The Online Exclusive | March 19, 2019

Sister of Hamas hostage speaks at Elon’s Chabad

Lucy Siegel’s younger brother Keith and his wife Aviva were captured by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 from the kibbutz where they lived in Israel. While Aviva was held hostage for 51 days and released on Nov. 26, 2023, Ketih is still currently being held hostage in Gaza. Lucy visited Elon’s Chabad house on May 7 to share her and her brother’s story with the Elon community. Rabbi Mendy Minkowitz introduced Lucy Siegel as she spoke about how the Israel-Hamas War continues to impact her personally.

Associate Director of Teaching Fellows Program dies unexpectedly due to illness

Jennifer Fish, associate director of Elon University’s Teaching Fellows Program, died unexpectedly the morning of May 7 due to illness, according to an email sent to the university community by President Connie Book. A Gathering of Friends will be held at 4:30 p.m. on May 8 in the sacred space of Numen Lumen to honor her life. Book stated in the email that Fish recently celebrated 15 years of service to Elon and has taught the teaching fellows throughout that time. Expressions of condolence for Jennifer’s family can be brought to the Truitt Center main desk or sent through campus mail to Truitt Center, 2960 Campus Box.

Students for Peace and Justice hosts pro-Palestinian walk across Elon University

Research to rapid fire: Professor takes on Jeopardy

Elon University’s Clohan Dining Hall reopens after gas leak scare

National foreign language enrollment declines at collegiate level

Gathering of friends honors Elon junior as ‘selfless’, ‘life of the party’