August 12, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 21)
The annual Faculty and Staff Fall Kickoff Celebration is August 20 at the L. William Seidman Center.
Photo Credit: Cory Morse
See more events online. Highlighted events through early September are listed below.
SAP Farm Stand: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Cook Carillon Tower area; every Wednesday through September 24, purchase produce from the SAP and enjoy lunch from Louie's Lunchbox
FTLC Annual Conference: Thursday, Aug. 14, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Eberhard Center; breakout sessions and keynote presentation by Peter Felten, professor of history, executive director of the Center for Engaged Learning, and assistant provost for teaching and learning at Elon University; RSVP here
Faculty and Staff Fall Kickoff: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 4-7 p.m., L. William Seidman Center; join colleagues to celebrate the start of the academic year with music and refreshments; RSVP here
University Address: Friday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-noon, Haas Center for Performing Arts; President Philomena V. Mantella will give remarks; RSVP here
Laker Kickoff: Friday, Aug. 22, 6-7 p.m., Lubbers Stadium; welcome new students at this new event, followed by class photo
Campus Life Night: Sunday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m., parking lot H1; students can learn about local businesses, campus departments and student organizations at this popular event
Rainbow Social: Wednesday, Aug. 27, noon-3 p.m., Kirkhof Center east lawn; the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center will host this welcome event
Philosophy in Nature: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2-4 p.m., Blandford Nature Center, 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW; free, public humanities series organized by Areins Pelayo in which participants read favorite passages then enjoy journaling or watercolor painting in a scenic setting; RSVP here
Global Laker Festival: Wednesday, September 3, noon-3 p.m., Cook Carillon Tower area; the Padnos International Center will host lawn games, international music, snacks and other activities
This article was last edited on August 11, 2025 at 3:43 p.m.
Community outreach events, such as the regional Science Olympiad tournament, FIRST Robotics and Local History Roundtable, plus the rescheduled MLK Keynote Presentation highlight March activities on campus.
March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)
The next Laker Club Talk on March 4 will feature Leah Breen, associate vice president for Education Innovation and School Services.
February 24, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 12)
Retired NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Roger That! Conference.
February 10, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 11)
