atholic Campus Ministry (CCM) welcomed more than 550 students, families, and community members for worship, filling the gym floor and overflowing into the bleachers. CCM has witnessed continued growth in Easter Mass attendance, from 268 in the spring of 2023 to over 550 this year.

“Young people have grown disenchanted with the superficial promise of happiness that our culture offers,” said Father Peter Tremblay, associate chaplain for Catholic Life. “They are looking for something deeper: seeking a deeper connection to truth and beauty.”

But the story is about more than just those attending Mass; eight students received the Sacraments on Easter, including a baptism, two professions of faith and Confirmation for all. Easter, the most important celebration in the Christian calendar, is traditionally a time when new members are welcomed into the Catholic Church through the Sacraments after a year of attending classes in the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA). Lorelei Lowen ‘29 shared,

“I was interested in receiving my sacraments, so I emailed Father Peter before coming to ������Ƶ, and he connected me with T and the OCIA program,” said Lorelei Lowen ’29.

“OCIA has allowed me to face some of the most difficult doubts and questions in my faith journey,” said Maggie Blakeney ’26. “It has taught me that faith isn’t done alone, but with others.“

Local dioceses in Raleigh and Charlotte have noticed a similar trend of college-aged adults participating in the OCIA process. Campus ministry played a crucial role in fostering this growth. Through welcoming communities, retreats, small groups, and conversations with the Chaplain and ministry staff, students find opportunities to explore questions of faith, life, and meaning.

“CCM has shaped not only my experience at ������Ƶ, but it has transformed the way that I think about life and the circumstances that are thrown our way,” said Savanna Bell ’28. “CCM was simply the light in the darkness that chained me to my past life. By placing myself at the center of it, literally, the friendships are what have made me Catholic (or how I like to say it, ������ƵCatholic). I would have never gotten so deeply rooted in the Sacraments if it weren’t for the smiles that greeted me each time I walked into the big church doors.”

“This purposeful alignment of HealthEU Day with the Health Promoting Campuses Week and Earth Week highlights our commitment to advance the well-being of people, places and the planet that we made as we adopted the Okanagan Charter last fall,” said Anu M Räisänen, director of HealthEU initiatives and assistant professor. “HealthEU Day provides an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to celebrate ������Ƶ’s culture of health and well-being and reflect on how we can make an impact on the well-being of our communities and the planet.”

This year’s event will feature a special College Coffee and sessions throughout the day. It will also introduce new offerings, as all university departments and organizations were invited to host sessions. Many sessions reflect HealthEU’s “Rooted in Community” campaign, which emphasizes how caring for individuals, creating supportive environments and promoting environmental stewardship all contribute to fostering a healthier campus community.

All sessions will have exciting giveaways and opportunities to win great prizes. In addition, there will be “health forward” eating ideas and samples shared throughout the day, courtesy of Harvest Table. All events are free and open to students, faculty and staff.

HealthEU is the university’s integrated health and well-being initiative that focuses on empowering students, faculty and staff to practice holistic well-being through the six dimensions of well-being: emotional, community, financial, physical, purpose and social.

HealthEU Day Schedule of Events

College Coffee

9:40 – 10:20 a.m. | Phi Beta Kappa Commons

Designing for Well-Being Workshop

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. | Belk Library 102

DIY Self-Care Boxes

10:30 a.m. – noon | Young Commons

Fleet Feet on Campus

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Koury Concourse

Reserve a time using or drop by.

Drum, Destress and Decompress!

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. | Young Commons

CommUnity Field Day

2:30 – 4 p.m. | Young Commons

STARS Celebration

4 – 5 p.m. | Lakeside Meeting Rooms

Explore the Pilates System

4:15 – 5:15 p.m. | Needham Pilates Studio (bottom floor of the Koury Fitness Center)

Pickleball Smash

5 – 7 p.m. | Outdoor courts at the Gerald L. Francis Center

Feel free to drop in at any time or register for a time slot using the .

For a detailed schedule of events, please visit the HealthEU website.

