Campus
Update September 19, 2007
ECU Graduate Selected as Teacher of the Year
During ceremonies at the Oklahoma State Fair, State Superintendent Sandy Garrett announced that Stephanie Canada, a physical education teacher at Will Rogers Elementary School in Shawnee, was the 20072008 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.
From 1995-1997 Canada was the assistant women's basketball coach at East Central University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in exercise science and a master's in secondary physical education from ECU.
$1 Million
ECU
Grant, to Help Prevent Violence Against Women
A $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice has been awarded to ECU to develop a program with the five other universities in the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) to help prevent violence against women.
ECU, the flagship institution acting on behalf of RUSO, was notified by the Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women that ECU and sister institutions Northeastern State University, the University of Central Oklahoma and Northwestern, Southeastern and Southwestern Oklahoma State Universities will share the grant and establish the Regional University System of Oklahoma Violence Prevention Project.
ECU Selected by AHEC to Develop Branch Campus in Ardmore
Mark Cunningham, Ardmore Higher Education Center board of trustees’ chair, congratulates President Rafes. ECU was selected to become the AHEC’s partner in developing a proposed branch campus in Ardmore.
KGOU is now available at ECU National Public Radio has arrived in Ada on 98.1 FM. Through an agreement with the University of Oklahoma, ECU is now a translator site and is simulcasting programming for KGOU Radio.
Not only can the surrounding area listen to public radio programming, but ECU mass communications students have started producing their own programs for KGOU about ECU and the Ada community this semester.
ECU Observes Constitution Day with Rothbaum Lecture
Randall B. Woods, Cooper distinguished professor of history at the University of Arkansas, delivered the eighth Rothbaum Lecture at ECU. Many staff, faculty and students enjoyed the discussion on LBJ, Civil Rights and Viet Nam.
The Political Science Program also awarded prizes in the “Do You Know Your Constitution?” quiz.
NASA
Fellowships Awarded to 14 ECU Students
Fourteen East Central University students have been awarded funding under the NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program for the 2007-2008 academic year.
The awards are competitive and applications are reviewed by a committee on campus. Awards are in the form of scholarship and research stipends and range from $350 to $2,000 for the academic year.
ECU’s School of Business kicks off the 2007 Homecoming Festivities
More than 200 ECU School of Business Graduates came “home” to ECU this week. The ECU School of Business hosted two luncheons to show appreciation their students, graduates and supporters.
Orange, White & Tiger Striped Homecoming 2007 Events
Friday, Sept. 21
1 p.m. Golf Scramble
Saturday, Sept. 22
8 a.m. Tiger 5K Run
10:30 a.m. Golden Tiger Brunch
11 a.m. Legacy Luncheon
11:30 a.m. Athletic Alumni Reception
1 p.m. Homecoming Parade
4:30 p.m. Tiger Tailgate Party
5:30 p.m. King & Queen Coronation
6 p.m. ECU vs. Midwestern State University
9:30 p.m. ECU Alumni Social
ECU to crown Homecoming King and Queen
ECU will Inaugurate its Seventh President on Friday, Sept. 28
ECU’s Presidential Inauguration is just around the corner, faculty, staff, students and community members are encouraged to attend the following events.
Friday, Sept. 28
2 p.m. Inauguration, Kerr Activities Center
4 p.m. Reception, University Center
6 p.m. Tiger Tales, Dorothy Summers Theatre
The fundraising event – Tiger Tales will honor the seven university presidents. Through song, dance and art the audience can expect an amazing look back at the past 99 years. Tickets are available through the ECU Advancement Office – 2 for $30.
Welcome to ECU!
Phillip Wheller, building maintenance
Brandon Dixon, custodian
Bryan Clonch, custodian
Thomas Carotenuti, building maintenance worker
Suzan Blanco, cashier/Perkins Loan clerk
Dates to Remember!
Every Friday Orange and Black Day
Sept. 21-22
ECU Homecoming Events
Sept. 28
ECU Presidential Inauguration
Oct. 5
Soccer – ECU v. West Texas A&M Univ.
Oct. 12 &13
Teaching American History Oklahoma Centennial
ECU’s first Homecoming king will be crowned Saturday Sept. 22, prior to kick-off along with the traditional queen.
Oct. 17
ECU United Way Fair
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Ballroom
Oct. 18 & 19
Fall Break – No Classes/Office Closed
ECU Inaugurates Dr. Richard Rafes
Ready for Play!
Hundreds of faculty, staff, students, friends and colleagues participated in the Friday, Sept. 28, formal inauguration of the seventh president of East Central University –Dr. Richard Rafes.
Thank you to everyone who made this one of the most memorable days of my life.
Campus Update October 11, 2007
Pink Out with the ZETAs
October is national breast cancer awareness month and the ZETAs are encouraging everyone to wear pink to the Oct. 27 home football game.
