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BUCCANEER 2007
East Carolina University

We have met here to begin the foundatio0n for a great institution of learning
that will be a power in Eastern North Carolina....
We never began to calculate the value it will be
to North Carolina, especially to this eastern section,
and more especially to Pitt County and Greenville

Table of Contents
Opening...2
Centinnial...4
Student Life...32
Academics...76
Sports...100
Portraits...140
Greek Life...154
Clubs and Organizations...170
Closing...260
BUCCANEER 2007
East Carolina University
24,351 undergraduate & graduate students
Volume 67
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Greenville NC, 27858
www.buccaneer.ecu.edu
buccaneer@ecu.edu
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, THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE FOUNDERS OF EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY,
WHOSE COMMITMENT AND FORESIGHT HAS PROVEN TO BE INVALUABLE, BOTH TO 3
THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY AND TO NorTH CAROLINA AS A WHOLE. AND TO THE Pd
FIRST GRADUATES, WHO BEGAN THE TRADITION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SO LONG , o
, AGO. AS WE LOOK BACK OVER THE LAST ONE HUNDRED YEARS, WE ARE PRIVILEGED
TO HONOR THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE MADE Last CAROLINA WHAT IT : :
IS TODAY. THEIR DEVOTION TO SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, AMBITION AND SPIRIT HAVE ,
_ ENSURED THAT THE LEGACY OF PURPLE AND GOLD CONTINUES TO EVOLVE AND
THRIVE. WE ARE FOREVER INDEBTED TO THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS, AND GRATEFUL FOR oa
THEIR GUIDANCE, ESPECIALLY AS WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT HUNDRED YEARS.
BUCCANEER,

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24,000 students.

national research University.
In 1907, East Carolina University was founded as a teachers training school
to alleviate the teacher shortage in eastern North Carolina. From this modest
beginning, we have evolved into a world-renowned research university
focused on innovation and technology. At the heart of our evolution has
been a commitment to academic excellence and a tradition rich tn service.
Over the years, the contributions of East Carolina have begun to stretch
bra veyete meyers campus and can now be felt throughout the world.
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Each institution stands preeminently for some one thing and it is this
that draws young men and women to it. [his particular institution
stands ~for but one thing. Tt has but one mission and every energy 1S

bent to that one purpose: Lo make mote efficient teachers for
the schools of North Carolina.
~Fall 1911 Convocation by President Robert H. Wright
iteyexe
, : July 2 - Groundbreaking Ceremonies
March 8 - East Carolina Teachers
iigellalialemere aleve) meiat-lausla-ie
March 15 - Trustees named Q @, e
May 14 - $50,000 bond issue passed by Pitt . The campus consisted of two dormitories, Jarvis
County residents by a margin of 352 votes Salem NAl vole pmualcw-velaallalciagsldlelam=ielleliaremrclacia
named Austin, the Power Plant, the Infirmary,
June 5 - City of Greenville submits proposal to. and Refectory also known as the Dining Hall.
State Board of Education for ECTTS ,
i oYei Xo} 2-1 b= fen il asienciaulel-lajecn-lalge)l nielakel xe ala
June 7 - (GTony.-\anlel anh alelaatclseermelol acm laleciaulc ice two-year programs. There were a total of 104
women, 19 men, 11 faculty
July 11 - State Board of Education declares ,
Greenville the winner in the contest to host East November 12 - Robert Wright installed as
Carolina Teachers Training School. first president

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December 20 - Robert Wright makes first _
annual report to the Board of Trustees regarding
the progress of the school faculty
June 8 - First class graduates ~ ,
Literary societies formed, named Ke) �
Edgar Allan Poe and Sidney Lanier

yNanlt-\atel League elanaice :

Old Gold & Royal Purple chosen as Official colors
_and the motto of Servire,� meaning to serve�

Photo of first faculty on steps of old� Austin Building: Kate W. Lewis,
William Henry Ragsdale, Birdie McKinney, Sallie Joyner Davis, Maria
D. Graham, Mamie E. Jenkins, Claude W. Wilson, Jennie M. Ogden,
Fannie Bishop, Herbert E. Austin, Robert H. Wright.

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May 14 - Red Cross sewing bee for Welaiciiielae
'=-1 0) at F-] ag Sem lato golem ilallatei celal ell adate lly
celebration raises $22 for war savings stamps

I. Students may go shopping on Monday mornings or afternoons and Friday afternoons.
7, On leaving and returning to the campus students must register.
3. Students must have a 2 jee permission sent directly to the President of the College from
their parents for out-of-town privilege.
4. Students may go to the Picture Show once a week. The picture must be approved by the
Advisory Board of the Student Council.
~YWCA Hand Book of East Carolina Teachers College ECTC, Greenville, NC, 1926, pages 37-48.

a fae
Josie Dorsett, Mary Crinkley; 2nd row, left to right: Blanche Cannon,
Ethel Brothers, Linda Warren, Nell Pappendick, Marian Hodges, Agnes
Jones; 31d row, left to right: Mae Belle Privott, Mary Sumner, Emily
Langley, Grace Strassburger, Elizabeth Babnson, Camilla Pitard, Ruth = ""
Dean; back row, left to right: Margaret Hayes, Julia Taylor, Sallie Belle a4
Ic ley , : , Noblin, Doris Tripp, Helen Watson, Elizabeth Brown, Annie Laurie
, , Baucom and Mary Daniel. TSQ Vol. 8, p. 284.
c: : REN Lb . Class of 1921. Front row, left to right: Helen Babnson,
I ) oO See Elfye Holloway, Wilma Burgess, Jennie Mae Dixon, Helen Croom,
Students request self- government association
East Carolina Teachers Training School IS
aelarclanicre East Carolina Teachers College : a. ) :
and begins four-year preg ae Llalcolliagiia) : :
jects
reaches 1000.
ollmclalgelliaarcalaicmello
~Ic iz ) November 5, 1923 - issue of East Carolina
) , Teachers College News reported: The Library
Building [Whichard] has been staked osm ale
ECTTS celebrates iholualy-ValaiNVicl acto av, MVVAll stele) am ef-m0lalel-1an\\\i\/am i al-u eleli (el laren ~will be well , ~
, equipped and up-to-date for library service. :
male aaliarem Breldaalinelavmeleliie Nola 4 ateisul eX-\o 0a ielaiaual-m-lep4lit-lavalelenii-lane)iclale
Glo) a\siaguloidielam ll msverolam ol-re]lamelamual-wciaele(-lplanmli=
First bachelor degrees awarded by ECTC to 7 SIUlioliatemancslelsve (1 (-W am al-ul-lsienelmaat-m-~el0lelaat-lalania
(Cf-Tauaulo(-m@lal-laalel-laleliamcolalemslaelialrc ealeikelae the new class ore)aaisu ism el=)ialem aise licen : ane

Me
E, . 'T. C., we all love you;
We'll cherish your name forever.
We'll praise and well boost you along
With the will of a mighty endeavor.
se
URIOUS did we come to thee
To learn of your noble aim.
Anxious and eager to help you
Keep your ever-increasing fame.
i O you we ec1n never repay"
The debt grows greater each day.
The aid that you gave us so freely
To help us along lifes way.
$ ONSISTENT youve taught us to be
In all work that we undertake.

Have patience and persistence, too,

Would we the best counsellors make.

(oles ve) o-) am - Pema allel als] goM sie] (ellaremslatemual-ulleleslavmelelcia
Seven of the 24 students that originally enrolled in
the two-year certificate program in 1920 become the
first four-year senior class to receive baccalaureate
degrees in 1924.
YWCA prints Student Handbook elelaliaitate aUlicismelale
regulations for student behavior I )
Due to growth in student body, Emerson Literary
Society formed First Master of Arts degree program was
7 authorized, and Graham Building went
Point system in place to earn a letter sweater , under construction.

In September, 1930, eleven brave (some say timid) young men entered East Carolina
Teachers College (ECIC). There were other men before us but only one or two at the time
and mostly for one or two special courses. We were the Co-eds and with 908 girls on
CAMPUS, there Was Never a dull moment,
Most of us had been to some other college or university a year or two and some of our
teachers told us that ~the only reason you are here is because you don't have enough money
to 90 anywhere else. The tuition for us, all day students, was $25 per quarter which
included instruction, books and entertainment fee.�
-Henry Oolesby, An East Carolina Memoir... ,�
Pieces of Eight, February 15, 1982.
Henry Oglesby was the first male graduate of East Carolina Teachers College,
and later became a trustee.
a 5- F
Deanie Boone Haskett earned an undergraduate
degree in English and French in 1926, and
becomes the first person to receive a masters
degree awarded by ECTC.
January 12 - Mens basketball team, Tne Teachers,
was formed. They played their first game against
(Gran) ) el=1 i Gre) =1e- wl ale m0) aF
Spring - First mens intercollegiate baseball team
was organized. They won two games that season. ] :
March 5 - First Founders Day celebration, was
mlelaal"sere}aallaye Kolare)Ulaalal April - Robert Wright dies, Leon Renfroe
Henry Oglesby is the first man to graduate from
eC iC February 26 - Sports teams become the Pirates,
womens basketball team has a winning season.
Oct. 29 - The first mens intercollegiate football game :
versus Presbyterian College, which was lost, 32-0. : The Student Government Association splits into
The team lost all of their games the first season. two governing bodies- men and women.
Meadows becomes the second ele ilelais OfeC TC.
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oe College cheer leaders, left to right: Mildred Dixon,
-: Will Higdon, Myrtie Grey Hodges and Melba O'Brien. 3

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Garage built, served as laundry, Faculty Offices
: and is now the English Annex.
(Goll (=re(-W=t-lare iKolaaal-eme lel diate Ulelx-larelel-]an-le
19

ie oo her Aviation Adventures -
. : ee Fall - 1.200 students enrolled, following an
Davis fol ls relate eJelJe aggressive recruiting campaign.
-NS3{@\@i fo) 016) @ ke) an ! aye] alelere Exe Urot-suolainiolanal-Vel BYolofstaaa Viale lala @lalelelec akon mice Fe ehcic a ,
fe ae /Naal-laler-colagal-ve : oo
r I Q 4 = : : . Freshmen form Jarvis Forensic Club oo
1 : = Chi Tm IW lama al tolag-melgelele) organized YMCA chapter olcel-lalp4-tor -

1940
Schoo! song, Hail to Thy Name so Fair, debuts
Bey eYneline bulk 2 4 Q 4 Z
i =r-leial-l(elmelmcrel(-lale.-mel-\e lcci authorized.
Jo) dlale pay AWalo\ Varo lercrelslaalre elecllate system is
AN Tolat lech stolcolalnAy4-e-MBI-lie-Wolat-lole-lakiclaaat-te introduced- the quality point hour plan.
March 18 - First homecoming ete aclel= 8 : 4
Men and womens student government
(ol cole] ols anl=)4el- ml aiken aleli= eugene Government
Association.

November 17 - Eleanor Roosevelt visits and
~grants interviews to student journalists, instead 7
of to the professional journalists. :
The football im to] aarmne U]e( lem e)yarerolala Glalalsincialelelay, I]
who was hired to coach all three mens sports and
serve as athletic director, had an undefeated 1941 Meadows retires, and Howard Justus McGinnis
season, resulting in national publicity. serves as interim president until 1946

Carolina University Alma Mater
Praise to your name so fair,
Dear old East Car lima,
your joys we ll all share, and your friends we'll ever be.

