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36086
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Among the firsts that ECU may claim: offering online proctoring for students from all sixteen higher education institutions in the UNC system. Perhaps this was not surprising, though, given its renown as a co-pioneer in Distance Education in North Carolina.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 9 Issue 2, Winter 2011,
p9
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36088
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The arrival of East Carolina Teachers Training School also started the redirection of Greenville’s spread in 1910. Within four years, the former trend—moving west from Five Points—had shifted to the east, towards what became known as the main campus.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 9 Issue 2, Winter 2011,
p12
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36089
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Along with famous firsts for East Carolina University’s first century were visits by historical figures. Included as famous visitors was this aviator, also among the first famous female pilots.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 9 Issue 2, Winter 2011,
p12
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36090
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If silver coins were true in weight and value, could be determined by the reale. This scale- like instrument was recovered in the fall of 2011 from an Outer Banks wreck believed to be Blackbeard’s flagship. This artifact, among the 211 recovered, was perhaps beyond measure in other ways. Other items perhaps beyond price included glass panes from the captain’s cabin.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 9 Issue 3, Spring 2011,
p9
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36091
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Before Sandra Bullock answered the siren call of the silver screen, she became known for her acting endeavors on a smaller stage, cast in ECU’s productions such as Stage Door. This work led to her dramatic experience on a larger stage: New York’s. This helped to open another door decades later, her reputation as a famous ECU alum.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 9 Issue 3, Spring 2011,
p40
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36092
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In the first graduating class for East Carolina Teachers Training School was Pattie Simmons Dowell. As for personal firsts, they included class registration; presidency of ECTTS’s YWCA; alumna to receive a doctorate; recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award. Possible, then, that she is also the first alumna to have a campus street, Dowell Way, named in her honor.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 9 Issue 4, Summer 2011,
p12
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36093
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He was credited for ushering in the Golden Age of ECU sports. His value could be measured, materially and immaterially, in the donation of his historically significant effects. Included in his daughters’ donation were letters, memorabilia, football books, correspondence, and medals.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 9 Issue 4, Summer 2011,
p14-15
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36094
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College coaches were promoting mental calisthenics. Illustrating how it could work on the field and off were tips to improve mental agility. Included were awareness of mental pulse; avoidance of mental blindness; adoption of traits such as loyalty, hard work, and selflessness.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 9 Issue 4, Summer 2011,
p36-39
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36099
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Clifton Britton took center stage in ways that went beyond revitalizing the Maskers as the Chi Pi Players. His master’s thesis became a handbook for high school English teachers who directed plays. His stage manager and directorial accomplishments included The Lost Colony.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 10 Issue 2, Winter 2012,
p12
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36100
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Through most of ECU’s history, the number of female students has been larger, with this reality palpable particularly in the residence halls. In fact, the number of male students was so low by 1912 that Wilson and Jarvis became female dorms. Male students rented rooms in town until 1919, when the number dropped to zero.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 10 Issue 3, Spring 2012,
p12
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36101
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The man who could be considered Dr. Leo Jenkins’ right-hand man during his years as chancellor was James Tucker, dean of students. Described as having “an iron hand inside a velvet glove,” Tucker served as a capable leader during integration in the 1960s and student unrest a decade later. During his years as dean, Tucker also witnessed the establishment of the nursing school and introduction of computers on campus.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 10 Issue 3, Spring 2012,
p36-39
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36102
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The title alluded to the first treasurer, who arrived in 1912. As important in overseeing ECTTS’s fiscal matters was his wife and the co-treasurer, Jonetta Webb Spilman. Expected then is their jointly accomplishments in many ways. Among them: cashed strapped students stay in school; the 1932 annual dedicated to them; an administration building named in their honor.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 11 Issue 2, Winter 2013,
p10
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36103
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A reprint of an article published in the Spring 1917 Training Quarterly, ECTTS alumna Lizzie Stewart shared her impression of North Carolina’s capital. As it turned out, her impression suggested the city’s governing body was not impressive.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 11 Issue 2, Winter 2013,
p60
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36105
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What became the Career Center was the second local residence for ECTTS’s first president, Robert Wright. The first was the first building on campus, Jarvis Hall. From that experience, residency for he and his family was an unconventional version of on campus living. From his children’s experience of the campus as a back yard, it also functioned as home.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 11 Issue 3, Spring 2013,
p12
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36106
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Away games yielded aspects that made these experiences unique from ones played on home turf, Participants on the court and off noted the unique effects on student-athletes academically and kinesthetically.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 11 Issue 3, Spring 2013,
p38-43
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