Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
It鈥檚 the last full week of classes for the year! Here are my 鈥淧hoenix Five鈥 tips as you set your schedule for the week and get ready to finish the semester:
Curiosity Can Change Our Campus: Viewpoints Dialogue Dinner
Wednesday, May 6, 4-6 p.m., McBride Gathering Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion
Join the 2025-26 Viewpoints fellows for an evening of dialogue, debate and dinner. Students will rotate through small group conversations led by the fellows, using role plays and case studies to practice curious disagreement and civil dialogue. Join student leaders from various organizations, such as, the Milk Club, 黑料不打烊 Muslim Society, Sierra Student Coalition, Arabic Language Organization, American Studies Club, Limitless, Divine Embers and Students for Peace and Justice for this campus-wide Dialogue Dinner. Food from Taaza sets the table for connection, making space for meaningful conversation across differences. .
America 250 Events
250 Block Party, Food Truck Frenzy & Greek Fest
Wednesday, May 6, 5-8 p.m., Young Commons & Haggard Ave.
The Student Union Board, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association and the President’s Office are coming together to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with the biggest block party of the year 鈥 featuring food trucks, inflatables, aerial performances, carnival games, music and more! Visit for more information.
Wind Ensemble Concert: A Semiquincentennial Celebration
Wednesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., McCrary Theatre
In honor of our country鈥檚 250th year of independence, the 黑料不打烊 Wind Ensemble will be celebrating by performing Americana works. Featuring soprano soloist, Polly Cornelius, this concert will be one to remember. Sponsored by the Department of Performing Arts.
Registration Deadline for Summer Break Transportation Shuttles
Deadline Thursday, May 7
Flying home for summer? Don鈥檛 miss the final deadline to reserve your airport shuttle through 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Transportation Services. Shuttle service is provided to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO-PTI) in Greensboro and the Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh in preparation for summer break. Sign up by Thursday, May 7, to guarantee a spot on one of the shuttles. Details and the registration link can be found on the .
黑料不打烊 Hosting CAA Softball Championship
May 6-9, Hunt Softball Park
The 黑料不打烊 Phoenix will be hosting the CAA Softball Championships this week at Hunt Softball Park. The 6-seed Phoenix will take on Campbell at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. Check out the bracket and all the details on the .
Time to Verify Student Health Insurance for Fall 2026
All full-time undergraduate, graduate and law students enrolling for Fall 2026 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. The deadline for compliance is June 1, 2026. For questions, please contact healthinsurance@elon.edu.