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NEWS 3/10/11 7:59pm

Contributing to Elon development

By The Pendulum

Dr. Brooke Barnett facilitated discussion at the SGA meeting concerning Elon's number one theme in the 10-year Strategic Plan, which is an unprecedented commitment to diversity and global engagement. The goals for the decade long plan include doubling need based financial aid, tripling international enrollment, establishing some signature domestic study away program, ensuring 100 percent access to study abroad and constructing the Mutli-faith Center.

NEWS 3/10/11 3:44pm

One more thing...

By pendulumopinions

Don't forget to check out the Pendulum Resolution Project blog and read news editor Caitlin O'Donnell's latest post. Maybe it will inspire you to do something for others over your Spring Break!

NEWS 3/8/11 1:32pm

Proposed changes in general studies curriculum better enforce global citizenship

By The Pendulum

Elon University’s general studies curriculum is currently being revised for the first time since 1994 in order to provide better integration among all classes.  At this time, the revisions are only propositions and must be discussed by all faculty members before they are made final in May 2011 While Elon’s general studies program is nationally recognized, Tom Mould, associate professor and general studies review committee co-chair, said he believes there is always room for improvement. The desire for students to cultivate lifelong learning to become global citizens is better incorporated into the proposed curriculum, said Rosemary Haskell, professor and general studies review committee co-chair. If the proposed curriculum is made final by a faculty vote in May 2011, the committee would expect to see changes develop within the school in the fall of 2013. To learn more about the specific changes in the curriculum, check out this week's edition of the Pendulum. Becca Tynes, Senior Reporter

NEWS 3/6/11 2:10pm

What YOU can expect!

By Caitlin O'Donnell

Want to stay informed about everything related to Elon and the community? Don’t forget to check The Pendulum daily for constantly updated news and coverage of campus that matters to YOU. Here’s what you can expect from us this week! Monday, March 7: Check out an article on how the Elon Commitment is funded. Tuesday, March 8: Check out coverage of the most recent Town of Elon meeting and story about teacher tenure at Elon. Wednesday, March 9: Do any rules on campus seem outdated to you?

NEWS 3/4/11 10:25am

Investigating the truth behind fifth-year seniors: One student's story

By The Pendulum

Contrary to the common belief that most fifth-year seniors stay on campus for an extra year because of academic reasons, Elon University's fifth-year senior Eddie O'Connell tells his story about staying on campus in order to stay involved. A double major in history and film, O'Connell said he has taken advantage of his last year on campus by turning around the financial troubles of his social fraternity, Alpha Chi Rho, and by serving over 50 hours of community service in his coed service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. Elon typically hosts around 70-80 fifth-year students each year to average 6 percent of the total population, according to Rob Springer, director of institutional research.

NEWS 3/4/11 12:58am

A house becomes a home

By The Pendulum

During open forum at the SGA meeting, Tal Fish, residence director and housing operations manager, addressed students with regards to various living options for next academic year.

NEWS 3/3/11 6:46pm

Freedom of speech...for all?

By pendulumopinions

Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that members of the Westboro Baptist Church have the right to protest at the funeral of vetrans. The church believes that the wars in the Middle East are the work of God punishing Americans for the sins of homosexuality.

NEWS 3/1/11 7:05pm

Tomorrow, you're always a day away

By pendulumopinions

But on Tuesday, tomorrow is even more exciting because it means Wednesday is coming, and with it, a fresh edition of The Pendulum! You can see this week's print issue here, but I hope you pick up a print copy, too!

NEWS 2/27/11 11:02pm

Sunday Sweep: Libya

By The Pendulum

As one of the next “dominoes” to fall since the Egyptian protests broke out in late January, Libyan citizens are pushing for freedom.

NEWS 2/27/11 5:51pm

What to Look For!

By Caitlin O'Donnell

Want to stay informed about everything related to Elon and the community? Don’t forget to check The Pendulum daily for constantly updated news and coverage of campus that matters to YOU. Here’s what you can expect from us this week! Monday, Feb.

NEWS 2/25/11 11:25am

Meal plan changes expected to bring value and convenience to students

By The Pendulum

Elon University's dining services have altered the institution's meal plan packages, introducing two new plans, All Access and Block Meal Plans, that will begin next fall. Jeff Gazda, resident district manager of Elon's Aramark, said dining services is looking forward to the new changes as they believe it will give students the best bang for their bucks. “Our research told us that students were looking for better price/value and increased flexibility from their meal plan,” Gazda said.

NEWS 2/24/11 8:02pm

Where is your money going?

By The Pendulum

Dining options and experience will change next year. Jeff Gazda, ARAMARK's resident district manager at Elon, delivered a presentation that explaining the new dining options.

NEWS 2/23/11 7:38pm

It has begun...with a bang

By pendulumopinions

At just after 8 a.m. this morning, a steady pounding began, rattling windows, distracting students and signaling to everyone that construction on the Elon Town Center has officially begun.

NEWS 2/21/11 11:43pm

What to look for this week...

By Caitlin O'Donnell

Want to stay informed about everything related to Elon and the community? Don't forget to check The Pendulum daily for constantly updated news and coverage of campus that matters to YOU. Here's what you can expect from us this week! Tuesday, Feb.

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NEWS 05/20/2024 2:28pm
Elon community service officer dies of stroke

Elon Community Service Officer Monte Markley died on Saturday, May 18, according to an email sent out to the Elon community by University President Connie Book. According to a Facebook post from her sister Shena Tucker, Markley suffered a stroke and is preceded in death by her son.Book said that after joining Facilities Management in 2015, Markley later moved to Elon Campus Safety and Police in 2022. The email also stated that more information about possible community gatherings will become available in the coming days.

NEWS 05/20/2024 11:56am
Barry ‘Mr. Elon’ Bradberry retires after 48-year legacy

Barry Bradberry’s journey to Elon dates back to his high school years when his principal Jeff Davis — class of 1950 Elon graduate — encouraged him to apply. Bradberry joined Elon’s Office of Admissions officially as a counselor soon after his Elon graduation with the class of 1975 and ends his 48-year career at Elon as associate dean of admissions. When Bradberry first joined admissions staff, total university enrollment had just passed 2,000 students with a graduating class of 400 students. As of the 2023-24 registrar's report, Elon’s total enrollment numbers have surpassed 7,200 and the graduating class amounts to over 1,500 students.

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