Campaign event on ECU campus Oct. 21

Published Oct 18, 2024 by
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NOTE: Parking information for students, faculty and staff are located at the end of this message.

Designated campus facilities are available to be rented by external parties, including political candidates, for their events. As such, former President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to hold a political event in Minges Coliseum on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.

East Carolina University is not hosting this event, serving as a sponsor or endorsing this specific candidate in any way. As with any political candidate visit request, the university has informed the campaign of the applicable policies, including N.C. Gen. Statute §116-300 regarding free speech and institutional neutrality for UNC System institutions. The university is renting facilities to the Trump-Vance Campaign.

ECU is not responsible for the distribution of tickets for this event. Please contact the Trump-Vance Campaign if you have questions about the event.

C2 Athletic Campus/Main Campus Commuter (Minges) parking permit holders will receive an email from Parking with information regarding parking and ECU Transit adjustments for Monday.

If other candidates request to rent campus facilities, we will follow all applicable policies for future events as well, including any featured speakers selected and invited by student groups and organizations.

Important Parking Information for Monday, Oct. 21, 2024

This communication is to notify you of anticipated traffic congestion and parkingchallenges on Monday, Oct. 21, due to a campaign event in Minges Coliseum. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we navigate this busy period.

Parking Lot Closures

The following parking lots will be closed starting Sunday, October 20, at 6 p.m. and will reopen after the campaign event concludes on Monday, Oct. 21:

  • A2 Permit Holders at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium: Please ensure your vehicles are moved by 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.
  • C2 Zone Permit Holders: All lots near Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Minges Coliseum, and Clark-LeClair Stadium will be closed.

Key Points

  • Vehicle Relocation: Ensure your vehicle is moved by 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.
  • Closure Times: Parking lot closures will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20.
  • Reopening: Lots will reopen after the event concludes, with normal operations resuming on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6 a.m.

Alternate Parking Locations

For students attending classes on Monday, parking will be available at the following locations:

  • Carol Belk Building Parking Lots
  • Life Science & Biotechnology Building (LSBB)
  • Willis Building Parking Lot
  • Main Campus Parking Deck– The deck is anticipated to be at capacity early in the morning.

Do not park in A1/B1 lots as these are reserved for faculty and staff permit holders only excluding the lots mentioned above.

Please note that these areas may experience high demand due to the event, making parking more challenging.

Recommendations

To ease congestion and improve your parking experience, we strongly recommend carpooling or using the following options:

  • The Main Student Center Parking Deck will have raised gates for efficient traffic flow.
  • You may also park at the D2 Remote Lot located at the Carol Belk Building, across from the Bate Foundation Track and Field Facility.

Shuttle Services

ECU Transit will provide additional shuttle services from the Carol Belk parking lot to the Main Campus Student Center between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.

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