Students,��faculty��and staff are encouraged to attend as many events as you can for your chance to win various prizes! First, second and third place winners will be��determined��by those who attend the most events throughout the week. There will be one set of student winners and another set of faculty/staff winners. More��competition details may be viewed on the��

Huria Tahiry ‘26, environmental justice intern for ������Ƶ’s Office of Sustainability, has attended several Earth Week events over the past three years, and says that Earth Week is��“a wonderful opportunity to learn, make new friends, have fun, and take a moment to appreciate the Earth.” Tahiry is particularly excited for this year’s Earth Week, since there will be more events��than��any previous��year.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS��

Saturday, April 18

SUSTAINABLE DAY OF SERVICE | VARIOUS TIMES & LOCATIONS (TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED)
9 – 12 p.m. | PARK REVITALIZATION WITH ALAMANCE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

Help restore one of the local Alamance parks that��serves��the whole community! The event will be at��Swepsonville��River Park (2472��Boywood��Rd.��Swepsonville��N.C.) The activities will include repainting the entrance gate, and staining two Kiosks, and a couple of park benches.

Transportation will be provided from the ������Ƶ Express Bus Stop between Inman ������Ƶ and the Library

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | MORROWTOWN COMMUNITY GARDEN��WORK DAY��| MORROWTOWN COMMUNITY GARDEN

Spend time outdoors, connect with others, and support a space that provides fresh food and connection opportunities in Burlington! Come get��your hands dirty, learn something new, and be part of growing something meaningful together. The��Morrowtown��Community Garden was founded and is managed by the��Morrowtown��Community Group, which was formed to inspire positive social and environmental change for a diverse community in Burlington that deserves to thrive. Participants should wear clothing and shoes they��don’t��mind getting dirty. Please bring a reusable water bottle and sunscreen. Transportation to the event will be from the ������Ƶ Express spot outside of the library.

1:30 – 4:30 p.m. | KAYAK CLEAN UP | LAKE MACKINTOSH

Take care of local Lake Mackintosh while enjoying the beauty of nature. Kayaks, gloves and trash bags��provided.��New and��experienced kayakers are welcome!����Please wear��clothing��you��don’t��mind getting dirty and bring a reusable water bottle and sunscreen.��Transportation to the event will be from the ������Ƶ Express stop outside of the library.

Monday, April 20

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | CAREER CLOSET | UPSTAIRS LAKESIDE

Join us for the Career Closet “grand opening” for a special one-day pop-up shopping event!

The Career Closet empowers ������Ƶ students by increasing access to professional and formal attire while fostering leadership, service, and community impact. In partnership with the Student Professional Development Center, the Center for Leadership, the Office of Sustainability and Student Involvement, this on-campus resource encourages students to think ahead, support one another and give back to the ������Ƶ community.

This event is open to all members of the ������Ƶ community.

Have��extra professional or formal wear? Donate gently used items from April 7th–April 17th in the Center for Leadership to give back, support fellow students and promote sustainability on campus.

Stop by, shop sustainably and find the perfect look for your next interview, internship, or formal event!

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | ORGANIC MOCKTAILS | CLOHAN DINING HALL

Come try a delicious mocktail featuring Certified Organic Tractor Beverage and learn about organic produce with ������Ƶ Dining’s Sustainability Manager Leslie Bosse!

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | SOOTHING SOUNDS OF SUCCULENTS | NUMEN LUMEN SACRED SPACE

Step into a space designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect. Soothing Sounds & Sprouts is a mental-health-centered gathering where calming music and hands-on planting come together to nurture you.

Enjoy a curated soundscape of gentle, restorative music; learn how different sounds can��impact��mood; and plant your own small herb to take home—a living reminder of growth, care and resilience. We will share simple grounding practices you can use anytime stress feels overwhelming and use our senses to be more present.

Whether you stay for five minutes or the full experience, this event invites you to pause, reset, and tend to yourself—because just like plants, we thrive when we receive light, care, and space to grow.

4 – 6 p.m.�� | POP UP SWAP SHOP | DOWNSTAIRS MOSELEY
Looking to refresh your closet?��Have��any��perfectly good��clothing you no longer wear? Bring it to the Pop-Up Swap Shop to trade for new-to-you shirts, pants, dresses, and more! No clothing to swap? No problem! Commit to a sustainable habit OR donate any fabric scraps on hand to earn free clothing!

The��Pop Up��Swap Shop��runs in��downstairs Moseley every Monday (4 – 6 p.m.) and Friday (3:30-6 pm) during the Spring 2026 semester.

4:15 – 5:30 p.m. | BOOK DISCUSSION – SAVING US: A CLIMATE SCIENTIST’S CASE FOR HOPE AND HEALING IN A DIVIDED WORLD | LOY FARM

In preparation for Katharine Hayhoe’s keynote address on Wednesday, April 22, join Faculty Fellow for Sustainability Scott Morrison for a discussion about Hayhoe’s��most recent book. Light snacks will be provided for those who register.

