.m.油��� 1 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Student Center油

This signature event will honor deserving alumni and community members who have made a significant impact on the LGBTQIA communities. Brunch will include a full buffet breakfast and mimosa cash bar. We look forward to seeing you there!

EBAN Tailgate

11:30 a.m.油��� 1:30 p.m.油
Schar Center

The ticket price includes lunch, music, a photo booth and your favorite tailgate lawn games. The EBAN tailgate includes general seating and reserved areas for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. reunion groups.

Former Student-Athlete Tailgate

11:30 a.m. ��� 1:30 p.m.
Ingold Lot油油

After stopping by the All Alumni Tailgate at Schar, head over to the Former Student-Athlete tailgate hosted by the Phoenix Club and Athletic Director Jenn Strawley, to continue the homecoming festivities. Reconnect with teammates and coaches in the Ingold lot adjacent to Latham Park baseball stadium. We will have a bar too!

Alumni Band Lunch

12油��� 1 p.m.
Center for the Arts,油Room 164

We welcome all band alumni to join the current FOTC for lunch. Band students will have an hour for lunch and to prepare for the game. We would love for you to join us!

Elon vs. Campbell Football Game

2油��� 5 p.m.
Rhodes Stadium

Don’t miss the Phoenix taking the field against Campbell! Class and affinity reunion groups may select to sit together by using the drop-down menu on the next page of this form. (These block tickets will be available as supplies last.) Ticket price includes a $5 processing fee. All football tickets will be sent to alumni and guest���s smartphone via email or text from the Elon Athletics Ticket Office. If you have any questions regarding your football tickets, please direct them to the Elon Athletics ticket office at athtickets@elon.edu.

50th Reunion in the President’s Box

2油��� 5 p.m.
Rhodes Stadium

Join Dr. Book in the President’s Box to watch Elon football play Campbell. Members of the Class of 1974 and one guest are welcomed to watch the game from the box. Your invitation includes your football ticket to the box in the Carl Woods Center and a parking pass. Space is limited so registration is first-come, first-served.

PostGame Zone

5油��� 6:30 p.m.
Schar Center

Gather after the football game with friends and family to close out the weekend. Grab some snacks and drinks before heading off campus, say your farewells and celebrate Homecoming with us one last time.

50th Reunion Dinner

6:30油��� 8:30 p.m.
McBride Gathering Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion

Celebrate your 50th Reunion! Share stories and memories of your time at Elon. Reconnect with classmates over a meal while sharing stories, photos and a video commemorating a special time in your lives.

Young Alumni Celebration

7油��� 9 p.m.
The Mission���961 Burlington Ave. Gibsonville, NC 27249

Join fellow alumni of the last decade at The Mission for drinks, food, a photo booth and much more FUN. As a thank you, all current fiscal year donors will receive a free drink ticket to get the night started!

London Study Abroad Cohort Reunion

7油��� 10 p.m.
The Great Hall, Global Commons

Gather with alumni who have traveled to London on the semester abroad program and celebrate 25 years of the program.

Phi Beta Sigma Reunion

7油��� 10 p.m.油
LaRose Student Commons,油Room 200

Join the brothers of the Alpha Beta Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma for a special get-together to celebrate the 25th Reunion of the chapter’s founding. The evening will feature mingling and networking time and a buffet dinner. Please register via the registration form.

Sunday, November 3

Homecoming Bagel Brunch

11 a.m. ��� 1 p.m.
Sklut Hillel Center

Join Jewish Life for our favorite event���a bagel brunch!���

For questions, please contact:

The work of Elon Votes!, a nonpartisan student-run organization housed within the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, was recently highlighted by the Burlington Times-News. The article focused on how student coordinators within the organization are navigating changes to voting laws including new voter ID requirements and what they are seeing as the various campaigns head toward Election Day.

From the article:

The student organization, which promotes civic engagement among Elon���s 7,200 students, was launched 10 years ago as an initiative to provide 消消犯 students with the resources they needed to vote.

���We are student-led, which is makes us very engaged with our local campus community,��� (Coordinator Lindsay) Bialecki said. ���We���re in people���s classes, we���re friends, we���re in other organizations on campus, but we really make sure that we use that peer-to-peer contact to make sure that something like voting or some political issues that can seem really daunting and scary can kind of be broken down and digestible.���

Visit the to learn more.

In the column, Wiezel draws from her research recently published in the journal that found that “despite a half-century of progress following the development of modern feminism, most people continue to think of leaders as men. However, those studies also found the second step is not true: The stereotype of dominant male leaders does not translate into a preference. In fact, the opposite is true.”

Wiezel’s research included an analysis of 133 different elections from 50 countries including the 2008 and 2012 elections, and found that women who run for office generally have higher chances of winning than men do. A key factor contributing to the predominance of men in elected offices is that far fewer women run for office, Wiezel notes.

