News Posted in November 2008

ECU A Leader In Nation In Grants Production

Question: What kind of impact does an "extra" $20 million a year have on East Central University, the Ada community and beyond?Answer: A lot. That $20 million represents money ECU will receive during…

ECU Hosting Holiday Party Dec. 4

Community members are invited to join East Central University students, faculty and staff members at ECU's annual Holiday Party on Dec. 4 [THURSDAY].A reception will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the…

Rotarian To Discuss Honduran Water Safety Project At ECU

The Rotaract Club at East Central University will host Rotary International District 5770 Water Project chair Brian Henderson at 2 p.m. Wednesday [DEC. 3] in the Regents Room of the Memorial Student…

ECU Choir Performing John Rutter's 'Requiem' Dec. 1 At St. Joseph's

John Rutter's "Requiem" will be performed by the East Central University Choir at 7:30 p.m. Monday [DEC. 1] at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ada.Dr. Steven Walker, ECU professor of music, will…

Adoption Awareness Day

Students in East Central University's Social Work Practice II class listen as Ada Mayor Barbara Young (far right) reads a proclamation at ECU declaring Nov. 19 Adoption Awareness Day in Ada. The…

Deadline Approaching For Trip To Spain

The deadline to sign up for a tour of Spain in East Central University's Study Abroad Program is Dec. 1 [MONDAY]. Participants can earn three hours of academic credit in Spanish culture or language as…

Dr. Richard Rafes Accepts Position As Wvsom President

Dr. Richard Rafes, president of East Central University, announced today [Nov. 20] that he has been selected as the new president of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) in…

Second Annual Group Of Chesapeake Scholars Announced At ECU

Eight outstanding students at East Central University in Ada have been named recipients of Chesapeake Cartography Scholarships. Dr. Gregory Plumb, professor and chair of the Department of Cartography…

University Chorale Concert Featuring Local Composers' Works

New works by Ada composers Victoria Davison and Rudy Lupinski will begin the University Chorale's concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday [NOV. 24] at the First United Methodist Chapel.Dr. Steven Walker, East…

ECU Social Work Class Presenting Information On Adoptions

Approximately 11,843 children are living in some type of foster care setting in Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Many have spent their lives in this "temporary"…

Dunbar-Ortiz, Morris Speaking At ECU For Native American Studies Lectures

Dr. Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, a long-time social justice activist, retired professor and writer, will present one of two Hayes Native American Studies Lectures in November at East Central University. She…

Two ECU Physics Graduates Receive Teaching Awards

Two East Central University graduates have received the High School Teachers of the Year Award for Oklahoma from the Arkansas-Oklahoma-Kansas Section Meeting of the American Association of Physics…

ECU Presenting Scenes From 'Magic Flute' Friday At Aa&H Center

The East Central University Opera Workshop will present scenes from W.A. Mozart's "The Magic Flute," along with excerpts from other popular Mozart operas, at 7:30 p.m. Friday [Nov. 21] at the Ada Arts…

ECU Musical Theatre Introducing Showtime At Free Concert Saturday Night

A new music ensemble at East Central University will present its campus debut concert Saturday [NOV. 15] with selections from several theatre and movie musicals.SHOWTIME, ECU's premier musical theater…

19Th Century Russian Music, Poetry To Be Featured Thursday

A program of music and poetry from 19th century Russia will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday [NOV. 13] at the Ada Arts and Heritage Center. The program is free and open to the public."In Search of…

Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner

The Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner that serves turkey, ham, vegetables, hot rolls and desserts to more than 3,000 people will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 24 [MONDAY] at the Pontotoc County…

Department Of Corrections Director Speaking At ECU Monday

Justin Jones, director of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, will speak at East Central University on Monday [NOV. 10].Jones, a graduate of ECU, will speak to combined criminal justice classes…

Nasa, ECU Charter 28 ECU Cartography Students To Kenton, Okla

Twenty-eight cartography and geography majors at East Central University and their three faculty members left their classrooms for the geography of the Oklahoma panhandle recently to attend the…

ECU Has $143 Million Impact On State's Economy, Study Shows

East Central University has a $143 million impact on Oklahoma’s economy, according to a statewide analysis conducted by Regional Economic Models Inc. for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher…

Flutist Juliana Overmier Performing Sunday In Lindsay

Flutist Juliana Overmier, an adjunct instructor of music at East Central University, will perform a concert with accompanist Dr. Samuel Magrill at 3 p.m. Sunday [NOV. 9] in Lindsay.The Lindsay Civic…