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | HONORING INDIGENOUS VOICES | CREDE

Join us for a conversation with Corey Roberts, assistant professor of Native American and Indigenous studies, exploring indigenous history, culture and perspectives connected to this region. This event aims to create space for learning,��reflection��and dialogue within the ������Ƶ community. Traditional food will be shared as part of the gathering.

Tuesday, April 21

9:40-10:20 a.m. | COLLEGE COFFEE��

Stop by the Office of Sustainability’s table at College Coffee to learn about sustainability efforts on campus.��Don’t��forget your reusable mug to enter to win $100 Phoenix Cash!

11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | COASTAL CRAFTS: SHELL JEWELRY DISHES | YOUNG COMMONS

Create or��take home��oyster and wampum shell jewelry dishes while learning about their ecological significance and Indigenous cultural importance in the Northeastern United States.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | GARDEN PARTY | MCEWEN DINING HALL

McEwen Dining Hall will feature garden party themed foods, including small plates and plant-forward options. Come join us for this super fun and sustainable lunch!

4 – 5 p.m. | STARS CELEBRATION | LAKESIDE MEETING ROOMS

Celebrate ������Ƶ’s most recent Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) Report with food, interactive��activities��and exciting prizes! Learn about ������Ƶ’s sustainability efforts, connect with��others��and discover opportunities to support sustainability at ������Ƶ. This event is open to all students,��faculty��and staff.

Wednesday, April 22

11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | PICKLE POP UP | LAKESIDE DINING HALL
Join ������Ƶ Dining to taste how delicious and sustainable pickling can be!

12 – 2�� p.m. | TOTE-ALLY SUSTAINABLE | MEDALLION PLAZA
Join us to paint your own reusable tote bag while learning about how to reduce waste!

5 – 6:30 p.m. | BELTANE CELEBRATION | ELON COMMUNITY GARDEN
Beltane is a time of renewal, protection and community where people can come together to share stories, offerings for deities, and have fun by dancing and making crafts. Beltane is historically a practical agricultural and seasonal holiday signifying the start of the growing seasons and time of abundance. Come celebrate together by making flower crowns, mini maypoles, and enjoying��good food!

7 – 8 p.m. | EARTH WEEK KEYNOTE: KATHARINE HAYHOE, “SOLVING CLIMATE CHANGE STARTS WITH US (BUT NOT THE WAY YOU THINK!)” | MCKINNON HALL, MOSELEY CENTER

“What can I do?” is most people’s top climate question. The truth is, while our personal choices matter, the most important action any of us can take��isn’t��changing a lightbulb, eating a plant-based burger or buying an electric vehicle (EV).��Drawing on��lessons from science, history, and social movements, Katherine Hayhoe shows how using our voices to call for systemic change is the first step towards catalyzing the tipping points that will help us build a better future. Solving climate change does start with us—but in ways far more powerful than we might imagine.

Katharine Hayhoe is the chief scientist for��The Nature��Conservancy and a Horn Distinguished Professor and endowed professor of public policy and public law at Texas Tech University. She has served as a lead author for the second, third and fourth U.S. National Climate Assessments. She is the author of the best-selling book “Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World.” Hayhoe has been named to lists including the TIME 100 Most Influential People and Fortune’s 50 World’s Greatest Leaders.

Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability, the Environmental Studies Department, Facilities Management, the School of Communications, the Sustainable Enterprises program and the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life.

9 – 10 p.m. | S’MORES WITH OUTDOORS | BECK POOL PATIO

Join ������Ƶ Outdoors and the Eco-Reps for a special Earth Week S’mores with Outdoors! Make your own sustainable bug spray so that you can enjoy more time outdoors.

Thursday, April 23

9:50 – 10:30 a.m. | NUMEN LUMEN | NUMEN LUMEN PAVILION 110

The challenges we face expand our perspectives. The moments that leave us speechless have the power to change lives. The stories we tell help us to make sense of these challenges, moments, and everything in between.

Grounding ourselves in this moment is how we show up in an unexpected and ever-changing world.

