ECU News Archives for 2012
January 2012
REAL-LIFE ENGINEERING: ECU students develop labor and delivery bed
Cunningham named to state health plan board of trustees
ECU scientist receives $250,000 grant for prostate research
CANCER RESEARCH: ECU scientist receives $250,000 grant to study non-invasive prostate testing
College of Nursing, College of Business named in the nation's top 20 graduate programs in distance education
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Graduate programs in Nursing, Business named among best in nation
'WE ARE SPOT ON'
New College of Business Dean speaks on achievements, challenges
MILESTONES RECOGNIZED: College of Business holds first Declaration Day
ECU part of national project to treat traumatic brain injury and PTSD in troops, veterans
JOINING FORCES: ECU part of national project to treat traumatic brain injury and PTSD in troops
GIVING IT A WHIRL: ECU students learn belly dancing
Collaboration, quality to be key under health reform
'THE BUCK STOPS HERE': Collaboration, quality to be key under health reform
HELPING HANDS: ECU volunteers honor King with community action
WITH URGENCY: ECU audience urged to consider unfinished work in MLK vision
'ROADMAP FOR INVESTMENT': Program Prioritization Committee releases recommendations
NICE NIGHT FOR A SWIM: ECU students enjoy Polar Bear Plunge
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM: New Leadership Speaker Series targets ECU graduate students
Rehabilitation counselors to hold annual conference
Dental students volunteer at free clinic
Grant aids in cancer research
CANCER RESEARCH: Grant aids in development of screening test
SELF-REPORTED: ECU baseball coach to serve two-week suspension
Arnold encourages audience to 'think big'
THINKING BIG: Arnold encourages ECU audience to overcome life's obstacles
MAKING ENDS MEET: ECU students participate in simulation
ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE: ECU and community colleges debut new nursing program
Accessible, affordable nursing degree
ECU to be featured on CNN documentary about sports concussions
'BIG HITS, BROKEN DREAMS': ECU to be featured on documentary about sports concussions
Jean Mills Health Symposium will be Feb. 3
Grants to fund health projects in eastern N.C.
PULITZER PRIZE WINNER: Barrows named interim adviser to "The East Carolinian"
BETTER HEALTH: Grants to fund projects for eastern N.C.
February 2012
REACHING OUT: ECU faculty partner with region on technology
Geography plays role in health disparity
GEOGRAPHY MATTERS: Location plays role in health disparity
HIGH ACHIEVERS: ECU students EXCEL in first semester
PIRATES HELPING PIRATES: Student tutors step up, give back
PIRATE READ: 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' selected for 2012
NORTH CAROLINA FAVORITES: ECU alumna creates unique cakes for Our State magazine
Aortic valve procedure gives new life to high-risk patients
NATIONAL IN SCOPE: Universities announce plan to form conference
'GAME-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY': Aortic valve procedure proves successful for high-risk patients
COLORFUL COMFORT: Students brighten treatment time for young patients
Students brighten treatment time for young patients
BUILDING BLOCKS: Committee analyzes ECU academic structure
RISING STAR: ECU biology professor selected as Sloan Research Fellow
Events mark Diversity Week at Brody
Religious diversity and health care topic of student discussion
A NEW START: Helen Brinson’s service to eastern North Carolina noted
Nursing alumna Helen Brinson's service to eastern North Carolina noted
BIOEXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS: Grant to benefit ECU biology, biochemistry majors
ECU Physicians on track for positive year
TRADEMARK RIGHTS: Court rules in ECU's favor
