Hello parents, family, and friends of graduating seniors,

Graduation is just around the corner. It is a wonderful, exciting, and busy time for your student and family.  It is a special time in your family’s life, and will be a memory that will last a lifetime.  We share your pride in your child’s accomplishments thus far and look forward to seeing them continue to grow, enrich lives, and enhance communities. 

We have compiled the following information to assist you as you prepare for your student’s graduation from East Carolina University and the College of Human Ecology.  Please contact Sandy Jackson at jacksonsa@ecu.edu, or by calling 252-328-5754 if you have any questions.

Events & Dates

Friday, May 9, 2008
Event:  Senior Send-Off Picnic
Time:  11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:  In front of the Rivers Building facing 5th Street

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Event:  East Carolina University Commencement Ceremony
Time:  Band Concert and line up 9:30 AM, Ceremony at 10:00 AM
Location:  Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (rain or shine)

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Event:  College of Human Ecology Recognition Ceremony
Time:  Ceremony at 2:00 PM
(Graduates arrive by 1:15 PM)
Location:  Minges Coliseum

Directions and Helpful Information Links

http://www.ecu.edu/commencement/guest.cfm (ECU Commencement Information)

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-ecu/upload/greenville_area_bw.pdf  (Map of Greenville Area)

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-ecu/upload/NC%20MAP.pdf  (Driving direction to Greenville NC)

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-ecu/maps.cfm (ECU Campus maps)

http://www.visitgreenvillenc.com/lodging.asp  (Greenville Lodging Information)

Please also check with your individual unit to see if additional events are scheduled.