We pledge our loyalty, and our hearts devotion,
To thee, our Alma Mater,

love and Peace

Dy=Talal ism mis 4e14@)\.cm Golo) i ismro] ) ele) alacie president
_ of ECTC ana serves through 1947
: : smal w =f lolal-llolarolay-Vancmismel-ssi[elal-le-\o mri Heer arts
439 veterans became the first of over 2,000 degree, while Bachelor of Science is designated as a
veterans to register at ECTC during the next. teaching degree.
seven years using the G1. Bile
ae ee
Detachment 600 of the AFROTC created.
May 4 - Veterans Homecoming & May Day , ,
celebration, first homecoming event since 1941. March 6 - John D. Messick installed as president of ECTC
iizeilallatemstelatere) becomes part of Pitt County .
School system. oe Ig a 4 2
Haywood Dail House acquired by university to serve
as the Chancellor Ss Home.
eialcell laataimonmanlcanoecels svalcol lantetalt of
women for the first time : College Stadium constructed with a capacity of 2,000.
November 8 - rovaatsteclaailate moves to fall : ECTC observes 40th Anniversary

. January i (oem @li geile K Club is organized
October 14 - Captain Teco� pirate mascot is
eig=t-)0=1e mre) au ale) aar-\ee)enliaren

East Carolina sigcilallatem@re)(-tel-ma-ver-lhi-\smere)(-\el-)
status and is renamed East Carolina College
Teco Echo, the student newspaper, Is renamed.
The East Carolinian : .

queen, Miss Kitty Gerringer Brinson
2 1 O52 on Oct. 10, 1953.
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The Pirate Club is formed "" a
a alsa Ks\orey-lanasalsmciaele(-lale Weelactete)4 siaclatclaaicre:
The Buccaneer
Television courses offered credit to distant "
students through Greenvilles new channel fallat
- ECC crowned its first homecoming "
ro

Growth in any endeavor requires effort. Satisfaction results from the realization
of an achieved goal. Each new accomplishment makes a niche in the path of
progress. [here 1s always another frontier for the person with vision. Your
education has just begun. A foundation has been laid for the building of a super
structure. Your future is in your own hanGs. Peet Mice

ES The Pirate was chosen as the mascot for ECTC in the 1930s as the
college became involved in intercollegiate athletics. Formerly known as
Construction of JY. Joyner Library "the teachers", the students decided to rename themselves the Pirates
-~ drawing largely on interest and fascination with regional pirate
: : lore and the popularity of the pirate theme in the 1934 Tecoan.
; : (Picture is of the Pirate featured in the 1934 Tecoan)
Construction = Flanagan Sylvan Theatre and
barrell Dyolaaainelay, � ) 5�
The word white� was removed from the

ECC charter by the N.C. legislature, following. Buc becomes mascot
Hare astolsilale ml arerelaisiisin-ialellsicm\iualaals supreme
Gol auswe-\olg-1-Molae-\1-\el�-te}-lulelal 1 , ) 5 )

1 Sororities and Fraternities are approved for
: Campus. Phi Kappa Aloha becomes alomalacte
- resident fraternity.
50th Anniversary is observed
John Messick resigns as president
Construction of Methodist Student Center :
3 co _ First live-broadcast of an ECC football orelaate
Black Teachers are enrolled in summer school. _ on television,

T am referred to in some quarters as an educated
red neck and a rabble rouser. This, of course does not
bother me in the slightest. In fact, it convinces me
further that OUr opponents have run oul of logical
arouments for opposing a few things that we are
trying to obtain in the east.�
Leo Warren Jenkins becomes the madam elgcwielciale a
nes
Enrollment climbs to 5,178
School of Nursing admits first students- 54 women
School of Business is organized

. Baseball team wins NAIA national eariaalelolacialte
Keley2
M@&o)(-\e(-esirelel(Ulanne-y4-\ellin-meolaale)(-idielane/m al(el4(-\abcirc(ellelaat
Untouchables raise money to build Ficklen Stadium
Newivastere] adopted by East Carolina College
School of Art is authorized
School of Music is authorized
GUN we\Ulalel-\ilolalicnenersltce
=
-Leo Jenkins to Donnie H. Jones, Dec. 4, 1965
masa @\=1auDlolgaaline)avalicwelel liars) acomuals summer Theatre pegs
School (o} i lo [U (ero ]u[e)am cme) acl) aly4cre.
Reba Min laslavaaatclotevlalcmel-elelas
aR alsmersae Olelom cee) nselle]INaelsssisie lacie rolacre
New Austin Building is built
Rowing and Lacrosse are added to Athletics
College of Arts & Sciences is created
ro10 lan aals) aud alsvole acm els\ellaicmelelhvare) with West Side Story
Began planning for a two-year medical school.
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Srerettelalt Building and Century Club are olacitallelicve
M@elaisjaauleidielam evolelaanreni-1an i maalliilolania ECC projects
ECU beats Massachusetts 14-13 in Tangerine Bowl
Hubert Walters is first black person to earn graduate
degree from ECC
Faculty Senate is formed.

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cae " ET SIRT NERA ~ SO - ~ " : et een eee renns

Our greatest resource, as is often said, is our people... [he citizens of
Eastern North Carolina and across the state made possib e the strength and
resource we needed to serve to our full potential. And, there are magnificent
achievements which will yet to be realized, because of the faith and support
held for East Carolina University,�
-Leo Jenkins, Commencement Address, 1978
mic) aalare celal mil-)(emel-lellersluciemelalemat- eal oml a
memory of Milton E. Harrington " :
General Assembly appropriates 1.4 aaviiiceyal to start
a one year Medical School and $350,000 to
establish a Health Affairs Library ;

Brewster Building is built
role aieclialalctele mre lke) an isit-.4 @1-11(-16 O)V.-1 ami g=\-1e (ena ke) ~Enrollment doubles over 10 years, up to 10,007 the Press issue
mete alere) of Natelesiaavaroan isle alale)(ere halls organized : = Recruitment brochure written by and for black
ee Sjabre(-laias oS
Health science library moves out of Joyner to the
Science Complex BCU acquires land north of Tar River
April 17 - Undergraduate chapter of PhiKappa 6th Southern Conference title for mens
Phi created 7 Sialealaaliaremmctelaa

A university, like any other enduring human institution, is an amazing structure of
roles, relationships, norms and values, interlocked to achieve far-reaching goals for social
and individual achievements. It includes faculty, administrators, trustees and governors,
students, alumni and friends. _. We here at East Carolina University have been celebrating

75 years of continuity- continuity with adaptation and changes but continuity all the
same~ demonstratino the durability of the structure despite chaneino personnel,�
2 'y AESD INg P
-Jobn Howell, Installation Address, 1983

Health Affairs Library is renamed
micro liaalnsrel(-lalercy inl el acl AV,

First Ph.D. degree (Anatomy) mola icaie ola
aR arelaatcisy enc gem Olu aang
: Maritime History Department works to recover :
I : USS Monitor
Moseley Map donated to library
Bi padeleelsialelesmelo\iiaier-lanl elvis
University purchases Howard House
First MD degree conferred on Thomas Beatty of
chet , )
an
Blount House and Garrett House are acquired by
the university , a4
~ 75th Anniversary observed
Campus consists of 77 buildings, 340 acres ] : 8
ime @natelialcorc)aalelels) ire] e)elge)-4iaatclu-) Nae al clela-\mlarelelellare
oer ero an) eleismeleliielalels : 4
: First University Scholars Awards are given
Futrell resigns as chancellor, and Jonn McDade oe
Howell serves as chancellor of the university is =X-Ye [su a-lulelale eX-\ore)aal-\mere)aalolele-lay4-re
until 1988.
Brody Building opens , , Ad

snow ind.

Q Ne: 6 oo ee April 15 - Richard R. Eakin becomes chancellor of
School of Social Work is formed East Carolina University
. : a g Fall enrollment reaches 15,579
: /Nawiare(-\alalin-werelalere)(-lilela ke) a = GU HN (GOR celelaey-]
games IS announced. The games are not resumed
until 1997.
General Classroom Building completed
7.
February 17 - First heart transplant surgery excareaanice,
at ECU Ne\Wal leleloNcile[elolecte
: Howell resigns as chancellor of ECU January 14 - Leo W. Jenkins dies

School of Health & Human Performance is School of Allied Health Sciences celebrates _
organized and becomes the llth professional its 25th anniversary oo
school of the university. : oe
PP ctisiin tinct la india iad , 3 ll a

ae rough the years to come, remember and support this place and

especial y members of this faculty and administration who have given
so much to you and to our state Keep this university ever vigilant,
ever vital, and, above all, keep it free of hostile ~forces from within and
without, keep it ever the servant of all the people, and return bere time

and again to renew your sense of purpose and dedication and your
: ' PE,
commitment to a better Soctely.

-William Friday, UNC System President, Spring Commencement, June 1999

T Q Q5 ECU becomes a doctoral II institution.
Joyner Library collection tops one million
= 999
: Health Science Library is renamed William E.
if 6 2 Laupus Health Science Library
MI stoi lere] mstol alele) lism alo) aals\e make) and a(oi =] ele Nal atolaali hy,
Football program joins Conference USA

Fastern North Carolina needs ECU
Eastern North Carolina needs the brainpower and the
willpower that you, its graduates, can offer as this part of

our state rebuilds and reshapes itself for a stronger future.�

"Molly Broad, UNC System President, Spring Commencement, 2001

WAVATLEEs) aan KALUIsXous ol-\ero)aal-\sunual-mallaldai-).-\eUluhVom(stolel-l�
of the university
2002 2004
Science & Technology Building opens
Student Health Center renovations are completed :
late maal-m elelieliatemisma-lel-\el(erlu-1e Sills als)ikelam ism) ) ele) alns\emaln)aiaameial-lale-ii (eg
mle) el-\aun Ol alinliZelelemeroleale)(-1k-\m lO luansigel-lay,
using the da Vinci Surgical System

5 million renovation and construction of
-eClair Stadium oS :

Rospert HERRING WRIGHT
1909-1934
PEC ris a ber
Robert Herring Wright became
the first president of East Carolina
Nescheis Collese imi 0.
Born in Sampson County, North
Carolina, he attended the University
of North Carolina and received his
bachclots deotee in 1097 Tle also
attended Johns Hopkins Unwversity
im 1901-02.
With a faculty of eleven members,
mening tminset, V/rients role
involved serving as a teacher, business
manager, chaplain, fund-raiser and
recruitment officer.
Wider fie leadership, ECC
epetienced foi growth and
became a member of the American
Association of ~Teachers Colleges
and a member of the Association of
Colleges and Secondary schools of
the Southern States.
Before coming to ECTC, Wright
taught in the public schools of North
and Seuwth Caroma and at Oak
Ridge Institute. He also served as the
head of the History Department at
Baltimore City College.

LEON RENFROE MEADOWS
1934-1944
(EC FC
es cd
De leon Rentteoe Meadows
joined the faculty in the summer of
1910, where he remained for thirty-
four years.
bore m Alabama and faised
im Louisiana, - Meadows studied
at Peabody Collese and laylor
Unversity, before heading east to earn
a bachelor and masters degree at Yale
in English literature. He later earned
a Ph.D. from Columbia Unwversity.
Following the death of Wright
i =1934 the Board of lrustees
convened to name Meadows the
second President of East Carolina
Training College on the twenty-
fifth anniversary of the opening
of classes.
Meadows systemof administration
telied heavily on the committee
system, and many of Wright's long-
term goals were accomplished during
his term.
Meadows was forced to retire in
1944, after a three year investigation
into the mishandling of student loan
funds which also led to the dismissal
of several teachers.

Howarp Justus McGinnis
1944-1946
interim president EC TC
Dr. Howard Justus McGinnis
fomica the ECEC faculty in 1927 as
a psychology professor and took on
the tole of reorstrar in 1928.
"� fative of West Vironua,
McGinnis attended the Glenville State
College and the University of West
Virginia, where he majored in science.
After college, he taught at Fairmont
mite VFeachers College and West
Liberty State Teachers College in West
Virginia, before earning his Ph.D. from
Peabody College in 1927.
McGinnis was named acting
president of ECTC in 1944 following
Meadows retirement, and served until
August 1946. After stepping down as
president, McGinnis organized the
division of field services, which was
responsible for extension work and
public relations. He remained in this
position until his retirement in 1950,
visiting high schools and handling
extension courses.

