Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley provides this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the upcoming week.
This Tuesday, April 29, will be the Spring Undergraduate Research Forum. Visit the SURF webpage for more information. In the meantime, here are your Phoenix Five tips and events for the week ahead:
Time to Verify Student Health Insurance for Fall 2025
All full-time undergraduate, graduate and law students enrolling for Fall 2025 must complete the . Students received an email this week with details and instructions on how to verify coverage or enroll in the university-sponsored plan. Deadline for compliance is June 1, 2025. For questions, please contact healthinsurance@elon.edu.
SPDC Industry/Organization Interest Survey
The Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) wants to hear from students! The Industry/Organization Interest Survey helps shape employer outreach for internships, grad school and job opportunities. It takes just two minutes to complete, and students who participate by May 2 will be entered to win prizes like Bluetooth speakers, Keurigs, and earbuds. !
CLEAR CARE-nival (Denim Day)
Wednesday, April 30, 11 a.m. 鈥 2 p.m., Young Commons
Mark your calendars for the CLEAR CARE-nival, hosted by the Gender & LGBTQIA Center (GLC). The event will consist of an afternoon of community building, learning, fun, food and free denim! All are invited to wear denim on April 30 in honor of Denim Day 鈥 an international day of action to end sexual harassment and assault, support survivors and challenge norms that enable violence. Read the for more information.
Maker Takeover 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 4:30鈥6:30 p.m., Moseley Center
Join the Maker Hub for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 biggest celebration of creativity and hands-on making. Whether you love making, crafting, or just checking out cool projects, there鈥檚 something for everyone! Explore over 40 student-made projects鈥攓uilting, clothing, 3D printing, woodworking, electronics, and more. Visit the for more information.
Three Events to Check Out this Weekend
Limelight Records 2025 Limey Awards Show
Friday, May 2, 7 p.m., College Street Taphouse
Limelight Records presents the annual student music awards show. Check them out on Instagram at .
Late Night 黑料不打烊 Presents: Limitless The Last Hurrah
Friday, May 2, 9 p.m., Iraz煤
Come join Limitless for their miniseries performance and see new artists take the stage! This performance will serve as the end-of-year kick-off for this exceptionally talented student music group. Stop by for good music and good coffee – on the house! Visit for more information.
Coolin on the Commons: Heroes vs. Villains Edition
Saturday, May 3, 5鈥9 p.m., Phi Beta Kappa Commons
Experience the excitement of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Step Show Competition sponsored by BSU, NPHC, SUB and SGA. Stop by to enjoy free food trucks, a live DJ, inflatables, and show-stopping performances. Don’t miss the chance to donate canned goods and connect with NPHC members ahead of the event 鈥 stop by the Moseley Table Monday, April 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check out for more details!