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Recent News:

Celebrating First Semester Success at CFAC's EXCEL Ceremony
CFAC excelsStudents celebrating a successful first semester at East Carolina University were lauded recently with inclusion in the ECU EXCELS program. This is the third year ECU has systematically honored new students who earned a 3.0 GPA or higher.

The College of Fine Arts and Communication held our installment Friday, Feb. 3, featuring a musical performance and student and faculty speakers. Parents were also invited to attend – an opportunity Havelock native Theresa Holtz’ family took advantage of.

“It means I survived,” the art education major said of Friday’s ceremony. “This last semester was a very tough semester with school and home so I’m very happy to be here.” [ FULL STORY and PHOTOS ]

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Original video game collaboration involves CFAC faculty and students
This semester, the School of Art & Design is collaborating with the School of Music, the Marketing Department in the College of Business, and the School of Computer Science by having a group of students working on an original video game project together. The students, mostly in independent studies and predominately advanced in their programs, will conceive, design, and produce an original video game title prototype using Unity3D. CFAC faculty involved include Dr. Ed Jacobs (Music) and Carl Twarog (Art & Design).

The concept, designed by the students, is in its early stage of development. The game is to be a role playing game (RPG). The back story is created by the students, created by pulling from the mythologies of various cultures and histories.

The team is also pursuing industry professionals from the Raleigh/Greensboro/Chapel Hill, NC area, to visit as a panel for major critiques in the project and offer the students criticism and feedback.

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CNN Documentary Features Student Work
ECU Student films footage for CNNWill Adams, a senior in the School of Communication, did much of the filming at J.H. Rose High School for CNN for its new, one-hour documentary "Big Hits, Broken Dreams," which debuts Sunday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m.  For the documentary, CNN chief medical correspondent and practicing neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta had exclusive access to the J.H. Rose football team for its full 2011 season, exploring concussions in high school football – what happens to the brain under concussive brain injury, and what parents, coaches, and athletes need to be aware of to try to protect themselves.

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Art Professor Wins 2012 NAEA Southeastern Region Higher Education Art Educator of the Year Award
Alice ArnoldDr. Alice Arnold of the ECU School of Art and Design was chosen by her peers throughout the Southeastern region of the U.S. as the 2012 Southeastern Region Higher Education Art Educator of the Year. The award will be presented during the 2012 NAEA National Convention in New York City, March 1-4.

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Upcoming Select Events

Mon., Feb 13, 2012, 7:30 PM
Faculty Recital-Jami Rhodes, voice
 
Thu., Feb 16, 2012, 7:30 PM
Symphonic & Concert Band Concert
 
Fri., Feb 17, 2012, 7:30 PM
St. Cecilia and University Chorale
 
Fri., Feb 17, 2012, 8:00 PM
Jazz at Christinne's w/ TomtheJazzman
 
Mon., Feb 20, 2012, 7:30 PM
Faculty Recital-Crane and Copeland
 
Wed., Feb 22, 2012, 7:30 PM
Percussion Players Concert
 
Thu., Feb 23, 2012, 7:30 PM
Chamber Singers Concert in Winterville
 
Thu., Feb 23, 2012, 8:00 PM
Elephant Man
 
Fri., Feb 24, 2012, 8:00 PM
Elephant Man
 
Sat., Feb 25, 2012, 8:00 PM
Elephant Man
 
Sat., Feb 25, 2012, 8:00 PM
Motown Concert
 
Sun., Feb 26, 2012, 2:00 PM
Elephant Man
 
Mon., Feb 27, 2012, 8:00 PM
Elephant Man
 
Tue., Feb 28, 2012, 7:00 PM
Guest Recital
 
Tue., Feb 28, 2012, 7:30 PM
Guest Recital
 
Tue., Feb 28, 2012, 8:00 PM
Elephant Man
 
Fri., Mar 09, 2012, 7:00 PM
Family Fare Series: ARCATTACK!
 
Wed., Mar 14, 2012, 7:30 PM
Bugallo-Williams, piano duo
 
Thu., Mar 15, 2012, 6:00 PM
Tom McCaslin and Friends
 
Thu., Mar 15, 2012, 8:00 PM
Ballet Memphis
 
Fri., Mar 16, 2012, 7:30 PM
The Jack Quartet