PROFIT MARGIN: ECU Physicians on track for positive year
CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: Religious diversity and health care topic of student discussion
FUTURE DIRECTIONS:Trustees approve master plan, consider conference affiliation
Chitwood receives pair of recognitions
CROWN AWARD: REBEL recognized for excellence
HPV shot recommended for boys
COMPETING TEAMS: High school students test engineering skills at ECU
Students, faculty help homeless smile at local event
March 2012
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: ECU faculty, students bring smiles at local event
FILLING EMPTY BOWLS: ECU event raises funds to combat hunger
WEIGHING THE OPTIONS: ECU faculty, staff comment on possible academic reorganization
Faculty: Reorganization offers opportunities, hazards
ECU to conduct severe weather drill Wednesday
THIS IS A TEST: ECU to conduct severe weather drill
LEARNING ON THE RIVER: ECU partners with Pocosin Arts on planned educational lodge
ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Arnold recognized by National Art Education Association
ECU resident turns reporter with ABC News
MANHATTAN BOUND: ECU resident turns reporter with ABC News
Researchers assess program to help expectant moms at risk of depression
BATTLING PRENATAL DEPRESSION: Researchers study effectiveness of program for expectant moms
HEALTHY AGING: Study examines relationship between vision and muscle steadiness with age
ECU programs ranked by U.S. News
BEST IN THE NATION: ECU programs ranked by U.S. News
Match Day to be Friday, March 16
THE PLACES THEY WILL GO: ECU Match Day set for March 16
WITH WINTER BEHIND US: Students enjoy unseasonably warm weather
Kolasa appointed to international group
MOVING FORWARD: ECU commits to take next step with athletic conference
SPRING FEST: ECU opens North Recreational Complex
Medical graduates choose primary care
MATCH DAY MILESTONES: Medical graduates choose primary care
CREATIVE TACTICS: ECU students compete in national marketing challenge
POLITICAL HUMOR 'NO LAUGHING MATTER'
Is there a “Fey Effect?” You Betcha!
NO BAG LIMIT
ECU Bass Fishing Team holds Tar River Cleanup
ECU diagnostic lab accredited
Eight inducted into College of Nursing Hall of Fame, 2012 distinguished alumna recognized
NURSING HALL OF FAME: ECU inducts eight, selects distinguished alumna
UP NEXT: Scenarios to emerge from feedback on academic reorganization
SECOND CENTURY SUCCESS: Order of Cupola supporters honored
TO OUTCLASS THE COMPETITION: Protocol, etiquette training gives ECU students an edge
'The first year of our careers'
'FIRST YEAR OF OUR CAREERS': Medical student Diana Spell shares her third year experiences
'THE RIGHT THING TO DO':
With service, practice makes perfect
Pories honored for career of discovery
EXCELLENCE AND ORIGINALITY: Faculty recognized for efforts in research, creative activity
Saturday events to raise money for special causes
FOR CHARITY: Medical students raise funds at Saturday events
RENEWING RESOURCES:
ECU Storybook Theatre promotes nature through arts
REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE: Marketing students compete for national exposure
LIVING WELL: Students teach second-graders about good nutrition
IN PHASE TWO: Committee unveils potential cost savings for academic reorganization
April 2012
Tree's roots trace back to ancient Greece
CONQUERING CANCER: Clips and cuts raise funds for childhood cancer research
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Youth Arts Festival treats children to interactive artists
EASTER FUN: ECU fraternity sponsors Easter Egg hunt
POUNDING THE PAVEMENT: Racers raise funds during annual Hamstring Hustle
WORKING MAN'S POET: Philip Levine coming to ECU
'FUN AND ALSO DELICIOUS': Joyner Library holds first Edible Books Festival
Students raise $8,500 for charity