This week’s speaker is Becca Bishopric Patterson, associate director of the�� Gender and LGBTQIA Center at ������Ƶ where her work focuses on gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, survivor support and violence prevention. For the last 15 years, Becca’s life and work��has��been dedicated to��facilitating��healing, justice, sustainability, and connection within communities in professional and personal roles. Becca has served on leadership and organizing teams across Alamance County, currently leading initiatives within the Alamance Racial Equity Alliance and Transcend Alamance. Bischipric Patterson lives in ������Ƶ with her spouse, toddlers, and (many) pets, and loves spending time with friends envisioning a world where all life can thrive.

5 – 7 p.m. PM | PARTY FOR THE PLANET | MOSELEY WEST LAWN

Celebrate sustainability with fun activities and live entertainment! This event will also feature a swap shop where students can trade their gently used clothes for new (gently used) clothes.

5 – 7:30 PM | EARTH FEST | LAKE MARY NELL

Try over a dozen dishes featuring local foods and meet the local��partners themselves��at ������Ƶ Dining’s Earth Fest!��You’ll��even get to meet our most famous local partner, Pearl the dairy cow, from Ran-Lew Dairy.

Friday, April 24

PIZZA & PRAYERS FOR THE PLANET | VARIOUS TIMES | MCBRIDE GATHERING SPACE (NUMEN LUMEN)

Join the Truitt Center’s Rabbi Maor Greene, Father Peter Tremblay and Imam Shane Atkinson for Earth Week themed sermons and guided discussion on being caretakers of the natural world. All are welcome to attend one or��all of��the following sessions:

12:15 -12:45 p.m.�� – Catholic Mass
12:45 – 1:15 p.m.�� – Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Maor
1:15 – 1:30 p.m. – Jumuah Prayer

3:30-6 p.m. | POP UP SWAP SHOP | DOWNSTAIRS MOSELEY

Looking to refresh your closet?��Have��any��perfectly good��clothing you no longer wear? Bring it to the Pop-Up Swap Shop to trade for new-to-you shirts, pants, dresses, and more! No clothing to swap?����No problem! Commit to a sustainable habit OR donate any fabric scraps on hand to earn free clothing!

The��Pop Up��Swap Shop��runs in��downstairs Moseley every Monday (4-6 pm) and Friday (3:30-6 pm) during the Spring 2026 semester.

8:00-9:00 p.m. | SUSTAINABLE FASHION SHOW | GREAT HALL, SATO COMMONS

Join us for a student-led sustainable fashion show celebrating the creativity and potential of upcycled fashion! Featuring three main themes of��comfy, casual, and classy, student designers and��models are��showcasing��the endless possibilities of sustainable styles! Come early to enjoy sustainable sweets and a scrap fruit mocktail prior to the show!

Sunday, April 26

1 – 3 p.m. | ZERO WASTE BASEBALL GAME | LATHAM PARK

Join us at Latham Park for a Zero Waste Baseball Game—where cheering for ������Ƶ also means cheering for the planet! Enjoy the game while helping us reduce landfill waste through composting and recycling.��Come learn��how small actions can make��a big difference��and help us show that game day can be both fun and sustainable.

“We are quicker to anger, we let anger drive too many of our interactions,” Bruni said. “There’s a culture that’s taking hold wherever everybody is taking inventory over what their slights are. They’re turning minor slights into major crises. They’re looking for someone to blame. They’re looking for someone to punish. That’s the story of our politics.”

Bruni explores this concept in his New York Times bestseller “The Age of Grievance,” and, on April 9, spoke of how society got to this place and how it can move past it, in a sold-out James P. Elder Lecture in ������Ƶ’s Whitley Auditorium, part of the 2025-26 ������Ƶ Speaker Series.

Bruni served at The New York Times for more than 25 years as a White House correspondent, the Rome bureau chief, the paper’s chief restaurant critic and op-ed columnist. He is the author of five New York Times bestsellers.

Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Dillan Bono-Lunn welcomed the audience Thursday night, before Charlotte Pfabe ’27, a communications fellow and “ENN Tonight” anchor, introduced Bruni.��The James P. Elder Lecture series was first endowed by former students of the popular professor and mentor. An��estate gift��from Elder in 2021 doubled the endowment of the speaker series, ensuring it will endure for future generations.

Polluted media landscape

In his address, Bruni discussed three ways Americans got to the “age of grievance,” the first being the “polluted media landscape.” This landscape is something Bruni knows intimately after working for The New York Times. As more media outlets exists, along with social media, Bruni says that “nobody is living in the same reality.”

