This video is of the Elon University Medallion ceremony that took place in Alumni Gym on August 20, 2012. Medallions recognize those who have contributed outstanding service to Elon over the course of many years. Elon University President Leo M. Lambert awards the honor each year at the start of Planning Week, which marks the beginning of the academic year for faculty and staff. The footage includes speeches from President Leo Lambert and Chaplain Jan Fuller, among others. Dr. Earl Danieley introduced John G. Truitt Jr. ’53 and Dolores Truitt ’53 as recipients of the Elon Medallion. Additionally, Dr. George Troxler also received an Elon Medallion and was introduced by Dr. Nancy Midgette. Each recipient gave a brief speech after they received the Medallion. After the Medallions were awarded, Assistant Professor Benjamin “Ben” Evans in the Department of Physics was named the fourth Alonzo Lohr Hook Emerging Scholar Professor in Science and Mathematics at Elon University. The professorship provides funding and opportunities for faculty to mentor students and involve undergraduates in research and special projects. Associate Professor of Physics, Tony Crider, introduced Ben Evans and presented him with the award. President Leo Lambert gave his welcome address to faculty and staff that included topics such as: global economic uncertainty, preparing students to make the world a better place, Elon’s focus on creating the nation’s pre-eminent engaged learning environment, institutional priorities for 2012-2013, the Elon Commitment, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) re-accreditation, Quality Enhancement Plan (Writing Across the University), other accreditations at the university, Elon’s focus on being a residential campus, the Station at Mill Point, acquisition of Elon Homes for Children property, the Gerald L. Francis Center, the Global Neighborhood, the Lakeside Dining facility attached to the Moseley Center, Career Services program, student’s experiences at Elon, graduation and employment rates, Center for Engaged Learning, fundraising campaigns, School of Communications expansion, Admissions Welcome Center, first generation students, Multi-Faith Center (Numen Lumen), Alumni relations, and financial aid and tuition. Paul Anderson, Elon’s first director of Writing across the University, discussed in more depth the Quality Enhancement Program at Elon. Peter Felton discussed the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning at Elon. Chaplain Jan Fuller discussed the opening of the Multi-Faith Center, Numen Lumen. Smith Jackson discussed student life at Elon and the construction of new residence halls on campus. Connie Book discussed the establishment of a premier residential campus.