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Career Moves: Alum’s patience pays off at STAPLES Center

May 26, 2011

When his hope of working for the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles wasn’t an option, even after an internship there that saw Harrison Seeler assist with the logistics of a pop superstar’s memorial service, the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ alum heeded advice from the Office of Career Services – “be patient” – and he today works for one of the largest entertainment venues in the nation.

Civic Engagement Scholars alumni impact community

May 25, 2011

Courtney Graham and Alex Moss graduated from ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ this month having made a lasting contribution to their community while studying at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ. The duo are the first two alumni of Elon’s Civic Engagement Scholar program, which was designed for students looking to make a positive change by partnering with local organizations in need of assistance.

Interactive Media Career Blog Nominated for National Award

May 23, 2011

Ross Wade, assistant director of Career Services for the School of Communications, and a team of four bloggers are finalists for a 2011 National Association of Colleges and Employers' (NACE) 2011 NACE Innovation Excellence Award (technology category).

Professors receive Fulbright awards for 2011-12

May 19, 2011

Two ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ faculty members have received Fulbright grants for 2011-12 to teach and conduct research overseas. Associate professor Glenn Scott was awarded a Fulbright lecture grant to teach at the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan, and assistant professor Kim Jones will be collecting and analyzing oral histories in Brazil regarding the origins and development of the nation's universal national health care system, as well as supervising graduate research and helping to develop a Brazilian university's first Ph.D. program.