August 2008

ECU FRESHMAN RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP FROM SASAP

Posted on: August 26, 2008

Eathen Graham of Coalgate, a freshman at East Central University and a four-year member of ECU's Upward Bound Program, has received a $500 scholarship from the Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs.

The association works toward educational opportunity for students in federal TRIO programs, which includes the Upward Bound program, and supports activities that enable participants to achieve their educational goals.

FREE CLASSES AT ECU OFFER INTRODUCTION TO YOGA

Posted on: August 26, 2008

Adults in Ada can sample a free yoga class at East Central University on Sept. 6 [SATURDAY] during Yoga Month 09.2008.

Sponsored by ECU's Center of Continuing Education & Community Services, three introductory classes will be offered at three ability levels. No experience is necessary. The classes will be held in the atrium on the first floor of the University Center.

ECU FACULTY PERFORMING THURSDAY AT ARTS AND HERITAGE CENTER

Posted on: August 25, 2008

Faculty members from East Central University's Department of Music will open the concert season Thursday [AUG. 28] with standard works from the 20th Century.

The free concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Ada Arts and Heritage Center, 14th and Rennie Sts. Composers include Milton Babbitt, Alberto Ginastera, Anton Webern, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Iannis Xenakis, Benjamin Britten, Paul Desmond and Alexandre Therepnine.

EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY HIRES NEW FACULTY MEMBERS

Posted on: August 25, 2008

New instructors in accounting, business administration, communications, education, English and languages, history, kinesiology, legal studies, mathematics, nursing and psychology have joined the faculty at East Central University. In addition, a facilities coordinator has been hired for the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center.

The faculty members are:

Jody M. Alford

WOMEN'S-ONLY WEIGHT LOSS CLASSES BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER AT ECU

Posted on: August 19, 2008

Two women's-only team weight loss classes will begin in September at East Central University's Tommy Hewett M.D. Wellness Center. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays before and after work hours.

Each class will be limited to five women and will offer a circuit-style format that includes strength training, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and nutrition education. Nationally certified personal trainer Arron Edwards, NSC-CPT, will lead the classes.

LOCAL BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN ECU WELCOME WEEK

Posted on: August 11, 2008

Local businesses are welcome to participate in East Central University's Howdy Fair on Monday [AUG. 18], the first day of fall semester classes. Businesses will have an opportunity to acquaint students with their services from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the University Center lawn.

The Howdy Fair is part of ECU's Welcome Week from Monday through Aug. 22 [FRIDAY]. In past years the businesses have provided "welcome goodies" for students.

ECU COLLECTING STORIES, MEMORABILIA TO PREPARE FOR CENTENNIAL

Posted on: August 6, 2008

East Central University is looking for artifacts, memorabilia and stories to commemorate its history as the university prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2009.

Examples of ECU artifacts and memorabilia include photographs of campus events, postcards, pennants, copies of early diplomas, event programs, scrapbooks, newspaper articles and books written by alumni and/or faculty.

ECU DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION HONORS TOP STUDENTS

Posted on: August 5, 2008

The top graduates were named by East Central University's Department of Business Administration and scholarships were presented to students in an awards ceremony this spring.

Distinguished Business Administration Graduate awards were presented to Matt Harp of Ada, a business administration/general business major, and Carrie Welch of Stonewall, a business administration/finance major.

ECU ENROLLMENT UNDERWAY BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN AUG. 18

Posted on: August 5, 2008

Regular walk-in enrollment for the fall semester at East Central University is underway until classes begin on Aug. 18 [MONDAY].

ECU EARNS AWARDS IN STATE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMPETITION

Posted on: August 4, 2008

ECU's Communications and Marketing Department garnered six awards during the annual competition of the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association. The department includes Amy Ford, director; Jill Frye, assistant director; Gina Smith, marketing coordinator; Ryan Wetherill, web manager; and Susan Ingram, administrative assistant.

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