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President Connie Ledoux Book Congratulating Brigadier General Mark Bebensee (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Connie Ledoux Book, President, Congratulated Brig. General Mark Bebensee, as a Faculty Emeritus at the Citadel. President Book sent her congratulation to Brig. General Mark Bebensee from her office on April 10, 2018. She stated, “Greetings General Bebensee. It is great to have an opportunity to congratulate you on your conferral – is this the best way to say this- as a Faculty Emeritus at the Citadel. I can’t think of a better recognition of a lifetime of hard work and dedication to the Citadel and to the cadets. When you think about professors that through their time at a college make lasting impact, everything about your time at the Citadel reflects that. From an assistant professor who engaged young people round the topic of Economics in a way that they had not considered before opening their minds to that. To a department chair who fostered that passion for teaching and excellence with other faculty and helped them realize their own teaching goals. To the work of establishing accreditation as an important stamp of a gold star or excellence on the School of Business will be forever part of your legacy at the Citadel. And then your work, while I was Provost, for Sam Hines in fostering great culture of student support – taking the roles outside of our discipline where we helped develop young people into the kind of people that we want to work with, that we want to have as friends, that is the effort that I will always remember you, Mark, was the time you took with the cadets to really help shape them as young men and women and improve the quality of their lives in doing so. 00:02:03 So now you are General Bebensee and I am very proud that you had that opportunity to serve and so grateful that you were willing to stay that additional year at the Citadel. Everyone is so appreciative of that service. I can’t think of a faculty member that embodies the Emeritus status more than you and I am deeply grateful. And I count myself very fortunate to have had spent time working with you. Thank you, Mark.” Brigadier General Mark A. Bebensee became interim Provost (after President Connie Ledoux Book accepted the Elon’s 9th Presidency) in March 2018. Prior to his current position, he was the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs since 2009, and prior to assuming this administrative position, he was the Associate Dean of the School of Business Administration, a position he held for 8 years. While 30 of his 34 years at The Citadel have dealt with same type of administrative duties, he has consistently taught both undergraduate, as well as graduate students each semester and is considered an outstanding professor by his colleagues, as well as his students. He began his career at The Citadel as an Assistant Professor of Economics in 1977, and quickly moved through the administrative ranks as Assistant to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, as well as Department Head, and then, Associate Dean of the School of Business Administration
Elon Day at Midnight (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Elon Day at Midnight, was an animated graphic informing viewers of how many dollar gifts were received on Elon Day at Midnight. In addition, the animation informed the viewers of the number of student scholarship dollars that were received, along with an URL address, www.elon.edu/elonday.
#ELON17, Oh, The Places They'll Go (2017)
No full textThis video, titled #ELON17, Oh, The Places They’ll Go, was recorded on May 5, 2017, in the Snow Family Grand Atrium, after the Senior Picnic was held Under the Oaks. The 14 senior students discussed their plans for after commencement.
Inauguration: Jo Watts Williams Welcomes 9th President, Connie Ledoux Book (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Jo Watts Williams Welcome the 9th Elon President, Connie Ledoux Book, occurred on March 1, 2018 in the Great Hall in the Global Neighborhood. Watts Williams stated, “Thanks to all of you for coming out today and for the warm welcome. It is really great. I have seen countless wonderful days at Elon over the past 73 years (laughter). And today I am filled with pride and anticipation as we begin in the next chapter in our university’s legacy of outstanding leadership. You know how excited I am to welcome Elon’s first female president (the crowd breaks into an applause). 00:00:42 Watts Williams turned to President Book and applauded her. What a special special moment in our history (Watts Williams gives her a thumb up during this statement). But I am equally thrilled to celebrate a leader who is uniquely qualified to build on the success of eight predecessors. President Book, you are a trail blazer. She is a trail blazer. She will inspire others (audio broke up) to reach even higher. With 16 years of previous experience, you are one of us. You understand our students’ values, you know our history, and you share our vision for Elon’s future. We are ready to imagine what we can do together. Then get to work and make it an all wonderful reality. Please join me in welcoming Elon’s 9th President, Dr. Connie Ledoux Book.” Watts Williams turned to applaud President Book. The audience is applauding. President Book was smiling and gets up from her chair and hugs Watts Williams
President Connie Ledoux Book on Visit From Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Connie Ledoux Book Appreciation for Bishop Luis Visit, in the spring of 2018 at Elon University. President Book stated, “I was very excited on my very first Sunday as President of Elon University that Bishop Luis (Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama, serves as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina) was coming to visit. Father (Peter) Tremblay, Associate Chaplain for Catholic Life, who runs our Catholic Campus Missionary organized the mass and the dinner. 00:00:18 And Bishop Luis brought a powerful message to our students that GOD seeks a relationship with us and we should bring ourselves to GOD. And the reminder that the greatest joy in our lives is when we are in service to others. GOD is reflected through us in the work that we do in service to others. 00:00:41 I bring that to my work here at Elon as President. And it was a powerful reminder from the Bishop of how important it is to be available others and to bring who we are to Christ.
