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Distinguished Alumi Awards Recipient, Christina Peterson (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Elon College Distinguished Alumni Awards Recipient, Christina Peterson, Class of 2010, occurred in spring of 2018 with Christina’s acceptance speech. The celebration honored Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences, alumni during the ceremony. This annual event recognizes Elon College Alumni who have served as active partners, advocates, and investors in their fields. Peterson expressed that she owed an enormous gratitude to Elon: the faculty, the staff, fellow alumni, and students. She said that Elon will always be an essential part of her. Peterson said that the award was not about her, but rather about the people she encountered on her journey at Elon. She spoke of her study aboard experiences and obtained her master’s degree in Paris, France. Some names included: Dean George (Smith) Jackson and President Connie Ledoux Book.
Distinguished Alumni Awards: Connie Ledoux Book (2018)
No full textThis video, titled President Connie Ledoux Book Elon College Distinguished Alumni Awards, was held on April 26, 2018. This event honored three alumni who have been engaged and innovative in their fields. President Book stated, “I am thrilled to be here. Last night, I was in Atlanta at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History for an ‘Evening for Elon’ in Atlanta. This is part of our alumni effort here on campus. We have several go to areas where we have a high concentration of Elon alums and the chapters are active. I got a chance to visit with the chapter leadership and stood under T-Rex – under his neck and talked with the alumni that were there. It is really exciting to hear about the work of our alumni. 00:00:44 I can’t tell you how important it is to the future of the University for our Alumni to be out doing good in the world. And I hope the last thing they tell folks is, ‘hey and I went to Elon University.’ 00:01:03 When I talk to those young alums and I always ask them ‘What are your points of pride?’ What are you saying about Elon? And just for the faculty and staff in the room, it was remarkable to me last night the alums were talking about these moments with faculty members and staff members on campus that changed the direction of their lives. It usually came as a cue – ‘Have you thought about X.?’ And one young woman told me that I had never imagined that for myself, until my faculty member suggested maybe you should think about that. 00:01:45 Another alum that had just completed graduate school and had gone to Emory’s DPT program, said looked around the class after the first exams were handed back. She had breezed through it (exam). She said, ‘I got an A. All the others kind of had an ash fallen face. She said that is when I understood that how well the faculty had prepared me as an Exercise Science major, by making sure that I was challenged in a way that would let me be successful.’ Hearing those stories, one after the other about the difference that Elon education makes in a person’s life. And how they carry it forward into their professional life. That is really what we are here to honor today. So I could not be prouder of Larry, Christina, and Andy and just congratulate each of you on the professional accomplishments that you have had. I know at Elon that it is the transformation of an undergraduate that we are really focused on—our energy is on that 18 – 22 year old. And we get to witness the beginning and the finish line. It is very remarkable. Then we miss all of you when you go off to your professional careers. And we are so grateful when we hear news of your success. That is what we are celebrating today, is your success. Thank you for taking your Elon education and making a difference in the world. I know many of you pass it forward in your careers. I am just so grateful for that—that continued mentoring in excellence in your professional lives, really makes a difference. Thank you for carrying that Elon education out into the world and doing such good. Congratulations.” Applause.
Faculty-Staff Awards Luncheon (2018)
No full textThis video, Faculty/Staff Awards Luncheon, occurred on May 9, of 2018 in Alumni Gym. In this particular video, Elon recognized faculty members Stephen Bloch-Schulman, Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler, Shereen Elgamal, and staff member Sylvia Muñoz for superior teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service at the annual Faculty/Staff Awards Luncheon. Shereen Elgamal, lecturer in Arabic in the Department of World Languages and Cultures, received the Ward Family Excellence in Mentoring Award. Elgamal was the 11th person to be honored with the Ward Family Excellence in Mentoring Award, which recognizes a faculty or staff member who demonstrated a commitment to Elon undergraduates through outstanding mentoring. The award was established by Tom and Beth Ward P 2005, 2008, 2014, their sons, A.T. 2005, Christopher 2008 and Chase 2014, and Tom Ward’s mother, Dorothy Mears Ward GP 2005, 2008, 2014. 00:01:12 Sylvia Muñoz, associate director for the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education and director of El Centro, received the Periclean Award for Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility. Muñoz was the 16th recipient of the Periclean Award for Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility, which was given each year to a member of Elon’s faculty or staff whose community service exemplifies the ideals of Project Pericles. 00:01:18 Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler, professor of psychology and director of the Center for Research and Global Engagement, received the Distinguished Scholar Award. Vandermaas-Peeler was the 19th recipient of the Distinguished Scholar Award, which recognized a faculty member whose research has earned peer commendation and respect, and who has made significant contributions to his or her field of study. 00:01:43 Stephen Bloch-Schulman, Associate professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy, received the Daniels-Danieley Award for Excellence in Teaching. Bloch-Schulman is the 46th Elon faculty member to receive the award established by President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley 1946 and his wife, Verona Daniels Danieley, in honor of their parents. Each recipient spoke with gratitude of receiving an award.