EDUCATORS NEEDED: Volunteers bring expertise to teacher assessment process
'TREE OF HIPPOCRATES': West campus addition rooted in ancient Greece
STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY: “We will flourish tomorrow and in the future”
Ballard notes challenges, strengths in State of the University speech
VOICES OF LEADERSHIP: Chancellor's academy empowers students for success
PIZZA 101: Students unveil sauces, compete for commercial production
Coach Rock Golf Classic to benefit cancer research at ECU
LEADERSHIP, INTEGRITY AND SERVICE: ECU junior earns scholarship honoring fallen Marine
ACADEMIC REORGANIZATION: Report to chancellor will consider faculty, staff input
HARD THINGS DONE WELL
: ECU cast presents ‘Threepenny Opera’
BEST FOOT FORWARD: ECU research evaluates prosthetic paws
PIRATE PRIDE: New purple, gold tartan plaid originates from ECU
EARLY EXPOSURE: High school students explore STEM majors at ECU
TIME FOR RELAXING: Students enjoy Barefoot on the Mall
Extending lives through transplants focus of event
LINKING HANDS: Extending lives through transplants focus of event
'AT THE BONE': Trustees hear budget cuts effects on academic programs, faculty retention
DIFFERENCE IN PHILOSOPHY: ECU, former media advisor issue joint statement
PARTNER, ALUMNUS: McRae to deliver spring commencement address
Nobel Laureate discusses science during visit to ECU
A PROVEN MODEL: New ECU summer camp teaches leadership skills
'SCIENCE DIPLOMACY': Nobel Laureate lectures, shares discussion at ECU
EXOTIC VISITORS
: Petting zoo brings animals from around the world to ECU
RISING TO HIGH EXPECTATIONS: ECU recognizes achievement, accomplishment at annual awards day
WALKER’S ECU FOOTPRINT: Friendship, integrity, fair play
ENGAGED: Students learn through public service
POWER OF LANGUAGE: U.S. Poet Laureate shares poetry, anecdotes
Portrait captures Cunningham as a surgeon
ECU leads nation for sending graduates into family medicine
BOUND FOR BRODY LOBBY: Portrait captures Cunningham as a surgeon
TOP TEN AGAIN: ECU receives national award for sending graduates into family medicine
EFFICIENT & EFFECTIVE: Committee stops short of reorganizing academic units
JOINING FORCES: ECU College of Nursing supports national campaign
College of Nursing supports national Joining Forces campaign
May 2012
Convocations to begin Friday
SEEKING ASSISTANCE: ECU Police investigate parking meter theft
NATIONAL RECOGNITION: ECU junior honored for her work with students with special needs
HUGS HELP: Therapy dogs provide study break at ECU's Joyner Library
WITH PLANNING, PERSEVERENCE: ECU physical therapy graduate overcomes odds
Planning, perseverance help physical therapy student beat odds
FROM AROUND THE WORLD: ECU hosts delegations at Global Partners in Education conference
Graduates mark end of medical school
ECU COMMENCEMENT: Grads ready to 'make a difference'
NEW RIVALS: Conference USA adds five members
GLOBAL PARTNERS: Educators plot future of ECU cultural understanding courses
A STRONG LEADER: Mitchelson named interim vice chancellor for research
ECU students receive Schweitzer Fellowships
COMMITTED TO SERVICE: ECU students give back through Schweitzer Fellowships
FUTURE LEADERS: Meet 20 new EC Scholars
FACULTY INDUCTED: ECU becomes charter member of national society
Merritt named top nurse at medical school
ECU becomes charter member of national society, 20 faculty inducted
'PASSION FOR HELPING OTHERS': Merritt named top nurse at medical school
COMMUNITY IMPACT: ECU earns regional Kellogg award for outreach
INSIDE OR OUT: Betsy Brown sets an example of service to others
Health informatics and information management graduate degree to be offered fall 2013
LESSONS LEARNED:
Hurricane workshop highlights best practices in emergency management
ECU physicians named among top sleep doctors in U.S.
