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Poverty Simulation Teaches Students Real World Challenges
Robert Kelly-Goss April 17, 2019 4
ECSU students participate in a “Poverty Simulation” exercise Tuesday, April 16. The students pictured are gathered at the employment station, providing employment information or applying for jobs. The purpose of the simulation, says Dr. Kacey DiGiancinto, is to give students...

ECSU, Food Bank Pack Vaughan Center with Volunteers to Feed the Region
Robert Kelly-Goss April 15, 2019 0
Inside the R.L. Vaughan Center, on the campus of Elizabeth City State University, the university and Food Bank of the Albemarle met to fight hunger in the region. It was the first-ever Sort-A-Rama and the community answered the call to...


ECSU Holds Open Community Forum for Strategic Planning
Robert Kelly-Goss April 12, 2019 0
Elizabeth City State University is launching its strategic planning process and all members of the surrounding communities are invited to attend an open forum and let university administrators know what they hope to see in the future from the university....

Jazz Fest, Shana Tucker Quartet Big Hit With ECSU, Elizabeth City Community
Robert Kelly-Goss April 10, 2019 0
Photos by Keven Fitzgerald Jr. and Robert Kelly-Goss   With her cello in hand, Shana Tucker and The Shana Tucker Quartet raised the bar on jazz Tuesday, April 9 when they performed for the 2019 ECSU Jazz Festival. Tucker’s quartet...


University Choir Brings Joyful Noise to Food Bank Fundraiser
Robert Kelly-Goss April 3, 2019 2
The sounds of Viking Pride were loud and clear Wednesday, April 3, as the University Concert Choir surprised participants at Food Bank of the Albemarle’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. Inside the portico of Museum of the Albemarle, people seated at...

Research Week Speaker: ECSU Leading the Way in Civic Engagement
Robert Kelly-Goss April 2, 2019 0
Maggie Woods from N.C. State’s Institute of Emerging Issues gives the keynote talk during a reception for the third annual Research Week Monday, April 1.   Maggie Woods from the Institute of Emerging Issues at N.C. State wants folks in...


ECSU, Food Bank Partner to Feed Regional Hungry with Sort-A-Rama Event
Robert Kelly-Goss March 29, 2019 0
Elizabeth City State University students, faculty, and staff have an eye on ending hunger both on campus, and throughout the Northeastern North Carolina region. That’s why the university has partnered with Food Bank of the Albemarle to host the first-ever...

Elizabeth City Mayor Helps Launch Social Work Month with Keynote Talk
Robert Kelly-Goss March 14, 2019 2
When Elizabeth City State University’s Social Work Program launched its celebration of National Professional Social Work Month, organizers invited Elizabeth City mayor and ECSU graduate, Bettie Parker to be the keynote speaker. March is National Professional Social Work Month and...


Middle and High School Students Attend ECSU’s PREP For Your Future Day
Robert Kelly-Goss March 13, 2019 0
Ninety future university students converged on the Elizabeth City State University campus Saturday, March 9, for the PREP (Practical Real-World Experiences and Preparation) for Your Future Day, hosted by the Pre-College programs, NC-MSEN and Upward Bound. Through dynamic presenters, keynote...

ECSU’s Dr. Kaur-Walker International Women’s Day Keynote Speaker
Robert Kelly-Goss March 13, 2019 0
Women around the world were celebrated on March 12 for International Women’s Day, and Elizabeth City State University saw no shortage of venerable honorees. Psychology professor, Dr. Kulwinder Kaur-Walker was one such woman, speaking at Dare County League of Women...