消消犯 safety

As a reminder, several 24/7 services are available throughout this time.

• 消消犯 Safety & Police can be reached at 336-278-5555. They can also assist with connections to the Student Life on-call administrators.
• On-call crisis counselors are available at 336-278-2222.
• SAFEline is available at 336-278-3333 for confidential support with identity-based bias, sexual violence, or interpersonal violence ��� they can also be a confidential resource to access on-call violence responders.
• TimelyCare free virtual medical and mental health service, is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.

Residence halls and university apartments

• Residence halls (not apartments) close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21. Student staff will be entering all spaces during closing to complete closing room checks.
• Residence halls (not apartments) reopen at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 29.
• Information about requests to stay late or return early can be found on the Break Housing page of the Residence Life website.
• Offices remain open during the break during regular weekday business hours, 8 a.m. ��� 5 p.m., except when University offices are closed.

Secure your residence

Whether you live on-campus or off-campus, make sure you secure your room, apartment or house.油 Other important steps to take before you leave:

• Unplug all appliances
• Hide or relocate valuables and move expensive items away from windows
• Secure any non-perishable food in airtight containers or cabinets; discard any perishable food from your refrigerator
• Empty all trash; if you live off campus, secure your trash and recycling containers
• Check all water faucets to make sure they are completely off
• Set your thermostat for 50-55 degrees
• If you have a hidden spare key outside of your residence, make sure you remove it
• Make sure all doors and windows are shut and locked

消消犯 residing in off-campus residences may want to request a Vacation Home Check, a service provided by the Town of Elon Police ��� .

Parking & Transportation

If you are planning on leaving your vehicle on campus during Spring Break, you may leave it in your permitted lot or you may park it in the South 消消犯 lots or the Innovation Quad lot. FY permits must remain in the FY permitted lots. Make sure your vehicle is locked and you take any valuables with you.

Elon Express and 消消犯 Transportation

• All Elon Express routes will stop service at the end of shifts on Friday, March 20. Elon Express will resume their normal schedule on Monday, March 30.
• A modified Elon Express route from Gateway Parking Lot to Inman will run on Sunday, March 29, from 3 p.m. ��� 9 p.m.
• Schedules and routes are available online.

消消犯 services

Below are the hours for student service operations during Spring Break. Please note that University offices are closed on Friday, March 27.

Belk Library

• Belk Library will have reduced hours: Friday, March 20, will close at 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 21,油 9 a.m. ��� 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 22,油 10 a.m. ���油 6 p.m.
  • Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27油 8 a.m. ���油 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 28,油 9:00 a.m. ���油 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m. – Midnight
• Visit the for information about the library���s adjusted hours.

消消犯 Bookstore

• The Barnes & Noble Store will be open for reduced hours during Spring Break:
  • Saturday, March 21: 10 a.m.��� 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 22 and Monday, March 23: Closed for inventory
  • Tuesday, March 24-Friday, March 27: 10 a.m.���油 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 28: 10 a.m.��� 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 29: Closed
• Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, March 30.
• Visit the for information about hours or online shopping.

消消犯 Recreation油

• 消消犯 Recreation facilities will have adjusted hours from Friday, March 20, through Sunday, March 29.
• The PARC fitness center will remain open from 4 a.m. to midnight daily throughout Spring Break.
• Visit the and scroll to ���Spring Break Hours��� for adjusted hours of operation.

Counseling Services

• Counseling Services will be open by appointment with the following adjusted hours:
  • Monday, March 23: 8:30 a.m. ��� 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 24: No clinical appointments
  • Wednesday, March 25: 8:30 a.m.��� 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 26: 8:30 a.m. ��� 5 p.m.
  • Friday: CLOSED
• Throughout Spring Break, students will have 24/7 access to on-demand mental health support through TimelyCare. Information on how to download TimelyCare and access Talk Now is available on the Counseling Services website.
• The Crisis Counselor-on-Call remains available 24/7 by calling 336-278-2222.
• Call 9-1-1 for any psychological emergency that is life-threatening or involves imminent danger to self or others.
• Visit the for information about hours and appointment times, links to online resources, and information about emergency and crisis resources.