Commencement (2018)
No full textThis video, titled The One Hundred Twenty-Eighth Commencement, occurred on May 19, 2018 in Alumni Gym. This was the last traditional Undergraduate Commencement before the Elon University Commencement was moved to Schar Center in May of 2019. In addition, the Class of 2018, had two ceremonies because of the rainy weather. The program included: Prelude, Suite of Dances, by Andre Campra; Processional, Pomp and Circumstance March No.1, by Edward Elgar; The Academic Procession; Invocation by The Reverend Janet F. Fuller, University Chaplain; The National Anthem led by Grant Paylor, Class of 2018; The Welcome Address was given by Kerrii Brown Anderson, Class of 1979, Chair, Board of Trustees; The Message of Appreciation by Robert N. Minton, Student Government Association President, Class of 2018; The Introduction of the Speaker by Connie Ledoux Book, (Elon) President; The Address, titled: Ship’s Companions by Leo M. Lambert, President Emeritus, Elon University; An Announcement of Honors and Awards and Presentation of Candidates for Degrees by Steven D. House, Provost and Executive Vice President; Conferring of Degrees by President Book; Awarding of Diplomas by T. Kenneth Gaither, Associate Dean of the School of Communications, Professor of Communications, Nicole E. Triche, Assistant Professor of Communications, and Kirby R. Wahl, Associate Dean of Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences, Professor of Performing Arts; Alma Mater led by Mr. Paylor; Charge to the Graduates by President Book; and Recessional Suite, by George Frideric Handel
Experience Elon University (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Admissions: Why Experience Elon University, was produced by University Communications in 2018. This promotional video was narrated by Kenn Gaither, Associate Dean of the School of Communications and Professor of Communications; Tom Mould, Professor of Anthropology, J. Earl Danieley Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology; and an unknown Elon University student. The narration stated, “The culture of Elon makes it special. Your time at Elon is sort of this bounded special moment. We have a word for it in anthropology, it is called the liminal. That is where the magic happens. That is where change and transformation occur. It is a mind blowing experience.” The video shots included: recording studio with students; music score being handed to students; student musicians playing; track student training; students harvesting green beans at Loy Farm; students walking out of the School of Communications-Snow Family Grand Atrium; a student wearing a bELONg tee shirt; ENN student reporting with camerawoman; woman athletes training; Kellcee “K.FRESHH” Batchelor, Class of 2018, recording a music video in the School of Communications television studio; students singing in front of Martha S. And Carl H. Lindner III Hall; a student studying with a faculty member; male dancers dancing in a class; a student studying in an Asian country for study abroad; a student drawing; and a student studying abroad in a European country. Some names include: Lindsey Jordan, Kellcee Batchelor, Tom Mould, Kenn Gaither
Top 10 Under 10 Awards Ceremony: Bernie Coston II (2018)
No full textThis video, titled Top 10 Under 10: Bernie Coston II, was recognized for achieving high levels of success, continuously working to elevate his community, and a loyal alumni role model. The recognition was presented by The Office of Alumni Engagement and the Young Alumni Council. Coston II, Class of 2008, Business initiatives consultant, Wells Fargo. A business administration graduate, Coston has held positions as a loan operations analyst for Credit Suisse and as a collateral analyst for GE Antares Capital. Currently, Coston is employed as a lead commercial analyst for Wells Fargo and recently received his MBA from the Georgia Institute of Technology. The honorees are young alumni who have achieved major professional success, serve as difference-makers in their communities and loyally support Elon as partners, advocates and investors.