College Coffee in Human Service Studies, Psychology, and Public Health Studies Building (2014)
No full textThis video, College Coffee, occurred on South Campus in the renovated Human Service Studies, Psychology, and Public Health Studies building on August 21, 2014. People were enjoying coffee outside and touring the new facilities. Gerald Gibson was sipping coffee and talking with another individual. Chris Fulkerson was sipping coffee and talking with people, too. 00:00:36 People were inside the new facility looking around. There was discussion of the campus expanding onto South Campus. Some names included: Alan Scott and Beth Warner
Ed Hirsch Poetry Reading (1994)
No full textThis video, Edward (Ed) Hirsch Poetry reading, occurred in Yeager Hall in the Center for the Arts on November 2, 1994. Hirsch read a variety of poems. After each poem, Hirsch commented on the poem and shared a funny moment. Edward (Ed) Hirsch is an American poet and critic who wrote a national bestseller about reading poetry
Senior Showcase (1994)
No full textThis video, titled Showcase Interviews, occurred in the McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts, in 1994. These interviews were with Elon’s Fellows’ students who were a part of the “Senior Showcase” performance. The interviews were video recorded for the Senior Showcase Awards Ceremony (in 2018, known as the Leaders of the 21st Century) celebrating academically excellent and talented students at Elon College the Friday before Commencement. There were ten interviews conducted highlighting eleven Elon Fellows students. The first interview was done by Thomas (Tom) Erdmann, music faculty member. Erdmann discussed how Jennifer Banks was known across the campus as having a dynamic personality; playing all instruments as a world musical champion; having an energy and excitement about life; achieving a 3.99 GPA average; and being an academically excellent and a life time learner. The second interview was done by Richard McBride, Chaplain for Elon College, for Emily (unknown last name). Emily was the “Student Coordinator for Elon Student Volunteers.” McBride talked about Emily’s responsibilities and organization. The third interview was done by Kathy Lyday-Lee, English faculty member. She spoke about Doug (unknown last name). Lyday-Lee spoke of the potential of Doug and his future in the film industry. Doug was an “Honors Fellow.” The fourth interview was conducted with Catherine McNeela, music faculty member. McNeela discussed a student named Todd (unknown last name). Todd was in Elan, a jazz singing group, since it first started with Catherine McNeela. As an actor, Todd was good at communicating ideas and feelings to the audience. The fifth interview was conducted by Bill Hightower, faculty member of computing sciences. He honored student Peter (unknown last name). Peter was involved in so many activities. He was a physics and computer science major, and an Elon Tennis player. Peter had received awards for his tennis playing as a scholar athlete. The sixth interview was done with Joyce Speas, education faculty member. She discussed Alysha (unknown last name) as a teaching (education) major. The seventh interview was conducted by Christopher (Chris) Fulkerson, Associate Director of the Learning Resource Center (LRC). Fulkerson discussed Elon’s senior, Christopher Waters. Fulkerson was impressed with Waters because he was a natural leader as a student at Elon College. Waters was very organized, set his goals, and generated enthusiasm. Waters (as a freshman) stated that he talked with Fulkerson about how he wanted to get involved in video production. Waters could not obtain the classes he wanted until his Elon Sophomore year. At this point, Waters got a like-minded group of students together and organized Elon College Television (ECTV). They produced five programs a week in the first year. Waters had discussed with Fulkerson going into educational technology. The eighth interview was conducted by Fred Rubeck, faculty member in the performing arts. Rubeck discussed a student named Laura (unknown last name). Laura began in Elon’s theatre department because her friends were theatre majors. Then Laura participated in main stage theatre productions. Laura rose to stage manager of the play “Crimes of the Heart.” The ninth interview was given by Lawrence Simon, faculty member of education. Simon spoke of Alice Pulley as a Teaching Fellows student. Simon spoke of Alice’s kindness and her compassion. Alice was involved in the Elon Gospel Choir. Simon stated, “Alice will make a wonderful teacher.” The tenth interview was given by Jane Wellford, faculty member of the performing arts department. Wellford spoke of Olivia Poindexter. Poindexter’s major was human services with a minor in dance. Wellford discussed where Olivia had worked during her Elon years. “Olivia has been the patient’s friend,” stated Wellford. Wellford continued to talk about Christie (unknown last name) who majored in dance. “She is a dance teacher’s dream because she gives it back to me in a perfectly technical way.” During each interview, there was video of each student working or performing in their area of academic major