Dining Services

• A list of adjusted locations and hours for Spring Break is located .油 Regular dining hours will resume on Monday, March 30.
• Elon Dining is proud to partner with the University to provide a daily meal to students who are remaining on campus over Spring Break. Please bring your Phoenix Card to swipe in at McEwen Dining Hall.
• Menus and hours for dining locations across campus are always available on the .

Mail Services

• Mail Services will have adjusted hours during spring break:
  • Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22: Closed
  • Monday, March 23 ��� Thursday, March 26: 8:30 a.m. ��� 5 p.m.
  • Friday ��� Sunday, March 27-29: Closed
• Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, March 30.
• Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.

Moseley Center

• Moseley Center will have adjusted hours during Spring Break:
  • Saturday, March 21: 油9 a.m. ��� 1 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 22: Closed
  • Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27: 8 a.m.��� 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 28: 9 a.m. ��� 1 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 29: 11 a.m. ��� midnight
• Visit the Moseley Center website for information about adjusted hours.

Student Health Services

• Student Health Services will be closed to patients on Friday, March 20 at 3 p.m., through Sunday, March 29. Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, March 30 at 8:30 a.m.
• 消消犯 in search of care during the dates above can call the Elon Faculty Staff Wellness Clinic at 336-278-5569 to make an appointment during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23-26 and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 27.
• TimelyCare medical telehealth service is available 24/7 throughout the break. For information on how to access the service, visit the Student Health Services website’s appointments page.
• 消消犯 who are experiencing a medical emergency should call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.
• Visit the Student Health Services website for information on hours and appointment times.

消消犯 dedicated a bench in memory of longtime employee Rena Leath on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Leath worked at Elon for 30 years, starting as a dining hall supervisor and then moving to Environmental Services. On Thursday, she was remembered as “dedicated, reliable and deeply kind,” as friends and family gathered for the dedication in the Collonades, between Story Hall and Moffitt Hall.

“She made others feel cared for, seen, and respected, often without words ��� simply through the way she moved through her work,” said Rev. Kirstin Boswell, university chaplain and dean of multifaith engagement, who led Thursday’s dedication. “Rena was not only a devoted member of this campus ��� she was a woman whose life was shaped by love, joy, and connection outside of these walls.油She loved to travel, to be with friends, and to gather with her family around meals, stories and laughter. She understood that joy is a practice, and she embraced it fully.”

Raymond Fletcher, senior director of facilities management, acknowledged how many lives Leath touched in her work at Elon. Friends and loved ones also shared words of remembrance during the dedication, describing Leath as someone who “left a little bit of light wherever she went.”

“This bench is more than just a place to sit, it’s a place to pause, reflect, and remember her kindness, her laughter, and her generous heart,” said Nicki Elliott, a friend of Leath’s and a distribution services associate with Elon’s Environmental Services. “I hope that everyone who stops here will feel even a small part of the warmth and love she gave so freely.”

Autumn Parish ���28 found her place in the African Diaspora Living-Learning Community, located on the fourth floor of Jackson Hall in the Global Neighborhood. On that hall during her first year, she discovered best friends and built the foundation of her Elon experience.

���It���s important where you live,��� Parish said. ���You have to feel at home when you���re not home.���

While the African Diaspora LLC is her safe space on campus, the human service studies major is deeply involved in campus life. Parish serves as a member of the Student Government Association, a SMART mentor, an Elon College Fellow, a fall 2025 initiate of Alpha Kappa Alapa Sorority, Inc., a Renaissance Scholar and secretary for the National Council of Negro Women.

She also works as a student coordinator for the Black Student Success team, helping plan events centered on the Black community at Elon.

���I find planning events fulfilling because it lets students know that their community is here,��� Parish said.

