School of Business inverviews four business dean candidates
The Business Dean Search Committee has finalized four candidates, each of whom will interview at Elon University during the next three weeks.
Twelve professors and faculty members within the Love School of Business headed the search committee and narrowed the pool of applicants.
The candidates will also make public presentations to the school, all of which will be themed "Educating Business Students of the Future."
The schedule is listed below.
- Raghu Tadepalli, dean of the Olin Graduate School of Business, Babson College: 4:15 p.m., April 23, LaRose Digital Theater
- Raju Balakrishnan, senior associate dean of the College of Business and Behavioral Science, Clemson University: 4:15 p.m., April 26, LaRose Digital Theater
- Denise Schoenbachler, dean of the College of Business, Northern Illinois University: 4:15 p.m., April 30, LaRose Digital Theater
- Daniel Murphy, department head of Accounting and Information Management, University of Tennessee: 4:15 p.m., May 3, LaRose Digital Theater
Robert Buchholz has been promoted from Physical Plant director to assistant vice president for facilities management and director of Physical Plant.
Buchholz is a registered professional engineer and has managed physical plant facillities for more than 33 years, including those of the U.S. Navy. He has worked for private firms in Guam, Spain, Lebanon and the Philippines.
Buchholz earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University and a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle.
Elon Community Church Farmer's Market returns to campus
The Elon Community Church Farmer's Market will make its first annual appearance on campus April 19.
The market, which sells a variety of produce, breads, meats and spreads, will be set up weekly on the corner of West College Avenue and Williamson Avenue from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Students will also sell handmade pottery at the market.
Office of Sustainability volunteers will distribute reusable shopping bags for the first hour, and Campus Kitchen at Elon will also be present.
Elon ballroom dance team places in national competition
In its first national competition, Elon's ballroom dance team, Flight of the Phoenix, placed in the USA Dance 2012 National Dance Sport Championships in Baltimore.
Three pairs from Elon were sent to the competition, and all placed in the semifinals. One team advanced to the finals.
Information sessions to be held on national and international fellowships
Students considering pursuit of Fulbright scholarships and international fellowships are invited to attend two back-to-back information sessions 4:15-6:15 p.m., April 19, in Lindner 106.
Each session will last one hour and discuss the various advantages and means of applying for national and international grants. Fellowship opportunities are available to sophomores, juniors and seniors, but the sessions are open to students of all ages.