Civic Engagement Council | Learning On Demand

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What Happened Over the Summer? | A panel discussion

Civic Engagement Council September 10, 2018

The Council on Civic Engagement hosted an annual 90 minute recap of what happened over the 90 days of summer. This year’s panel included discussions about immigration, trade tariffs, and the Trump administration. This year’s panel and their areas of expertise: – Jessica Carew, assistant professor of political science, domestic policy – Baris Kesgin, assistant […]

DACA: A Panel about the Fact and Fiction Behind the Policy

Civic Engagement Council September 28, 2017

This two-part event features a panel of faculty experts who focus on DACA (what is it, what’s happening now, and what may be the future for those involved) followed by a discussion organized by Latinx/Hispanic students featuring personal narratives about the impact of the DACA program and a discussion about how to take action. Panelists […]

Community Connections | The Role Of Health and Wellness in the Advancement of a Community

Civic Engagement Council April 13, 2017

Community health experts gathered to discuss public health and wellness in Alamance County and in the nation. Participants included Kathy Colville, Director of Community Outreach, Cone Health, Dr. Katherine Johnson, Assistant Professor Public Health Studies, Stacie Saunders, Alamance County Health Director, and Naeemah Clark, Associate Professor of Communications. (254)

Community Forum | Violence Associated With Guns

Civic Engagement Council October 16, 2015

Following the tragic shootings at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, Elon University faculty, staff and students gathered to discuss violence associated with guns. The panel provided statistics and context for recent events as well as a discussion of potential policy responses. Moderator: Jason Husser, Faculty Fellow for Civic Engagement Panelists: Kenneth Fernandez- Assistant Political Science […]

Community Connections | Race Relations in America

Civic Engagement Council September 1, 2015

Four panelists provide broad perspectives about race relations and encourage a conversation with the audience. Jim Bissett, Professor of History, Elon University Barrett Brown, President, NAACP of Alamance County Patrice Fields, Pastor, St. Matthew’s AME Church Anthony “Tony” Foriest, Retired State Senator and Business Executive Community Connections forums take on a lively format. They consist […]

Community Connections | Hunger in Alamance County

Civic Engagement Council March 31, 2015

Hunger in Alamance County is the theme to the third “Community Connections” campus program taking place during the 2014-15 academic year in a partnership between Elon University and the Times-News of Burlington, NC. Panelists are well versed in key information about hunger in Alamance County. Kim Crawford, Executive Director, Allied Churches of Alamance County Wendi […]

Community Connections | Alamance 2030: What Will Our Community Be Like in 15 Years?

Civic Engagement Council February 4, 2015

What will Alamance County look like in 15 years? What will attract people back to downtowns and lure more businesses to the area? Can public transportation make a difference? Is it possible to plan ahead when technology and jobs are always in flux? Several questions were asked as part of a lively discussion in McKinnon […]

Domestic Violence | Community Connections

Civic Engagement Council November 3, 2014

The Times-News and Elon University partnered to hold a community panel on domestic violence, an issue of crucial importance for our community. The panel consists of: Julie Budd, outreach and volunteer coordinator at CrossRoads Sexual Assault Response and Resource Center Rob Johnson, retired senior resident Superior Court judge and former Alamance County district attorney Angela […]