About the 2024 presidential election, Wiezel writes:

Since 2016, Donald Trump has leaned even more aggressively into the ���alpha male��� leadership style���demonstrating hostility toward anyone who gets in his way or who disagrees with him. Although this style of leadership is often a turn-off, other research suggests that it can work if voters can be convinced an election is a war of ���us��� versus ���them.��� Nevertheless, it is critically important to realize that, all else being equal, the data indicate that being a female should help, rather than hurt, Kamala Harris��� chances of winning the presidency.

Read for more information.

Wiezel is a social and political psychologist whose research emphasizes the structure of political attitudes as well as the emotional, motivational, social mechanisms of attitude change and intergroup relations. She also has strong interests in leadership preferences, and has studied the influence of emotion on motivation and engagement in educational settings. She earned her doctorate in social psychology, as well as a master’s degree in political science, at Arizona State University.

Most notably, Associate Professor Tracey Thurnes was awarded the PAEA Leadership Development Award in recognition of her contributions to the PA education community and her leadership in fostering innovative practices. Her letter of recommendation noted her work as Director of Accelerated Pathways to PA and PT, as well as her work with the Center for Design Thinking and mentorship of PA students in master���s projects that have resulted in publication. Thurnes is currently on the ballot for ���Director at Large��� for the PAEA Board of Directors. Visit the about the award.

Assistant Professor K. Alexis Moore led a workshop on competency-based education rubrics and was joined by Associate Professor C. Kim Stokes, who serves as department chair and program director. This collaboration, ���Competency Based Education: Solving the Rubrics Cube,��� explored how structured evaluation tools can transform the learning experience, ensuring that students are meeting necessary competencies while preparing for the demanding PA profession and aligning throughout the curriculum. Each participant walked away with a worksheet for mapping and step-by-step tools for completion.

Stokes also co-facilitated a discussion on student success titled ���Supporting 消消犯 on the PA School Merry-Go-Round��� that challenged the room of PA educators to reconsider our approach to student support and crowdsourcing ideas. She also co-facilitated the PAEA Faculty Development Mission Advancement Committee���s presentation, ���Advancing Academia: the Boyer Model of Scholarship��� in which participants considered where they are along their career pathway and how to advance.

As a member of the PAEA Diversity and Inclusion Mission Advancement Committee. Assistant Professor Anthony Clare co-presented the sensitive but crucial issue of navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in a session titled ���DEI Backlash: Navigating Institutional Fear in the Contemporary Educational Landscape���. In this session, Clare discussed strategies to maintain momentum in DEI initiatives while addressing challenges that institutions face in the current sociopolitical climate. This is his first time presenting at an education forum.

Meanwhile, “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) To Improve Academic Work Efficiency” was the focus of a joint presentation by Thurnes and Associate Professor Antoinette Polito. Their session highlighted how AI tools can be harnessed to streamline administrative tasks, allowing educators to focus more on instruction and student engagement. The use of AI in education is a rapidly emerging trend, and their insights were well-received by conference attendees.

Polito also provided a presentation titled ���Empower through Education! How We Teach About Weight Matters��� addressing pervasive weight bias, stigma and the curricular approaches PA programs take towards patients in larger bodies. The session also explored the intersectionality of weight with other health inequities such as those encountered through ethnicity.

Elon’s Physician Assistant Studies program was also well-represented at the conference through the awarding of the Society of Point of Care Ultrasound (SPOCUS), an American Academy of PAs constituency group, as PAEA���s Partnership Award. In recent years, SPOCUS leadership has included our own Associate Professor Cynthia Bennett. Through involvement with SPOCUS, Elon PA students have been at the forefront of innovation through bedside diagnostic skills.

The PAEA conference continues to serve as a platform for educators to exchange ideas and advance the future of Physician Assistant education. Faculty members from Elon���s Department of Physician Assistant Studies have once again demonstrated their commitment to advancing both the academic and professional landscape for PA students and educators alike.

Currently, 85% of the Elon PA faculty serve as volunteers with the PA Education Association to include micro-volunteering (moderating sessions), exam development boards, facilitating Faculty 101 sessions for new educators, serving on mission advancement committees, and running for the Board of Directors. With 310 current PA programs and more than 2,000 PA educators nationally, this places Elon at the forefront of PA education.

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Dear colleagues,

With sadness I write to share news of the death of longtime Elon faculty member Jim Drummond, who passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, after an extended illness.

Jim joined Elon in 1987 and developed academic programs in health, physical education and recreation, the department known today as Sport Management in the School of Communications. He was founding department chair of the Leisure and Sport Management department and served for many years as the university parliamentarian. He retired in 2012.

Jim served as co-chair of the annual faculty/staff fundraising campaign and was proud of his department���s efforts to establish an impactful endowed scholarship fund.

Jim was highly involved with the Alamance County community through Special Olympics. He also served on the Alamance County and City of Burlington park and recreation advisory committees and served in various capacities for the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association. In 2010 that organization honored Jim with a meritorious service award for his leadership and service.

Messages of condolence to Jim���s wife Brenda and their family may be sent to 428 Oakland Drive, Burlington, NC 27215.

