October 1, 2018 Edition
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From the Desk of Vice Chancellor Virginia Hardy
Hurricane Florence was a destructive and overwhelming storm for much of eastern North Carolina. And while we, at ECU and in Greenville, were spared most of Florence’s wrath, our hearts are heavy for those suffering the loss of homes, cherished belongings and loved ones. Many of our students, staff and faculty (and their families) have faced and will continue to face numerous days, weeks, and maybe years ahead trying to recover and try to find a new normal.I cannot thank you enough for your efforts to serve our campus community as well as Greenville/Pitt County before and after this difficult time. Over the past two weeks, many SA educators and staff have expended tireless efforts to address the various issues that arose on and off campus related to Hurricane Florence. I remain impressed and encouraged by the selfless commitment from the staff within the Division of Student Affairs.As we prepare to move beyond this storm, realizing we cannot do it alone, we must come together united and stronger. We prove time and time again that every day, in every way, Pirate Nation is UNDAUNTED. As a University, we will help our neighbors to the south to recover and rebuild. I encourage you to continue keeping students at the forefront of what we do. Continue finding ways during the next few weeks and throughout the school year to be attentive to the needs of our students and other constituents (faculty, staff, alumni, parents, community partners, visitors, etc.).We spent a significant amount of time at our Divisional Kickoff addressing self-care. Who knew fewer than two weeks later we would be put to the test quite like this? So, I expect you to also pause for a moment to look out for you. Some of us experienced significant losses. So, take a moment to assess your needs in all of this and know that we are here to help you as well as our students. Thank you again for your commitment to our value of SERVICE. You continue to be “dedicated to serving students and the University community as we contribute to the mission, goals, and values of the University. We value community and provide opportunities for students to be active and responsible members of the campus and global community.”
Hurricane Florence Recovery Website
As Greenville, Pitt County and eastern North Carolina’s surrounding communities recover from Hurricane Florence, East Carolina University is here to assist the region and its on-going needs due to storm damage.
While ECU is still concentrating on the flooding’s immediate impact, we’re also looking ahead to long-term opportunities for service in the recovery process. Please use the following site to find ways that you can receive help, volunteer to help others, and donate your time to help the community during the recovery process.
Brody White Coat Ceremony
Submitted by Chris Chappell, Central Reservations Office, and Alan Nielson, Campus Recreation and Wellness
The Brody White Coat Ceremony was held in the recreation center of the Health Sciences Student Center on Friday, August 3rd. The white coat ceremony was the first event of its size to be held on the basketball courts of the recreation facility, and required careful coordination between various ECU and external partners.
The Central Reservations Office worked closely with Brody Office of Student Affairs, Campus Recreation and Wellness, ECU Parking and Transportation, Disability Support Services, Environmental Health & Safety, ECU Grounds, Housekeeping, and other campus areas in order to accommodate more than 500 guests who attended the event on Friday morning.
In order to host the ceremony within the gym facility, the CRO worked with an external company to provide the chairs, staging, floral accents, and pipe and drape, in order to transform the space from a basketball court into a beautiful event space. The set up and break down of the gym facility required thoughtful coordination between the CRO, CRW, and ECU Housekeeping in order to minimize the impact the event had on users of the recreation facility.
The event was a huge success from an internal and external perspective, but could not have been achieved without a huge collaborative effort and a willingness to try something new. The White Coat Ceremony was a great opportunity to showcase the Health Sciences Student Center to this new batch of medical students, and to see what can be achieved when teamwork is put into action.
Greek Life Suite to be Named in Honor of the Little Family
Written by Kristin Zachary, News Services
The Greek Life Suite in the Main Campus Student Center will be named in honor of East Carolina University alumni Kirk and Dasha Little (pictured, right) of Chesapeake, Virginia.
A substantial gift from the Littles will be used to support Greek Life leadership programming, Student Veteran Services, a scholarship for ECU Ambassadors and scholarships for fraternity and sorority members.
In addition, a new fund called the Interfraternal Scholarship will support members of the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). The Littles are advocates for the NIC and want to recognize membership in NIC organizations.
To read the entire story, click here.
