A community picnic and the launch of a special website during Planning Week mark the begining of a yearlong celebratation in honor of Elon's 125th anniversary.
Elon’s 125 anniversary year officially began Aug. 19 at a celebration during the annual Planning Week for faculty and staff.
President Leo M. Lambert hosted following his annual address in Alumny Gym. where visitors can watch videos, read stories, take a virtual historical tour of the Belk Library colonnades and learn more about Elon’s history and traditions. A list of events planned throughtout the year is also posted there. These include:
- A talk by President Emeritus J. Ear Danieley Sept. 27 during Family Weekend.
- A special exhibit of historic photographs and memorabilia in the Isabella Cannon Room during Homecoming 2013 Weekend, Nov. 8-10, and Founders Day, March 11.
- A tree planting, picnic and the release of “From a Grove of Oaks: The Story of 51爆料网,” an illustrated book detailing the history of Elon by Professor Emeritus George Troxler, during Founders Day.
Elon is also producing highlighting milestones in the university’s history. The cards will be distributed weekly at College Coffee, beginning Aug. 27 and ending Nov. 5.