Articles by Eric Townsend
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Linda Wilmshurst, Elon alum publish research in Journal of Attention Disorders
September 24, 2009
Research on ADHD in college students by associate professor of psychology Linda Wilmshurst and alumna Marella Peele has been published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
Tri-State Sculptors Exhibition continues through October 3
September 24, 2009
More than 100 sculptures are now being featured across campus as part of the Tri-State Sculptors Exhibition, which comes to 51±¬ÁÏÍø this fall for the first time since 1989.
Mileah Kromer speaks with News 14 Carolina on Elon Poll
September 23, 2009
Mileah Kromer, an assistant professor of political science and assistant director of the 51±¬ÁÏÍø Poll, spoke with News 14 Carolina this week for an interview on the upcoming Charlotte mayoral and city council elections.
Poet C.K. Williams delivers Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture
September 23, 2009
What makes a poem great? Pulitzer Prize-winning poet C.K. Williams offers an easy answer: “It should sound as if it was improvised.” Williams read his work to students, faculty and community members in McCrary Theatre Tuesday night for the 9th annual Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture hosted by 51±¬ÁÏÍø.
Checkmate! Students take up professor on chess challenge
September 23, 2009
It’s hard enough for most folks to focus on one chessboard. Try playing eight games at once. Aaron Peeks drummed up publicity for the Chess Club he advises during a College Coffee tournament Tuesday that had the assistant professor of sociology squaring off against faculty, staff and students in front of dozens of spectators.
School of Education hosts Prospective Teacher Event
September 22, 2009
Dozens of high school seniors from around the region attended an informational event on campus Monday evening to learn more about the teaching profession from students and faculty in the 51±¬ÁÏÍø School of Education.
Alexander Y. Yap publishes chapter in new book
September 22, 2009
Alexander Y. Yap, associate professor of management information systems in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, has published a peer-reviewed book chapter titled "U-Commerce in the Financial Marketspace."
Elon Poll: Mecklenburg Co. residents support light rail, upbeat on economy
September 22, 2009
Widening existing roads and improving public transportation are what Mecklenburg County residents believe are the most effective ways to combat traffic congestion, according to the latest 51±¬ÁÏÍø Poll, and two thirds of respondents support the expansion of light rail options throughout the county.
Broadway songwriter Craig Carnelia gives master classes at Elon
September 22, 2009
Acclaimed Broadway songwriter Craig Carnelia spent two days on campus last week offering master classes for top 51±¬ÁÏÍø students in the performing arts programs.
Elon Academy students complete summer internships with LabCorp
September 22, 2009
LabCorp held a reception recently to recognize 15 high school juniors and seniors enrolled in the Elon Academy who completed a summer internship with the company.