TRAINING LEADERS: New master's program approved at ECU
MASTERING CLAY: ECU students create in ceramics class
REFLECTING FOCUS: New name approved for ECU rehabilitation studies
New name for rehabilitation studies department
ECU studying bioengineered blood vessels for surgery
WATERS RECEDE: ECU gets back to normal after overnight storms
OFF-THE-SHELF VEINS: ECU studying bioengineered blood vessels for surgery
A YEAR FOR RESEARCH: Award enables study of Afro-Carribean migrants
BEATING THE RAIN: Campus care continues despite stormy weather
GOING PLACES: ECU baseball team visits Children's Hospital
June 2012
ECU to build dental center at Davidson County Community College
PROVIDING QUALITY CARE: ECU to build dental center at Davidson County Community College
Cardiac surgery earns top rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
'ALL ABOUT QUALITY': Cardiac surgery earns top rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Declining visits, financial losses prompt closing of Bethel clinic
Researcher receives award for lipid research
EARLY HONOR: Researcher receives award for lipid research
PREPARING TO LEAD: ECU orientation assistants prepare for incoming Pirates
PIRATE LIFE: New students and parents arrive for orientation
SHARED EXPERIENCES:
ECU institutes new policy on freshman residency
LEARNING THE WAY: ECU welcomes new students, parents with summer orientation
A GLASS HALF FULL
: ECU alumna shares lessons learned after paralyzing injury
'A HUGE HONOR': ECU physician assistant student elected to national board
ECU physician assistant student elected to national board
Clinic hosts National HIV Testing Day event June 27
ON DISPLAY: ECU Gray Gallery exhibitions highlight fiber trends
RARE BIRDS
: ECU research team studies King Rails on Mackay Island
HISTORY ON DISPLAY: ECU alumnus builds cabinet to spotlight Country Doctor Museum exhibit
Fourth year takes shape for medical student
ECU alumnus builds cabinet to spotlight Country Doctor Museum exhibit
'LIVING THE DREAM': Fourth year takes shape for medical student
ON CAMPUS: Parents and students stay in dorms during orientation
‘GET OUT THERE AND SERVE’: ECU student to promote volunteerism as Miss North Carolina 2012
Dental school opens first community service learning center
SERVICE FIRST: ECU opens first dental community service learning center
July 2012
ANOTHER ONE DOWN: Crews clean up fallen tree along Fifth Street
COMMEMORATING FREEDOM: ECU society recognizes military service
HOPE BUBBLES: Art mural engages children at community center
Park Scholars explore medicine at ECU
FRESH MINDS: Park Scholars explore medicine at ECU
Scientist receives patent for poxvirus discovery
OVERCOMING ROADBLOCKS: Scientist receives patent for poxvirus discovery
COMMON CORE: ECU professors develop curriculum with local teachers
A NEW CHALLENGE: High schoolers hone leadership skills at ECU
THINKING ON THEIR FEET: ECU Language Academy students practice communication with campers
Early cell development could hold key to testicular cancer
NIH-FUNDED RESEARCH: Early cell development could hold key to testicular cancer
LIFE-SAVING THERAPY: ECU surgeons perform new type of heart valve replacement
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: Lucas re-elected chair of Board of Trustees
NOT AT ECU: Internal audit examines athletes, academics
ECU surgeons perform new type of heart valve replacement
LEARNING TO LEAD: ECU hosts high schoolers at inaugural Shelton Leadership Challenge
Golden Living Center donates to Brody School of Medicine
Chitwood addresses surgery group in China
FUNDS FOR TEACHING: Golden Living Center donates to Brody School of Medicine
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT: Joyner Library receives endowment gift
Drug doesn't reduce deaths due to heart surgery complications
ACADESINE STUDY: Study shows drug does not reduce deaths due to heart surgery complications
EDUCATING A NEW GENERATION: ECU announces School of Hospitality Leadership
BOY BAND: Anti-smoking campaign more than a class project
FIGHTING INJUSTICE: ECU student awarded for photo documentary
BUILDING TALENT: Scholarship to assist with employee tuition costs at ECU
Boy band: Anti-smoking campaign more than a class project
August 2012
First ECU dental center opens for patients
Medical students inducted into honor society
FIRST OF TEN: ECU dental center opens for patients in Ahoskie
HUMANISM IN MEDICINE: Medical students inducted into honor society