“Truth itself has become a marketplace with lousy merchants,” Bruni said. “There are no more gatekeepers when it comes to the information that’s put out.”

To combat this issue, Bruni says, there needs to be continuous discussions with young people about what is happening on social media and the “lopsided” role of information and whether “they are using social media or it is using them.”

Micro-climates of exclusivity

Another reason Americans have moved into the “age of grievance,” Bruni says, is because of “micro-climates of exclusivity,” how everything from entertainment, travel, dining, etc. has incorporated levels of tiering, mainly based on how much one pays. Bruni says this “pecking order” has existed for a long time in society, but has moved into “every facet, every corner of our lives.” Bruni says social media only makes the issue worse.

“There are all of these peep holes into how other people are living, and they present a very, very warped view that leads people to feel left out and resentful,” he said. “Social media platforms are engines of envy.”

But Bruni says people don’t have to buy into these micro-climates and instead focus on “civic care”: how people are taking care of society around them.��

Primed for disappointment

The third reason Bruni says Americans have moved into the “age of grievance” is because they have become more pessimistic, noting that a minority of Americans now believe their children will do better than them in life.

“We’ve all become catastrophists in front of our children. We’re just so primed for disappointment,” he said. “If I believe that tomorrow is certainly going to be darker than today, if I believe everything is going to hell, then I no longer have a collaborative relationship with you.”

Though he says all hope is not lost, people should avoid activities like “doom scrolling,” where you continuously look at negative news updates on social media, and get out of a cycle of pessimism.

“We need to start talking in a more realistic fashion about whether that pessimism is warranted,” said Bruni. “So much of it is not about the world being worse, it’s about expectations and a shortfall of expectations.”

The key, Bruni says, to get out of this “age of grievance,” and not “feel terrible all the time,” starts with perspective.

“Each of us (needs) to decide not to be that person who always sees things the most darkly, who is primed for offense, who is spoiling for a fight and is looking for people to be angry,” he said. “Because the way a culture changes is with each of us, and then our friends, and then our friends’ friends, and then we actually have enough people to make a difference and have a better America.”

The celebration began with an educational program in the McBride Gathering space before moving outdoors to Phi Beta Kappa Commons for an evening of food, music, and henna. ������Ƶ’s Eid celebration is part of the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life’s festival series, religious programs that create space not only to mark holidays, but to deepen understanding of culture, meaning, traditions, and values.

Eid al-Fitr marks the conclusion of Ramadan, a month during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk and gather for nightly meals known as iftars. Throughout the month, the ������Ƶ community participated in a range of Ramadan-related programs that offered opportunities to learn, build relationships, and share in these practices together.

This year’s Eid celebration reflected both growth and connection within the campus Muslim community.

“Here at ������Ƶ, this Ramadan has been especially meaningful,” said ������Ƶ Muslim Society President Adil Qadeer. “The ������Ƶ Muslim Society has grown so much over the years, and this year we saw that growth not just in numbers, but in connection. From on- and off-campus iftars to early Waffle House suhoors, to all of our events with friends from all kinds of backgrounds, this Ramadan truly felt like a community effort, and that’s what makes today even more special. Eid reminds us to be grateful for our faith, our families, and the communities we’re part of. It reminds us to celebrate, but also to reflect on who we’ve become and who we still want to be.”

The program opened with a welcome from Rev. Kirstin Boswell, university chaplain and dean of multifaith engagement, and an educational presentation from Truitt Center multifaith interns Omar Khamis and Bella Kuperman, who shared the history and traditions of Eid. Remarks followed from Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life Imam Shane Atkinson, and students Adil Qadeer and Huria Tahiry.

For many students, the event provided a sense of belonging that extended beyond campus.

“Working on Eid al-Fitr as a Muslim multifaith intern was an amazing opportunity to learn how my fellow Muslim colleagues celebrate,” said Multifaith Intern Omar Khamis, who helped plan the program.��“Meeting with students and faculty and learning about their traditions to get a pulse on how to plan for this event meant more than a job, but an opportunity for growth and reflection. Seeing what is unique and familiar allowed me to feel more connected with them as a fellow Muslim. And the ability to see it all come together was very heartwarming. Having a very large crowd come together from the ������Ƶ community, especially with members from the local mosque in Burlington, allowed me to feel like I was back home in Jordan, celebrating with friends and family again.”

That sense of connection across difference was echoed by the other student planner, Multifaith Intern Bella Kuperman.

