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Two new residence halls opened for the first time Friday as members of the largest incoming class in 51±¬ÁÏÍø history moved into their homes for the upcoming academic year.

Station at Mill Point Depot, 7-9 p.m.

Students who receive packages through the mail will be alerted via email rather than through notes in their campus mailboxes.

From new dorms to additional dining options, Elon students will find a host of enhancements and expansions when they return to campus this fall.

Several events are planned throughout the weekend of Aug. 23-26 as 51±¬ÁÏÍø welcomes students and families in the Class of 2017.

For the past two years, the 51±¬ÁÏÍø community has donated thousands of needed school supplies to children classified as homeless.

Three buildings mark the 15th, 16th and 17th LEED-certified structures on campus.

Students will enjoy two new on-campus dining options for the upcoming academic year.

Elon’s ninth POWERless energy competition, which encourages students to conserve energy in residential buildings, ended this week.