Top 10 Under 10 Awards Ceremony: Molly Heffernan (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Top 10 Under 10: Molly Heffernan, was recognized for achieving high levels of success, continuously working to elevate her community, and a loyal alumni role model. The recognition was presented by The Office of Alumni Engagement and the Young Alumni Council. Heffernan, Class of 2011, is the digital marketing manager for the Tory Burch Foundation. A public administration graduate, Heffernan currently empowers women entrepreneurs through digital efforts with the Tory Burch Foundation. Previously, Heffernan worked as director of special events for the YMCA of Greater New York where she developed a brand campaign for the Siller Foundation’s Building for America’s Bravest program
Distinguished Scholar Lecture: Eric Hall, Concussion Management (2017)
No full textThis video, titled Translating Research to Evidence-Based Practice for Concussion Management: Elon BrainCARE, was presented by Eric Hall on February 2, 2017 in LaRose Digital Theatre. This talk was sponsored by the Distinguished Scholar Lecture Series. Hall is a professor of Exercise Science and a Faculty Athletic Representative. Hall discussed his research and advocacy efforts related to concussions of student-athletes at the collegiate level in the United States. He discussed his research regarding the influence of genetics and pre-existing factors on neurocognitive testing and recovery from injury, as well as the influence of concussion history on gait and balance. This research led to a discussion regarding the future of concussion management starting with concussion education and concussion disclosure to return-to-play as well as return-to-learn best practices
Law School: Why Black Lives and the Movement Matter (2016)
No full textThis video, titled Why Black Lives and the Movement Matter, occurred on October 26, 2016 at Elon’s School of Law in Greensboro, North Carolina. The panelist included: Robert Randolph, Donna Vanhook, Steve Friedland, and Toussaint Romain. Students and faculty were in attendance. The topics included: Why Black Lives Matter movement; the historical and current trends in the African-American community; social justice law interpretations; and black men killings
Distinguished Professors Ceremony (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Elon Distinguished Professors, was held in McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center on May 18, 2018. The honor of Elon Distinguished University Professor is conferred occasionally by the Board of Trustees. They select from senior faculty whose career achievements inspire the university community because their excellence. Criteria for the award are intentionally broad: excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership. A faculty committee, with members from all ranks, is appointed by the president. The committee, chaired (in 2018) by Tim Peeples, after soliciting nominations from all full-time teaching faculty, forwards a written nomination, with supporting materials, to the president for his review. With the president’s approval, the nomination is forwarded for final consideration to the Board of Trustees. The Elon Distinguished University Professor is invested in a ceremony attended by colleagues, present and former students, members of the Board of Trustees, university administrators, and special guests. As a symbol of the honor, the Distinguished University Professor is presented with a stole, designed to be worn with academic regalia. On burgundy satin embroidered with gold thread, the stole features the Elon University seal and clusters of oak leaves and acorns, a symbolic rendition of Elon’s acorn-to-oak philosophy of nurture and flourishing growth. The stole was created with the assistance of Anne Simpkins, Associate Professor of Art, and Carolyn Nelson, University Director of Design. Peeples opened the ceremony with his remarks. 00:03:02 President Leo Lambert spoke. He stated, “Thank you Jeff and David to your devotion to the Elon community and your commitment to excellence. You both are creative teachers and caring mentors, thoughtful and insightful scholars, wise leaders, and community members working to bring into being our shared vision for Elon. You both exemplify what is best about Elon University. As distinguished university professors, you will continue to inspire us to seek excellence.” 00:04:31 David Copeland and Jeffrey Pugh were asked to stand to receive their stoles. 00:05:00 Steven House placed the stoles around the shoulders of Pugh and Copeland. 00:05:41 Amanda Sturgill made remarks on Copeland. 00:10:06 Copeland made his appreciation remarks. 00:33:51 Pam Kaiser made remarks on Pugh’s accomplishments. 00:40:08 Pugh made his appreciation remarks. Pugh stated, “We all belong to one another.” Some names included: Tim Peeples, Pam Kaiser, Russ Gill, Thomas (Tom) Hendricks, and John Sullivan