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Top 10 Under 10 Awards Ceremony: Stephanie Bement Gronewoller (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Top 10 Under 10: Stephanie Bement Gronewoller, 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. Gronewoller, Class of 2012, is a Software developer at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in the Tactical Wireless Systems group. Gronewoller is currently working with the Missile Defense Agency to provide protected satellite communications (SATCOM) through environments containing network jamming and nuclear scintillation.
Top 10 Under 10 Awards Ceremony: Connie Ledoux Book Address (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Top 10 Under 10, began with President Connie Ledoux Book (Elon’s 9th President) address to the alumni in the Spring of 2018. President Book stated, “When I hear these stories tonight, I have a tremendous sense of hope about our future. I live in the land of hope and just hearing the work of our alumni, how hopeful are we in the future? And Elon sets that journey by setting those values. … And I believe that is captured in the motto and our mission. How this mission lives on in our alums by doing good work with good people. Good people, doing good work – I am very proud. I am very proud of what you reflect. Also before I stop for tonight, I just want to say-I know that coming to Elon is a decision that families make for their son or daughter. And I know many times that decision comes at great sacrifice and so I am deeply touched by the words of our alumni about their families and friends that made this possible and set them on that journey. Thank you for believing in Elon, as well as your son or daughter. So our congratulations to each of you. I am very proud to see the plaque in Martin Alumni Center with the new names added. And I am certain that we will see you in the years ahead here at Elon. Thank you.”
Kay Yow Lecture (2003)
No full textThis video titled, Kay Yow, was held on September 25, 2003 in McCrary Theatre in the Center for the Arts. In this particular video, Yow began her speech by saying a prayer. Her topic was on Surrender, along with her successes on the basketball court. In addition, she stated, If you think of living successfully, living is about being. Becoming successful is more about doing. It is about reputation. If one wants to live successfully or become successful, one has to overcome obstacles and adversity. We move into the word attitude, which is a choice. Yow spoke of playing the Soviet Union in the Olympics, as she coached the U.S. team. In this particular game, the United States Olympic team played with attitude and a great determination in the 1970s against the Soviet Union. Yow spoke of her spirituality and living life successfully. Sandra Kay Yow was born in Gibsonville, North Carolina. Yow received her Bachelor of Science degree in English from East Carolina University (Greenville, North Carolina) in 1964. She was the head coach of the North Carolina State Wolfpack women's basketball team from 1975 to 2009. In addition, Yow was a member of the Naismith Hall of Fame, she had more than 700 career wins. Yow passed away in 2009 at the age of 66 years old after battling cancer. On Tape 1 there was no Yow lecture. The program only video recorded the Elon gospel choir singing
Chamber Orchestra, 35th Anniversary Concert (1998)
No full textThis raw video titled, Chamber Orchestra, featured a variety of orchestra music in McCrary Theatre in 1998. This was the thirty-fifth anniversary concert. 00:58:38 David A. Bragg, the conductor spoke. In addition, Malvin N. Artley, conducted as the conductor emeritus. There were many musical selections played during the concert
Women's Basketball: Elon v. Radford, Part Two (2003)
No full textIn this raw video titled, Elon’s Women’s Basketball, against Radford University (the Highlanders) occurred in the Alumni Gym on January 18, 2003. This video was produced by Elon Student Television Sports. This video file was a continuation of the 1st half of the basketball game. Mike Demos and Mike Lavigne were the student television announcers for the game. Brenda Paul was the Elon Phoenix Head Basketball Coach. 00:13:06 The 2nd half began between the two teams. 00:44:52 The final score was Elon 50 points and Radford 43 points
Liberal Arts Forum: Homesexuality Comes out of the Closet, Mike Nelson (1997)
No full textThis video titled Homosexuality Comes Out of the Closet by Michael (Mike) Nelson was presented by the Liberal Arts Forum on November 19, 1997 in Whitley Auditorium. Mike Nelson, a University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill graduate, talked about the diversity of gay and lesbian individuals in the civil rights movement. 00:09:27 The traditional train came through Elon with the sound of the train whistle. 00:11:17 Nelson spoke of his political career in Carrboro, North Carolina. 