24 Centennial BUCCANEER
ne Te a SL RE a RR OR TE eR Te

Dennis HARGROVE (_OOKE
1946-1947
[ECTC]
Dr. Dennis Cooke was appointed
president of BCLC Augeke 1;
1946, while he was still chairman
of the Department of Educational
Administration at Peabody College.
Born an Maiden, ING, Gooke
received his A.B. degree from Duke
University in 925, anc.a VLA. degree
from: the institution wm 1928, He
was a teaching fellow at Duke from
1928-29, and a teaching fellow at
Peabody College from 1929-30. He
also earned his Ph.D. from Peabody
College in 1930, before joining the
faculty as an associate professor.
Cooke resigned from ECTC after
only 13 months, and his term served
mostly as a transition period between
Meadows and Messick. During his
tenure, three new departments were
authorized, including a Bureau of
Field: Senviees, and kimdermoatten
and eighth grade were added to the
training school.
He went on to serve as the third
president of High Point University
from 1947-59.
BUCCANEER
JOHN Decatur Messick
4 1S
PCT SEC
Dr. John Messick joined East
Carolina Teachers College as president
in 1947, coming from Montclair State
Teachers College in New Jersey, where
he served as Dean of Instruction.
A native of Aurora, North Carolina,
Messick received his bachelors degree
from Elon College, before earning his
masters degree at the University of
North Carolina and his doctorate from
New York Unversity.
Under his leadership, the enrollment
of the college tripled, the number of
faculty members grew, and construction
boomed. Messick was credited with
much of the elterh to expand the
college, and remained in the leadership
role when ECTC became East Carolina
Collese m 1957.
Before coming to East Carolina,
Messick served as dean of Elon College
and held posts with several county
boards of education.
Messick resigned from the position
of president of ECC to take a job with
the federal government in 1959.

LEO WARREN JENKINS
1960-1978
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Dr. Leo Jenkins joined the faculty of
East Carolina Teachers College in 1947
and served as the Dean of the school
until his election to the presidency in
1960. Jenkins served as both the last
president of East Carolina College and
the first chancellor of East Carolina
University.
Born in Succasunna, NJ, Jenkins
attended Rutgers University, Duke and
New York University, studying political
science, Iele enlisted m VV Wil as a
marine and served during the invasion
of Guam.
During his tenure, Jenkins became
a powerful leader amid the controversy
surrounding East Carolina College.
Enrollments doubled, the school
expanded and restructured tts programs,
finally achieved university status and
established a medical school.
Jenkins realized the necessity of a
school of nursing and medical school
to improve medical care for Eastern
North Carolina. He also strengthened
the schools athletic programs and
ECU was eventually accepted into the
Southern Conference.
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PRESIDENTS & CHANCELLORS:

Century of Servant

THomMAS BOWMAN BREWER
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Dr. Thomas B. Brewer became the
seventh chief administrative official
of East Carolina University when he
was appointed chancellor in 1978.
As mative o: Fort (Worth,.1 X,
Brewer secewea B.A. and. MA.
degrees from the University of Texas-
Austin. He later earned a Ph.D. from
the University of Pennsylvania in
American History.
Before coming to ECU, Brewer
served as Vice Chancellor and Dean
of Texas Christian University.
Dusime he germ at BCU) he
expanded the administration by
adding the divisions of Student
Life and Institutional Advancement
and seoreamzed and created mew
academic units. Increased funding
allowed the university to acquire
improved computer technology as
well as renovate the main buildings
on comms, Perhaps tne eveatest
achievement was the creation of the
University Planning Committee.

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JoHN McDape Howe 1982-1988
Dr. John McDade Howell joined
ie teenliy ae Bast Carolia a 1957,
where he taught political science. In
1963, he founded the Political Science
Department at ECU and served as its
first chair.
Fle. als@ served as the [an of
the College of Arts and Sciences and
or tne Graduate Senool, In 1973
Howell became the Vice Chancellor
for Academic Affairs, where he served
until 1979,
After returning to the classroom for
three years, Howell assumed the position
of Chancellor in 1982. He retired from
the Chancellorship in 1987.
A native of Five Points, AL, Howell
entered the US Army Air Corps, where
he served for three years in the European
Theatre of - Operations ame was
decorated with a Bronze Star. Following
his mulitary service, he weeened a
bachelor's degree in journalism and a
master's degree in political science from
the University of Alabama. He later
earned his Ph.D. in political science
from Duke University.

RIcHARD R, EAKIN
1938-200)
De Richard Eakin came to ECU
from Bowling Green State University
in Ohio, when he was appointed
chancellor in 1987.
A native of New Castle, Pennsylva-
nia, he received his bachelors degree in
mathematics and physics from Geneva
College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
He received a master's degree in math-
ematics and a doctorate in mathemat-
ics with a minor in economics from
Washington State University.
Eakin saw the university through
an unparalleled period of growth
and achievement. Enrollment climbed
and East Carolina achieved doctoral
status and added new programs at the
bachelors, masters and doctoral levels.
The university also completed its first
major capital campaign, raising more
than $55 million.
Eakins tenure saw the transfor-
mation of campus with many new
construction projects, including the
Student Recreation Center, Todd Din-
ing Hall, Minges Coliseum, and the
Warren Life Sciences Building at the
School of Medicine.

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Leaders

WILLIAM Musg
2001-2003
Dr. William Muse joined ECU
when he became the chancellor in
2001, after a lengthy search conducted
by a special task force.
Born im Mlississippi, Iviuse
received a B.S. degree in accounting
from Northwestern State University
in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He also
earned a MBA and a Ph.D. in business
administration from the Unversity
of Arkansas.
Before comme te ECU Mise
served as president of the University
of Akron from 1984-92, where he
provided leadership for significant
gains in the enhancement of academic
programs, growth in munority
enrollment, expansion of private
fundraising, and increased recognition
of the university.
Under Muse, millions of dollars
in constriction projecte were
launched or completed, including the
Science and Technology Building, the
expansion of the Rivers Building and
the construction of the West End
Dining Hall.
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WILLIAM SHELTON
2003-2004
interim chancellor
Dr. Bill Shelton joined ECU when
he was appointed vice chancellor
for university advancement in July
or 2003, shortly, atter he arrived
at Cl) he was namec imterim
chancellor, following the departure
of William Muse.
Following his tenure as interim
chancellor, Shelton returned to his
post as vice chancellor for university
advancement.
A native of Tennessee, Shelton
received bachelor and masters degrees
in history from the University of
Memphis. He later earned a Ph.D. in
higher education administration from
the University of Mississippi.
Before coming to ECU, Shelton
served as the president of Eastern
Michigan University for II years.
Shelton is also a motivational speaker
and a former sportscaster.

STEVEN BALLARD
2004-present
Der. Steve Ballard has dead BCU
since 2004, when he became the
University's tenth chief executive.
Ballard received a bachelor's degree
in history from the University of
Arizona, before earning his doctorate
fi polities! eletice from Olnig
State University.
While leading ECU, Ballard has
been committed to providing every
student with excellent classroom
training, practical experiences in the
community, and the opportunity to
develop leadership skills. He has hired
nationally known leaders in athletics,
research, finance and diversity, and
overseen a record-breaking building
boom and the addition of over 400
new faculty positions.
Chancellor Ballard has also been
dedicated to providing classroom
leaders for public schools in North
Carolina, to enhancing artistic and
cultural leadership, to encouraging
economic development and to medical
innovation.
Before coming to ECU, Ballard
served as the provost of the University
of Missouri at Kansas City.
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ENNIAL
CELEBRATION

Celebrating
1OO years
East Carolina marked the beginning of its centennial celebration on March 8,
2007, when the North Carolina General Assembly held a joint session in Wright
Auditorium. Legislators assed a resolution honoring ECU and commemorated the

establishment of a teachers training school in eastern North Carolina 100 years ago.
Festivities also included a groundbreaking for the new Irustees Fountain in front
of Wright Auditorium, the Chancellor's Forum on Service, and a luncheon on the
mall for faculty and staff. During the forum, former North Carolina Governor
Jim Hunt called upon the university to continue to be a leader in eastern North
Carolina. At the luncheon, the Centennial Awards for Excellence, which recognize
outstanding contributions to the university in four categories, were announced. #
CENTENNIAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
SERVICE:
ames Decker, Health and Human Performance
isa Overman, University Advancement
Willie Lee, Auxiliary Services
EADERSHIP:
Reginald Wilson, English
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Bobby Griffin, Materials Management
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AMBITION:
Janette Fishell Andrews, Music
Kay Murphy, University Advancement
The Eastern North Carolina Digital Library Grant Team, Linda Teel, Hazel
Walker, Michael Reece, Joe Barricella, Justin Vaughn, Maury York, Patricia
Dragon, Lou Rook, John Lawrence, Ruth Moskop, Brandie Cline, Carol
Brown, Kevin Cherry
SPIRIT:
Henry Ferrell, University Historian
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Kim Wilson, Academic Outreach

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION:
A Student Perspective

written by Adeline Trento, The East Carolinian
CU kicked off its Centennial celebration with a student birthday party on the
mall on March 8, 2007.
The birthday party, which was sponsored by the ECU Ambassadors, SGA,
the Centennial Office, Student Union and the Alumni Association, was open to all

students, faculty and staff.
Students are the center of the centennial and its events, said Patricia Anderson,
co-chair of the Centennial Task Force. Its been traditional for students to have a
birthday party for every Founders Day and this year is no exception. Wee excited to

have students leading the rest of the campus.
Students celebrated ECUs 100th birthday with purple and gold cupcakes, Subway
subs and live music.
The Dickens, a cover band from Greensboro, performed at the party and attracted
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T think this band is awesome, said Michelle Hansen, freshman history
major. I like that they play really diverse music and they are a group of really diverse people.
A female a cappella group, Magnolia Belles, performed at the event as well. The
group sang a variety of songs including a happy birthday tribute to ECU.

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other fun activities at the party. The celebration offered a balloon art-
ist, ice sculptures, a magician, goodie bags filled with candy, noisemak-
ers and pirate bubbles.
Partygoers also had the chance to see an ECU memory board that
had pictures and memorabilia from the last 100 years.
T came out to listen to music and get free food, but I also came to
learn a little bit about the school, Hansen said.
The biggest highlight of the event was the unveiling of a com-
memorative ECU Centennial Pepsi can.
To celebrate ECU's 100th birthday, Pepsi designed a special can
with the university's Centennial logo and other ECU symbols on it.
Pepsi will distribute one million of the centennial cans to stores
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Nathaniel, freshman exercise physiology major. Its awesome that
people will be able to buy a can with our schools name on it. I defi-
nitely want to get one and save it.
There was a huge turnout for the Centennial kickoff and Anderson
hopes that students will continue to be excited about future events.
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WEEKS OF WELCOME:
Enhancing the Total
Student Experience

written by Holly Garriss & Jessica Murphy
he transition to college is challenging for many incoming freshmen
and transfer students, and the first six weeks seem to be the toughest
time. The University and its faculty members have taken great strides to
make this experience as easy as possible and enjoyable for students.

Weeks of Welcome, devised by Dr. Al Smith, is an eight-week program

that takes place before the beginning of a new academic year. The program
allows new students to get involved with the university and the Greenville
community, meet faculty and staff, and fellow students. Week one of the
program is focused on an introduction to scholarships, tradition, and
culture. The remaining weeks are based on forming relationships, becoming
knowledgeable about resources, building traditions and more.
This was a great success and was a win-win situation for both the
students and faculty. The faculty felt like they can tie the classroom

experience outside the class, said Dr. Smith.
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� Only dormitory to offer a
recreational center in the
basement
Named after the educational
governor� Charles Aycock,
who promoted the educational
expansion of North Carolina
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First dormitory on College Hill
to be built suite-style
Named after Henry Belk, who
served as a trustee of the
University

Clement building was
the third of the high rise
dormitories constructed
as part of the 1967
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many years, almost all of the rooms were full.
This was most likely due to the large freshman class
that came into East Carolina in the Fall 2006 semester.