Brody officially welcomes new students Friday
Cancer center earns re-accreditation
CLASS OF 2016: Brody welcomes 80 medical students
TRANSFORMED: ECU student engaged as Student Government Association president
SPICE IT UP: ECU research outlines best practices for engaging millennial generation
LIVING AND LEARNING: ECU students bond over majors, interests in housing communities
Brody welcomes Class of 2016
DREAMS IN THE MAKING: Campers learn theatre arts at ECU
Summer scholars research health issues
PIRATES GALORE: ECU welcomes back students for fall semester
FAMILIAR FACES: ECU Honors College students meet again at move-in
FAMILY TRADITION: Freshman moves into Garrett Hall room more than 30 years after her mother, aunt
‘A LIGHT CAME ON’: ECU grad travels to India to fight against human trafficking
'INVOLVED ALREADY': ECU Honors College students spend first day giving back
ALL ABOARD: Traditional events launch ECU fall semester
EXCELLENT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: ECU named in 'Best in the Southeast' list
DIGGING DEEP: Collaboration leads to curriculum, playground exchange
Laupus Library showcases new wood art exhibit Sept. 11
ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS: Wood carvings by ECU faculty member showcased in Laupus Library exhibit
Aphasia group practices communication skills Fridays this fall
'EXACTLY ON COURSE': School of Dental Medicine holds first fall convocation
SOLVING PROBLEMS: ECU physical therapy student gains unique perspective in Nepal
'GREEN' CLEAN-UP: ECU recycles, reuses during parking lot conversion
SUPPORT FOR WOUNDED SOLDIER: ECU professor donates exhibition sales to alumnus Nathan Rimpf
AN ANNUAL TRADITION: Literary Homecoming highlights North Carolina writers, filmmakers
September 2012
ECU GOP Visit: Ryan says it's time for 'turn-around'
Protein could help save tissue following heart attack
PART SCIENCE, PART ART: ECU graduate drives Curiosity rover on Mars
Overhaul needed to improve health system and care, reduce costs
'EXCITING TIME': Protein could help save tissue following heart attack
TAKING THE LEAP: NASA scientist encourages action, responsibility
LAUGHTER AND LEGEND: Bill Cosby to launch 51st SRAPAS season
Federal grant awarded to ECU College of Nursing expands online education, collaboration
CARING FOR WOMEN: Federal grant expands online education, collaboration
Event aims at aspiring medical students
MILITARY FRIENDLY: Workshop series to focus on service members’ unique cultures
KINESIOLOGY FELLOWS: Professors to be inducted in national academy
PRAISE AND POLITICS: ECU Gospel Choir to perform at Congressional Black Caucus event
FIRST LADY VISIT: Michelle Obama to speak on campus
FIGHTING INJUSTICE: Franklin McCain, who led Greensboro sit-ins, challenges ECU students to get involved
Close to 30 pieces on display in Laupus Library
Grant aids research into brain aneurysm treatment
First health informatics symposium set for Sept. 26
PROTECTING THE BRAIN: Grant aids research into cerebral aneurysm treatment
ALL FIRED UP: First lady encourages grassroots support for Obama campaign
Chadwick named permanent dean of ECU dental school
Youth health program up for national honors
APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCED: Chadwick named permanent dean of ECU dental school
Money key factor in driving students from primary care
CHILDHOOD OBESITY CHALLENGE: Youth health program up for national honors
INCOME GAP: Money key factor in driving students from primary care
October 2012
INFORMATICS IN HEALTH CARE: ECU celebrates new degree program with inaugural symposium
LANTERNS LAUNCHED: ECU festival highlights Asian cuisine, culture
NO PAIN, NO GAIN: Employees flock to flu shot clinic
DELAY OF GAME: Storm creates 90-minute, soggy wait
LONG-RANGE PLANNING: UNC campuses need to improve graduation rates, Ross tells faculty
NO SLOWING DOWN: Cheerleader bounces back from heart surgery by ECU physician
SECRETS IN THE SAND: Famed paleoanthropologist shares passion for human history
Church donates to cancer funds
FOR RESEARCH, SERVICES: Local church donates to Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center
Cheerleader bounces back from heart surgery
FROM FRYER TO FUEL: ECU Campus Dining joins effort to recycle used cooking oil
BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES: ECU to facilitate $600,000 in new grants
Health reform can reduce costs, improve quality, expert says
