Jamitress Bowden Archives

Sep 16, 2015
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HEED AWARD

For the fourth consecutive year, East Carolina University has been recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine with its Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. National institutions are recognized with the...

Mitzi Miller, editor-in-chief of Ebony magazine, shared a message about pursuing one’s dreams during ECU’s annual MLK celebration. Before her presentation, she interacted with a selected group of ECU students. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Jan 21, 2015
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‘GETTING THE JOB DONE’

Accept responsibility when it comes, the editor-in-chief of Ebony magazine Mitzi Miller told a crowd at East Carolina University Tuesday night. Even though a task may seem overwhelming, she said,...

Sep 25, 2014
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IN EVERYDAY CULTURE

East Carolina University has been recognized with the HEED award for the third consecutive year for its efforts in diversity and inclusion. The Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award is...

Apr 04, 2014
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CREATIVITY TAKES FLIGHT

Sculptures by seven East Carolina University art students are on display at the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport for the next year. A selection committee including airport director Tom Braaten chose...

Mar 05, 2014
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AVID READERS

East Carolina University library patrons checked out more than printed works on March 4 at Joyner Library. At a Human Library presentation, readers borrowed “human books” for 15-minute conversations about...

Feb 24, 2014
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‘FUELING THE FIRE’

Roughly 300 high school students from eastern North Carolina experimented with concepts in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at East Carolina University on Feb. 21. The “future engineers and...

Jan 22, 2014
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GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE

Work crews have begun taking apart Belk Residence Hall brick by brick to make way for two buildings that will become a new entrance to East Carolina University’s main campus....

Oct 29, 2013
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ART OF TEACHING

The art of teaching takes patience, diligence and the ability to multi-task. Working with a group of 25 children ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade – on a Saturday –...

Oct 23, 2013
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COLORFUL CHARACTERS

Students tackling research for the first time may appreciate the effort East Carolina University librarian Katy Kavanagh puts toward engaging them in the task. Kavanagh has updated Joyner Library online...

Aug 19, 2013
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‘NEW FACE OF AMERICA’

An East Carolina University professor examined his own family members and the stigmas they face while analyzing a growing trend in America: multiracial and multiethnic families and individuals. Dr. Eric...