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he Campus Living sign-up for the 2006-2007
year was very successful; for the first time in
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The dorms opened up to 5,101 residents,

meaning almost one in four students resided on-cam-
pus. Belk dormitory closed completely in Spring 2007
in order to complete renovations, but will re-open in
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ollege Hill Suites made big news this year as

the first new dorm to open since 1968. The
$32 million project was finally completed after

over four years construction. The building has 488 beds,
including the accommodations for eight resident advisors
and a coordinator apartment. Each suite contains a

kitchenette and living room area, and all four floors have
a full kitchen. The residence hall was very popular with
students and filled up within the first two days of campus
housing sign-up before it generated a lengthy wait-list.
College Hill Suites is very different from all of the other
dormitories on campus because it was the first building
designed to be co-ed from the start. Aaron Lucier, Associate

ECU STUDENTS enjoy the
laid back atmosphere of
College Hill Suites.
Director of Campus Living, helped plan the buildings design

and is happy with the end result.
Weve gotten a lot of positive feedback, especially since
College Hill Suites opened on time for Fall 2006, Lucier said.
The residents of the new dormitory also expressed positive
feedback in regard to the living style of College Hill Suites.

Living in College Hill Suites has been an exciting
and fun experience; I really like it because I only have
to share a bathroom with one person so I dont have to
worry about hair all in the sink!!! I also like having a
living area because you can entertain more people than in

a regular dorm room, said resident Whitney Wiggins.

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Pre-Game Traditions
written by Jessalyn Santiago & Holly Garriss

he University has blazed its way through the past 100 years creating

traditions and constructing family-like bonds through friendships.

Pirate football is steeped in history, and tailgating is a tradition in its

own right, not to mention the numerous other pre-game activities.

On a game day, no one can drive down any street in Greenville without seeing

a purple-and-gold-painted face or a screaming fan. The tailgating fields around
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium are always packed with spirit. The pre-game activity of

tailgating brings together students, alumni and fans to express their support, love
and passion for the Pirates. Many students choose to paint their faces or chests
in support of their team, Some also enjoy wearing
crazy outfits or hairstyles.
Joel Rayson, senior, said, I have met both of my
best friends by tailgating.�
From cooking out to socializing to music and

dancing, tailgating is a great way to meet new people
and gives students and the surrounding communities a
chance to get together and cheer their team to victory.
T return every football season to East Carolina
University. There has not been a season since have graduated that I have missed a game,� said
1980 alumnus Jim Tolbert. He said that once he
graduated, the memories he recalls of his days as a
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student often involve tailgating.
Each time I come for a tailgate, I meet new people, some alum and
mostly current students. I love meeting fellow Pirates and hearing their
stories, said Tolbert.
Many pre-game traditions play an important role on game day and in
the lives of students, alumni and fans. Paint It Purple Fridays, sponsored by
the Athletic Department, asks Pirate Fans to wear purple on Fridays before
ootball games to show their Pirate Pride. The Pirate Walk, which takes place
rior to each home game's kickoff, starts at Clark-LeClair Stadium, ECUs
aseball facility, and ends at the team locker room in the Ward Sports Medicine
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uilding. Football players and cheerleaders take place in the event, walking past

many cheering and enthusiastic fans. During what is known as Purple Haze, the
classic Jimi Hendrix tune is played before the start of every home football game
as the Pirates take to the field through a cloud of purple smoke.
Kaitlyn Bailey, sophomore, grew up in Greenville. She was raised with purple

and gold running through her veins,
Growing up in Greenville, I can remember all the crazy kids screaming
for the Pirate Nation every fall. I always told myself I would never stay in
Greenville, but after comparing other schools pride to ours, there was no way could leave the Pirates, Bailey said.
Overall, Pirate Nation is the place to be during football season. No matter
what, the fans always show their undying support. As the Pirate Nation gets
larger, it only gets louder. GO PIRATES!
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tten by Jason Grantham
uring the winter of 1938, Mr. Dean Tabor founded
the East Carolina Teachers College Band. An
organized group of about twenty members began
training that first semester and rapidly grew to sixty members by
the end of its first year. In the fall of the 1956-57 school year,
the Band was brought back together and was renamed the East
Carolina College Marching Band. It was this determined group
of students that created the top-notched music program that is
currently housed by the School of Music.
Today, the Marching Band is the dominant spirit
organization on campus. The Marching Pirates entertain
more than three-hundred thousand fans each year at ECU and
National Football League games, as well as several regional high
school band festivals.
Current director of the Marching Pirates, Christopher
Knighten, known to students as CK� said, The marching
band plays a unique role in the community because it represents
every degree.
The band and music programs possess unique styles, diverse
musical arrangements and long-time traditions of excellence.
It is the uniqueness and variety of student backgrounds that
provide entertainment to fans, students, and alumni.
Most professors at the University work with students in one
particular area, but during the past fourteen years, Knighten has
been able to work with students from every major on campus.
Knighten said, In marching band we bring many majors
together for one concept. It is the experience and leadership
provided by educators like Knighten, which has evolved the
music department into the great program that it is today.
Here in the music program,� Knighten said, we have-high
standards of music excellence. Over the past seventy years,
with music education, the band has created many traditions at
the university.
From the late thirties through today, alumni can tell you
about the game-day experience� and many other traditions they
developed. Knighten agrees, saying, Most universities relate a
tradition to something that the band initiates.�
As the largest and most visible spirit organization on the
campus, the Marching Pirates have created the perceptible
traditions such as pre-game and halftime festivities, but one of
the strongest traditions comes from the roots of the universitys
music program. The long-time tradition of leadership and
excellence is still alive and present among todays band members,
who uphold the organization and lead their peers.
Band council president, Peter Kalogerinis said, I feel, as a
student member of the Marching Pirates, that the continuous
growth of our band will lead to national recognition for the
University as a premier collegiate marching ensemble.
In looking towards the future, the music program will
continue to grow and give students the opportunity to pursue
excellence in music or any other field. Ultimately, the School of
Music has a rich tradition of being the best on the east coast.
Our students become active performers and educators, said
Knighten. Music students gain invaluable teaching experience
from their involvement with the leadership program within the
band. As for continuing a tradition of excellence, tomorrow
starts here.� #

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ast Carolina Alumni Association knows that students " past
and present " are at the heart of the University.
he Alumni Association was created in June of 1912 to
develop a spirit of cooperation and loyalty among alumni and to promote the
general welfare of the institution. In 1967, the association became a non-profit
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The Alumni Associations mission is to inform, involve, and serve members
of the ECU family throughout their life-long relationship with the university,
said Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations Paul J. Clifford.
The association sponsors various objectives, including homecoming, student

scholarships, student programs and career services through the Pirate AlumnNetwork. At homecoming on October 21, 2006, there was a scholarship golf
tournament, an Outstanding Alumni Awards dinner, and a tailgate before the
football game.
The organization has given numerous scholarships and awards over the years
to deserving students. Fifteen $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year based
on academic performance, community service and campus leadership. The
Robert H. Wright Award, the highest honor the Alumni Association recognizes,
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

is given to a graduating senior each year.
Our support of East Carolina is out of a grateful heart for what we received

ere: an education. Our membership in the Alumn1 Association is another way we
support a place that has given us so much, said Virgil ~SO and Frances Clark 52.
The association supports organizations such as ECU Ambassadors and
the Pirate Alumni Network. The ECU Ambassadors serve as a link between
students, alumni, faculty and the administration. They also give out student
welcome kits, which are purchased by the students parents and are distributed
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as a student in our Nursing program. My Alumni Association membership and
service 1s driven by my desire to make ECU better for future Pirates!�
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aqdersnwritten by Holly Garriss
any students and staff members are filled with
leadership qualities, and the University offers various
programs and awards for those who participate in
leadership activities and show great leadership characteristics.
The LeaderShape Institute is an intensive, week-long
leadership development experience that 1s designed to help young
leaders learn to lead with integrity. This program provides the
tools for students to act consistently with core ethical values,
personal values and convictions. It also aims to develop and
enrich relationships, respect the dignity and contribution of
all people, believe in a healthy disregard for the impossible and
produce extraordinary results.
At the LeaderShape Institute, participants create a
LeaderShape Breakthrough Blueprint that they can implement
after the conference. [he objective of each participant's blueprint

is to produce extraordinary results in their campus organization
or institution during the next nine to twelve months.
The Elite Pirate, an award program designed specifically
for University students, is a relatively new one. It is a premiere
recognition program designed to honor top student leaders.
While any student may submit an application, only II student
leaders will be selected for the honor, based on their academics,

leadership and community service. If selected, students receive a
university plaque, induction into The Elite Pirate� Student Hall
of Fame, a $150 leadership honorarium and recognition with
other campus and community leaders.
Brandy Sherrer, 2007 SGA Senior Class Officer and
Communications Major, is also part of Elite Pirates. She said
that Elite Pirates is a very wonderful organization tac BCU has

to offer� and it is an elite group that carries so many different
ideas and can put forth such a vast array of talent.�
Elite Pirates is also planning and hosting East Carolina's First
Ever Annual Elite Youth Leadership Conference. This will be the
first conference open to area high school students who excel in
leadership, scholarship, service and ideals.
Programs and awards like LeaderShape and The Elite Pirate�
highlight the importance of leadership combined with academics
and community service on our campus. Though these programs
are only offered to select students, they show the great number
of students who show leadership qualities and participate in
leadership activities everyday. fF
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In response to the tragic events at Virginia Tech, ECU held a
question and answer session for all students and staff in Hendrix
Theater to provide an opportunity to discuss what the University

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is doing to safeguard its students from a similar occurrence.
A tragedy such as this serves as a reminder to all universities
about the importance of safety initiatives and plans of actions
if this were to happen at their respective institution, said KerBrockett, SGA president. This forum] ts our first step in
creating our plan of action for such an unfortunate event. Really,
the benefit of this forum was to allow students the opportunity
to voice any concerns that they have about the shooting or safety
issues on campus. It was one of the mechanisms we have to
ensure the safety of students at ECU, both on and off campus.�
ECU hosted a candlelight vigil to honor the students at
Virginia Tech. #

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written by Sean Peterson & C. James Wagner
he Student Government Association is the official
representative governing body of the University. Divided into
three separate branches, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial,
the SGA runs similarly to the national government. Each branch owns
different responsibilities, but collaborates to provide organization and
control of student affairs. In addition, the SGA serves as the official
voice for expressing student opinion to the administration while offering
students the opportunity for involvement within the organization.
The legislative branch of Student Congress meets to discuss
and write resolutions to student problems and concerns. Led
by the SGA Speaker, Congress approves and provides checks
and balances to the judicial and executive branches. The Student
Congress is responsible for approving the student fees and hosts
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a Student Fee Forum annually in the fall semester.
The judicial branch oversees the adjudication of honor code and
academic integrity violations. The Attorney General presents the
Unwversity's side, while the accused students have an Advocate for
Accused Students that helps present their side. The Judicial Branch is
one of only [2 entirely student-run judicial boards in the country.
Lastly, the executive branch creates initiatives and programs to further
student involvement that allows students to voice their questions and
concerns, and to offer suggestions. Through their platform established
by the elected Executive Officers, President, Vice President, Ireasurer,
and Secretary, the set of goals and objectives for the year is then carried
out by the Executive Cabinet lead by the Chief of Staff.
Over the past year, programs and initiatives included Chat with
the Chancellor, Talk-It-Tuesdays, Success for Life Workshops, Paint it
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Purple Pep Rallies, Students Appreciate the BEST Day, Collaboration know their Student Government leaders and representatives.