Dental school to cut ribbon Friday on Ross Hall
EXPERT OPINION: Health reform can reduce costs, improve quality
Genotyping helps identify source of clinic infection outbreak
ECU cuts ribbon on dental school home
STEM shows girls fun side of science, technology
INFECTION CONTROL: Genotyping helps identify source of clinic outbreak
'COMPLETION OF OUR PROMISE': ECU cuts ribbon on dental school home
Road race to benefit breast cancer services
BRINGING 'HISTORY ALIVE': Country Doctor Museum celebration set for Oct. 27
Country Doctor Museum brings “History Alive!” on Oct. 27
Bench dedicated in memory of slain medical student
PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: ECU Staff Senate holds annual Fitness Walk
REMEMBERING 'A WINNER': Bench dedicated in memory of slain medical student
ECU spin-off firm develops app for heart patients
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice available on iPad
SMARTPHONE APP: ECU spin-off firm develops app for heart patients
HONORING PATRIOTS: Scholarship helps those with military ties earn allied health education
STADIUM DAMAGE: ECU student arrested in vandalism at Dowdy-Ficklen
'EARLY ASSURANCE': ECU offers advance admission to undergrads interested in audiology, physical therapy
CHANGING DIRECTION: Students with one degree under their belts return to study engineering at ECU
APPRECIATION: ECU recognizes military service
ECU Neuroscience Symposium to be Nov. 6
CROSSING BORDERS: ECU health sciences students explore care in a global way
'A CHEERLEADER FOR POETRY': U.S. poet laureate Natasha Trethewey shares work, creative process at ECU
A VIVID REMEMBRANCE: Normandy survivor recounts horror, triumph of D-Day
HELPING, LEADING OTHERS: ECU student earns Nickelodeon service, leadership award
November 2012
POSITIVE CHANGE: Retired justice, alumni panel discuss desegregation, diversity at ECU
Speech language pathologist and ECU alumna to talk about living, working in Alaska
ECU physicians named to annual Best Doctors list
BEST DOCTORS: Fifty ECU physicians selected for annual list
Veterans Day special for dental faculty member
TIES RUN DEEP: Veterans Day special for dental faculty member
SERVICE AND ENGAGEMENT: ECU wins national community engagement award
PIRATE READ: Son brings story of Henrietta Lacks to life
'CONSISTENT WITH OUR MISSION': ECU recognized for diversity, inclusion efforts
'NATIONAL SCOPE': ECU to join BIG EAST football in 2014
'GREAT VISION': Metcalf takes advantage of community service leave
'A GREAT LEADER': Payne named university counsel, vice chancellor for legal affairs
Chadwick named International Dentist of the Year
STRIKING A BALANCE: ECU Board of Trustees recommends tuition, fee increases for 2013-14
OUTSTANDING MERIT: Chadwick named International Dentist of the Year
December 2012
ECU Physicians has good start to fiscal year
EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH, WRITING: Joyner Library honors Bassman Award recipient
COMMITTED TO INNOVATION: College of Education among 10 universities featured in national study
BUILDING RESERVES: ECU Physicians has good start to fiscal year
Road race to benefit camps for kids
AWARD-WINNER: ECU business professor to speak at fall 2012 commencement
SERVING A NEW COMMUNITY: ECU breaks ground on dental center in Sylva
MERRY AND BRIGHT: ECU community enjoys traditional campus events
Ground broken for ECU dental center in Sylva
POINTS OF VIEW: ECU holds film festival for visual anthropology students
BUILDING TRUST: ECU development officer and reservist called to serve
ECU development officer and reservist called to serve
Willis, CME receive recognitions
'VALUED LEADER': Complex named for ECU athletics director; new role announced
ALL THE TRIMMINGS: ECU chefs teach gingerbread house decorating
ECU POLICE: Monday assault found to be false report
'TURN OFF AND UNPLUG': ECU goes green for second year in a row
COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION: Willis, CME program receive recognitions
'TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITIES': Newly minted grads encouraged to persevere
TWO OF A KIND: Daughter follows in mom's footsteps
Nursing duo: Daughter follows in mom’s footsteps
FROM THE DORM TO ‘I DO’: ECU alum proposes in residence hall where the couple met
More than 40 ECU physicians ranked as 'top doctors'
PRESERVING A LOST ART: ECU artists commemorate the USS Enterprise
AMONG THE BEST: More than 40 ECU physicians ranked as 'top doctors'
