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Athletics Hall of Fame Induction (2017)
No full textThis video, titled The 47th class of Elon University's Sports Hall of Fame, was held on September 16, 2017 in Whitley Auditorium. The 2017 inductees included: women's track and field standout Jessica Clendenning, Class of 2007; women's soccer player Shannon Currin, Class of 1995; and football players Steven Ferguson, Class of 2000, and Andrew Wilcox, Class of 2009. Dave Blank pinned an Elon pin on each inductee
Snow and Ice Storm, Drone Footage (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Elon Snow and Ice Storm, occurred on January 17, 2018. In this video, a video drone was used for all the shots. The snow and ice video began with the drone rising up over the “Phoenix Rising” statue. The drone travelled over a semi-frozen Lake Mary Nell with the three separate plumes of water flowing. Also seen were the Global Neighborhood, Sankey Hall under construction, Inman Admissions, Moseley Center, Lakeside Dining, McMichael Parking lot, McMichael Science building, Ernest Koury Sr., Business Center, Loy Center (Greek Houses), the Center for the Arts, and Alumni Gym—all covered in snow. 00:00:40 A pan shot of the entire campus was seen. 00:00:49 Another pan shot rising over the “E” ELON flag was also seen
Faculty Meeting: Honoring Leo Lambert (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Elon Faculty Honored Leo Lambert, occurred during the monthly faculty meeting (1st Friday of every month during the academic year) in Lakeside, Moseley Center. 00:00:40 Phillip Motley Jr., Associate Professor of Communications, Chair of Academic Council 2018, was honored to pay tribute to Leo Lambert as the 8th President of Elon University. 00:56:00 Motley told a few stories of what Lambert meant to him as president of Elon University. Motley knew Nan Perkins, since he was an infant. Motely informed the faculty that Lambert and he shared their Wisconsin ties. 00:02:34 Motley shared how seriously Lambert took Elon’s Faculty Academic Council. 00:03:46 Motley informed the audience the kind of inspiration Lambert provided to faculty. 00:05:19 Motley stated, “Leo thank you for inspiring and challenging all of us to live up to your leadership qualities. While I will surely miss having you as the head Phoenix and (Elon) President of this university, I am relieved to know that you will still be around. Thank you Leo.” 00:05:25 Motley and Lambert shook hands. Lambert turned to the audience and bowed. 00:05:51 Brooke Barnett, Associate Provost, Academic and Inclusive Excellence and Professor, can be seen in the back row of the faculty meeting. 00:06:00 Tom Green, Professor of Psychology, former chair of Elon’s Academic Council, made reflective remarks of Lambert’s presidency. Green wrote a letter that he read to Lambert and the faculty. 00:11:27 Green and Lambert shook hands and embraced together with a hug. 00:12:03 Ann Bullock, Dean of the School of Education and Professor of Education, Terry Tomasek, Associate Professor of Education and Director of the Elon Academy, and Smith Jackson who represented the School of Education came to the podium. They presented Elon University’s School of Education Faculty Excellence Award to President Leo Lambert for his leadership and creativity. 00:15:19 Tomaske spoke of education beyond the oaks into the Burlington community and the Elon Academy. 00:18:13 Tomaske became emotional in speaking about the Elon Academy. 00:20:41 Smith Jackson spoke of how Lambert will be returning to his roots in the Master’s in Education program. 00:24:23 Bullock welcomed Professor Lambert to the School of Education faculty and presented him with his faculty excellence award for his vision, leadership, and passion for commitment to education. Long Live Elon. 00:25:05 As the faculty stood and applauded for Lambert, he received his award. 00:25:50 Lambert spoke at the podium. “It has been a privilege of a life-time to have you as my colleagues and friends. It has been a joy to work together, shoulder-to-shoulder in building this university—in service to our students and in service in the world together. I can’t think of anything more important to have done with my life, than this work. To share it with you all has been a joy…Let’s go celebrate,” stated Lambert. “I will call for adjournment. All in favor, say I. (the faculty said, ‘I’)” Lambert laughed.
Phillips-Perry Black Excellence Awards Banquet, Keynote Address (2018)
No full textThis video, titled The 25th annual Excellence Keynote Speaker, Shantia Coley, Esq., spoke in April 2018. Coley, is an Elon Alumni from the Class of 2007. Coley spoke about five topics which included: perfectionism, excellence, self-care, opportunity, and examples from her own living life. Coley was employed as in-house Counsel for Wells Fargo. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Elon University was enrolled in North Carolina Central University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree. 00:14:47 The Wilhelmina Boyd Community Service Award was presented to Sandra Reid, Lecturer in Human Service Studies by a 2011 Elon University Alumni.