Station and Real World Workshops. Other events included Paint it Purple Pep Rallies, Students Appreciate
Initiated this year were the Real World Workshops, which discussed the BEST, a custodial recognition banquet, and the Collaboration Station,
real-life situations and problems students may face after graduation, a compiled database of student organization information. The Association
and the Success for Life Workshops that target more academic offers opportunities for students to be engaged on campus and to give
strategies for completing a successful year. These workshops provide their opinion on various issues. SGA also challenges all students to actively

both academic and student perspectives that help them through
college and beyond.
Student voicing sessions, such as Talk-It-Tuesday events and Chat
with the Chancellor, allow students to voice concerns about student
and campus issues. [he Chat with the Chancellor event had top
campus administrators, including Chancellor Ballard, available to
answer students questions about campus issues and initiatives. The
~Talk-It- Tuesday events were also established to allow students to get to
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pursue positive change, to overcome adversity and to pursue leadership
opportunities around campus.
T feel SGA will run itself in the future with leadership, service
and be student-driven, said junior Wayne Sampson, the Greek Life
Liaison. It will continue to work for the students so that the whole
student body can experience what they came to ECU for.
Everyday the SGA strives to improve every aspect of student life
and is dedicated to enhancing the total student experience. 5
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S. RUDOLPH ALEXANDER PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

written by Holly Garriss
he Performing Arts series is a very important and
popular program. The series is a part of the College
of Fine Arts and Communication and offers plays
and musical performances that are usually performed in front of a
packed audience. The University also offers a Family Fare series, a
professional theatre of family audiences. The modern-day Schools
of Art, Communication, Music and Theatre and Dance trace their

legacy to the first faculty class hired for opening day, 1907. When the
University opened for business, the arts were there.
The ECU/Lesson Playhouse offers plays and musicals to students
and tne ceneral pulelic: Chicago, I-ledda Gabler, Dance 2007,
Urinetown� and The Tempest� took place during the 2006-2007
academic year in McGinnis Theatre on campus. The shows brought
diverse audiences from throughout the community and gave great
recognition to the school and performance arts in general.

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GRANT LLEWELLYN, conductor with the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra, directs a performance in Wright Auditorium.

The School of Musical Performance offered a variety of
symphonies, recitals and concerts throughout the year. Four Seasons,
Instrumental, Jazz and Keyboard concerts were also included, along
with a New Music Festival, Organ/Sacred Music and Voice/Choral
events. Performers from all over the country visited campus to perform
for our school and the entire community.
Family Fare is a theatre mainly geared toward family audiences and
children. This year, five performances took place, including Dinosaur
Desperados, Alice, by Whoopi Goldberg, Storybook Theatre's
James and the Giant Peach,� The Adventures of a Boy and His Dog
on the High Seas� and Storybook Theatres Runaway Bear.� All
performances were fun and entertaining, and many were a learning
experience for families and children of all ages.
There are many very talented actors, singers, dancers and musicians
who participate in the Performance Arts series. They are joined by many
other talents from around the nation and from other countries, putting on
great performances that are sure to leave lasting memories for audiences. #
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Women of Dis
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en of the Universitys most outstanding women were honored
on March 23, 2007 at the Women of Distinction Gala.
The women enjoyed author Maya Angelou, keynote speaker
for the inaugural Power and Pearls, an event designed to celebrate womens
strength and leadership.
This event was held by the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center and the
Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Women.
Women were honored from a wide variety of disciplines for exemplifying
what it means to be a leader, a role model and a mentor.
Cheryl Dudasik-Wiggs, director of the Womens Studies Program and chair
of the nominating committee, said, We were overwhelmed with pride [and] the
depth of passion our faculty members have for serving the broader community.
ECU Committee on the Status of Women
The Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Women was formed
in 1971 by Chancellor Leo Jenkins to monitor and enhance the status
of women at East Carolina University. In 1975, the committee was
given oversight and charged with reviewing Title IX regulations and the
university's affirmative action program. In addition, the committee has
served as a review and advisement source for many important university
policies, including Appendix D of the faculty manual, recruitment of
nontraditional students and support of the formation of the women's
studies program.
The committee has a long and rich history of presenting programs
of interest and concern to women and the broader academic community,
including the annual Promotion and Tenure workshop, Winter Holiday
Diversity luncheon and a variety of informative Lunch & Learn�
workshops. The committee continues to focus on critical issues of
importance to women and minorities such as professional development
of staff, faculty, and students; safety and security issues; and the creation
of a family friendly workplace. The committee's work is guided by a
commitment to equal opportunity and the assumption that gender equity
is fundamental to the nature and purpose of the university.

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MAYA ANGELOU addresses the crowd as the keynote speaker for the
first Women of Distinction Gala, a celebration of womens strength
and leadership hosted by the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center and the
Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Women.

Centennial Women of Distinction
Dr. Margaret Bauer,
Department of English
Dr. Shelia Grant Bunch,
School of Social Work
Dr. Anne Dickerson,
Department of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Patricia Dunn,
Office of Academic Outreach
Dr. Mary Dee Dee� Glascoff,
Department of Health Education and Promotion
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Dr. Virginia Hardy,
Brody School of Medicine
Dr. Sharon Knight,
Department of Health Education and Promotion
Dr. Susan McCammon,
Department of Psychology
Dr. Vivian W. Mott,
Department of Counselor and Adult Education
Dr. Marilyn Sheerer,
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THE LWCC CONFERENCE ROOM
has space that students can use to meet
with each other and work in groups

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A Variety of Services for Every Student

written by Jessica Murphy

everal places on campus allow students to complete
homework assignments, use resources, volunteer and

view artwork, but only Ledonia Wright Cultural Center

combines all of these services for students in one place.

The Cultural Center, located in the Bloxton House on central

campus, is named after University educator Ledonia Wright, founder

of the first African-American student organization. Wright passed

away in 1976, but her overall goals for the betterment of the

University are still demonstrated in the service that the Cultural

Center offers for students.

Free printing, an ever-growing library, math tutoring, volunteer

opportunities and an art collection are offered in the Cultural Center

daily. However, there are a number of special activities that are also

planned throughout the school year.

In the recent months, the Cultural Center hosted its annual

eookout, which students used to eet to know each other a5 welll as win GREG HEDGEPETH shares the life of Ledonia Wright with students while
prizes; the BlackOut Party, a fund-raiser for HIV/AIDS research as giving a tour of the Cultural Center.
well as an information session and free test-site; the Minority Student

Destined to contribute greatly to the advance-
ment of her people, Ledonia Wright began to
demonstrate her commitment to excellence in
education in the Rockingham Public School
system where she completed her educa-
tion with honors. She matriculated to Shaw
University in Raleigh, North Carolina. There she
continued her pursuit of excellence and graduated
magna cum laude. She earned a master of science
degree in public health at North Carolina Central
Center Emissary Brandy Alexander. University, again graduating with honors.
There are many other events hosted by the center thanks to She attended seminars at Yale and Boston Universities
and initiated doctoral studies in public health at the University of North
Carolina. Her career was spent finding ways to ease human misery and
raise the level of aspiration among those with whom she worked. Wright
was also the advisor to the Society of United Liberal Students (SOULS)
and tried to make a difference for black students at ECU. Although
she died in 1976, her efforts did not go unnoticed. In 1979, the former
Y� Hut on campus was renamed the Ledonia S. Wright Afro-American
Cultural Center, and a scholarship was named in her honor. In 1995,
the Cultural Center relocated to the Bloxton House near the Mendenhall
Student Center.

Leadership Conference, led by Black Entertainment Television's

Cousin Jeff; HateOut Week, a long-term program to battle racism

and discrimination; and Cultural Cuisine night, a program that used

food to represent different cultures, said LaQuesha Foster.
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Another program new to the Wright Cultural Center this year is
the Multicultural Book Club,
"The goal of the book club is to broaden womens views on topics

ranging from diseases to religion and spirituality. Our overall goal
is to lift and enhance our knowledge about diversity, said Cultural
the planning by Ledonia Wright Cultural Center Emissaries and
Administration. In regards to everything that it provides for students,
the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center remains one of the most valuable
resources on campus. F
-Biographical information courtesy of the LWCC.
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written by Holly Garriss
ntercultural Student Affairs assists students in facili-
tating meaningful dialogue across the campus on race
and diversity issues. The program also assists students
in effectively resolving conflicts which develop both in and
out of the classroom environment, and is a very big part of
student life.
James Beard, a junior Criminal Justice major, said, have a lot of friends that I have met through classes who are
minorities. Many of them participate in the program and
truly believe that it has helped them get through some of the
problems they originally had.�
The program also assists multi-ethnic student organiza-
tions 1n their efforts to develop leadership qualities and
promote collaboration across the campus with other organi-
zations. [here are many different groups that work together
with ethnic and minority groups. They often come together
to promote and fight for a common cause.
Julie Somers, a senior Marketing major, also stated that
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the program is very useful and beneficial for ethnic and mi-
nority groups at the University.
The transition to college is difficult for everyone, and Im
sure its even harder for the ethnic populations who are not
used to our customs. Im sure the programs help in making
them feel more comfortable, she said.
One of the objectives of Intercultural Student Affairs is
to promote a network of communications with and between
multi-ethnic student organizations that will assist in develop-
ing a sense of community. Especially when considering for-
eign exchange students, this gives them some sort of common
ground and people with whom they can relate to.
Justin Kemp, a senior Business major, commented that the
program 1s a very good idea, but should be promoted more.
I've heard of the program and the good things that it has
done for ethnic and minority groups, but I think with more
publicity and promotion, everyone will know about it. That
way, more people can really get involved and it will help ECU
and the students even more,� said Kemp. #
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CAMPUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS

The Student Recreation Center
provides opportunities for
Personal Trainers, Lifeguards, Fitness

Trainers, Adventure Staff, Customer
Services personnel, Sports Officials,
Facility Managers, and Group
Fitness Instructors to gain valuable
knowledge and experience through
practical application.�
-Nancy Mize, director of Campus Recreation and Wellness
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. written by Sean Peterson
veryone needs exercise to maintain a healthy and happy
lifestyle. To help students achieve this goal, the University

a provides students with the Student Recreation Center,
located on the West End campus.
The SRC provides a track, basketball courts, racquetball courts,
swimming pool, volleyball nets and a gym to give students a variety of
options to use when developing their exercise routines.
T sincerely feel that the Student Recreation Center (SRC) provides
a safe and inviting facility to promote recreation and healthy lifestyles
for the campus community, said Nancy Mize, the director of Campus
Recreation and Wellness. Its a great facility to play a pick-up bas-
ketball game, take a group fitness class, swim a few laps, work with a
personal trainer, climb the wall or just walk or run around the track.�
Before the SRC was built, students did not have a centralized exer-
cise facility. The SRC has been nationally recognized as an Outstand-
ing Facility of Merit, and is considered by many to be one of the top
university recreation facilities in the country.
Current research indicates that the quality of recreational facili-
ties is one of the top reasons that students select a University, so the
SRC [has proven to be] significant in the recruitment of students to
East Carolina University, said Mize. We employ over 200 students
annually and all of our programs and services, as well as the Student
Recreation Center, are student led.�
College students are known for having rigorous schedules daily, but
still find time to exercise.
T go to the SRC to lift weights in the gym and to work on my car-
dio, preferably through running on the track� said freshman Ian Crane.
T try to lift in the gym about three days a week and run a mile on the
track afterwards.�
The SRC provides the chance for a student to significantly improve
their health and fitness.
The SRC has made a significant change in my life in that I have
added 20 pounds of muscle since being a freshman, said sophomore
Jason Haller. The SRC ts also free for students, so that also motivated
me to go to the gym more often. I also made a lot of friends playing
basketball and racquetball. I live off campus and go to the SRC when-
ever I have free time because it is such a great place to meet people and
see current friends. #
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written by Jessica Murphy
7 n January 18, 2007, the Polar Bear Pool Party
celebrated its 10th year and its Ith jump when
almost 350 students took the plunge into the icy

waters of the outdoor pool of the Student Recreation Center. This
unique event 1s held annually by Mendenhall Student Center, the

Student Union, and Campus Recreation and Wellness. It is an

affair that students look forward to at the beginning of each spring

semester.
For almost an hour, sets of thirty jumpers dove into the icy pool.

participants were rewarded with refreshments and were included
in a raffle for the chance to win T-shirts, fitness passes to the Student
Recreation Center and gift cards. Regardless of the possibility of
winning prizes, however, was the honor 1n being able to say that you
took part in this event.
Students who took part in the event described the polar bear
plunge as an invigorating� experience. Ihe Pool Party is an occasion
that is sure to remain popular among University students. Ff
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MARK KAWANISHCOL. ADELE E. HODGES addresses the crowd trom the
podium at commencement.
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n May 5, 2007, approximately 982 graduates
and an estimated 5,000 of their family and
friends celebrated their accomplishments at the
spring commencement ceremony. Col. Adele E. Hodges, the
commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune,

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and opportunity. Approximately 3,900 degrees were awarded
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ceremony marked the first time graduates donned purple caps
and gowns.

