News Posted in October 2016

State Teacher Finalist, ECU Alumna Charmin Holland To Deliver Marvin Stokes Lecture On Monday, Nov. 7

Charmin Holland, one of 12 finalists for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year and an East Central University alumna, will deliver ECU’s annual Marvin Stokes Lecture at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, in the…

ECU Alumnus, Duke Assistant Professor Courtney Karner Speaks To ECU Students

East Central University alumnus and Duke University Assistant Professor Dr. Courtney Karner spoke to two ECU biology classes and a group from the McNair Scholars Program Monday in the Estep Multimedia…

Seminole State College Signs Consortium Agreement With ECU

Seminole State College and East Central University have officially entered into a consortium agreement, making it possible for students to pursue an Associate in Science in Elementary Education by…

Hal Ketchum, Clint Austen Tickets On Sale For Nov. 10 At ECU

Singer-songwriter Hal Ketchum and Ada’s own Clint Austen will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, in East Central University’s Ataloa Theatre inside the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts…

State Rep. Thomsen Presented With Legislative Distinguished Service Award At ECU

State Rep. Todd Thomsen (second from right) is presented with the Legislative Distinguished Service Award from Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Glen D. Johnson (third from right)…

ECU Screens Revives Smash Hit ‘Frankenstein’

ECU SCREENS is bringing its 2014 hit show “Frankenstein” back to life on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in East Central University’s Raymond J. Estep Multimedia Center of the Bill S. Cole University…

First Oka’ Institute Water Sustainability Conference Set For Oct. 26-27

The first Oka’ Institute Water Sustainability Conference is set for Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 26-27, in East Central University’s Foundation Hall in the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center. After…

ECU Chorale To Host Haunted Tours Of Dorothy Summers Theatre

Haunted tours of East Central University’s Dorothy Summers Theatre in Science Hall are available, from 8 p.m.-11 p.m., Oct. 24-29, as the ECU Chorale, a student musical singing group, hosts…

Radke To Speak On Smallpox Eradication On Oct. 27 At ECU

Senior Environmental Health Scientist Vince Radke will speak on “Smallpox: Eradicating the World’s Deadliest Disease – A Personal Experience” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in East Central University’s…

ECU, Oka’ Institute To Host Water Sustainability Conference, Oct. 26-27

East Central University’s Foundation Hall in the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center will be the setting for the first Oka’ Institute Water Sustainability Conference, Wednesday-Thursday, Oct.…

Tigerpalooza Marching Band Contest Set For Saturday At ECU

Thousands of high school marching band members will take to East Central University’s Norris Field at Koi Ishto Stadium for the annual Tigerpalooza Band Contest, Saturday, Oct. 15, at 12:30 p.m.…

ECU’s Project Aware Grant Program Sheds Light On Mental Health Issues

Bringing awareness and breaking down stigmas to mental illness in teens of Pontotoc County is the goal of the new Project Aware Grant Program at East Central University. The grant, written by Holli…

ECU School Of Nursing Receives $51,943 Grant From Valley View Health And Wellness Foundation

The East Central University School of Nursing recently received a $51,943 grant to renovate part of the school into a simulation lab, which will assist nursing students. The funds came from the Valley…

Alumnus Kurtz Named New Ceo Of ECU Foundation, Inc.

Craig Kurtz, proud East Central University alumnus and basketball player for legendary head coach Wayne Cobb, is the new chief executive officer of the ECU Foundation, Inc. For Kurtz, the return to…

Tiger Tank Competition, Limes Lecture Set For Nov. 3

In an effort to pitch a business idea and trade on a virtual stock market, high school and college students are invited to participate in the East Central University Tiger Tank Competition set for…

Russian Presence In ECU’s Go Global Study Abroad Program

Dr. Mara Sukholutskaya, director of East Central University’s Go Global Study Abroad Program, poses with (from left) Dylan Sterling, a psychology major and Russian minor from Norman; Egor Stepanenko…

New Master’s Degree Program At ECU Deals With Water Policy Issues

A new master’s program at East Central University, unlike any in the state, is primed to have long-lasting effects for not only the student, but the general population. ECU’s unique M.S. in water…

Sloan Summer Intern In Arizona

East Central University student Tara Sloan underwent a unique summer internship experience in Arizona with the Junior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (JRCOSTEP). The senior…

ECU Student Cully Serves Summer Ehs Internship In Pacific Northwest

Masie Cully’s passion for her heritage and a potential environmental health science career came full circle in the Pacific Northwest this past summer. Cully, an East Central University senior from…