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A Conversation with Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford

Teaching & Learning Technologies October 28, 2014

Jonathan Reckford leads one of the world’s largest nonprofits focused on homeownership, and on Oct. 28, 2014, he visited Elon University to share lessons and advice for students dedicated to improving their communities through lives of service. This conversation in Lakeside Meeting Rooms led by Elon President Leo M. Lambert marked the formal start of […]

And Then the World Changed Me | Jennifer Thompson

TEDx Elon University February 21, 2015

Jennifer’s strong convictions were born of a brutal rape she suffered as a twenty-two year old college student. Her compelling testimony sent a young man to a life term in prison for a crime he did not commit. Jennifer co-authored a New York Times best-seller, and has successfully lobbied state legislators to change compensation laws […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Coping with the 21st Century Pace of Change | Megan Squire

Teaching & Learning Technologies August 26, 2015

Elon Professor of Computing Science, Dr. Megan Squire presented strategies for remaining sane in a time of rapid technological change. It is easy to get overwhelmed with everything we are supposed to be doing to engage students, especially with technology. It took 75 years for the television to be used by 50 million people. Today, […]

Forced Migration, Violence, and Poverty in a Global Society | Panel Discussion

Teaching & Learning Technologies March 4, 2015

This panel discussion focuses on global issues regarding refugees, and those forced to migrate within national borders and across countries. It examines the driving forces of refugee crises, such as violence, persecution and displacement in major world regions, as well as reflect on the challenges refugees face in United Nations-run camps, in transit, and while […]

I Am Gender Proud | Geena Rocero

Teaching & Learning Technologies November 22, 2014

The keynote address at the 2014 Elon University INTERSECT: Diversity & Leadership Conference was delivered by Geena Rocero. Born to humble beginnings in Manila, Phillippines, Rocero has always had big dreams. Growing up, she knew that she was different. At a young age, she told her mom that her gender assignment at birth was different. […]