Four graduates received the Robert H. Wright AlumnLeadership Award: Matthew Herrmann (Political Science)
Paulette McFadden (Anthropology and Religious Studies );
Melonie Norman (Nursing); and Brandy Shaw (Chemistry). #

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Your commitment to your local communities
will be a lasting legacy that will be remembered :
for years to come. For those of you who have
given back, who have dedicated countless hours
to local shelters and charities... the words ~to
serve represent a higher calling to which you have
responded and acquitted yourselves proudly�

JAMES DAVIS
-Col. Adele E. Hodges, Spring Commencement Address
ECU GRADUATES proudly wear purple at the spring commencement ceremony.
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ON EMBODYING PIRATE NATION
As graduates, not only do we recognize
them; we embody them. We are the spirit of
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Service, eadership, ambition and spirit.

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1. Name: Hayley Krista Flynn
2. Hometown: Kings Mountain, NC
3. Major: Special Education (general
curriculum with special education
adaptive curriculum and elementary
ad-ons)
4. Expected graduation date: May
2008
5. How does your major/minor fit
into your life plans: By majoring in
special education and earning my
add-on degrees, will be qualified and
orepared to teach special education.
This is a pre-requisite for my career.
6. Why did you choose your major:
Through numerous volunteer
opportunities, realized that assisting
individuals with special needs was my
calling. have yet to find anything that
fulfills me more than teaching special
education.
7. What are your plans following
graduation: To attend graduate
school for special education and
teach special education in the public
school setting.
8. Campus Activities Include: Student
Council for Exceptional Children (Vice
President), ECU Varsity Womens
Cross Countn/irack and Field
(Captain), Special Olympics of North
Caroline (Pitt County). ECU North
Carolina Teaching Fellows, Athletic
Tutor and Mentor
9. Additional Information: have
wanted to teach special education
since the second grade- even though
didnt know it! While at the beach
with my family, stole a yellow shovel
from a girl with Down Syndrome as
she was playing in the sand. After
this experience, developed a lot of
guilt, sourring me to volunteer with
such organizations as the Special
Olympics. soon realized that my
oerceived guilt,� was in fact a strong
desire and passion for working with
individuals with special needs. This
desire and passion has evolved into a
future career in soecial education.
written by Jessica Murphy
ne of the greatest legacies of East
~ Carolina University is the College of
too College of Education
is East Carolina's oldest school and has been
producing teachers for one hundred years.
East Carolina was born from the College of
Education when it was chartered by the North
Carolina General Assembly as a Teacher's
Training School on March 8, 1907.
Today, East Carolina has evolved into a
nationally-recognized research university, and
the College of Education remains a pillar of
the school. The mission of the College of
Education is the preparation of professional
educators and allied practitioners including
professionals in business information systems,
counseling, electronic media, and librarianship.
The College of Education is one of the
largest schools in the university. It offers its
students undergraduate programs in business
education, elementary education, middle grade
education, secondary education, and special
education, as well as graduate programs in
teaching, education, and counseling. These
programs lead to teacher licensure. There
are a number of majors to choose from,
with everything from Career and Technical
Education to Counselor and Adult Education.
Recently, in response to the North Carolina
teacher shortage, the school has participated
in the alternative teacher licensure programs,
including lateral-entry. The lateral-entry program
is an initiative where students with baccalaureate

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degrees are permitted to teach in North Carolina
while actively pursuing teacher licensure. The
College of Education has over one thousand
students currently involved with this program.
The College of Education also collaborates
with other schools to produce North Carolina
educators. In 2002 the College of Education
established Wachovia Partnership East, a
partnership with 18 community colleges,
one private two-year college, one community
college technology center, one Air Force base,
and 34 public school systems in the area.
This program allowed students to attend a
community college for two years and then
attend one of the partner locations in order
to complete their education degree. By doing
this, East Carolina made another significant
contribution to the North Carolina teacher
shortage and was recently honored with
the Best Practices Award for Collaboration
with Community Colleges by the American
Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
for their involvement.
Although it is the oldest part of East
Carolina University, the College of Education
is constantly forming new programs to recruit
new teachers for the state as well as finding
ways to prepare current College of Education
students for the obstacles that they may face
in the classroom. In providing these services
the College of Education continues to make
strides in increasing academic standards so that
the youth of North Carolina have the best
possible education. #
Today, East Carolina has evolved into a nationally-recognized research
university, and the College of Education remains a pillar of the school.
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1. Name: Justin Alan Waters
2. Hometown: Pinetown, NC
3. Major/Minor: Physical Education &
Concentration in History
4. Expected Graduation Date: May
2009
5. How does your major/minor fit into
your life plans: desire to become a
teacher in the public schools. want
every student to have a wonderful
experience through physical education
SO they Can Camy this Into Ger
adulthood and stay active.
6. Why did you choose your major:
As a child in the public school system
my Physical Education consisted of
roll the balls out.� It was basketball
almost everyday, and know got
tired of basketball, and this must
have been really hard on people who
do not even like basketball. feel this
shunned a lot of people away from
Physical Activity, because they didnt
realize how many other great games
there were and are to play. want to
let people know that PE teachers dont
have it easy, that they went to college
just as many years as that English
teacher, and took the equivalent or
harder classes as they did.
7. What are your plans following
graduation: would really like to return
to school and receive a Master's in
Administration in Education, so may
one day, become a principal or evena
superintendent.
8. Additional Information: [Intramural
Sports has changed my life. have
met so many new people through
this experience, and know am a
better person because of it. It has
taught me how to deal with people
in difficult times and how to deal with
certain situations. It is so nice to go
in an office everyday, looking forward
to work. My bosses have become my
good friends, and it is so nice to see
them everyday. can truly say ama
better person because of them; they
oush me to do better and go the extra
mile, which is only natural, because it
is a reflection of them.
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1. Name: Kathryn Woerdeman
2. Hometown: Hillsborough, NC
3. Major/Minor: Psychology, minor in Child
Develooment and Family Relations
4. Expected Graduation Date:
May 2008
5. How does your major/minor fit
into your life plans: am hoping to be
accepted into the Family ana Marriage
Therapy Program so can work with
others who neea guidance.
6. Why did you choose your major:
enjoy being able to understand why
we do certain things and the reasons
behind them. am _ particularly
interested in Develoomental
Psychology and adore working with
children, which is what lead me to my
minor in CDFR.
7. What are your pians after your
graduate: Attend Graduate school and
receive my Masters in Marriage and
Family Therapy; then go on to work
with families and apply my education,
and assist, in a clinical setting.
8. List some of your hobbies and
interests, both on and off campus,
such as sports, clubs, fraternities,
sororities, and volunteer work:
am a member of ECU Ambassadors
and Psi Chi, a Psychology Honors
Fraternity. Ive worked with The First
Year Center participating in Summer
2006 Orientation, Soring 2006 Open
House and Pirate Palooza in the Fall
of 2006.! aman employee of Campus
Living working at the Central West
Neighborhood Service Office since
January 2006. 1am an Office Assistant
in Greene Hall for April Barnes. enjoy
working with my peers because of
all the new and wonderful people
have the opportunity of meeting. In
my off time love going to concerts
and traveling with my closest friends.
I've been babysitting for a family back
at home for 11 years and enjoy going
home to visit them and spending
time with my family, who are very
important to me as well.
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ASHLEY BARNES, Michael Furci and Nabeel Arastu study for an organic chemistry exam. Organic Chemistry
is a pre-requisite for pre-medical and pre-dental students.
Thomas Harriot, quintessential Renaissance scholar, lends his name
to the College of Arts and Sciences. The sweeping breadth of his
scholarly accomplishments represents well the heterogeneous liberal
arts disciplines and broad-based mission of the College, and serves
as a scholarly ideal for its faculty, students and alumni, while his name
invokes the identification of East Carolina University with the historical
era in which eastern North Carolina was first explored and mapped
by Europeans.
Born in Oxfordshire, England, about 1560, he was described by a
contemporary as The master of all essential and true knowledge.�
Harriot was a man of both intellect and action, and played many roles
as an adventurer, anthropologist, astronomer, author, cartographer,
ethnographer, explorer, geographer, historian, linguist, mathematician,
naturalist, navigator, oceanographer, philosopher, planner, scientist,
surveyor, versifier and teacher.
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written by Holly Garriss
he Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
opened its doors along with the East Carolina
. Teacher's Training School in 1909. The College
is the home of the liberal arts for ECU and provides the
bulk of classes for liberal art foundations at ECU. Liberal
Arts students today share the same mission as the students
did with the opening of the college: to prepare students
with leadership and life long learning.
As the biggest college within ECU, it has IS depart-
ments and [6 interdisciplinary programs. It also offers un-
dergraduate, graduate, doctoral and study abroad programs.
A new doctoral English program was recently offered to
students within the college. Starting Fall of 2007, the
College of Arts and Sciences will offer a brand new Ph.D.
program in Health and Psychology Biological Sciences.
Alan White, seventh running Dean of the College, has
just completed his first year. In a letter to Harriot Col-
lege students, faculty and friends, White comments that
the college 1s enhancing their undergraduate degrees as
they are expanding its graduate and Ph.D. programs. He
notes that all of these things combined enhance other
programs within the university and out in our expanding
service community.�
The College's mission is to cherish and safeguard
creativity, inquiry and understanding. The College shall
be dedicated to sustaining an environment of intellectual
and academic freedom, activity, and excitement which
supports faculty scholarship and growth and inspires
students to pursue lifelong learning. #

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A6% of East Carolina students
credit hours are taken witnin tne
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1. Name: Stephen John Bivans
2. Hometown: Greenville, NC
3. Major/Minor: History and_ in
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
4. Expected Graduation Date: May
2007
5. How does your major/minor fit
into your life plans: plan to teach
medieval history at the college level,
hopefully here at ECU one day.
6. What have you learned from
experiences with other students:
Being a non-traditional student,
thought that it would be difficult to
fit in with all the younger students,
but they have all accepted me as
one of them from day one. It has
been wonderful and have learned
SO much about this generation. Now,
my daughter, Samantha is a freshman
here and so get to experience both
sides of college at the same time
student and parent of a student.
7. Why did you choose your major:
I've always been fascinated with the
history and.especially the Middle
Ages. knew before came back to
School that if did decide to do so,
would major in History and Medieval
Studies. also knew that wanted to
go on to the Ph.D. in Medieval history.
8. What are your plans after your
graduate: have been offered full
tuition ana stioend for 5 years in
the Ph.D. program in history at the
University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
will continue my studies in medieval
history, specifically, warfare, weapons
and armor in medieval Scotland.
9. List some of your hobbies and
interests, both on and off campus,
such as sports, clubs, fraternities,
sororities, and volunteer work: Father,
husband, student, medieval martial
arts (broadswords), wood carving,
film-making, playing guitar, camping
and entertaining at home. am a
member of Phi Kappa Phi National
Honors Society, Phi Aloha Theta
National History Honors Society.
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s a primary element of the
university's health care system, the
&.School of Allied Health Sciences has
provided North Carolina with allied health
professionals and health care services for
forty years.
Its mission is to improve the quality of
health through leadership, excellence, and
innovation in the delivery of progressive
programs, providing professional and clinical
services and conducting basic, clinical, and
applied research.
It includes departments of Communication
Sciences and Disorders, Clinical Laboratory
Science, Health Services and Information
Management, Occupational Therapy, Physical
Therapy, and Rehabilitation Studies, among
many others. The School of Allied Health
Sciences offers programs for baccalaureate,
masters, and doctoral degrees, and also includes
non-degree programs in Biostatistics and
ommunity Health as well.

