Special Events

The SAB Special Events Committee is responsible for the selection, planning, promotion, and presentation of two (2) large-scale events during the academic year.  In conjunction with the events offered during ECU's Homecoming festivities, the committee offers a concert by a nationally touring artist each October.  Additionally, as a means of celebrating the end of the academic year, the committee offers Barefoot on the Mall each April.

The SAB Special Events Committee meets every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. in the Bate General Classroom Building, Room 1021.  *This location is subject to change due to the number of participants.  Please check here frequently for updates.

Barefoot on the Mall was first organized in 1979 by Laura Lauffer. According to an unsigned feature article in the 1990 Buccaneer, Ms. Lauffer was a senior at Rose High School and interning at ECU when she suggested a day of music, crafts, refreshments, and booths for student organizations. Ken Hammond is quoted as saying the name was chosen "…because she wanted the festival to be something the students come to barefoot and relaxed." 

The 31st Barefoot on the Mall will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010.  At this FREE event, students celebrate the end of the year by enjoying live music, novelty entertainment, interaction with student organizations, free prizes/giveaways, etc.  

Information will be provided on a continuous basis throughout the year.