“Working on Eid al-Fitr was a vibrant journey that connected us with diverse stories and traditions,” shared Kuperman. “It enriched our understanding and allowed us to celebrate the holiday’s spirit from both inside and outside the Muslim community.”

The wide attendance of the event highlighted the continued growth of Muslim Life at ������Ƶ, as well as the university’s broader commitment to religious and cultural engagement – this year’s program was co-sponsored by the Center for Religion Culture and Society and the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center. The celebration also welcomed around 100 guests from the Burlington Masjid, strengthening ties between campus and the local community. As dinner was served, families, students, and children filled the space with joy, laughter, and shared belonging.

For many, that sense of shared belonging reflects a core value of Eid itself.

Eid celebrations center on joy, gratitude, and community. At ������Ƶ, those values take shape through partnerships, relationships, and intentional spaces for connection, ensuring that students can celebrate not in isolation, but as part of a broader, supportive community.

“Programs such as Eid exemplifies how ������Ƶ makes space for students to stay rooted in their own traditions and celebrations, while allowing them to expand their perspectives and learn about where their peers find meaning and purpose,” said Director of Multifaith Programming and Engagement Hillary Zaken. “Our festivals are both authentic celebrations and also learning spaces that prepare students to move through our diverse and interconnected world with awareness and respect.”

The Eid festival is one of several major religious celebrations hosted each year by the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. Planned by the Zaken and the multifaith interns, these events are designed to build religious literacy, foster meaningful relationships, create opportunities for students to engage traditions beyond their own, and learn about the common threads that bind members of the campus community together, regardless of identity.

As Huria Tahiry shared, “Being here, far from home, Eid feels different. I miss the sounds, the gatherings, and the familiar traditions. But today, I am grateful to share a piece of my culture with you. Eid teaches us values that go beyond any one country, which are community, forgiveness, and generosity.”

April 16, 2026 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Pathways to Amazon: Navigating the Hiring Process
Where: Sankey Hall 316
Hosted by Amazon
Join an Amazon recruiter for an inside look at the company’s hiring process and full-time job opportunities. Learn what recruiters are looking for, how to position yourself as a competitive candidate and strategies to stand out in the application process. The session will conclude with time to network and ask questions directly. Light refreshments will be provided.
Ideal for School of Business students graduating in May or August 2026 | Limited to 25 students
RSVP required using .

April 16, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Accenture x ������Ƶ Consulting Challenge – Final Presentations
Where: Koury Business Center, La Rose Theater
Hosted by Accenture
Ready to think like a consultant? ������Ƶ would like to extend an invitation for you to join Accenture for a consulting challenge and put your skills to the test. Work in teams to tackle a real-world business challenge, develop innovative solutions, and present your ideas to Accenture professionals.

Gain hands-on experience in problem-solving, collaboration, and strategic thinking, just like real consultants do. If selected, you will be assigned to a 3–5-person team to explore and solve the business case, alongside an Accenture mentor to provide guidance and help as needed. You will then be expected to coordinate meetings with your assigned team and mentor throughout the following two weeks to create your solution. Final presentations, in front of Accenture judges, will take place in person at ������Ƶ on Thursday, April 16th, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Teams will be given 8-10 minutes to present their final presentation.

April 21, 2026 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Bank of America Employer Information Session
Where: Virtual
Explore a Career in Accounting at Bank of America Virtual Event!
Are you an accounting major curious about where your degree can take you? Join us for a virtual panel hosted by Bank of America, where you’ll hear directly from professionals who have grown into impactful roles within one of the world’s leading financial institutions. You will also learn more about the 2027 Finance Management Summer Analyst Program internship opportunity. There will be time for Q&A from students.

Please follow the to register for the event. The Webex link will be emailed closer to the event date.

April 22, 2026 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Wells Fargo Corporate Risk Lunch & Learn
Where: Sankey Hall 314
Hosted by Wells Fargo
Join Wells Fargo representatives for a networking lunch focused on their Corporate Risk Early Careers Program. Learn about career paths in risk management, what the program offers, and how to prepare for opportunities within the organization. This session also provides a valuable chance to connect directly with recruiters and professionals in a smaller, more personal setting.
First 25 students admitted. RSVP is required to secure your spot.