Mentorship

Mentorship is woven into the culture at Elon. Professors, staff and students alike step into mentorship roles, helping others navigate their college experience.

Parish serves as a SMART mentor, which feels natural. She���d always tried to be a positive role model for her younger siblings back home, and she now extends that same energy to first-year students finding their footing at Elon.

Sandra Reid, a professor of human service studies and Parish���s research adviser, inspires Parish���s approach to mentoring. Reid first made an impression at an admissions event when she led a mock class that ultimately swayed Parish���s decision to choose Elon.

���I know I can be successful in a small classroom environment where professors don���t see me as a number, but they know who I am,��� Parish said. ���They know my name, and they care about my well-being.���

Now working alongside Reid for her research, Parish continues to grow academically and personally.

���Autumn is a caring, inquisitive and highly focused research student who consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to learning,��� Reid said. ���She soaks up new information and engages thoughtfully with complex material, applying strong critical thinking skills to her work.���

The culture of mentorship at Elon has been one of the university���s defining characteristics.

���I love when people help me help the world,��� Parish said. ���I love that it���s part of the culture. The professors want you to succeed. The advisers want you to succeed. Even someone who doesn���t even know who you are, they want to see you succeed.���

History in the Making

For Parish, Black History Month is about understanding where you come from and honoring those who paved the way.

Growing up, her parents emphasized that the opportunities she has today exist because of sacrifices made by generations before her.

���And just to think that was only a couple of generations away ��� my grandparents protested,��� Parish said. ���They showed us how important it was and the sacrifices they made for the opportunity for me to get a scholarship at a school I didn���t even think I could go to.���

That perspective shapes how she approaches her work on campus. Parish believes history is not confined to the past. It is unfolding every day.

���Black history is happening all the time, and you are living Black history because everything that you do is history in the making,��� she said.

Parish views her involvement at Elon as preparation for a life centered on service and impact. The sense of belonging she found in her first year and the mentors who guided her continue to shape how she shows up for others.

���Everything that you do makes an impact on future things to come,��� Parish said. ���Every decision you make can make a positive impact if you let it.���

Black History Month

As part of Black History Month, 消消犯 is sharing stories through Today at Elon that highlight Black students, faculty and staff who actively contribute to a campus environment where cultural histories and identities are celebrated year-round. In February, Elon is also recognizing the month through a series of events and programming.

For more information, contact Melinda Box at mbox@elon.edu or (336) 278-6225.

Scavenger Hunt
Monday – Friday, Feb. 9 – 13

Join in the competition by racking up credits for attendance, safety knowledge, and equipment identification. Win awesome, hand-crafted, collectible prizes.

Hazard Symbol Bingo
Monday, Feb. 9, 7 – 8 p.m., East Commons Lounge

Have fun and learn essential safety symbols while you play. Win Flubber-themed prizes.

Film Festival: “Flubber” (1997)
Monday, Feb. 9, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., East Commons Lounge

Join us for laughs, Flubber-themed refreshments, and a fun departure from stodgy protocols and esoteric regulations.

Play It Safe!
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 4 – 7 p.m., IQ Atrium

Engage in hands-on safety activities with virtual reality and mood-setting black lights. Test your decontamination skills, firefighting abilities, and safety knowledge, and win collectible event swag.

Film Festival: Meltdown Three Mile Island
Tuesday & Wednesday, Feb. 10 & 11, 8 – 10 p.m., Sato Commons Media Room

Experience the stories of nearby residents who lived through and cleaned up after the worst nuclear reactor accident in the United States history. Learn how close conditions came to a widespread major accident.

Safety First, Coffee Always with International Coffee
Thursday, Feb. 12, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Discuss the international comparison of nuclear reactor accidents and their connection to modern practices of lab safety.

Film Festival: K19: The Widowmaker
Thursday, Feb. 12, 8 – 10 p.m., LaRose Student Commons

Become immersed in the world of nuclear-powered submarines with this dramatization of an actual near-miss nuclear reactor accident. Starring Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson, this movie tells the story of the heroic and resourceful efforts of a Russian crew to prevent meltdown and possible explosion.