Alumni, Parents, and Students, Thank You for Being Part of our Family (2017)
No full textThis video, titled To Alumni, Parents, and Students, Thank You for Being Part of our Family, was produced on November 17, 2017 by University Communications. This video piece featured “We have so much to be thankful for” with a variety of campus scenes edited with music. The video shots included: Ivy growing on the arch in the Historic Neighborhood; students greeting each other; a Elon flag hanging in front of Alamance; the Elder- Elon Clock standing in front of Belk Library; the Chandler Plaza Fountain flowing with water with the Ernest A. Koury – Love School of Business in the background; the Alan J. White Bell Tower with the Rhodes Stadium sign in the background; Elon University – Rhodes Stadium panning shot of the gates; students studying in Lindner Hall; the Alamance Copula; Students talking in a group around the Fonville Fountain; Schar Hall with the School of Communications with Under the Oaks; a sidewalk brick reading ‘In honor of all People that walked Upon these bricks’; panning video shot of West Residence Hall; and a graphic reading, ‘To Alumni, Parent and Student, Thank You for being a part of our family.’
Experience Elon University (2013)
No full textThis video, titled Experience Elon University, was narrated by Leo M. Lambert in April 2013. The visuals showed students in maroon caps and gowns during various stages of graduates Commencement day. Lambert stated, “Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen. You look brilliant. The big day is here and congratulations. You look brilliant, just shining lights. I am really really proud of each and every one of you. Congratulations.” 00:00:31 President Lambert is sitting at his presidential desk with the half-moon windows allowing light into his office. Lambert continued to state, “Next to raising my own children, I can’t think of a greater privilege than to be a president of a university like this. Of course, this is a place where you are going to come and earn a degree. … how are you going to use that degree to make the world a better place.” Visuals included, Lambert mingling with students at College Coffee and interiors of the third floor of Belk Library. Brenna Humphries, Class of 2013, stated, “For me a higher education is an opportunity to better myself and prepare myself for the world. The world is bigger than just ELON or bigger than just the state of North Carolina, but there is so much more out there for me to reach and touch. My purpose and meaning for life really is to reach out beyond myself.” Natalie Lampert, Class of 2013 stated, “I remember flying on the plane from Germany, having no idea what this was going to be like. I knew I had four years to do something.” Eugen Daniel, Class of 2013, stated, “I came in with just excitement and this curiosity of what I was going to be doing. I had no idea this was going to work out, but it did.” Professor Ken Hassell stated, “I think of myself always as a kind of student – someone who’s always in the process of learning. However, long I’ve been doing this work, which is thirty years. I think it’s generally a curiosity about things, be it’s visual, intellectual, or just curious about the things around you and not taking them for granted.” Professor Kathy Matera stated, “The standard response is you want to help educate the people coming up through the ranks. But I mostly just want to introduce students to all the ways that we can explore so much of the phenomenon that happens around us in our world.” Professor Kenn Gaither stated, “When you can tell something has really taken hold, it’s not just the eyes lighting up, but it also comes through in what they say and how they say it, and that’s what makes us want to be teachers.” Amanda Clark, Class of 2013, stated, “When everything falls in place and those one out of a hundred times that something actually works right, it’s really exciting and it gives you the energy you need to continue and keep pushing for it.” Some other names who spoke included: Professor Claudine Moreau, Professor Tina Das, Phil Smith, and John Roman, Class of 2013 (rode a bike across the country and stated how he raised money for people with disabilities). Visuals included students studying in Asia, India, and Africa. Other visuals included very happy families and friends Under the Oaks at Commencement. Courtney Mosley, Class of 2013, spoke of what teaching means to her as a student. Marlee Belmonte, Class of 2013, spoke of majoring in Fine Art. Jay Light, Class of 2013, sat on the Studio A - Phoenix14News set (2004-2010 built by Beaver Construction Company, Graham, North Carolina) Light spoke of making people laugh for his career. A visual shot of stunning tulips on Elon’s campus. Visuals continued with a dance tapper, a swimmer, a violin player, flowers, a runner up Rhode Stadiums steps. Patrick Clanton, Class of 2013 spoke of what you are doing means something. Video shots included Elon Phoenix football practices and exercising. Philip Nemec, Class of 2013, spoke of the patience needed to find conquer success as he played tennis. More visuals of students playing sports, exercising, rowing. Ashley Jobe, Class of 2013, stated that there was no room to doubt yourself at Elon and create an Elon family and your family who are your best friends. Chase Gotwald, Class of 2013, stated that he knew he would find friends and upon graduation he will miss having everyone right there all the time. Don Grady calling out names for their Commencement diplomas with a variety of graduation video shots. Eugenia Perry, Class of 2013, stated, “I always felt as an outsider and I just finally feel as though I can be me. I would not trade that for anything.” Various video shots included Elon graduates hugging each other, students receiving oak saplings, and being with family and friends. The sound bites do have lower thirds of the visual page.