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The Air May Be Thin Up Here
Here’s an angle of the School of Communications’ expansion project you likely haven’t seen before. The above image is a screenshot of drone footage accompanying an article, titled “Elon construction hits milestone — watch this drone video,” that was published Aug. 14 on the Triad Business Journal’s website. The video was shot by members of the Elon University Communications Office. If still photography … Continue Reading
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These Words Never Looked So Good
We can’t wait for our students to return to campus and see the renovated McEwen Communications Building. Want a sneak peek? Here’s a photo gallery. We expect the new First Amendment display will have quite an impact on our aspiring media professionals! And our faculty and staff members agree. “The new First Amendment display in the Elon University School of … Continue Reading
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Raising Schar Hall’s Cupola
https://instagram.com/p/BI-U_s7B9HP Construction workers – and one sizable crane – put a cupola atop Dwight C. Schar Hall approximately 20 minutes before noon on Aug. 11. If our minute-long Instagram video wasn’t enough, check out University Communications’ nearly 20-minute version on Facebook. commexpansionMore Posts
Don’t Be Startled
How’s the progress inside Dwight C. Schar Hall? It will startle you – literally. When you now walk into an empty room, the automated lights turn on. That’s a bit disconcerting the first time it happens when you’re walking the building alone. But the good news is the building’s interior is coming together with most of the office doors installed, accent … Continue Reading
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Sunrise Over Snow Atrium
As the sun rose over Snow Family Grand Atrium on Aug. 6, passersby could see the progress of the facility’s window installation. As of this morning, the construction crew has completely about two-thirds of the installation. Also notice the installed glass on the new McEwen studio. commexpansionMore Posts
In the News
Photo by Sam Roberts/Times-News On the bright side, the Aug. 3 Burlington Times-News news article highlighting the School of Communications’ expansion noted many of the project’s benefits: new media labs and faculty offices, additional student engagement spaces and a high-definition theater. Unfortunately, the headline also read: “Rain puts Elon campus construction behind schedule.” The article, penned by reporter Jessica Williams, noted comments … Continue Reading