Service Archives

Computer science ’18 alumnus Magus Pereira, far right, was part of a team that won IBM’s first Call for Code Challenge, a competition whose inaugural theme focused on natural disaster preparedness and relief. The winning team also included, pictured left to right, Taraqur Rahman, Bryan Knouse and Nick Feuer. (Photo by Call for Code)
Nov 07, 2018
  • Michael Rudd

WINNING COMBINATION

Thanks to skills acquired as an East Carolina University computer science graduate, access to resources that encourage innovation, and mentorship and business planning from the Miller School of Entrepreneurship, Magus...

Dr. Ford Grant, faculty director of the School of Dental Medicine’s community service learning center in Ahoskie, talks with patient Amber Doering. The dental school has received national recognition for its innovative approach to dental education. (Photos by Rhett Butler)
Oct 29, 2018
  • Spaine Stephens

ACCESS SUCCESS

The national organization representing all U.S. and Canadian dental schools announced last week that a 2019 award for innovation will go to the School of Dental Medicine at East Carolina...

Oct 26, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Make a Difference Day is Oct. 27

The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement (CLCE) at East Carolina University is hosting Make A Difference Service Day with several community partners at various locations on Saturday, Oct. 27....

Oct 26, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Make a Difference Day is Oct. 27

The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement (CLCE) at East Carolina University is hosting Make A Difference Service Day with several community partners at various locations on Saturday, Oct. 27....

In the weeks following Hurricane Florence, East Carolina University sent numerous volunteers to New Bern, N.C., to help residents in their recovery efforts through its community outreach team East Carolina Undaunted. (Photos by Matt Smith)
Oct 17, 2018
  • Matt Smith

RELYING ON COMMUNITY

On a humid October morning in New Bern, Byun Serchom grabs a clothespin and searches for a warm spot on the deck outside of her mobile home. With a flurry...

Freshman Michael Hinson and a group of friends collected nearly 40,000 pounds of goods for those affected by Hurricane Florence. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Oct 15, 2018
  • Matt Smith

SPRINGING INTO ACTION

At East Carolina University, every Pirate is called to serve. Some just spring into action a little quicker than others during times of emergency, lending a helping hand to their...

Oct 08, 2018
  • ECU News Services

ECU Student Veteran Services benefits from T-shirt sales on campus

ECU Dowdy Student Stores and its vendor, Perfect Promotions & More of Apex, presented a check Tuesday, Sept. 25 for $1,750 to ECU Student Veteran Services. The money was raised...

Oct 05, 2018
  • ECU News Services

ECU one of 18 campuses partnering to address food insecurity in NC

North Carolina Campus Compact has joined forces with Food Lion Feeds to launch a Collegiate Challenge that will mobilize colleges and universities to address hunger in their local communities. East...

Oct 04, 2018
  • Erin Ward

ALTERNATIVE BREAK

East Carolina University students will travel to Washington, North Carolina, during fall break to volunteer with local nonprofit organizations and aid recovery efforts for Hurricane Florence. The three-day trip, offered...

Oct 01, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Student event at ECU combines innovation, hurricane relief

An event geared toward students aims to bring innovative ideas to disaster relief efforts as eastern North Carolina continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Florence. On Thursday, Oct....