ECU News Services Archives

Dr. Parmalee Hawk, center, former associate dean from the ECU College of Education, competes with Jeanne A. Stone in a virtual game of bowling, as part of research under way by ECU graduate student Whitney Sauter. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Aug 22, 2011
  • Kathy Muse

Wii are Fit: Study Helps Seniors Stay on their Feet

Swinging her arm back, Claudine Humphrey releases the ball down the alley toward the pins. She’s bowling again. But this time it’s different. Humphrey is one of 15 seniors who...

Aug 19, 2011
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ECU scientists awarded $314,000 NSF grant

A new research project at East Carolina University should lead to improved climate forecasting for North Carolina. ECU geography professors Dr. Tom Rickenbach and Dr. Rosana Nieto-Ferreira will examine how...

Aug 19, 2011
  • ECU News Services

Conradt book examines politics in Europe

A new book co-authored by David P. Conradt (Political Science), "Politics in Europe, Fifth Edition" was published by Congressional Quarterly Press in Washington, D.C. According to Dietmar Herz, chair for...

Aug 18, 2011
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Hospitality management professor James A. Chandler mourned

Students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the ECU Department of Hospitality Management and the College of Human Ecology mourn the death of professor James A. Chandler, who passed away on...

Parents, friends and even youth pastors helped incoming students set up their rooms for the fall semester Aug. 18, when East Carolina University opened residences hall for moving in. Among those settling in their rooms at Garrett Hall were members of the ECU Honors College, which draws academically gifted students to campus. The first day of classes is set for Tuesday, Aug. 23. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Aug 18, 2011
  • Jeannine Manning Hutson

‘Spirited campus’ comes alive on move-in day

Get ready for the traffic in Greenville to increase and restaurants to get a little more crowded. East Carolina University residence halls began move-in on Thursday. Through Sunday, approximately 5,500...

Aug 17, 2011
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Elections, publications noted by Joyner Library faculty, staff

  Joyner Library faculty and staff have reported recent publications and elections to professional organizations. Elections Jan Lewis, associate director of Academic Library Services, was elected to a two-year term...

Aug 17, 2011
  • Crystal Baity

Camp provides tools for healthful living

When Josh Wall's campers return home, he's encouraged they will use what they learned the past three weeks to remain physically fit and active. Wall, an East Carolina University exercise...

Aug 17, 2011
  • Doug Boyd

Students receive Schweitzer Fellowships

Six students from East Carolina University have received Schweitzer Fellowships for 2011. The students commit to a year of service with a community agency, devoting more than 600 hours to...

Campers enjoy a game of basketball at the Take Off 4-Health healthy lifestyle camp, a program that works to instill healthy habits for overweight youth. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Aug 17, 2011
  • Crystal Baity

Take Off 4-Health camp provides tools for healthy living

When Josh Wall’s campers return home, he’s encouraged they will use what they learned the past three weeks to remain physically fit and active. Wall, an East Carolina University exercise...

Aug 16, 2011
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ECU researchers explore history near Columbia

  East Carolina University researchers are collaborating this fall with the UNC Coastal Studies Institute and the citizens of Columbia, N.C. to explore the region’s history and close connection with...