00:19:08 Nelson talked about being a gay man in the military, specifically in the Persian Gulf War. 00:19:50 Research has shown that gay men learn different languages faster than straight men, said Nelson. The U.S. military kicked gay men out of the military, said Nelson. The anti-gay witch hunts depleted the armed forces and compromised our country’s security, said Nelson. Then the young men who served and were kicked out of the military forces were recruited back into service for the Persian Gulf War. These men were promised that the military was changing for the better. After the Persian Gulf War, these same men were tossed aside, said Nelson. Nelson stated, there are two problems here. First, our military leaders allowed national security to be compromised because of their own prejudices. That is serious. But there is another problem, these American Soldiers were promised fair treatment by the United States military in exchange for their service. And then they were just tossed aside after the war. Even after things like this, gay men and lesbian women have continued to join the military – even with Don’t Ask and Don’t Tell. Nelson raised the Gay Marriage vs. heterosexual couple issue. Nelson said that President William Jefferson Clinton (the 42 United States President) led gay issues to the forefront more than any other president. Even Native Americans had men do female tasks and even married men in their tribes, stated Nelson. America is beginning to accept various sexualities. 00:30:12 Nelson took questions
Strategic Planning (2009)
No full textThis video, titled Elon University’s Next Strategic Plan, was held in McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts on August 24, 2009. Leo M. Lambert, Elon’s President, presented the academic strategies for the future years. Lambert stated, strategic planning at Elon has allowed Elon to become a national model that has transformed itself … Elon’s strategic planning is more like an impressionist painting or a story with our major hopes and dreams. Our strategic plans are of living and evolving. Lambert reflected on past strategic plans that changed during the processes. Lambert stated, we are an academic community committed to human transformation. That we value freedom of thought. That we are a Liberal Arts University. We believe in active student engagement. We are dedicated to both teaching and scholarly accomplishments. We believe passionately in our students becoming global citizens. We know who we are. Elon has added to the contributions of the landscape in higher education that are important. The innovation of these contributions characterizes our work as a great institutional strength and of a great national interest. U.S. News and World Report named us as the school to watch two years in a row. The name for the Elon Strategic Plan is named Imagine Elon. There were two versions for the year 2020. 00:06:00 Lambert said, I see the Elon Strategic Plan into eight major themes (diversity; supporting faculty and staff; attaining the highest benchmarks for Elon’s academic programs; launching innovative pathways in undergraduate and graduate education; delivering on Elon’s promise as a best value university; engaging the next generation of alumni leaders and philanthropists; advancing excellence in Phoenix athletics; and further building our beautiful campus and creating a thriving, safe, and environmentally friendly university). Lambert spoke of building new living and learning communities and theme housing for juniors and seniors on campus with an addition of 1,600 beds. Lambert urged more private business within walking distance of Elon University. Lambert mentioned private businesses such as, more restaurants, cafes, a pharmacy, an ice cream shop, and other shops common in town. There will be Geo-Thermal Plans. Lambert asked the audience to pause and imagine Elon in the year of 2020. Elon will be a much more diverse place. 00:31:56 He said, imagine hosting a presidential debate in our new convocation center. Elon will have gained an international reputation as a place that teaches religious topics and teaches inter-faith understanding. Lambert said, we will expand our campus work ethic here…Admissions is everyone’s business and admissions and fundraising are everyone’s business. 00:33:03 We will have one of the most active alumni bodies in the nation. The Town of Elon will be a destination place in the area for recreation and fun. 00:33:18 And no one will ever ask the question, “Where is Elon?” This will happen because Elon and Elon University is destined for great things. We will turn vision into reality. Some names mentioned: Tim Pepples, Tom Hendricks, Wallace Chandler, and Nancy Midgette
Commencement (1994)
No full textThis video, titled The One Hundred Fourth Commencement Exercises, was held Under the Oaks on Saturday, May 21, 1994. 00:00:18 Dr. Danieley held the Elon MACE and said, On behalf of the Faculty, I am honored to present the 104th graduating class. 00:00:28 The candidates for an Elon University degree processed out onto the stage and to their seats in maroon caps and gowns and black caps and gowns. 00:03:35 The Elon Faculty processed down the Under the Oaks aisle to their seats. 00:07:47 Dr. Danieley (wide shot) laid the Elon MACE down on the stand on the platform. 00:08:17 The Invocation was read by Richard W. McBride, College Chaplain. 00:11:50 The Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, was led by Todd Andrew Horman, Class of 1994. 00:13:00 The Welcome was presented by L. M. Baker, Jr., Elon College, Board of Trustees. 00:15:30 Appreciation was given by Joseph Anthony Stanko, President, Class of 1994. Stanko spoke of fellowship and service. Also, Stanko mentioned that Teresa LePors was the librarian that always there to assist students in research. 00:22:10 The Address was given by Dr. Bertice Berry from Sociologist, Host of Television Production, The Bertice Berry Show. 00:31:53 The Conferring of the Honorary Degree was presented by Gerald (Gerry) L. Francis and Conferred by Fred Young, Elon President to Dr. Edward Hirsch. The Doctor of Humane Letters was given to Edward Hirsch. 