ECU News Services Archives

Jun 10, 2011
  • ECU News Services

ECU employees awarded for excellence

The 2011 Second Quarter Facilities Services Awards for Excellence recipients include Kevin Sugg with Moving Services for Service and Mike Hosey with Utilities Services – HVAC for Ambition.

Jun 10, 2011
  • ECU News Services

ECU blood drives collect total of 98 units

Paula McCoy with the American Red Cross, standing, works with China Nuckolls as she donates blood Tuesday at the Student Recreation Center as part of a blood drive sponsored by...

Jun 10, 2011
  • Doug Boyd

ECU students chosen for family medicine scholars program

Five East Carolina University medical students have been selected to participate in a program aimed at mentoring students who aspire to be family physicians. The ECU students chosen to participate...

Jun 10, 2011
  • ECU News Services

School of Dental Medicine Tour

Members of the N.C. Dental Society toured the construction site for the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine Wednesday, meeting faculty and viewing the facilities. The School of Dental...

Allison Hope, an instructional technology consultant with ECU's College of Nursing, finds time outside of the busy workday to volunteer with scouting and the Rocking Horse Ranch. (Contributed photo)
Jun 10, 2011
  • Judy Currin

Hope balances work, personal life through service to others

Allison Hope can rattle off the Boy Scouts of America’s oath, law, motto and slogan in her sleep. She’s had lots of practice. Hope felt compelled to participate when her...

Jun 09, 2011
  • Crystal Baity

Summertime homework: Kids, practice your cursive

Summer is a good time for children who are struggling with handwriting to improve their skills, said an East Carolina University expert. The break from learning course content gives children...

Jun 09, 2011
  • Doug Boyd

Camp helps children achieve a healthy weight

For the fourth year, a healthy lifestyle camp for overweight youth will be held at the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia. The camp, called Take Off 4-Health, will provide a...

Jun 08, 2011
  • ECU News Services

ECU, community college faculty collaborate on science teacher recruitment

East Carolina University faculty met with faculty from 14 community colleges June 7 to discuss ways to encourage more individuals to pursue a career in science education. Science education faculty...

Jun 08, 2011
  • ECU News Services

Technology connects Pirates in Greenville, Guatemala

 The College of Nursing hosted a global classroom by Skype today as faculty members in Greenville talked with ECU students and faculty in Guatemala. Dr. Kim Larson, assistant professor of...

Jun 08, 2011
  • ECU News Services

ECU master's program ranked #1 in affordability

East Carolina University's online master of science in technology systems degree program was ranked #1 best buy in comparable programs nationwide by geteducated.com. According to the site, the profiles reviewed...