Please join me in prayers of comfort for the Drummond family,

Connie

������ profiles colleges with the most exceptional commitments to sustainability based on their academic offerings and career preparation for students, campus policies, initiatives and activities. The list was published Oct. 15.

���This recognition demonstrates Elon���s continued commitment to sustainability through operational and educational initiatives,��� said Elaine Durr, senior director of sustainability at Elon.

The profiles in the guide provide information about each school���s admissions requirements, cost and financial aid, and student body statistics. They also include ���Green Facts��� about the schools with details on the availability of transportation alternatives on campus and the percentage of the school food budgets spent on local and organic food.

���Since we created our油Green Guide油in 2010, we have also seen dramatic growth in the number of colleges committing to sustainability practices���from sourcing food locally and constructing LEED-certified buildings to making commitments to becoming fossil fuel-free,��� . ���We are proud to shine our light on these exceptional schools and to recommend them to students who want their ���best-fit��� college to also be a green one.���

In announcing the list of ���Green Colleges,��� Franek noted that 61% of the nearly 8,000 college applicants who participated in The Princeton Review���s 2024 said information about a college���s commitment to the environment would affect their decision to apply to or attend the school.

Elon has been included in The Princeton Review���s Guide to Green Colleges for each of the 15 years the guide has been published. This year, Elon earned .

Among Elon’s initiatives and policies that contributed to its recognition as a ���Green College���:

• Sixty-seven percent of academic departments have sustainability course offerings.
• The Eco-Reps program provides opportunities for students to learn about sustainability issues from their peers in a variety of ways (e.g., residential neighborhood programs, Sustainable Living Lessons, Guided 消消犯 Sustainability Tours).
• Twenty-one percent of annual food and beverage expenditures are on plant-based foods.
• Elon���s net greenhouse gas emissions during fiscal year 2023 were 26% lower than fiscal year 2008 levels.
• Since 2008, energy consumption per square foot has decreased 32% even though square footage has increased by more than 60%.

Today at Elon recently caught up with Morse to learn more about the experience and gather her advice for current Elon students.

What was your initial reaction when you learned you’d be working on the debate?

I was excited and nervous! Working on a debate is an assignment with incredible pressure and reward. It���s also an assignment you don���t even DREAM of when becoming a journalist. As a team, we understood the historic nature of the event. Our goal was to ensure a civil conversation that would be a public service to all Americans. Debates really are a hallmark of our democracy and we wanted to deliver on that promise – I think we did!

What was the most challenging thing in preparing for the broadcast?

The ever-changing news cycle was definitely something we were keeping an eye on – it���s a huge challenge for journalists in general. We had to make sure we were prepared for ANYTHING!

What was your role during the broadcast itself?

During the broadcast, I am sitting in the control room talking to Executive Producer David Reiter about what is coming next. I am also helping Norah O���Donnell with anything she may need throughout the broadcast. Most of my work was done BEFORE the clock hit 9:00:00. We spent weeks with an amazing team of researchers, going over the candidates��� previous debates, speeches, biographies and policy stances. We took all of that information and crafted smart questions that would spark an intelligent conversation. The first draft of questions rarely makes air, so we kept collaborating and improving until debate day!

What was the most memorable part of the experience for you?

Walking onto the debate set for the first time really brought it all home. Also, walking OFF the debate set is something I will always remember. It was hard work and getting to see the positive results of that was extremely rewarding.

What���s something people may not know goes on behind the scenes at a debate and broadcast like this?

It is an enormous team effort. I am a true believer in ���teamwork makes the dream work��� ��� and we had an incredible team. Getting to work with great people ��� especially our moderators, Norah O���Donnell and Margaret Brennan ��� is such a joy. You become smarter by surrounding yourself with people who have immense knowledge and different life experiences.

Was there a class or experience during your time at Elon that you think prepared you well to contribute to such a high-profile event like this?

I can only name one?! While my classes taught me really important skills, it was my work with the student news show (called Phoenix14 News and Elon Local News when I was a student) that helped me hit the ground running when I started my career. I was at Elon during a presidential election year so we did a number of special broadcasts that got me really into politics. Also, one of the reasons I even got a job at CBS News is because of my internships at “60 Minutes,” CBS Newspath and WUSA. (Fun fact: Two of Morse’s favorite courses at Elon were “60 Minutes Master Class” and “JFK Assassination Through Film.”)

What���s the next big professional milestone on the horizon for you?

Election Night! We will do hours upon hours upon hours of coverage. It is very possible we won���t know the winner on Tuesday, Nov. 7, so like in 2020, Election Night could become Election Week! These nights are super hard and require a lot of preparation but I am so lucky to have a front-row seat to history.

Advice to current Elon students interested in journalism?

The hard work is worth it! I know some of your friends in the business school are probably getting some nice paying jobs before graduation … don���t panic. I graduated without a job. Learn from your communications classmates ��� my first job came out of a group project. Elon is known for its connections, utilize them. But, it���s important to remember that the people you are networking with are very busy. Maintain those relationships; do not just message someone when you need something.