In the 2006-2007 academic year the
School of Allied Health Sciences expanded
as they moved into a new 300,000 square
foot facility on the medical campus. The
school also reached record high 667 students,
and over half of the schools enrollment
is advanced degree students. The numbers
of students in the School of Allied Health
Sciences has increased by 34 percent in the
past three years, and the school is expected to
continue to grow.
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or their achievements toward the progression
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1. Name: Augustus D. Willis IV
2. Hometown: New Bern, NC
3. Major/Minor: Finance (Financial
Services), with minor in Construction
Management
4. Expected Graduation Date: May
2007
5. How does your major/minor fit into
your life plans: plan on going to law
SCMOO] Uoon Graduation from ECU.
The education received as a Finance
major goes so much farther than sim-
oly knowledge of finance and money.
have learned many lessons through
my experiences with the College of
Business and ECU about leadership,
team work and problem solving that
will be invaluable to me in the future as
an attorney, businessperson and com-
munity leader.
6. Why did you choose your major:
think that business in general is a very
versatile field that helos develop skills
such as leadershio and teamwork,
that are invaluable in any situation.
chose finance specifically be-
cause think that it is very important
to understand money and the way
business works. As a Finance major
also learned the many laws that gov-
ern business and finances, which is of
interest to me as someone looking to
attend law school.
7. What are your plans following
graduation: will be attending law
school. have been accepted to sev-
eral schools but have not made a de-
CISION as Of yet.
8. List some of your hobbies and
interests, both on and off campus,
such as sports, clubs, fraternities,
sororities, and volunteer work: have
been a member of the Student Gov-
ernment Association Judicial Board
since 2005. After serving on the
board for a semester was appointed
to a leadership position in the board
as Advocate for Accused Students.
As an Advocate for Accused Stu-
dents heloed students accused of
violations of ECU's Student Coce of
Conduct and presented their cases
before the Universitys Honor Board. ,
was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi and
Beta Gamma Sigma honor societies
as a junior in 2006.
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~THE COLLEGE of BUSINESS
written by Holly Garriss
he College of Business has offered
undergraduate programs for ECU
students since 1967 and graduate
programs since 1976. It allows ECU to be one
of fifteen accredited business schools in North
Carolina. Each semester, the College serves over
5,000 different students.
The College of Business offers undergradu-
ate degrees in Accounting, Finance, Manage-
ment, Management Information Systems and
Marketing. Fifty percent of undergraduate de-
grees are taken within the college. It also offers a
Master's degree in Business Administration and
a Master's in Business and Accounting. Online
students may obtain a Bachelors of Science in
Business Administration and a Masters of Busi-
ness Administration.
In his welcome to students, Frederick
Niswander, Dean of the College, tells about
the potential careers that business students may
obtain with these different degrees. A few of the
careers include jobs in advertising and public rela-
tions, information technology, general manage-
ment, banking, and more.
The mission of the College of Business is to

be a highly respected regional business school.
This mission is achieved by preparing under-
graduate and graduate students for careers in
business, expanding knowledge of knowledge
of business disciplines through theoretical and
applied research, and serving practitioners with
training and applied research.
The College of Business offers quality instruc-
tion by full-time faculty in all classes. The classes
are small and the faculty members have diverse
backgrounds, making it easy and helpful to all
students to relate to the faculty members. The
college is a member of the Graduate Management
Admission Council and is rated the #1 Best Buy
for Distance Education in the United States.
Each year, an undergraduate team from the
College's Small Business Institute participates
in a national case competition against 125-150
other schools. In 2005 they were second in the
nation and in 2006 they were first. In March
2006, the College established a Career Center,
which provides placement activities, career plan-
ning advice and simular activities to College of
Business students. Starting Fall 2007, students
will be able to enter the College as freshmen. #
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
East Carolina University has been a frontrunner in establishing its distance
education programs, realizing that there are many groups of people who may not be
able to physically attend the university. Distance education programs are created so
that adults who may work and have other priorities can take online classes in order
to obtain a certificate or degree. Students who chose to take part in this program
can obtain a degree in areas such as business, education, health care, and technology.
The university offered over SO programs to distance education students this past
year, and as the number of these specialized students increases so will this unique
department. In the 2007 spring semester, approximately 5,800 distance education
students were working towards one of 35 undergraduate and graduate degrees that
can be completed entirely online.
East Carolina boasts the largest distance education program in the UNC System,
and is responsible for more than a quarter of all distance education provided by the
16 campuses. About half of the students participating in the distance education
program are completing an undergraduate degree, and half are working at the
master's level or higher.
Most students pursuing distance education degrees are working in high-priority
areas, such as education (48%), business (19%), and health care (14%).
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
ECU also offers special programs to students who wish to continue their
professional education. Continuing professional education is geared towards
individuals who would like to expound upon the education that they have
previously received. Students who participate in this program are updating their
skills or discovering new ones. Classes within this program emphasize interaction
between students and the instructors in hopes of creating a fun environment for
everyone. he Continuing Professional Studies program helps students of any
background persist in their professional development.

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1. Name: Steven Derek Such
2. Hometown: Clayton, NC
3. Major/Minor: Business Management
4. Expected Graduation Date: May
ZO07
5. How does your major/minor fit into
your life plans: feel that management
has heloed to develoo me into a more
orofessional individual and also as a
student leader. hope to promote and
advance in any organization that lama
part of, especially in my career.
6. Why did you choose your major:
felt a business degree would benefit
me down the road. The degree itself is
so versatile that can do almost any-
THING WIth It ane GO in any Girection.
Every industry has some aspects of
business, So job security was another
factor considered. feel with my de-
gree in business, finding a joo will not
be too difficult.
7. What are your plans following grad-
uation: To celebrate graduating from
college one of the most challenging
and rewarding experiences of my life!
To settle down and find a more per-
manent place to reside and find a well
-paying and satisfying job that will uti-
lize my knowledge, skills, abilities, and
experiences have gained thus far. And
of course, to come back and visit my
alma matter to see friends and rejuve-
nate my Pirate Spirit! GO PIRATES!!
8. List some of your hobbies and in-
terests, both on and off campus, such
as sports, clubs, fraternities, sorori-
ties, and volunteer work: have been
a member of the drumline for the ECU
Marching Pirates and actively involved
with Aloha Kappa Psi, the professional
business fraternity on campus, includ-
ing holding the position of president.
have been in the Student Pirate Club,
and an Orientation Assistant for the
past two summers. have been a stu-
dent worker in the Office of Under-
graduate Admissions for the past two
years, as wellas a tour guide. have also
volunteered several hours at Give 2
The. Trooos with heloing to our to-
gether care packages for the troops
across seas.
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written by Jessica Murphy family medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics,

he Brody School of Medicine is nationally- surgery, and pathology. There are also six programs
recognized as one of the top medical schools that lead to 2 doctor of philosophy degree, including
in the country. When the medical school biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, and
was initially proposed in the early 1960s, its founders physiology. The Brody School of Medicine also
sought a solution to the deficit of modern medical care includes the Eastern Area Health Education Center,
and decreasing physicians in the region. These initial which is a continuing education program for
ideals evolved into the mission of the medical school physicians in eastern North Carolina.
to increase the supply of medical care physicians to The Brody School of Medicine has established
North Carolina, improve the health status of citizens programs to research and treat obesity, cardiovascular
of eastern North Carolina, and to enhance access disease, cancer, and alcohol and drug abuse. Recently,
of minority and disadvantaged students to a medical the medical school has developed laser technology
education. Over time it has grown into an institution that will lead to advances in treating cancer and it has

that 1s focused on teaching, research, and caring for also gained widespread recognition for its excellence
its patients. in weight-loss surgery. The Brody School of Medicine
The medical school has nine residency programs continues to develop initiatives in hopes of meeting
to train graduate physicians. [hese programs include the health needs of its rural populations. #
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and bonding our institution into the needs of people in our region. On the symbolic level, the Medical School is a source of Ne ig ee iain ative cite Sohne othe Serciic
tremendous pride to the people of Eastern North Carolina. At the practical level the Medical Schoo provides extensive hea year in a row. ECU also leads the ranked primary care
Degrees Conferred in 2005-2006: medical schools with 68 percent of its graduates
services within easy distance, greatly improving the quality of Our ife. 94 total- 46 to men, 48 to women entering primary care, defined by U.S. News as family
practice, pediatrics and internal medicine.
-John Howell, 1982 dedication of the Brody Medical School Building.
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n 1993, the Department of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation
and Safety became the eleventh
professional school on the East Carolina
University, known as The School of
Health and Human Performance. The
school was renamed The College of
Health and Human Performance in 2003.
Dr. Dean Gilbert was named the
second Dean of the school in 1999. Dr,
Sharon Knight and Dr. Susan McGhee
serve the college as Associate Deans.
The mission of the College is to provide
instruction, conduct research, and perform

service in health, exercise science, and
recreation and leisure.
The College offers a total of Iundergraduate degrees, 6 masters degrees,
I doctoral degree, and several minors
and certificates. These can be obtained in
the departments of Exercise and Sports
Medicine, Health Education and Promo-
tion, or Recreation and Leisure Studies.
The Department of Exercise and
Sports Medicine's goal is to better hu-
man well-being through academic and
research leadership in exercise and sport.
The Department's faculty members are
committed to fostering optimum wellness
in all phases of the human life cycle. Un-
dergraduate degree programs are offered
in Physical Education, Health Fitness
Specialist, Exercise Physiology, Exercise
and Sports Science, and Sports Studies.

A Masters degree can be obtained in Ex-
ercise and Sports Science, and a Doctorate
in Bioenergetics is also available.
The Department of Health Education

and Promotion has a mission of achieving
excellence in teaching, research, and service
as we strive to protect and promote the
health of the population. The Department
offers two special programs. The Regional
Training Center is a substance abuse
prevention & education program targeting
adult populations within the state who
have contact with high-risk youth and
young adults. The ECU Student Volunteer
Program encourages students to become
involved in volunteerism by providing
opportunities for the students to give
back to the community and to gain
valuable life experiences. Undergraduate
degrees are available in Athletic Training,
Environmental Health, Education and
Promotion, and School Health Education.
Master degrees are available in Science
in Athletic Training, Health Education
and Promotion, and a Master of Arts in
Education in Health Education.
The Department of Recreation and
Leisure Studies has seen many changes
throughout the last year. The Department
now occupies three separate building in
the Belk Annex on campus. This
past fall, new faculty members joined
the staff. Many awards and recognitions
have been given to faculty members and
students throughout the academic year.
Undergraduate degrees are available in
Management of Recreation Facilities
and Services and Recreational Therapy.
Graduate degrees can be obtained in
Recreation and Leisure Facilities and
Service Administration, and Recreational
Therapy Administration. #

STATISTICS
� The Department of Exercise
and Sports Medicine has 33
full-time and 4 part-time faculty
members

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has approximately 220
undergraduate students and 30
graduate students.

