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Mar 23, 2009
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ECU sponsors History Day competition

The annual History Day competition sponsored by East Carolina University’s Department of History will be held Wednesday, April 8, in the Mendenhall Student Center.   Middle grade and senior high...

Mar 18, 2009
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ECU Board of Trustees approves budget policy framework

GREENVILLE —   The East Carolina University Board of Trustees has approved guidelines for the university’s ongoing budget reduction efforts in the face of severe economic pressures. Chancellor Steve Ballard...

Mar 17, 2009
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Housing fair reaches students living off campus

GREENVILLE, N.C.—   Lucia Brannon, coordinator of Off-Campus Student Services at East Carolina University, strives to introduce students to services available to them on campus.  But, with more than 70...

Mar 16, 2009
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English professor unravels the word puzzles of 19th Century British Literature

GREENVILLE —   Today’s crossword puzzles have a distinguished literary pedigree, tracing their beginnings to acrostics and other word puzzles from centuries ago.  East Carolina University English associate professor Gregg...

Mar 16, 2009
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ECU’s Fairytale Boutique makes prom dreams a reality

GREENVILLE —   The prom dreams of 28 girls attending area high schools were fulfilled during the second Fairytale Boutique held Feb. 27 and 28 through East Carolina University’s Volunteer...

Mar 13, 2009
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Faculty members honored for excellence

GREENVILLE, N.C.—   Three faculty members from East Carolina University received Achievement for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity awards in February. Linda Darty, professor of metalworking and enameling in...

Mar 10, 2009
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ECU launches Research and Creative Achievement Week

GREENVILLE, N.C.  —   The Division of Research and Graduate Studies at East Carolina University has expanded its traditional research day into a weeklong Research and Creative Achievement Week with...

Mar 05, 2009
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New designation lets ECU students seek out service-learning courses

GREENVILLE, N.C. —   East Carolina University students have long been passionate about serving their community. Now, thanks to a new course designation, students will be able to seek out...

Mar 04, 2009
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ECU tests ECU Alert – IP Phone system

GREENVILLE, N.C.  —   In the spirit of National Weather Service Severe Weather Awareness week, East Carolina University will test a new emergency notification system on Thursday, March 5, at...

Mar 02, 2009
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ECU Classics program presents ‘Odyssey Live’

The East Carolina University community has the chance to attend an epic event March 19 when volunteers read Homer's "Odyssey," unabridged, from beginning to end.  "Odyssey LIVE!" begins at 8...