August
19 – The annual Student Leaders Symposium sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Student Affairs; 9.am. – 3 p.m. The Bate Building. Call 328-6495 for more information
25 – Second Annual “Welcome Back Cookout” on the patio of the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. The event is designed to welcome ECU freshmen! All students are welcomed to attend. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free food – first come, first serve! Call 328-6495 for more information
September
7 – Freshman Roundtable #1: the Roundtables are designed to provide freshmen with pertinent information about resources at ECU. This will also be an important networking opportunity. Various ECU staff and administrators will present information about how they assist students. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Gallery of the Leonia Wright Cultural Center. Call 328-6495 for more information
14 – Cultural Cuisine night. Come and enjoy samples of great food from local vendors. This event will highlight various customs related to how we prepare and enjoy food. This will also be a great time to socialize and network with friends! 5:30 – 7 p.m.. Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. Call 328-6495 for more information.
19 – Dialogue on Diversity: The dialogue series will feature various topics of interest related to diversity and is open to students to come and share their views. A different topic will be highlighted covering topics related to the “–isms” of society. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. Call 328-6495 for more information
22 - “Lectura Círculo”– this “Reading Circle” will feature Latina/Latino authored readings and illustrations designed to educate participants on the Latina/Latino culture. 6:30 p.m. Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. Call 328-6495 for more information
October
**5 (New) “Race, Rap, Reality, and Technology” featuring Chuck D
Best known as leader and co-founder of legendary rap group Public Enemy, Chuck D redefined rap music and Hip Hop culture with the release of Public Enemy's explosive debut album, Yo Bum Rush TheShow, in 1987. Most recently, the media has anointed Chuck as the spokesperson and major proponent of music on the Internet. In September 1999, he launched Rapstation.com. The site boasts a TV and radio station with original programming, a slew of Hip Hop's most prominent DJs, celebrity interviews, free MP3 downloads, social commentary, current events, and regular features dedicated to empowering rap artists with the knowledge to turn their craft into a viable living.
7:30 p.m. Location: Wright Audtorium. Co-sponsored with the ECU Student Union Cultural Awareness Committee.
**6 (New) – ICSA Social Justice Institute: speaker series on topics of interest related to social justice in our country. Featured guest will be Mr. Tim Wise, author and lecturer who is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and activists in the United States. Wise has provided anti-racism training to teachers nationwide, and has served in adjunct faculty positions at Smith College in Massachusetts and the St. Poynter Institute in Florida. His writings are taught at hundreds of colleges and have appeared in dozens of popular and professional journals.
7:00 p.m. at the Willis Building, downtown Greenville. Call 328-6495 for more information
8 – Honors Program
Students of color with outstanding grade point averages will be recognized at the third annual Honors Program. Honorees will receive invitations and families are also invited. 12 noon in Mendenhall Student Center – Great Rooms 1, 2, and 3. Call 328-6495 for more information
16-18 Cultural Bus Trip to Washington DC!
Discover DC, in its third year, will provide students an opportunity to travel to the capital city to visit some of the nation’s cultural and educational sites, such as the Smithsonian, the Holocaust Museum, the Georgetown area, and other sites. Contact the LWCC office for additional information and to reserve a space! Call 328-6495 for more information
31 – Ebony Fashion Fair
The 48th Ebony Fashion Fair tour will visit the campus of ECU bringing a high caliber, professional array of fashions from around the world. Tickets for the event will go on sale September 1, 2005 at the Central Ticket office in the Mendenhall Student Center. Show begins at 7:00 p.m. For ticket information, contact their office at 1-800-ECU-ARTS or 252-328-4788; or contact the Cultural Center staff at 252-328-6495.
November
9 – Freshman Roundtable #2: the Roundtables are designed to provide freshmen with pertinent information about resources at ECU. This will also be an important networking opportunity. Various ECU staff and administrators will present information about their office responsibilities. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Gallery of the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. Call 328-6495 for more information.
14 – Dialogue on Diversity: The dialogue series will feature various topics of interest related to diversity and is open to students to come and discuss the topic. A different topic will be highlighted related to the “–isms” of society. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Call 252-328-6495 for more information
**19 (New) – Mini Powwow. A celebration of the Native American culture. The event will take place in the area between Mendenhall Student Center and the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. 12 noon – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Epsilon Chi Nu and Sigma Omicron Epsilon. Call 252-328-6495 for more information.
December
1 – Worldfest – recognition and celebration of various and traditional holiday celebrations. Displays and speakers will be available to illustrate the celebrations and to answer questions. 4 p.m. at the Mendenhall Student Center. Co-sponsored with the ECU Student Activities office. For more information, call 252-328-6495