1. Name: Sandra Nicole McGourty
2. Hometown: Pittstown, NJ
3. Major/Minor: B.S. Exercise Physiol-
OQgY
4. Expected Graduation Date: May
2010
5. How does your major/minor fit
into your life plans: It is a strong
science based major, which cov-
ers the majority of information will
need when applying to chiropractic
school. My ultimate life career goal
is to establish my own chiropractic
oractice.
6. Why did you choose your major:
It includes all the prerequisites and
Dackeround inftermmation meeced te
give me the knowledge that will
need to be successful in obtaining a
doctoral degree in chiropractic from
NYCo
7. What are your plans following
graduation: plan on attending New
York Chirooractic College NYCCG) ai-
ter graduate from East Carolina.
8. What have you learned from ex-
periences with other students:
have learned that all students are dif-
ferent. In order to form strong inter-
personal skills needed to realize that
everyone has unique traits, and that
understanding this is erucial when
communicating with people of all
personality types.
9. List some of your hobbies and
interests, both on and off campus,
such as sports, clubs, fraternities,
sororities, and volunteer work: am
the Adapted Recreation Program
Assistant for East Carolina Universi-
tys Campus Recreation & Wellness,
Adapted Recreation program. enjoy
working out at the Student Recre-
ation Center, and playing volleyball
and softoall for Tun. bam a mernber
of the Habitat for Humanity club here
ateCuU.
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1. Name: Brandie Kay Cline
2. Hometown: Richlands, NC
3. Major/Minor: Major: Public History
Mirror MUSIC

4. Expected Graduation Date: De-
cember, 2006
5. How does your major/minor fit
into your life plans: plan to use the
Sis: eecauirec from ECUS Public
History program to pursue a career
iN museum education and a master's
degree in Public History.
6. Why did you choose your ma-
jor, soeni my TWrst two yeers at
ECU in the Music Therapy depart-
ment. After taking several cours-
es in Music History, realized that
wie sul love music, history is
my true academic passion. chose
to pursue Public History because
have a strong desire to connect the
pulelie with their individual and col-
lective pasts.

7. Clubs and Organizations: PhKappa Phi honor society, B-GLAAD.
have been employed by East Caro-
lina Universitys County Doctor Mu-
seurm since Januery of 2006 and
have been the Museums part-time
Assistant Curator.
8. Additional Information: All the
success have had, in school and in
life, has been the result of dedication
and hard work. had to provide my
own financial support while going
to college because, while my par-
ents are emotionally supportive and
the best people have ever known,
they are not able to financially sup-
port me. am the first person in my
family to graduate from college. feel
that all of my experiences have made
me a more successful, cultured, and
grounded person.

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THE COLLEGE of FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION

written by Holly Garriss
Y CU's College of Fine Arts and
Communication was created on July I,
2003. The Schools of Art and Design,
Communication, Music, and Theatre and Dance

make up the College. The College exists to realize
efficiencies in marketing and fund-raising.
The College of Fine Arts and Communication
offers education programs in art, music and theatre.
The programs are among the largest of their kind
in the Southeast. The College also entertains the
public with summer theatre, dance performances,
musical theatre productions, exhibitions, recitals,
opera theatre, film festivals and great artists. More
than 200 public performances are offered on
campus annually. Many performances also take
place nationally and internationally.
The School of Art and Design is the
largest art school in North Carolina. It offers
Undergraduate Bachelor degrees in Fine Arts
in Studio, Arts in Studio, Fine Arts in Art
Education and Arts in Art History. Graduate
degrees include a Master of Fine Arts and a
Master of Arts in Art Education.
The School of Communication offers
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees.
Students with a Bachelor of Science degree in
communication may choose to concentrate in
Communication Studies, Public Relations or Print
Journalism. Students with a Bachelor of Arts
degree may choose to concentrate in Broadcast
Journalism, Media Production or Media Studies.
ECU's Master of Arts 1n Communication
program was launched in August 2006 with a

focus on health communication. The Spring 2007
recognition ceremony recognizes the first three
graduates of the program.
The School of Music offers Undergraduate
Bachelor of Music degrees and Masters of Music
degrees in Music Education, Music, Theory/
Composition/ Musicology and Performance.
Many different concentrations may be pursued
when obtaining an Undergraduate or Graduate
degree in Performance.
The School of Theatre and Dance offers
Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees
in Professional Acting, Musical Theatre, Stage
Management, Theatre Education, Dance
Education, Dance, Design and Production, and
Theatre Arts. Several different concentrations
may be pursued when obtaining an Undergraduate
degree in Dance and Design and Production.
The mission of the College of Fine Arts and
Communication is to develop the creative and
intellectual potential of ECU students and faculty
by providing an atmosphere that encourages
learning, creative thinking, artistic excellence, and
ethical behavior. The College provides a nurturing
atmosphere where students may grow and develop
their full potential and be prepared for state,
national and international leadership roles.
The Dean of the College, Dr. Jeffrey Elwell,
is the first permanent Dean of the College.
Interim Associate Dean John Kramar and Assistant
Dean of Marketing and Outreach Michael Crane
are also key faculty members of the College.
Numerous other faculty members are crucial to
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1. Name: Michael Tahir Miller
2. Hometown: Philadelohia, PA and
Raleigh, NC
3. Major/Minor: Communication Ma-
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4. Expected Graduation Date: May
ZOO,
5. How does your major/minor fit
into your life plans: believe that
majoring in both communication and
sociology has provided me with the
foundation for a successful career.
because competent communication
is the key to success in business and
in life. Sociology has assisted me in
understanding social patterns and
select social behaviors that exist
in our society. The knowledge ac-
quired from communication and so-
clology has only assured my success
as the owner of a transnational media
Corporation.
6. Why did you choose your major:
knew that by majoring in communi-
cation, could be efficient in any field,
instead of having specialized knowl-
edge that is only relevant to one spe-
cific area.
7. What are your plans following
graduation: plan to move to New
York, NY and work for a public rela-
LIONS Tir,
8. Clubs, Organizations, Hobbies
and Interests: Soccer, weight lifting,
reading about the legal aspects of
the music business and financial in-
vestments, NAACP, Phi Kappa Phi,
Omicron Delta Kappa
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1. Name: Laurien Marie Hayes
2. Hometown: Laurel, Maryland
3. Major/Minor: Social Work
4. Expected Graduation Date: Sum-
mer 2007
5. How does your major/minor fit
into your life plans: want to work in
communities to promote their assets
while improving on their strengths.

6. Why did you choose your major:
As a social worker, am an agent of
change. Being a social work major
allows me the opportunity to help
change people's lives. will be able
to empower those who are less for-
tunate.
7. What are your plans following
graduation: have been accepted
into AmeriCorps National Communi-
ty Civilian Corps. will be working on
a variety of community service proj-
ects In California and surrounding ar-
eas. After my 10 months and service
hours are completed will receive an
educational grant, which plan to use
towards graduate school.
8. What have you learned from ex-
periences with other students:
have learned how to compromise
from my experiences with other stu-
dents. Students come from a variety
of situations in life and in order to
obtain a degree a person must make
sacrifices.
9. Additional Information: After
moving to Greenville 2 years ago,
have maintained a 3.2 Cor higher)
GPA, while working at least 25 hours
or more a week.

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written by Holly Garriss

The College of Human Ecology was created on
July I, 2003, combining the School of Human
Environmental Sciences and the Carolyn Freeze
Baynes School of Social Work and Criminal Justice Studies.
The mission of the College is to create professionals who
enhance the well-being of people and communities. Karla
Hughes, Dean of the College of Human Ecology, explains
that the College offers five departments and one school.

Most departments offer undergraduate and graduate degrees,
minor programs, and distance education programs.
The Departments within the college include Child
Development and Family Relations, Criminal Justice,
Hospitality Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, and
Intertor Design and Merchandising. All departments

offer an undergraduate degree, graduate degree and minor
degree, except the Department of Interior Design and
Merchandising, which offers two undergraduate degrees and

no graduate degree. The Department of Child Development
and Family Relations also offers a doctorate program in
Medical Family Therapy.
The School of Social Work offers an undergraduate and
graduate degree. It also offers three graduate certificates and
a School Social Work Licensure. The school seeks to provide
the highest quality professional education for all persons
who are admitted. The undergraduate and graduate degree
curricula reflects the profession's commitment to promoting
social and economic justice, the value of and strength in
diversity, and the dismantling of oppression.
The College of Human Ecology offers several
International opportunities. The college has an International
Education Committee comprised of experienced faculty who
are available to advise you on all aspects of the international
experience. Several study abroad programs are offered
during Summer 2007. These include Hospitality European
Experience in Italy, France and Spain; Nutrition and Health
in Switzerland, France and Germany; and History Meets
Modernity in London, Paris and Barcelona. #

� The School of Human Environmental Sciences was
established in 1968.
� The Carolyn Freeze Baynes School of Social Work
and Criminal Justice Studies traces its roots to 1968.

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Undergraduate Students (Fiscal Year 2006/2007)
� Child Development and Family Relations: 140
� Criminal Justice: 84 degrees
� Hospitality Management: 60 degrees
� Interior Design: 20 degrees
� Merchandising: 54 degrees
� Nutrition and Dietetics: 24 degrees
� Social Work: 48 degrees

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Graduate Students (Fiscal Year 2006/2007)
* Child Development and Family Relations: 7 degrees
� Marriage and Family Therapy: 13 degrees
Criminal Justice: 7 degrees
� Social Work: 79 degrees
� Nutrition and Dietetics: 7 degrees
&
Number of Faculty Members
* Department of Child Development and Family
Relations: 26
� Department of Criminal Justice:10
* Department of Hospitality Management: 9
� Department of Interior Design and Merchandising: 11
� Department of Nutrition and Dietetics: 8
� School of Social Work: 20
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1. Name: Robin Michelle Poythress
2. Hometown: Roanoke Rapids, NC
3. Major/Minor: BSBE in Information
Technologies

4. Expected Graduation Date: De-
cember 2007
5. How does your major/minor fit
into your life plans: want to work
in a business office at a community
college or for a large company. Also,
by continuing my education with my
masters degree, will be able to teach
at the college level, which will open
the door to more opportunities.

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6. Why did you choose your major:
From the time was in high school,
knew wanted to go to college to
learn more about computers. Thanks
to the BSBE in Information Technolo-
gies that is offered through the BITE
department, have been able to take
classes that taught me about ac-
counting, Management, marketing,
and programming. feel that my ma-
jor has offered me a wide range of
learning opportunities and that have
learned skills that will be useful in any
business job.
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7. What are your plans following
graduation: Once graduate in De-
cember, plan to continue my school-
ing here at East Carolina University.
will start On my master's degree In
Information Technologies through the
BITE department.
8. List some of your hobbies and in-
terests, both on and off campus, such
as sports, clubs, fraternities, sorori-
ties, and volunteer work: Spending
time with friends on and off campus,
photography and woodworking. also
enjoy going to NASCAR races and
collecting NASCAR die-cast.
9. Additional Information: As a stu-
dent here at East Carolina University,
have strived to achieve academic suc-
cess. My hard work and dedication to
my studies has lead to my induction
into the National Society of Collegiate
Scholars in 2006 and the Phi Kappa
Phi honors society in 2007. also re-
cently became a member of the Gold-
en Key International Honor Society.

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Technolog
written by Jessica Murphy
n order to prepare its students for the careers of
the future, East Carolina University established and
developed the College of Technology and Computer
Science. Its mission is to educate its students in order
to compete and succeed in the global economy, build
relationships with organizations to enhance global
competition and economically develop eastern North
Carolina, and to create and distribute knowledge.
The College of Technology and Computer Science
accomplishes its mission through its undergraduate
program as well as its programs for advanced degree and
professional studies students. It has grown a remarkable
amount in the past four years and therefore it has become
one of the largest colleges on campus in a relatively short
amount of time.
One of the major initiatives that the College of Tech-
nology and Computer Science implemented has been
the Center for Innovation in Technology. It is a tool that
allows faculty to get involved in business and industry
practices. [he outreach program is a liaison between
students, faculty, and the business world that is beneficial
for everyone while also serving as a learning environment.
The College of Technology and Computer Science
1s growing division of East Carolina. With the
technological education that it provides, students are
equipped with the tools that they need in order to
advance in our economy. #

DIALS CS
� Undergraduate Degrees Conferred
(2005/2006):
Total: 301
Men: 275
Women: 26
� Graduate Degrees Conferred
(2005/2006):
Total: 75
Men: 60
Women: 15
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houses and greatly encourages study of places, which include, but are not limited
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program is to promote an understanding of how With ECU spons