News Posted in October 2008
31
Oct
'Passages To India' Photos Go On Display Nov. 6 In Linscheid Library
Photographs of life in Calcutta shot by three East Central University students and their instructor will be on exhibit beginning Thursday [NOV. 6] in the Hallie Brown Ford Atrium of ECU's Linscheid…
31
Oct
Auditions Planned At ECU Nov. 10-11 For Musical 'Cinderella'
Auditions for roles in East Central University's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 10 [MONDAY] for non-ECU students and community members and at 4 p.m.…
29
Oct
ECU Reception, Bench Dedication Honoring Dr. Marvin Kroeker
Noted historian Dr. Marvin Kroeker, retired chair of the History Department at East Central University, will be honored Nov. 6 [THURSDAY] for his longtime service to ECU and the community.ECU's…
29
Oct
Author To Dicuss Whether Islam Threatens Freedom Nov. 10 At ECU
Best-selling author Dr. Ali Shehata will present a lecture on Islam Nov. 10 [MONDAY] at East Central University. He will discuss "Is Islam a Threat to Our Freedom?" at 7 p.m. in the Estep Multimedia…
27
Oct
Homecoming Queen, King Announced
Barbara Miller of Ada and Shane Casey of Tecumseh wear their crowns after being named Homecoming queen and king at East Central University. Miller, a senior majoring in business administration,…
27
Oct
Oklahoma Centennial Poet Laureate Scott Momaday Reading Poetry At ECU Literary Arts Festival Nov. 6
Oklahoma Centennial Poet Laureate Dr. N. Scott Momaday will share his poetry at East Central University's Literary Arts Festival at noon Nov. 6 [THURSDAY] in the Dorothy Summers Theatre, followed by a…
23
Oct
ECU Bringing Russian Pianist To Ada Arts & Heritage Center
Russian pianist Arsentiy Kharitonov will perform at 6 p.m. Thursday [OCT. 30] at the Ada Arts & Heritage Center, 14th and Rennie.The concert is free and sponsored by East Central University's…
23
Oct
Oklahoma Teacher Of The Year To Speak At ECU’s Stokes Lecture
An 8th grade algebra teacher who never uses textbooks or assigns homework will share her passion for helping students understand math - and for trying new teaching methods - during the 12th annual…
21
Oct
Transfer Enrollment Day Set Nov. 5 At ECU
Students about to complete associate's degrees in December who plan to transfer to East Central University can see what ECU has to offer and enroll for the spring semester during Transfer Enrollment…
15
Oct
Day Of Dialogue Held At ECU To Discuss Election Issues
With the election less than a month away and with major issues facing the nation, from the financial crisis to education and health care to the war on terror, voters may feel more confused than ever -…
15
Oct
ECU Trip Offers Tour Of Impressionist Paintings In Fort Worth
An opportunity to view a collection of 92 of the most celebrated works of the great Impressionist painters will be offered Nov. 1 [SATURDAY] by East Central University's Center of Continuing Education…
14
Oct
ECU Theatre Season Opening With 'The Foreigner' For Homecoming
Take a boring, very shy, insecure Englishman and drop him in a remote Georgia fishing lodge for a few days. Throw in some local southern characters, a bit of sinister intrigue and danger and the…
14
Oct
Organizations Nominate Candidates For ECU's Homecoming King, Queen
Students representing 11 campus organizations have been nominated for East Central University's Homecoming king and queen. Students vote for the top five queen candidates and the top five candidates…
14
Oct
ECU Closed For Fall Break
East Central University will be closed Thursday and Friday [Oct. 16 - 17] for fall break. No classes will be in session and offices will be closed. The university will re-open at 8 a.m. Oct. 20…
13
Oct
ECU Celebrates Homecoming With Week-Long Events
East Central University invites students, alum, faculty, staff and friends of the university to celebrate ECU's Homecoming, Oct. 21 - 25. This year's Homecoming theme is "Vote for Roary," Roary the…
13
Oct
ECU Study Abroad Program Offering Tour Of Spain Next March
A tour of three of Spain's fascinating cities will be offered next March 14-22 as part of East Central University's Study Abroad Program.Participants can earn three hours of academic credit in Spanish…
10
Oct
Entry Deadline Set For ECU’s Homecoming Parade
East Central University's homecoming parade will begin at noon on Oct. 25 [Saturday]. Entry forms to participate in the parade are due by 4 p.m., Oct. 15 [Wednesday]. Late entries may be accepted…
07
Oct
ECU Hosting Regional Computer Programming Contest Oct. 17-18
Students from universities in Oklahoma and Texas will come to East Central University Oct. 17-18 [FRIDAY-SATURDAY] to sharpen their programming skills while competing in the 33rd annual Association…
06
Oct
Kyle Foster Receives Fortnightly Club Scholarship
Kyle Foster of Bromide, a senior political science major at East Central University, has received a $250 scholarship from the Fortnightly Club of Ada. He was selected on the basis of academic…
03
Oct
ECU Grants To Encourage Students To Work With Older Adults
Two grants totaling nearly $15,000 have been awarded to East Central University’s Social Work Program to encourage more graduates to work with older adults.Both grants were awarded by the Council on…
03
Oct
Lichtman To Discuss 'Keys To The White House' In Lou Watkins Lecture Wednesday At ECU
Allan J. Lichtman, professor of history at American University in Washington, D.C., will discuss "The Keys to the White House" Wednesday night [OCT. 8] during the annual Lou Watkins Endowed…
02
Oct
ECU Students Register Voters For November Elections
Becky Matthews (left) and Kelcey Vangundy, students at East Central University, wait to register voters at Wal-Mart last Saturday [SEPT. 27]. Students will register voters at five locations Saturday…
02
Oct