ECU News Services Archives

Nov 18, 2008
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Program urges ECU students to donate household goods

At the end of each semester, East Carolina University students toss tons of usable household items into the Pitt County Landfill, while families across the region go without A new...

Nov 12, 2008
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ECU holds fall commencement Dec. 13

East Carolina University will hold commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 13, in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The ceremony begins with a band concert at 9:30 a.m., and the commencement program...

Nov 12, 2008
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Wounded Warriors, Paralympians mark ECU’s Adapted Sports Day

The theme for this year’s 12th Annual Adapted Sports Day at East Carolina University – "Stars, Stripes, and Reaching New Heights" – honors ECU’s ties to both the Wounded Warrior...

Nov 11, 2008
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ECU celebrates International Education week

From free films to lo mein, East Carolina University’s international community will share their cultural traditions in celebration of International Education Week, Nov. 17 through Nov. 21. Activities include lunchtime...

Nov 10, 2008
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ECU conference to discuss climate’s effect on N.C. tourism

An economy that depends on tourism often depends on the weather. This relationship and its impact on one of North Carolina’s most important industries will be discussed next week at...

Nov 10, 2008
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ECU student to spend semester at Ron Clark Academy

An East Carolina University junior was selected to be the first to participate in a new clinical experience program at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. ECU College of...

Nov 06, 2008
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ECU surveys GLBT students, employees

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) students, faculty and staff at East Carolina University have been asked to take an anonymous survey about their campus experiences. “There appears to be...

Nov 03, 2008
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ECU study shows HWY 17 benefits economy

Eastern North Carolina has made good on the state’s construction investment to Highway 17, according to a study conducted by East Carolina University: for every dollar the state has invested...

Oct 31, 2008
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ECU ‘Goes for the Gold’ in Homecoming 2008

East Carolina University will celebrate Homecoming 2008, Nov. 7 through Nov. 9. Events planned by the East Carolina Alumni Association and other campus departments include an open house, awards ceremony,...

Oct 31, 2008
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ECU opens North Recreational Complex

East Carolina University officially opened its newest student recreation facilities with lacrosse sticks, rugby balls, soccer cleats, ribbons and hot dogs. Chancellor Steve Ballard led the Oct. 30 ribbon-cutting for...