40 under 40 Nominations Open for the Class of 2019
Submit Nominations Online Here
Just the Facts – Transit and Student Centers
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Just the Facts is a regular communication from the Division of Student Affairs Office of the Vice Chancellor highlighting some of the amazing things happening in our area in a quick, simple, and easy-to-read manner. What we do as SA educators and staff members demonstrates our commitment to student success, public service and regional transformation.
Has something exciting happened in your area within the past few weeks? Send the fact to VCSA@ecu.edu, subject line: Just the Facts and we will include in the next edition.
CRW offers Day Camp/Parent’s Night Out Programs
Campus Recreation & Wellness (CRW) is proud to announce two youth programs during the fall.
Football Gameday Day Camp (Oct. 13)
If you’re attending the ECU football game on September 29th and/or October 13th and trying to find something fun for kids, CRW is offering day camps for youth ages 5-13 years old. On gameday, you can drop off the kids starting two hours before kick-off and then pick them up to one hour after conclusion of the game.
Parent’s Night Out (Nov. 9)
CRW is also offering a Parent’s Night Out on Friday, November 9th from 5:30pm-10:30pm at the Student Recreation Center. It’s a great time of year for a date night, early holiday shopping or just some relaxation time. And dinner is included.
Cost:
Each program (day camp / parent’s night out) is $30 per child for CRW members and $40 for non-members. Each program will be held at the Student Recreation Center and will include lunch and/or dinner as well as activities such as the indoor climbing wall, swimming, bowling, camp games and much more!
Registration Required:
Go to crwregistration.ecu.edu for more information. Below are the registration steps:
- ECU students, faculty and staff will use your pirate ID and password to log in.
- Go to the top right corner and click “Log In”.
- Then under “Use another service to log in” click the purple box on the right labeled “ECU PirateID.”
- Once logged in, scroll down and click the “Youth & Summer Camp Programs” icon.
- Finally, click “Day Camp at the Rec” and select the date(s) of your choice.
As you think about your programs for the Spring 2019 semester in the new student center, here are some reminders about reserving space on campus.
- All campus departments work directly with Jennifer Harrell, brittje16@ecu.edu
- All student organizations work directly with Dena Olo, olod@ecu.edu
- ANY event on the HS Campus will work with Chris Chappell, chappellc@ecu.edu
Requests for use of the new student center for campus departments open on Oct. 20th. Here is link on when to schedule space: https://cro.ecu.edu/how-to-reserve-space/
When you are doing a location search in 25Live for the new student center, search for “Main Student Center”.
Beginning Spring 2019, Hendrix Theatre, Mendenhall Great Rooms and Mendenhall 221 will still be available to reserve. Currently, there are no other spaces in Mendenhall open to be reserved.
Contact the Central Reservations Office for assistance with space reservations and event planning.
Meet Tom Halasz and SA New Hires / Departures
Student Affairs is pleased to welcome Tom Halasz as the new Director of Career Services.
Tom comes to the ECU Division of Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina where he served as the Director of the Career Center. Tom has worked over 20 years in higher education career services.
Tom is not new to North Carolina as he previously served as Associate Director of Counseling and Programs at Duke University and received his Master of Education from UNC Greensboro.
New Hires Since September 1st
- Randall Wintsch – Facility Maintenance Tech – Dining Services – September 4
- Ashleigh Taylor – University Program Associate – Assessment – September 16
Departures Since September 1st
- Wanda Tyler – Director of Intercultural Affairs – September 14
- Leslie Rogers – Interim Director of Career Services – September 14
- Sarah Lage – Career Counselor – September 20
True Colors: We Are the Change Exhibit
In collaboration with the School of Art and Design, the ECU LGBT Resource Office presents the third annual exhibit in celebration of LGBT History Month. As we prepare to open the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center in January 2019, this year’s focus is “We Are The Change.” The Peel LGBTQ Center will be the largest center of its kind in the UNC system and we asked our participants—students, faculty, and staff—how they impact positive change in our community.
You are invited to join us for the Opening Receptions:
- October 2nd from 5pm-7pm at the Health Sciences Campus Student Center
- October 4th from 5pm-7pm at the Mendenhall Student Center