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Challenges to Democracy: The Millennial Generation – Sept. 27

rstanley4 — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:48:00 +0000

Panelists will discuss the impact of this unique, vibrant generation that Elon students are a part of through their own academic lens and then will take questions.

This event is held on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Isabella Cannon Room in the Center for the Arts.

Moderator: Dean David Cooper – School of Education

Panelists:

Stephen Bloch-Schulman (Philosophy)

L.D. Russell (Religious Studies)

Laura Roselle (Political Science)

Melissa Jordan (Multicultural Center)

‘Half the Sky’ screening – Oct. 9

rstanley4 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:25:00 +0000

A call to arms against one of the world’s most pervasive human rights abuses, the oppression of women and girls, “Half the Sky” details problems facing women in Africa and Asia and what you can do about it.

Tuesday, October 9, 7 p.m., McEwen 011

Sponsored by Amnesty International. Contact Rachel Stanley at rstanley4@elon.edu for more information.

Interact with Respect: 9/11 Dialogue – Sept. 11

rstanley4 — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:13:00 +0000

Demonstrating the ways in which intolerance can lead to violence, this discussion will finish with an open mic session for any members of the Elon community to share a little part of their religion and describe how respect plays a part in their life. All members of the Elon community are welcomed and encouraged to join us.

Tuesday, Sept. 11

6 p.m.

Location: Isabella Cannon Room in the Center for the Arts

Please contact rstanley4@elon.edu or truittcenter@elon.edu with any questions.

Amnesty International meeting – Sept. 12

rstanley4 — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:11:00 +0000

On Wednesday, September 12 at 8 p.m. in Belk Library 206, Amnesty International is having its first meeting of the semester. The largest human rights organization in the world, Amnesty International has more than 3 million members and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977. A grassroots organization, Amnesty is for you if you are passionate about human rights and are eager to take action and educate the community.

Please email Rachel Stanley (rstanley4@elon.edu) or Kate Shafer (kshafer@elon.edu), your two co-coordinators.

Update: Elon Hillel Food Drive

rstanley4 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:48:00 +0000

UPDATE: With the help of the Service Learning Community, Elon Hillel donated 439 pounds of food and $100 in cash to the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina.

During the Jewish High Holidays, Elon Hillel will be sponsoring our annual food drive. We are accepting any non-perishable canned foods, sanitary products, or cash. Donations may be brought to:

– Hillel’s Moseley tables on 9/28 and 10/3-10/7

– the Truitt Center

– or contact Rachel Stanley (rstanley4@elon.edu) to pick up donations anywhere.

All donations will be matched pound-for-pound. Donations will be given to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

Last year, Elon Hillel collected over 150 pounds of food and is looking forward to collecting even more this year.

Troy Davis rally sponsored by Amnesty International – Sept. 21

rstanley4 — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:28:00 +0000

All are encouraged to attend. Please email Rachel Stanley or Sara McLaughlin with any questions.

Troy Anthony Davis was convicted nearly 20 years ago for allegedly murdering a white, off-duty police officer in Savannah, Ga. At his original trial, nine eyewitnesses testified against Davis but since then, seven of the 9 have admitted that their stories were not truthful, that they were coerced by the police into testifying against Davis. The state of Georgia plans to execute Davis on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.

Amnesty International believes that there is too much doubt to execute Davis.

Blanket/winter clothing drive

rstanley4 — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:14:00 +0000

Elon Hillel is hosting a blanket/winter clothing drive for the Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless. We are collecting:

– Blankets

– Coats and jackets

– Rain jackets/ponchos

– Gloves, scarves, hats

– Socks

– Sleeping bags

Donations can be new or gently used, adult or children’s clothing. To donate, please come by the Truitt Center or contact Rachel Stanley (rstanley4@elon.edu).

Field Day at Avalon – Nov. 12

rstanley4 — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:32:00 +0000

On Friday, Nov. 12, Avalon will be hosting a field day! Elon students will be going to the Avalon Refugee Community in Greensboro to host a fun field day for the kids. Events will include soccer drills, sack races, arts and crafts, spoon races, and more. We will be leaving from Boney Fountain at 4 p.m. Not having a car is not a problem.

Please e-mail Laura Winkler at lwinkler2@elon.edu if you are interested in coming or have any question. We will be happy to validate your service hours. This is an event open to the entire university. The more volunteers, the better!

OneVoice Movement: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – Oct. 6

rstanley4 — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:23:00 +0000

On Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 5:30 PM, members of the OneVoice movement will lead a discussion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ways towards a peaceful solution. If you are interested in the Middle East, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, international politics, or human rights, be sure to come out to this fascinating event.

Avalon refugee tutoring interest meeting

rstanley4 — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:43:00 +0000

Are you interested in getting out into the community and helping people? Do you like to tutor, or do you have an interest in international affairs and refugee children? If so, please come to one of the two interest meetings for Avalon Refugee Tutoring Program.

Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 8:30 p.m. in Belk 102

Thursday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. in Belk 102

If you can’t make the meeting or have additional questions, please email rstanley4@elon.edu or lwinkler@elon.edu.

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