A look ahead at the events surrounding the Oct. 18 inauguration of Connie Ledoux Book as ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ's ninth president.
The university community is invited to gather on Friday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. for “Celebrating ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Past, Present and Future,” an event that combines a dramatic reading recounting significant milestone’s in the university’s history with performances by a variety of students and faculty.
Whitley Auditorium, which opened in 1924, will provide the backdrop for a broad range of performances that will highlight the university’s history and showcase the talents of members of the university community.
A variety of narrators will deliver selections from “From a Grove of Oaks: The Story of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ,” written by George Troxler, professor emeritus of history and university historian. Those selections will offer looks at the history and stages of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, the first student organizations, the talents of students past and present, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Greek life, the growth of the university and modern ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ.
Interspersed throughout the program will be musical selections performed by faculty and students from a variety of genres.
“Celebrating ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Past, Present and Future” will be another opportunity during an important milestone in the university’s history to celebrate the people, resources and connections that make ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ the strong community that it is.
>> Visit the ELON PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION WEBSITE for a full listing of events.