News Posted in September 2016

Paddack To Serve As Executive Director Of ECU’s Oka’ Institute

Outgoing State Senator Susan Paddack is ready, willing and able to take East Central University’s Oka’ Institute on its maiden voyage through water issues. Paddack, who was elected to the Oklahoma…

“Medea” Is First Theatre Production Of ECU’s Fine Arts Season

East Central University’s first theatre production of the year, “Medea,” by Euripides and translated by Diane Arnson Svarlien, is scheduled for three performances, Oct. 6-8, in the Chalmers Herman…

Hill, Lewis Crowned King, Queen At ECU's Homecoming

Brent Hill was crowned king and Sidney Lewis queen during halftime of East Central University’s Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 24. Hill is a business accounting major from Wister and…

Khanfar To Conduct Book Signing At ECU’s Louise Young Diversity Lecture On Sept. 29

Those attending East Central University’s Louise Young Diversity Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 29, will be able to purchase Yousef Khanfar’s most recent book, “Invisible Eve,” and get it personally…

Tickets Still Available For Paul Reiser On Thursday, Sept. 22

The Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center’s Ataloa Theatre at East Central University is proud to present the legendary Paul Reiser at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22.    A seasoned comedian, actor, writer…

Billie Floyd To Serve As Grand Marshal Of ECU’s 2016 Homecoming Parade

Billie Floyd, a longtime educator, Oklahoma state senator and civic leader, will serve as the grand marshal of East Central University’s 2016 Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. on Main…

Panel Announced For Louise Young Diversity Lecture On Sept. 29

Yousef Khanfar, award-winning and Palestine-American writer, photographer and humanitarian, will lead a panel discussion at East Central University’s Louise Young Diversity Lecture on Thursday, Sept.…

Nine ECU Students Awarded Funding Under Nasa National Space Grant College And Fellowship Program

Nine East Central University students were awarded funding under the NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program for the 2016-2017 academic year. Awards are in the form of $2,000 research…

Wallace To Speak In ECU’s September Poetry Series On Sept. 20

Ron Wallace, a three-time winner of the Best Poetry Book by the Oklahoma Writers Federation, will speak during East Central University’s September Poetry Series on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in…

Chickasaw Plaza Opens At ECU’s Koi Ishto Stadium

Surrounded by bands, cheerleaders, pom squads and supporters, East Central University officially opened the new Chickasaw Plaza Friday with a ribbon cutting and fanfare termed “A House United” at Koi…

Entries Being Accepted For 2016 ECU Homecoming Golf Tournament

Entries are being accepted for the 2016 East Central University Homecoming Golf Tournament, hosted by the ECU Alumni Association and sponsored by the Chickasaw Nation, is set for Friday, Sept. 23, at…

ECU Homecoming Parade Entries Being Accepted

Entries are being accepted for East Central University’s 2016 Homecoming Parade which is set for Saturday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. in Ada. Categories include: float (competitive), float (non-competitive),…

“Step Out Of The Darkness” Set For Saturday, Sept. 17

A day of prevention and recovery will be the focus as “Step Out of the Darkness” will take place from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, beginning at the Pontotoc County Courthouse Plaza in Ada…

Dr. Matthew Mason To Deliver ECU's Rothbaum Lecture On Sep. 19

“Compassion Fatigue and Mobilizing the Public to Fight Slavery” will be the topic of discussion as Dr. Matthew Mason delivers East Central University’s Rothbaum Lecture on Monday, Sept. 19, at 6:30…

Hargrave To Retire As East Central University President This Spring

John R. Hargrave, who has served East Central University as president since 2009, has announced his retirement, effective in the spring of 2017. Connie Reilly, regent for the Regional University…