Lab Mystery Night
Friday, Feb. 13, 7 – 8 p.m., LaRose Theatre (KOBC)

Compete to find out “who done it”! Who left the unlabeled beaker of clear liquid in this random location? Where did it come from, and more importantly, what is it? Be among the first to solve the mystery and win unique prizes.

Film Festival: Radium Girls
Friday, Feb. 13, 8 – 10 p.m., LaRose Theatre (KOBC)

Follow this group of determined watch dial painters as they discover the reality of the hazards they have been exposed to and pursue justice for themselves and workers of the future. Scavenger Hunt prizes will be awarded before the movie screening.

During housing selection, current students will select their 2026-27 housing assignment. 消消犯 can油check油the housing selection page油to find additional information.

Current students must:

1. APPLY油��� Submit their油Housing Application油by Feb. 10, 2026 on ()
2. GROUP��� Begin roommate grouping (complete roommate group prior to your selection day/s)
3. SELECT油��� Participate in a油selection day process油or be accepted to an LLC or Fraternity/Sorority house.

Residence Life encourages students to油ask questions油and油contact Residence Life staff with any concerns. There is a recorded information session available as well as several upcoming Q&A sessions students/families can attend.

The , a national organization that seeks to create a network where faculty and student affairs educators can learn, build and advance scholarship on the residential college experience, launched its awards program this year to recognize excellence in residential education.

A national model for living and learning

At Elon, living and learning are intentionally intertwined. Faculty and staff work across divisions to connect students��� academic journeys with their residential communities through shared courses, embedded faculty roles, themed living-learning communities and opportunities for informal mentorship.

The university was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Institutional Excellence in Residential Education Award for its collaborative, relationship-rich approach, which RCS described as a deeply human model of education that centers belonging, well-being and intellectual engagement.

���At Elon, Living and Learning isn���t just a program; it is the Elon experience,��� Nick Tippenhauer, RCS Executive Leadership Team member and assistant Dean for studies at Rockefeller College at Princeton University, said during the awards ceremony, referencing the nomination. ���It is a defining commitment to engaged learning that weaves together every aspect of campus life.���

Accepting the award on behalf of the university were Eleanor Finger, assistant vice president for Student Life and dean of campus life, and Jennifer Stephens, director of Academic-Residential Partnerships, who also emphasized the uniqueness of Elon���s integrated model.

���What makes Elon���s model distinctive is that we are fully integrated,��� Stephens said. ���Rarely do you see an actual partnership between Academic Affairs and Student Life across the entire living and learning experience the way you do at Elon.���

Community building at the heart of residential life

Much of Elon���s national reputation in living and learning is rooted in the day-to-day work happening in its neighborhoods. Faculty-in-residence and community directors collaborate to foster spaces that help students grow personally, academically and socially.

One example of this approach is illustrated in the Global Neighborhood, led in part by Outstanding Faculty Member Award recipient Sandy Marshall, where traditions such as ���Sundaes on Sundays��� and ���Mondays with the Marshalls,��� as well as monthly film nights and neighborhood dialogue dinners, have become beloved opportunities for students and faculty to connect beyond the classroom.

���Our Global Neighborhood team works with our amazing campus partners to create and sustain meaningful opportunities for students to connect with one another as well as faculty, staff, and community mentors,��� Marshall said. ���I love connecting with the students and seeing them make their own connections at these events.���

During the awards ceremony, Tippenhauer emphasized that Marshall���s programs are more than social events. ���They are acts of community-building that make a large campus feel personal and connected,��� he said.

Mariann King, community director for the Global Neighborhood, noted that the impact of these programs becomes clear as students grow over the academic year.