00:37:44 The Announcement of Honors and Awards was presented by Gerald (Gerry) Francis. 00:40:30 The Elon Master’s Degrees were presented to the graduate candidates. 00:44:42 The Conferring of Degrees was presented by Rosemary Haskell, Professor of English and John Sullivan, Maude Sharpe Powell Professor of Philosophy. 01:30:44 The Elon University Degrees were Conferred by President Young. 00:32:18 The Charge to the Graduates was given by Young. Young asked the graduates to stand. Young stated, I have an oak tree for you. 01:32:14 Young said, I hope you will plant it as a symbol of your years at Elon. Your tree will grow slowly, but years from now it will look like one of these magnificent oaks shading us today (Under the Oaks). My charge to you, member of the Class of 1994 is to live your life according to the values that we embrace and promote here at Elon - integrity, leadership, service, respect for diversity, and devotion to growth and learning. 01:35:09 The Recessional had begun. 01:37:31 The Platform Party and the Faculty departed the Undergraduate Commencement. Some of the Faculty seen walking in the processional line included: Gerald Gibson, Ray Johnson, George Pagnett, Carole Troxler, Nan Perkins, Russell Gill, Tim Peeples, Ronald (Ron) Klepcyk, Charity Johansson, and George (Smith) Jackson. 01:38:18 The Elon graduates departed from Under the Oaks. 01:43:14 A commencement outtake video was played. Some of the video shots included: graduates in their chairs, Under the Oaks, graduates embracing each other, family and friends, Smith Jackson handing out oaks saplings, and Christopher Waters standing with his parents in Scott Plaza. Some names included: Christopher Fulkerson, Stew Williams, Chris Bell, Shawn Bryan, Kendal Rasnake, Brian Weckerly, Charles Austin, and ECTV (Elon College Television)
Numen Lumen: Tres McMichael & Lucia Jervis (2017)
No full textThis video, titled Numen Lumen with Lucia Jervis, occurred on Thursday, September 7, 2017 in the Numen Lumen Scared Space. Tres McMichael sang. 00:02:23 Carolina (Carrie) Seigler, Multi-faith and Intern Coordinator, Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, spoke on the theme for 2017-2018, “What Now?” Reflections on Change and Resilience.” Jervis was from Quito, Ecuador. Jervis spoke of resilience needing to know what you want, work hard, move on, and learn how to cope. She spoke of her family’s coastal home in an impoverished area of Ecuador and how her family helped other families. She majored in journalism, cinema, and television arts. She was a Lumen scholar who worked with the 2016 Ecuadorians 7.8 magnitude earthquake survivors
Physician Assistant Studies: White Coat Ceremony (2016)
No full textThis video titled, Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies – White Coat Ceremony, was held on Friday, December 12, 2016 in the Sacred Space of Numen Lumen Pavilion. Dr. Patti Ragan stated, “The White Coat Ceremony marks a tradition of academic medicine into one of clinical practice. It reminds us that medicine is dispensing with compassion, humility, and a gift of healing. Also it reminds us of those who come behind us for the care of the patients, care of their families, and care for themselves. This is a gift as well as a responsibility. This is a day of celebration for our students completing a very challenging academic year.” The ceremony included: the Welcome given by Dr. Patti Ragan, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies (Welcome to the White Coat Ceremony); 00:02:46 the Provost’s Welcome given by Steven House, Provost and Executive Vice President; the Keynote Address given by P. Scott Bennett, MD, (Dr. Bennett is a native of Burlington, NC and received his Bachelor of Science in Biology, as well as his medical degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Bennett specializes in the treatment of adult and pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders; including sinus and allergy); 00:27:03 and the Presentation of the White Coat to each member in the Class of 2018. 00:36:13 A pan video shot of the Class of 2018 PA’s in their White Coats. 00:36:43 The Physician Assistant Professional Oath was read by all class members (Physician Assistant Professional Oath included: I pledge to perform the following duties with honesty and dedication: I will hold as my primary responsibility the health, safety, welfare, and dignity of all human beings. I will uphold the tenets of patient autonomy, beneficence, and justice. I will recognize and promote the value of diversity. I will treat equally all persons who seek my care. I will hold in confidence the information shared in the course of practicing medicine. I will assess my personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to improve my medical practice. I will actively seek to expand my knowledge and skills, keeping abreast of advances in medicine. I will work with other members of the health care team to provide compassionate and effective care of patients. I will use my knowledge and experience to contribute to an improved community. I will respect my professional relationship with the physician. I will share and expand knowledge within the profession. These duties are pledged with sincerity and upon my honor). 00:39:12 Class Appreciation of Family and Friends was given to the class by two unknown PA students. 00:52:00 The Closing was given by Ragan. Individuals seen in the audience as the PA students exited for a photograph included: Dr. Leo Lambert, Art Fadde, and Barry Bradberry