Richard McBride on James O'Kelly (1994)
No full textThis video titled, Politically Correct Religion: A Religious Liberty Conference, was held in Yeager Theatre on March 21, 1994. The introduction was presented by Elon’s Chaplain Richard McBride on James O’Kelly – the Apostle of Religious Liberty. McBride said, Elon College has gotten its sports name as the Fightin Christian in the same way Wake Forest was founded as a Baptist school and Trinity College (Duke University) was founded as a Methodist school and Guilford was a Quaker school. Elon was a Christian school. McBride introduced a book titled, Culture of Disbelief by Stephen L. Carter a political and religious author. Carter asks the question of what is religious freedom in our culture right now, stated McBride. Bill Alexander played the role of the Rev. John O’Kelly. Rick Eden was the narrator of the Rev. John O’Kelly. The two men had a dialogue about O’Kelly’s life in character. O’Kelly was influenced by Methodist revivalists in Virginia, and in approximately 1775, he converted to Methodism; in particular, he adhered to Francis Asbury’s teachings and identified with Asbury’s Methodist Society. By 1778 he was a minister on trial, riding the New Hope Circuit in North Carolina. He rose quickly in the Methodist ranks (many ministers took ten years or more), and by 1780 he was district elder over circuits in Tidewater Virginia and in eastern and central North Carolina. In 1790’s there was a conference meeting. O’Kelly was against slavery. In 1794, James O’Kelly established the Christian Church in the South. O’Kelly’s teachings were widely adopted in south side Virginia and North Carolina, the region in which the Southern Conference of the United Church of Christ still has a large presence, as Elon College was founded on O’Kelly teachings. O’Kelly died in Chatham County, North Carolina on October 16, 1826
Faculty-Staff Awards Luncheon (1988)
No full textThis video is part of a series that documents the Faculty-Staff Awards Luncheon at Elon College that occurs at the end of the academic year on May 11, 1988. This year’s luncheon was held in McEwen Dining Hall. At the luncheon, the video began with Joyce E. Speas reading the Invocation. J. Fred Young spoke next by stating, Welcome to the annual faculty-staff awards luncheon. This is certainly one of my favorite events during the academic year. J. Fred Young continued his Elon College stories about a second Commencement speaker and other related topics. Gerald (Gerry) Francis recognized Outgoing Department Chairs. Francis recognized David A. Bragg, Carole F. Chase, and Russell B. Gill. The presentation of 10-Year Awards was presented by Warren L. Board. The individuals who were presented 10-Years Awards included: Mark A. Albertson, Stephen Jay Ballard, Barry Beedle, Karen Carden, Becky House, Ronald (Ron) A. Klepcyk, Lela Faye Rich, Joyce E. Speas, Bruce N. Waller, and Margaret M. Zang. Each person came to the podium to receive an award. 00:16:34 J. Earl Danieley presented the 25-Year and Retirement Awards. Danieley made remarks on Graham College. Danieley presented Edwin L. Daniel with a Elon College retirement chair. 00:22:39 Martin L. Shotzberger presented the retirement award to James A. Moncure. 00:36:58 J. Fred Young presented the Daniels-Danieley Award to Seena A. Granowsky. In closing, W. Jennings Berry gave the benediction. A name included: John Sullivan
Fundraising Campaign Celebration (1994)
No full textThis video, titled Campaign Victory Celebration, occurred in the Alumni Gym in 1994. The video began with people at tables enjoying dinner. Richard McBride, College Chaplain, was seen at one of the tables. 00:03:57 The program began with speakers at the podium with a Elon College sign. The campaign sustained itself for three years with a goal of 18 million dollars. As of 1994, the Elon College fundraiser surpassed 21 million dollars, while ahead of schedule. 00:04:33 A toast was presented on behalf of the unknown speaker. A satellite feed from a Seattle, Washington, man spoke. 00:06:06 President Fred Young spoke at the podium. 00:08:20 Fred Young toasted the citizens of North Carolina. 00:12:07 Governor James (Jim) Baxter Hunt Jr., spoke at the gala. 00:36:30 A pre-produced video was played marketing Elon College. In this video, Jeanne Hook Harrell, Class of 1945; John Barnhill, Class of 1992; Noel Allen, Class of 1969; Wes Durham, Class of 1988; Laura Helvey, assistant professor of political science; Wilhelmina Boyd, assistant professor of English; and Jeff Pugh, associate professor of religious studies; spoke of the generosity and engaged learning of Elon College. There are video shots of faculty members teaching, students working on projects, and people touring the campus. Some names included: Chris Fulkerson, Christopher Waters, Ray Johnson, Mike Foster, Elizabeth Raynor, Stewart Williams, Shawn Bryan, Warren Brannon, Third Avenue Productions, Chris Bell, Maggie Blickle, and Rachel Safley
Commencement (1992)