���When you think about where students are that first weekend and then see where they are by the time we host our Global Gala in the spring, you really get to see your students shine,��� she said. ���Those moments show just how much they learn from living on campus.���

Deepening connection, belonging and student success

The awards from the RCS reaffirm Elon���s long-standing commitment to exploring ways to deepen students’ connections and well-being.

���When faculty and staff invest in students as people, students feel like they have a place,��� Finger said. ���That sense of being cared for is what builds belonging.���

Stephens echoed this sentiment, stating, ���The two biggest indicators of student success are student-to-faculty interaction and peer-to-peer interaction,��� she said. ���When those happen naturally in residential spaces, it strengthens both connection and well-being.���

Looking ahead, Elon will continue to evolve its integrated model. Finger emphasized that ongoing refinement and growth will drive the next phase of this work.

���We are excited to engage more faculty in this transformative work, and to think dynamically about new living and learning communities that spark curiosity and interest in our students,��� she said.

Even as the model evolves, its core purpose will remain the same: bringing faculty, staff and students together outside the classroom to build community.

As a reminder, there are several 24/7 services that remain available throughout this time:

• 消消犯 Safety & Police can be reached at 336-278-5555. They can also assist with connections to the Student Life on-call administrators.
• Crisis Counselors are available at 336-278-2222 for urgent mental health needs.
• SAFEline is available at 336-278-3333 for confidential support with identity-based bias, sexual violence, or interpersonal violence ��� they can also be a confidential resource to access on-call violence responders.
• TimelyCare free virtual medical and mental health service, is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.

Below are the hours of student services operations during the break. Please note that university offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Parking & Security

• If you are leaving your vehicle on campus during Thanksgiving Break, please be aware that several events may affect where you park for the week.
  • 消消犯 must move vehicles from Global, Schar Center, Ingold, Koury, Inman Admissions and Barnes lots before 6 a.m. Saturday, November 22, for the home football game. Vehicles left in those lots after that time will be towed.
  • Park in approved alternate lots before returning to permitted spaces by 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1.
  • A separate email will be sent on Thursday morning regarding game day parking during Thanksgiving Break.
• Please make sure your vehicle is locked and you take any valuables with you.
• Regardless of whether you live on or off campus, make sure you unplug all appliances, move expensive items away from windows, remove spare keys from outside your residence and lock your doors.

Residence Life

• Residence Halls close on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. and will reopen on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. This applies to residence halls only. University apartments remain open and accessible throughout the break.
• Information about requests to stay late or return early can be found on the Break Housing page of the Residence Life website. If you will be in a residence hall anytime during the period the halls are closed, you must register in advance.
• Offices remain open during the break during regular weekday business hours, 8 a.m. ��� 5 p.m., except Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28, when university offices are closed.
• As a reminder, electric scooters/electric transportation devices CANNOT enter any campus buildings. This includes during breaks. Please ensure your electric transportation devices are securely locked outside on a bike rack prior to the break. Any electric transportation devices left inside campus housing/student rooms will be confiscated, and students will be charged a $50 fee.

Belk Library

• The Belk Library will operate on a during Thanksgiving Break:
  • Friday, Nov. 21: Closing at 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 22: 9 a.m. ��� 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 23: Noon ��� 6 p.m.
  • Monday ��� Wednesday, Nov. 24-26: 8 a.m. ��� 5 p.m.
  • Thursday ��� Saturday, Nov. 27-29: Closed
• Belk Library will reopen at 10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 30, and resume .
• Visit the for information about library hours for Phoenix cardholders and community members.

消消犯 Bookstore

• The Barnes & Noble Store will be open for reduced hours during Thanksgiving Break:
  • Saturday, Nov. 22: Regular Hours
  • Sunday, Nov. 23: Closed
  • Monday ��� Wednesday, Nov. 24-26: 10 a.m. ��� 4 p.m.
  • Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28: Closed
  • Saturday, Nov. 29: 10 a.m. ��� 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 30: Closed
• Visit the for information about hours or online shopping.

