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April 22, 1999
The Pendulum A-List
Tom Arcaro
Every year, Elon sociology professor Tom Arcaro takes twenty students on an
exotic adventure through the culture of Abrigional Australia. Arcaro’s dedication to
the extra-curricular doesn’t stop there. Aside from making his classes some of the
most insightful, well-conceived lectures to date, Arcaro reciprocates that time in the
hosting of his own campus radio show in which he gives students an opportunity to
talk about what’s on their minds.
Besides teaching Introductory to Sociology and Sociological Theory, Arcaro is
an avid runner and has participated in many marathons. Often sitting at his desk with
is feet propped up, one may find him engrossed in a book, or projecting his energy
upon his advisees.
The powers that be nominated Arcaro this year for Professor of the Year, a
prestigious award issued annually by the college.
As Arcaro goes about underscoring diversity in all he professes, one aspect of
student response was uniform: Arcaro is a dreamer, and as such, he encourages and
supports the dreaming of others.
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David Blackman and son Jacob
Photo by Emily MacDonnell/T/ie Pendulum
Barb Carlton
If there is one staff member who not only makes it her business to get to know
the students but enjoys doing so as well. Barb Carlton would be it.
She has served as a vital link between the student body and the college
throughout her years at Elon, first as an area director and now as director of student
activities.
As Director of Student Activities, Carlton is in constant contact with students
on a day-to-day basis. Yet in addition to her duties as director, she has also served
as adviser to the Student Union Board and is the current SGA adviser.
She has made influential contributions to the Elon community by advising
incoming freshmen and commuter students.
These varied roles often require her to put in many additional hours that go
beyond the regular work day, yet she does so with as much energy and the same warm
smile and caring ear as she brings to her daily work schedule.
Tom Arcaro Photo by Emily MacDonnell/77ie Pendulum
David Blackman
Director of Residence Life David Blackman is the quintessential one man
human network. Employed in a department where complaints are measured in
scientific notation, his unrivaled fervor and blazing fast interaction skills seem to
pacify even the most demanding of customers. The ace up his sleeve? Heart.
Above his desk on a plaque hangs his mantra: A brief summation of why it is
he does what he does — for the students. Besides overseeing a vast hierarchy of CDCs
and directors, Blackman attends every Elon basketball game and makes it a point to
play the game during his lunch hour.
Although he has no plans to leave, Blackman has already began to leave a
legacy. He was influential in the designing of the Danieley Center and has garnered
support for the sophomore housing requirement.
His textbook knowledge of protocol, Elon ideals and of the most specific
housing details qualify him as a visionary to some, and an enigma to others. Whatever
the case, his passion and enthusiasm have driven and continue to motivate the office
and its members. Simply put, he is an inspiration to all with whom he interacts.
Barb Carlton
Photo by Emily MacDonnell/TTie Pendulum