ECU News Services Archives

Sep 18, 2005
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ECU hosts march, activities for sexual assault awareness week

East Carolina University will hold a “Take Back the Night” rally tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Week. The march begins at Belk Hall...

Sep 18, 2005
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ECU biologist calls for revival of long leaf pine savanna

An East Carolina biologist hopes to restore a long-leaf pine savanna to the University’s West Research Campus. Based on ecological surveys of the former Voice of America site, David Knowles...

Sep 16, 2005
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ECU to offer free online courses for students affected by Katrina

East Carolina University will offer free online courses to students affected by Hurricane Katrina as part of a national relief campaign. ECU, UNC-Greensboro and Appalachian State University are the three...

Sep 16, 2005
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Geographers study Katrina’s effects on ocean floor

East Carolina University researchers are evaluating the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the ocean floor in the Gulf region. As part of a $150,000 National Science Foundation grant, nine ECU...

Sep 13, 2005
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University cancels classes, closes campus

Because of the threat posed by Hurricane Ophelia, East Carolina University classes will be canceled Wednesday and the university will be closed. Residence and dining halls will remain open, as...

Sep 09, 2005
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Bassman named editor of UNC-system undergraduate research journal

Michael Bassman, associate vice chancellor and director of the Honors Program, EC Scholars and undergraduate research at East Carolina University, was named founding editor of the UNC system’s “Undergraduate Research...

Sep 07, 2005
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Pilot program connects Honduran migrant families electronically

A pilot program conducted by East Carolina University researchers aims to reduce the physical and mental stresses faced by migrant workers in the United States. El Puente, or The Bridge,...

Sep 03, 2005
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ECU TRANSIT TO CURB BUS ROUTES

East Carolina University Student Transit Services will curb several late night routes in wake of the fuel shortage and Gov. Mike Easley's mandate to avoid non-essential travel. ECU Transit Adviser...

Sep 01, 2005
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ECU Alumni Association aids Katrina victims

The East Carolina Alumni Association and the Pitt County Chapter of the American Red Cross will team up this week to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Alumni Association will...

Aug 20, 2005
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Chancellor outlines goals for new year as students head back to campus

East Carolina University Chancellor Steve Ballard outlined five main opportunities for implementing a vision he said will help ECU become “The University for North Carolina.” Speaking Monday at the annual...