消消犯 Recreation

• Recreation facilities will have modified hours during Thanksgiving Break.
• In addition, PARC Fitness Center will remain open daily, 4 a.m. ��� midnight, throughout the break.
• Koury Athletic Center will be open until 5 p.m. on Friday, November 21. The facility will also be open Monday and Tuesday, November 24-25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Koury Athletic Center will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1, at 6 a.m., and all facilities will resume their regular schedule of operations at that time.
• Visit the 消消犯 Recreation website for detailed information about facilities and programs.

Counseling Services

• Counseling Services will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, December 1
• TimelyCare’s free virtual medical and mental health service is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.
• The crisis counselor on-call also remains available 24/7 by calling 336-278-2222.
• If a student is experiencing a psychological emergency that is life-threatening or involves imminent danger (risk of harm to self or others at any time), call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.

Elon Dining

• All dining locations will have modified hours right before and after Thanksgiving Break.
  • Dining locations will begin to have adjusted hours beginning on Friday, Nov. 22.
  • Most locations will be closed for the entire week, with the exception of Monday to Wednesday, when Biscuitville will have limited hours.
• Dining locations begin re-opening on Sunday, Nov. 30.
• The menu-hours page on the Elon Dining website always has the latest information on dining location .

Moseley Center

• The Moseley Center will operate on a reduced schedule during Thanksgiving Break:
  • Friday, Nov. 21: 7 a.m. ��� 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 22: 7 a.m. ��� 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 23: Closed
  • Monday, Nov. 24 ��� Wednesday, Nov. 26: 8 a.m. ��� 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 27 ��� Saturday, Nov. 29: Closed
• Moseley Center will reopen on Sunday, Nov. 30, and resume regular operating hours.
• Visit the Moseley Center website for the schedule and information for airport shuttles. Most shuttle spaces were filled by the deadline, but you can contact the Moseley Information Desk at 336-278-7215 to inquire whether there is still space available for a particular shuttle time.

Mail Services

• Mail Services will operate on a reduced schedule during the Thanksgiving Break:
  • Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23: Closed
  • Monday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Nov. 25: 8:30 a.m. ��� 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 26: 8:30 a.m. ��� 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 27 ��� Sunday, Nov. 30: Closed
• Mail Services will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1 and will resume regular operating hours.
• Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.

Student Health Services

• Student Health Services will be closed Saturday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, November 30. Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 1.
• 消消犯 may be seen by a provider at the Faculty/Staff Health and Wellness Clinic in Ellington Center during the Thanksgiving Break. 消消犯 should call (336) 278-5569 to schedule an appointment. There is no out-of-pocket cost to the student for the office visit.
  • Monday, Nov. 24: 7:30 a.m. ��� 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 25: 7:30 a.m. ��� 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 26: 7:30 a.m. ��� noon
• TimelyCare medical telehealth service is available 24/7 throughout the break. For information on how to access the service, visit the Student Health Services appointments webpage.
• Visit the Student Health Services website for additional information about after-hours care and resources in the community.

Transportation and Elon Express

• Transportation and Elon Express will end service on Friday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m.
• On Monday, Dec. 1, all transportation services resume regular schedules at 7 a.m.
• Visit the 消消犯 Transportation website for the latest news, updates, after-hours resources, and real-time route tracking.

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The Fall 2025 semester is flying by, and as the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and gold, 消消犯 students, faculty and staff are embracing every opportunity to learn, grow and celebrate together.

View some of the most impactful moments of the past month through the eyes of staff in the Office of University Communications.

Here Ye! Here Ye!

Student celebrated News Engagement Day at Elon’s Oct. 7 College Coffee. Student journalists rang bells and delivered headlines to students, faculty and staff gathered on the Moseley Lakeside patio, encouraging the campus community to read, watch, listen to and discuss the news ��� and to share how they engage with journalism using #NewsEngagementDay.

Established in 2014 by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), News Engagement Day promotes informed citizenship and highlights the importance of consuming and discussing credible news.

