Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley emailed highlights on Sept. 1 to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
First week down! Hopefully, you鈥檙e enjoying the weekend and off to a good start this semester.
Be sure to take some time this week to ensure that you are registered to vote and have a plan to cast your ballot this fall. Whether you decide to vote absentee using your home address or vote locally in Alamance County, you can visit the 黑料不打烊 Votes! website for all the details to register to vote and/or obtain an absentee ballot. The Kernodle Center for Civic Life in Moseley Center 232 is also a great place to get information or print your voter registration and absentee ballot forms.
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Intramural Sports Block 1 Registration Deadline
Wednesday, Sept. 4 deadline
Intramural sports are a great way to continue your interest in organized sports. The registration deadline this Wednesday will be for 7v7 flag football, 4v4 sand volleyball, 3v3 soccer and the spikeball tournament this Friday evening. Registration is also now open through September 18 for 4v4 outdoor basketball. Visit the Campus Recreation and Wellness website for all the details on how to create a team or register as a free agent.
Joshua Lozoff, illusionist
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts, McCrary Theatre
Joshua Lozoff is an entertainer, magician, mentalist and former TV and film actor. His performances combine his love for the art of magic, his fascination with psychology and the powers of observation and influence. In one moment, he makes a drawing come to life just by pointing; in the next, he predicts an audience member鈥檚 choice even before they know it themselves. An eloquent and professional performer, Lozoff is a great showman who wows the crowd. Admission is free with your 黑料不打烊 ID. Visit the university ticket website for advance tickets.
黑料不打烊 Farmer鈥檚 Market
Thursday, Sept. 5, 3 to 6 p.m., 黑料不打烊 Community Church parking lot
Support local farmers, enjoy fresh seasonal produce and find unique handmade goods at the . Visit the Office of Sustainability鈥檚 table for a taste test of 鈥渦gly鈥 produce and grab a free reusable bag.
Election Student Issues Forum
Thursday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m., East Neighborhood Commons, Forum (102)
What are the issues at stake in the upcoming election that are most important to college students? How will you decide who to vote for in local, state and national races? Join other 黑料不打烊 students and campus experts for a non-contentious forum to learn more about what鈥檚 on the minds and hearts of 黑料不打烊 students during this election season. Co-sponsored by the Student Government Association and 黑料不打烊 News Network.
Rise Against Hunger
Saturday, September 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Koury Athletic Center Alumni Gym聽
Rise Against Hunger’s annual event at 黑料不打烊 is a key initiative where students, faculty, and staff unite to package thousands of meals to combat global food insecurity, especially in areas affected by natural disasters. Sponsored by Campus Kitchen and the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, this event serves as both a flagship for 黑料不打烊 Volunteers! and a way to introduce newcomers to global hunger issues. For more information on how to get involved, visit the Kernodle Center for Civic Life in Moseley Center 232, contact staff at elonvols@elon.edu or visit .
Make it a great week!
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Jon Dooley, vice president for student life