April 22, 2026 | 3 -4 p.m.
Bank of America Employer Information Session
Where: Virtual
Explore a career in corporate finance at the Bank of America virtual event!
Join Bank of America for a virtual event to hear from a panel of members from the Corporate Financial Officer (CFO) Group at Bank of America. Presenters will share how they launched their career after college & have been able to expand their knowledge and grow in their career at Bank of America. You will also learn more about the 2027 Finance Management Summer Analyst Program internship opportunity. There will be time for Q&A from students.

Please follow the to register for the event. The Webex link will be emailed closer to the event date.

April 22, 2026 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
AlphaSights Employer Information Session��
Where: Virtual
You must register on Zoom; registrations only in Handshake will not be accepted.
Join the webinar to learn more about AlphaSights and our internship opportunities. Attendees will receive early access to our Summer 2027 Internship application (for 2028 grads).
Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is the global leader in knowledge on demand. We connect investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed.

April 23, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Honda Mobility Day
Where: IQ Founders Hall & Koury Business Center
Hosted by Honda Motor
Curious about careers in mobility, innovation and emerging technology? Spend the day with Honda Mobility and explore a variety of interactive experiences. Attend classroom presentations, connect with company representatives at information tables and network over lunch. For a hands-on highlight, students will even have the opportunity to ride a Honda ATV. Drop in anytime during the event – you won’t want to miss this engaging, immersive experience.

April 23, 2026 | 12 – 1:30 p.m.��
Clinical Mental Health Counseling��
Where: Moseley Center
Whether you’re curious about career opportunities in mental health, interested in graduate study options, or simply want to learn how this program can help you make a meaningful impact, this is a great chance to connect. Chat with knowledgeable staff, ask questions, and explore how this exciting new program can support your goals.

Questions? Contact the Student Professional Development Center:
careerservices@elon.edu
336-278-6538

The two-day experience is designed to connect alumni working across the commercial real estate industry with students preparing to enter the field, creating space for insight, mentorship and conversation around how the industry is evolving.

The Summit begins Thursday, April 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. with a Kick-Off Reception at Hi-Wire Brewery. Programming continues Friday, April 17, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the ������Ƶ Charlotte Center, located at 330 W. Tremont Ave., with a keynote from Nicole Young, managing director and head of CRE portfolio management at Wells Fargo.

Throughout the day, attendees will engage in alumni speed networking and interactive discussions exploring key areas shaping the industry, including capital markets, development, asset management and major property sectors, along with broader trends across multifamily, industrial, office and retail markets. The day also includes opportunities for students to connect directly with alumni and gain perspective on navigating real estate careers across changing market cycles.

The Summit concludes with an applied AI workshop led by Assistant Professor of Finance Thibaut Morillon, highlighting how machine learning and generative AI are being used in real estate analysis, underwriting and day-to-day workflows.

The event, “Charlotte’s Next Competitive Edge: Decision Intelligence,” will take place on April 15 at 6 p.m. at 330 W. Tremont Ave in Charlotte, North Carolina and is sponsored by the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business’ MSBA Flex program in Charlotte.

The conversation will focus on how AI is moving analytics from insight to action, and how organizations are adapting in response. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how AI is being used in practice, how roles and workflows are evolving, and what skills are becoming more important in a rapidly changing landscape.

Panelists include:

• Su Dong, associate professor of management information systems
• April Frazer ’03, CFO for Corporate and Investment Banking at Wells Fargo
• Eric Fender, enterprise transformation executive at Truist
• Danielle Nashold ’04, enterprise data, AI and data science technology strategy at Bank of America
• Derek Gould ’14, chief growth officer at Home Solutions

Designed as a candid and grounded conversation, the panel will highlight real-world examples, emerging challenges and the tradeoffs organizations are navigating as they integrate AI into decision making.

The program will include moderated discussion segments on analytics and judgment, organizational change and workforce readiness, followed by an audience Q and A.

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Hosted weekly by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Physics & Astro Tea promises engaging discussions, thought-provoking ideas and a delightful spread of refreshments. Open to all students, faculty and staff, this gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow physics aficionados in a relaxed and informal setting. Meetings take place in the third-floor lounge of Innovation Hall at 3:20 p.m. on Wednesdays.

On April 4,�� the ������Ƶ Engineering Club, Phoenix Racing Club and the Department of Physical Therapy brought the Go Baby Go Initiative to ������Ƶ’s campus for the first time. Founded in 2012 at the University of Delaware, Go Bo Baby is a national initiative that modifies ride-on toy cars to meet the individual physical needs of young children who experience mobility challenges.