A dedication to Toshio Sato

Elon leaders dedicated Toshio Sato Commons on Oct. 10, 2025, as part of Homecoming & Reunion Weekend in a ceremony that recognized the university���s first international student and first four-year graduate from outside the United States.

Homecoming happiness

消消犯���s 2025 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend welcomed alumni, students, faculty and staff onto campus for a dynamic slate of weekend events.

From open houses and an evening step show through a Saturday football game against Villanova University, highlights included the return of the Rock the Block Homecoming concert featuring ���The Plain White Ts,��� the Golden Alumni Luncheon, campus and academic department receptions, oral history booths, affinity group award celebrations, leadership and networking conversations across schools, themed tailgates, tours, and wellness events.

Molecular moves

Given the option to film a video or write a paper for a chemistry course, Bailey Skinner put her moves to the test.

Learning at Loy

消消犯 took class outside at Elon’s Loy Farm on Oct. 14, 2025.

A Health Promoting University

消消犯 has adopted the Okanagan Charter as a member of the U.S. Health Promoting 消消犯es Network, pledging to nurture a campus culture that prioritizes health, belonging and well-being for students, faculty and staff.油The university marked the milestone with an institutional adoption ceremony on Oct. 29, 2025.

Cross Country CAA champs

Elon continued its run of dominance in the Coastal Athletic Association on Oct. 31, claiming its in the past seven years.油Elon bested runner-up William & Mary by 40 points, marking the most lopsided CAA women’s cross country championship victory since the Phoenix bested the field by 51 points to win the 2020 title.

Halloween in the garden

An Elon tradition, the annual Pumpkin Festival was held on Halloween with the addition of trick-or-treaters for the first time.

Participants learned about the油EcoVillage LLC at Loy Farm油proposal process and how the LLC integrates with the existing farm and academic initiatives on site. Presenters also offered learning moments, bumps in the road, and reflections on the EcoVillage’s first two years as a community.油Participants also gained insights on how to potentially kickstart a conversation on tiny house partnerships at their institution.油

The EcoVillage will be available for sophomores through seniors to select during Housing Selection coming up in February for returning students for the 2026-27 academic year.

Thursday, Oct. 23, students are welcome to participate in a Halloween Costume Swap Shop and S���mores event at the Colonnades fire pit from 7:30-9 p.m.

Global Fall Festival

The annual Global Fall Festival is on Friday, Oct. 24 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Global quad. Stop by for fall crafts, food, music, Pelican���s and prizes at this great celebration of community.

Outdoor Movie Night

Monday, Oct, 27, East Neighborhood is hosting an Outdoor Movie Night ��� bring your blanket and friends and come enjoy snacks and a show from 7-9pm on the East quad lawn.

Pumpkin Carving & Painting

On Oct. 28 from 4-5:30 p.m. there will be pumpkin carving/painting in the Colonnades Neighborhood Tea Room.

Spooky Open Mic Night

Also on Oct. 28, Historic Neighborhood will host their annual Spooky Open Mic Night at 8 p.m. on the Mooney lawn.

Trick or Treat on Greek Street

Loy Center Neighborhood is hosting their annual Trick or Treat on Greek Street Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. Elon faculty and staff are invited to bring their children to Loy Center Neighborhood to trick or treat and enjoy Halloween activities sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Some Station at Mill Point residents might receive a spooky sweet treat from staff reverse trick or treating (distributing goodies) on Oct. 29 ��� be sure to answer the door! The Crest Great Pumpkin carving will be on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7-9pm in the Crest Clubhouse.

Residents in Oaks and Park Place can participate in a spooky scavenger hunt all day on Thursday, Oct. 30 for the chance to win fantastic prizes.

Halloween Fall Fest

On Oct. 31, Danieley Center Neighborhood will host a Halloween Fall Fest油from 5- 8 p.m. All students are welcome to come enjoy free food truck treats, caramel apples, spooky activities, photo booth, potion making and more!