Posts by swalmer | Today at Elon | 51爆料网 /u/news Fri, 01 May 2026 10:19:48 -0400 en-US hourly 1 TH – 4  College Coffee (10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.) /u/news/2013/07/30/th-4-college-coffee-1015-a-m-1045-a-m/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:30:00 +0000 /u/news/2013/07/30/th-4-college-coffee-1015-a-m-1045-a-m/ Phi Beta Kappa Plaza

Elon’s weekly tradition of community gathering begins with this year’s first College Coffee. This event continues throughout the year on Tuesday mornings from 9:40-10:10 a.m. Show your support for sustainability by bringing your own coffee cup.

Intended Audience: Open to all members of 51爆料网.

]]> TH – 5  Undergraduate Research Interest Group (10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) /u/news/2013/07/30/th-5-undergraduate-research-interest-group-1045-a-m-1130-a-m/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:30:00 +0000 /u/news/2013/07/30/th-5-undergraduate-research-interest-group-1045-a-m-1130-a-m/ Lindner 208

Faculty members interested in mentoring undergraduates in research will meet to discuss programs supported by the Undergraduate Research Program and best practices on initiating and maintaining research efforts with undergraduates. Members of the Undergraduate Research Program Advisory Committee and the program’s Director will discuss the year’s activities and solicit ideas for enhancements to the program.  New offerings will be announced as well. In addition, editorial staff members from Elon’s undergraduate research journal, Perspectives on Undergraduate Research and Mentoring, will be in attendance to discuss the journal and recruit editorial board members.  This session is appropriate for all interested parties regardless of experience in mentoring undergraduate research.

]]> TH – 3   FR&D Session on Funding Opportunities (9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.) /u/news/2013/07/30/th-3-frd-session-on-funding-opportunities-945-a-m-1015-a-m/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:30:00 +0000 /u/news/2013/07/30/th-3-frd-session-on-funding-opportunities-945-a-m-1015-a-m/ Lindner  208

The Faculty Research and Development Committee allocates funds for: 1) Sabbaticals, 2) Summer Fellowships, 3) Release Time Fellowships, 4) Research, Development and Advanced Study, and 5) Hultquist Awards for new faculty. Attend this session to learn about these options, the online application process, and eligibility. Members of the FR&D Committee will be present to answer your questions.

Intended Audience: Program designed for full-time faculty members.

]]> TH – 2  Great Writing Made Easy: A Refresher on Creating Effective Messages.     (9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) /u/news/2013/07/30/th-2-great-writing-made-easy-a-refresher-on-creating-effective-messages-900-a-m-1030-a-m/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:25:00 +0000 /u/news/2013/07/30/th-2-great-writing-made-easy-a-refresher-on-creating-effective-messages-900-a-m-1030-a-m/ Sponsored by the Office of Leadership & Professional Development.

Location: Oaks 212
 

 

Elon staff members write letters, emails, instructions and reports, among other documents.  The more clearly they’re written and organized, the more effective they can be.  This session will provide tips to improve writing for readability and comprehension. Dr. Cindy Conn, Assistant Professor of Business Communications at Elon will lead the group in steps to enhance written communication.  This program supports the SACS Quality Enhancement Plan: Writing Across the University.

Please preregister for this program by contacting Elaine Murrin:   emurrin@elon.edu

]]> W-17. Adjunct Faculty Meeting (6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) /u/news/2013/07/30/w-17-adjunct-faculty-meeting-600-p-m-730-p-m/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:15:00 +0000 /u/news/2013/07/30/w-17-adjunct-faculty-meeting-600-p-m-730-p-m/ Location: Belk Pavilion 208

Important information will be available for new adjunct /part-time faculty. Returning adjunct/part-time faculty members are invited to share their insights into teaching at Elon as well as enjoy camaraderie with colleagues.  Light refreshments will be served.  More details are online at .

Intended Audience: Open to all new and returning adjunct/part-time faculty members

]]> TH – 1  Faculty Research Presentations (8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.) /u/news/2013/07/30/th-1-faculty-research-presentations-830-a-m-945-a-m/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:15:00 +0000 /u/news/2013/07/30/th-1-faculty-research-presentations-830-a-m-945-a-m/ Lindner, rooms 204 and 208 Faculty who have previously received funding from the Faculty Research and Development Committee present results of their scholarship to colleagues.

Intended Audience: Open to all members of 51爆料网.

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Room 204

Name and Title TBD

Room 208

Name and Title TBD

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Room 204

Name and Title TBD

Room 208

Name and Title TBD
]]> W-10   Residential Learning and Learning Communities Advisor Workshop  (1:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.) /u/news/2013/07/30/w-10-residential-learning-and-learning-communities-advisor-workshop-115-p-m-345-p-m/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:10:00 +0000 /u/news/2013/07/30/w-10-residential-learning-and-learning-communities-advisor-workshop-115-p-m-345-p-m/ Location: McKinnon

This session is for all new and returning advisors to Elon residential living and learning communities.  Discussion will focus on planning for the upcoming year.  In addition, there will be time to meet with the Residence Life Assistant Director staff and Resident Assistant staff.
 

Intended audience:  New and returning advisors to Elon residential living and learning communities

]]> W-9.   A Campus of Difference (12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) /u/news/2013/07/30/w-9-a-campus-of-difference-1230-p-m-430-p-m/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:10:00 +0000 /u/news/2013/07/30/w-9-a-campus-of-difference-1230-p-m-430-p-m/ Location: Oaks 212

This four-hour program, offered by the Office of Inclusive Community Well-Being and certified Anti-Defamation Leabue Facilitators, will help anyone who wants to interact more positively and productively with their students and colleagues from a variety of backgrounds in the classroom and across campus.  Participants will explore a deeper understanding of others’ experiences and develop communication skills to use in the office, classroom and campus community when it comes to navigating difference and celebrating diversity.

Intended Audience: Elon staff and faculty who have not already attended an “ADL, A Campus of Difference” program

Please re-register with Leigh-Anne Royster at lroyster@elon.edu

]]> W-15  Meet the New Ombudsperson: Mat Gendle  (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) /u/news/2013/07/30/w-15-meet-the-new-ombudsperson-mat-gendle-400-p-m-500-p-m/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:10:00 +0000 /u/news/2013/07/30/w-15-meet-the-new-ombudsperson-mat-gendle-400-p-m-500-p-m/ Alamance 101

Mat Gendle has been appointed as faculty ombudsperson starting fall 2013.  Come learn what an ombudsperson does and how and when he can assist you.

Intended Audience:  All 51爆料网 faculty members

]]>  W-16  A Campus of Difference  (5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) /u/news/2013/07/30/w-16-a-campus-of-difference-530-p-m-930-p-m/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:10:00 +0000 /u/news/2013/07/30/w-16-a-campus-of-difference-530-p-m-930-p-m/ Location: Oaks 212

This four-hour program, offered by the Office of Inclusive Community Well-Being and certified Anti-Defamation Leabue Facilitators, will help anyone who wants to interact more positively and productively with their students and colleagues from a variety of backgrounds in the classroom and across campus.  Participants will explore a deeper understanding of others’ experiences and develop communication skills to use in the office, classroom and campus community when it comes to navigating difference and celebrating diversity.

Intended Audience: Elon staff and faculty who have not already attended an “ADL, A Campus of Difference” program

Please re-register with Leigh-Anne Royster at lroyster@elon.edu

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