No full textThis video, titled The One Hundred Second Commencement Exercises, was held Under the Oaks on Saturday, May 23, 1992 at 10:30am. 00:00:30 People and graduates strolled around before the Undergraduate Commencement began. 00:00:47 A wide shot of the chairs and stage were set-up Under the Oaks as the trumpets played for the Commencement to begin. 00:01:19 The 603 graduate candidates walked out onto the platform. 00:06:18 Richard McBride, College Chaplain, read the Invocation. 00:09:23 The National Anthem was led by Bethany Pearl Turman, Class of 1992. The Elon College Organist was Robert Burns King. 00:10:20 J. Fred Young held his hand over his heart as he sung The Star Spangled Banner. 00:11:30 G. Melvin Palmer, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, led the Welcome to the graduates, family, and friends. 00:13:30 The Appreciation Message was delivered by Benjamin May Lewis II, President, Senior Class. 00:13:40 Lewis stated, “President Young, Members of the faculty and staff, guests, the Class of 1992, and the squirrels in the trees, I would like to say, ‘Gooood Morninnggg Elon College.’” 00:17:34 J. Fred Young introduced the keynote speaker, Bettina Gregory, Senior Correspondent, ABC News. 00:17:59 There were cut-aways of the graduates listening. 00:19:30 The Address from Bettina Gregory was given to the graduates of Elon College. Gregory spoke about her beginnings at ABC News using film and then tape for video and audio. She continued to say how she succeeded, even with failure. “The people who succeed in life never give up,” said Gregory. “People who succeed in life are not the smartest ones, the best looking ones, not the most educated people, they are the people who persist,” said Gregory. 00:34:25 A graduation cap with the word on it read, “Hire Me.” 00:34:55 Gregory asked the graduates to maintain their integrity, values, and to do the right thing. 00:35:46 A graduate cap read “Thank U Mom.” Gregory spoke of covering the hijacking effort in Atlanta, GA. 00:45:16 The Announcement of Honors and Awards was read by Gerald (Gerry) L. Francis, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs. The graduates stood when their honors and GPA’s were announced. 00:47:57 The Conferring of Degrees was presented by Warren L. Board, Provost and Senior Vice President and Conferred by J. Fred Young, President of Elon College. 01:47:53 The graduates were asked to stand. 01:48:15 The Charge to the Graduate Class was read by Young. 01:52:40 The Closing Prayer was read by McBride. 01:56:18 The Recessional began. Some names included: Sam Donaldson, Barbara Walters, Ray Johnson, Evan Marie Oxley, Brian Bechmer, Allison Cooke, Mic Hitz, Sarah Mitchell, Stan Rowe, Terry Williams, and Lance Stewart
Reinvent the Toilet, Jeff Piascki (2017)
No full textThis video, titled Reinvent the Toilet by Jeff Piascik, was held on November 14, 2017 in McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts. He spoke of RTI, Research Triangle Institute, International, an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. RTI combines scientific rigor and technical expertise in social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development to deliver solutions to the critical needs of clients worldwide. The goal is to improve the human condition. He played a YouTube video, titled, “Poop.” Piascik spoke that the world is in a sanitation crisis with 2.6 billion people lacking adequate sanitation facilities. As a result, he stated that more people are dying from poor sanitation than measles, malaria, and HIV/AIDS combined in the world. “There are 2.1 billion urban residents who use facilities that do not safely dispose of human waste,” said Piascik. Piascik explained that the sanitation service chain included: containment, emptying, transport, treatment, and reuse/disposal. “How do we create value at each stage where leakage occurs?” asked Piascik. He followed with the invention of the flush toilet. 00:12:55 Piascik played a RTI video on re-engaging the community for clean sanitation practices, issues, future risks, technology stress-tests, and future opportunities. 00:57:01 Piascik took questions from the audience. Some names included: John Harrington, Alexander Cummings, and Sir Thomas Crapper
Distinguished Alumni Awards Recipient, Phillip "Andy" Ellen (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Elon College Distinguished Alumni Awards Recipient, Phillip “Andy” Ellen, Class of 1992, occurred in spring of 2018 with Ellen’s acceptance speech. Ellen was one of out of three outstanding alumni from Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences, who were honored at an annual awards celebration.This annual event recognizes Elon College Alumni who have served as active partners, advocates, and investors in their fields. Ellen told the story of how he was admitted to Elon three weeks before the school’s opening. He continued to tell the story of how President J. Fred Young informed the orientation audience that students here in Alumni Gym may be looking at their future spouse and in-laws. Ellen kept saying that he was only going to be here a semester. But Elon became the place he loved and found his wife, Trisha. He stated, “This has been a special, special place for us.” Chalmers S. Brumbaugh was Ellen’s mentor in Political Science. Brumbaugh influenced Ellen to seek internships and apply to law school. Ellen is a lawyer lobbyist in North Carolina. He spoke of Dr. J. Earl Danieley luncheons. Ellen spoke of his lobbying influences of customers purchasing alcohol earlier on Sunday’s in North Carolina and in grocery stores sipping wine or beer while shopping. This was not the entire event. Just Ellen’s acceptance speech.