Multicultural Experience Brochure 2011

Alumni who make a difference

Frank Haith ’88 is the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Missouri.

Sandra Reid ’85 is a full-time lecturer in Elon’s Human Service Studies department.

Doris Molina ’03 holds a Ph.D. in neurobiology and anatomy from Wake Forest University. She is an ordained minister and works with youth at a North Carolina church.

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Laith al-Majali ’05 edited and produced “Captain Abu Raed,” winner of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival’s World Cinema Audience Award. The fi lm was the first to emerge from Majali’s native Jordan in 50 years.

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Multicultural Experience Weekend and GAME Day are annual programs for those interested in learning more about the multicultural experience at Elon. Students lead campus tours, provide helpful information and answer questions from prospective students and their parents.

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Nick Cooper ’94 is making a name for himself in Hollywood as a singer and vocal coach.

In addition to performing on “American Idol,” “Good Morning America” and “The Tonight Show,” Cooper has coached clients such as Beyonce Knowles and Jada Pinke -Smith.

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Donna Hill Oliver ’72 is the president of Mississippi Valley State University and is the university’s fi rst female president.

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Darris Means ’05 helps coordinate the Elon Academy, a college-access program for academically talented high school students in Alamance County. Means was named one of the Triad’s “40 Leaders Under Forty” by a weekly regional newspaper that covers the North Carolina business community.

Great Falls

Portland

Fargo

Boston Minneapolis

Boise

Detroit

Des Moines

St. Louis

Richmond

Kansas City

Albuquerque 40

40

Phoenix

Oklahoma City

Charleston 85

Jackson

Dallas

Raleigh

Greensboro

Nashville

Little Rock

Atlanta

Montgomery Jacksonville

Houston

Daniel Wa s ’04 is making a mark on Broadway in productions such as “The Color Purple” and “The Li le Mermaid.”

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Lexington

New Orleans

Sowande’ Mustakeem ’00 is a member of the faculty at Washington University in St. Louis and is a Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellow in history.

Washington, D.C.

Indianapolis

40

Los Angeles

95

Charleston Denver

Las Vegas

Pittsburgh Columbus

Omaha

San Francisco

New York City

Chicago

Salt Lake City

Breanna Detwiler ’09 is a Truman Scholar, Udall Scholar and Mitchell Scholar. She has a master’s degree in environmental management from Queen’s University in Belfast and is the Environmental Policy Coordinator and Assistant to the President for the Airlie Foundation in Warrenton, Va.

Buffalo

Green Bay

Rapid City Casper

Reno

Bangor

95

Miami

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Jessi Young ’08, le , is pursuing her Ph.D. in counseling psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University. While at Elon, Jessi was awarded a prestigious fellowship by the American Psychological Association.

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elon.edu/activities cultural awareness Black Cultural Society deep (Diversity Emerging Education Program)

Elon honors and welcomes diversity

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lon values and supports the personal and intellectual growth of each member of the university community.

Students come from 48 states, the District of Columbia and 49 other countries. Fi een percent of Elon students come from a diverse background.

With 5,000 undergraduates, Elon is big enough to offer the resources of a large university but small enough to nurture a close-knit campus. While you’re here, you’ll consider new perspectives and make lifelong friends.

Your professors will take the time to get to know you, both inside and outside of the classroom, and are devoted to helping you succeed.

The Elon Commitment, the university’s strategic plan for the next decade, lists as its first priority an unprecedented university commitment to diversity and global engagement.

Elon has set goals to double need-based aid, provide 100 percent study abroad access, promote interfaith dialogue and create a campus community that be er reflects the world’s diversity.

Help when you need it

Elon’s 150+ campus organizations provide ideal opportunities to learn more about different cultures, faiths and ways of life. And to have fun.

spectrum (queerstraight alliance)

“What initially a racted me to spectrum was the promise of community. Coming to college as a gay student can be a very daunting experience. I joined spectrum to know that I wasn't alone and that there were people, places and events to help everyone feel included and safe.”

Many fi nancial aid opportunities are available, such as grants, scholarships, loans and work-study programs.

Elon’s seven Fellows Programs emphasize academic challenge, leadership development, study abroad, research and community service. All seven Fellows Programs offer merit scholarships.

S.M.A.R.T. (Student Mentors Advising Rising Talent) offers mentors to multicultural freshmen. Returning students help freshmen with study skills and time management.

elon.edu/fellows Students with demonstrated financial need may be eligible for the four-year Watson and Odyssey Programs, which include monthly meetings, activities and workshops. Students selected for the programs are recipients of a number of prestigious, endowed scholarships. elon.edu/watson_odyssey Elon also offers fine arts scholarships, athletics grants-in-aid and scholarships in specific majors. Financial aid counselors will be happy to speak with you to discuss options. elon.edu/finaid

Multicultural Student Council laso (Latin American Student Organization)

Methodist Fellowship Hillel Catholic Campus Ministries Elon Gospel Choir Baptist Student Union

“I hope laso can unite students on campus with members of the Latino community, so that in supporting each other we may each grow stronger. I also hope laso can serve as an instrument of knowledge, to bring light to the richness and diversity of the Latino culture.”

– Nikki Morillo, founding president

Muslim Student Association greek opportunities

Visit www.elon.edu/greek for a complete list of Greek organizations and to learn more about Greek life at Elon.

“Multimedia education tools, dialogues on diversity and advanced recruiting and retention initiatives are part of the reason Elon is on pace to become a leader in multicultural development. The Multicultural Center is a valuable asset in the learning process and in students' personal development.”

Leon Williams

National Pan-Hellenic Council (Council of historically black fraternities and sororities)

Panhellenic Council (Council of social sororities)

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The Academic Enrichment Program pairs faculty and staff mentors with freshmen to help ease their transition to college and help students identify and achieve their goals.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Interfraternity Council (Council of social fraternities)

Free tutoring is offered in most subjects.

Academic advisers will help you work toward your goals. Personal counseling is also available.

effect (Elon Feminists for Equality, Change and Transformation)

religious support

Elon 101, a special course for freshman, helps you get the most out of your Elon experience and is designed to answer your questions about campus life.

– Raafe-Ahmaad Purnsley, vice president

Intercultural Relations Club

Resources you can count on

The Multicultural Center supports personal development and academic achievements through diversity education, leadership opportunities and mentoring. At its core, the Center promotes a campus environment of learning and outreach that promotes diverse ideas, backgrounds, and individuals; enables student success; and celebrates historical contributions of diverse groups.

Director of the Multicultural Center

“I became involved when I realized Elon didn't have a focused organization for Muslims. We’re in the development phase, but so far I love the ideas and goals we’ve set for next year. It's going to be great and I think Elon will be very pleased with our organization.”

– Ronda Ataalla, founder and president

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