ECU News Services Archives

Senator Kay Hagan toured East Carolina University Tuesday, Aug. 30 to inspect the damage from Hurricane Irene. Images show Hagan touring with ECU Chief of Staff Philip Rogers, studying ceiling damage in Spilman and observing damage pointed out by Bill McCartney where a tree fell near Greene Residence Hall. McCartney is assistant vice chancellor for Campus Living and Dining. Also shown are Deborah Harris, sweeping debris near the Bate Building and Facilities Services employees working to repair damages on campus. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Aug 30, 2011
  • Mary Schulken

SEN. HAGAN: ECU cleanup shows spirit of recovery

The hard work that readied East Carolina University to resume classes Aug. 31 shows the spirit that will drive recovery from Hurricane Irene, Sen. Kay Hagan said during a tour...

Aug 30, 2011
  • ECU News Services

ECU honor society chapter to receive award

The East Carolina University Beta Nu chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International will receive its 10th Key Award during the organization’s 41st Biennial Convention, Oct. 29 through Nov. 2 in...

Aug 30, 2011
  • ECU News Services

Exotic locales enhance summer studies for ECU students

By Kathy Muse Snorkeling in the waters of the largest coral formation in the world, experiencing the viability of tourism within a village community in the South Pacific, studying global...

Aug 28, 2011
  • ECU News Services

Hurricane Irene at ECU

Pictured below are images of the East Carolina University campus during and after the storm.

East Carolina University Chancellor Steve Ballard speaks at the annual Faculty Convocation Aug. 26. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Aug 26, 2011
  • Jeannine Manning Hutson

Convocation Message: Bright promise despite dim budget

With storm clouds from Hurricane Irene looming outside Wright Auditorium, the annual Faculty Convocation held Aug. 26 formally marked the beginning of the academic year at East Carolina University. Chancellor...

Aug 26, 2011
  • Doug Boyd

Grant to help pay tuition for 10 dental students

Ten dental students at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine have received scholarships to help pay for their studies as part of a five-year federal grant of nearly...

Aug 25, 2011
  • ECU News Services

ECU’s Campus Dining launches sustainable 'TOGO' initiative

East Carolina University and Campus Dining have launched a new sustainable dining initiative that should reduce the amount of waste in landfills. The TOGO program at Todd and West End...

Aug 25, 2011
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ECU English professor co-edits collection, publishes article

A collection co-edited by Kirk St. Amant (English) and Barry Thatcher (New Mexico State University) was published by Baywood Publishing. Entitled "Teaching Intercultural Rhetoric and Technical Communication: Theories, Curriculum, Pedagogies,...

John Ellen is the oldest living chair of the ECU Faculty. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Aug 25, 2011
  • Rachel Castro

Memory Lane: Oldest living ECU Faculty Senate Chair shares experiences

Former history professor and the oldest living Faculty Chair at East Carolina University John Ellen spoke with ECU News Services about his memories. When were you chair of the faculty...

Aug 23, 2011
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Fall 2011 Medical History Interest Group Presentations

The Fall 2011 Medical History Interest Group will present a series of presentations this semester on the 4th floor Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery at the Laupus Library. Scheduled are the following: ...