The Magazine of Elon, Summer 2013

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Contents

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A SACRED ADDITION

BY ERIC TOWNSEND

The Numen Lumen Pavilion unites students, campus spiritual leaders, faculty scholars and community members of various faith traditions to learn more about one another.

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THE GHANAIAN CHIEF BY KIM WALKER

For the past 17 years, Elon Professor of History Brian Digre has led hundreds of students to the West African nation of Ghana as part of a Winter Term course, leaving lasting impressions at home and abroad.

Cover Story

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CELEBRATING 125 YEARS

As we kick off Elon’s 125th anniversary celebration, Presidents Leo M. Lambert, J. Earl Danieley ’46 and J. Fred Young reflect on the university’s history and the boundless possibilities ahead.

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SECRET WEAPON BY KRISTIN SIMONETTI ‘05

He grew up in Europe, excelled at Elon and Duke Law, and turned heads as a young corporate lawyer. David Fuhr ’00 is custombuilt for his next act: federal prosecutor.

2 Under the Oaks 8 Phoenix Sports 26 Alumni Action 30 Class Notes 39 Making a Difference


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