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College Coffee, One of Elon’s Beloved Traditions

I didn’t become a coffee drinker until I came to Elon, but I’ve certainly been making up for lost time ever since. Now, as a senior, coffee makes multiple appearances during my daily routine: I average about 3 cups per day, which happens to segue wonderfully into my favorite Elon tradition… College Coffee happens every Tuesday morning, rain or shine, … Continue Reading

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Turning 21 Dinner: Another Elon Tradition

Elon University is known for its traditions. The first-year class gets an acorn at Convocation, held the Saturday following move-in day. The graduating class receives baby oak saplings at commencement. President Leo Lambert invites the entire student body to his home for a holiday party every December. And every Tuesday morning faculty, staff and students get together for a free … Continue Reading

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Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours!

Over the weekend, our staff had the opportunity to get out of the office to celebrate the holidays at Elon’s annual faculty/staff party. This is another Elon tradition! After exams are over and students head home, Moseley Center is decorated beautifully and delicious food and treats are prepared. Here are a couple pictures from Friday’s festivities. Happy Holidays!    

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Happy Holidays!

We promised some follow up pictures from Elon’s annual “Festival of Lights.” There is good news and bad news. Good news: We have pictures for you all. Bad news: Our office can only take credit for one great photo – thank you to Kaitlin Carlin for her good eye. Check out our Elon University Flickr account for more. Elon has … Continue Reading

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The BEST day of the Year is Here!

Happy Holidays everyone! Today could be considered the best day of the year for Elon students, staff, faculty and community members. Why? Read Bethany Ely’s account of one of the Elon’s greatest traditions to find out more… One of my favorite parts of my college experience was taking part in all of Elon’s traditions. These traditions made campus feel like … Continue Reading

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