Fans wearing pink get in for ½ price.
ECU to Honor Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby
ECU will celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of Gov. Anoatubby on Friday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. in the University Center. ECU will unveil the bust of the 1972 ECU graduate, which will join the other busts of ECU graduates who have gone on to become governors.
ECU’s Kerr Activities Center will begin preparing for the basketball season with a new floor, goals and speaker system. Cheer for the Tigers, basketball preseason begins Nov. 6.
ECU will take on three NCAA Division I schools this year.
Nov. 6 -- ECU vs. OSU at Gallagher-Iba Arena
Then ECU will play two games in the 2K Sports College Hoop Classic –Coaches vs. Cancer at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman.
Nov. 8 -- ECU vs. Univ. of Denver
Nov. 9 -- ECU vs. Oklahoma or Univ. of San Francisco.The Tigers play three regular season road games before opening the home portion of their schedule on Thursday, Dec. 6, against Abilene Christian at 8 p.m. at the Kerr Activities Center.
They are: former Oklahoma Gov. Robert S. Kerr, former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh and former Arizona Gov. Ernest McFarland.
ECU Dance Team Offers Clinic
The ECU Dance Team added 14 new performers during the ECU football halftime performance on Thursday, Oct. 4.
Young ladies from ages 4 to 8 who participated in the clinic joined the dance team and had the opportunity to show Tiger fans their new moves.
ECU Communication Instructor Invites Everyone to Come and See.
Linda Schaefer, communications instructor, photojournalist and author of the exciting and beautifully illustrated Come and See: A photojournalist's journey into the world of Mother Teresa, shared her very personal experience in the development of her book. Schaefer holds the distinction of being the last photojournalist to be granted full access to the late Nobel Prize winner and soon-to-be-sainted nun.
Celebrating Russia – USA Cooperation
On Nov. 6 ECU will celebrate the Year of Russian language in the World and 200 years of US-Russian Diplomatic Relations. Panel Discussion -1:30 p.m. in the Estep Center
Why US – Russian Relations Matter: 200 Years and Counting
Dr. Alvin Turner -3:30 p.m. in the Estep Center Russians in Oklahoma 6:00 p.m. in the Ballroom National essay contest
Poetry Reading by Yevgeny Yevtushenko
Modern Day Julius Caesar is a Success
ECU Theatre just finished its first show of the season, Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Approximately 250 people came over the fourday run of the show. The play was directed by Dr. Bret Jones. Kelli Lowe was assistant director. The play was set in modern times to reflect the political unrest that is presented in the play.
The next show for ECU Theatre is Oklahoma! Nov 14 – 17 at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Summers Theatre.
East Main Cultural Arts District to Hold First of Public Meetings on Oct. 25
The EMCAD will hold the first community forum on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ada Arts and Heritage Center.
The first forum will work with the community on forming the geographic boundaries of the proposed district. Local residents are invited to participate in the development of the district. Earlier this year, ECU was awarded two grants totaling more than $600,000 to help launch the district.
Dr. Rafes and Dr. Hall Present at National Conf.
Dr. Richard Rafes and Dr. Delma Hall attended the National Symposium on Student Retention Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Hall presented “Group Process to Foster Faculty Engagement in Retention Efforts” in an interactive format with participants listening, doing and evaluating results.
Dr. Rafes presented “Engaging Faculty in Retention Issues Using a Presidential Summit on Retention: The Need and Scope” and used technology for instant audience response to questions during his presentation. The instant response of audience participants involved the audience and forwarded his discussion of how and why the Presidential Summit was used successfully at East Central University.
Dr. Sewell Raises International Awareness
Dr. Guy Sewell introduces an international audience to the location and culture of ECU and the city of Ada at the beginning of his presentation to the 20 representatives attending a NATO conference in Slovenia. The conference focused on the growing environmental challenges associated with contaminated sediments.
2007-08 Staff Council officers
Bob Vavricka, president
Stephanie Cooper, vice president
Betty Smith, secretary/treasurer
2007-08 Faculty Senate officers
Charlie Jones, president
Guy Sewell, vice president
Jean Thompson, secretary
ECU offers more dining options
Faculty, staff and students may now purchase flex dollars. Flex dollars can be purchased in $25, $50 and $100 increments at the Virginia Taff Cafeteria. Flex dollars can be used at the University Center, Taff Cafeteria or Pesagi Outtakes.
Your Health Matters
Flu shots are available for the entire month of October from the ECU health services room 137 in the Memorial Student Union building. The cost is $35 – cash or check only.
Sign up for yoga classes, workout in the wellness center or sign up for Weight Watchers – now available on campus. Schedules are designed with ECU employees in mind. If you are planning to start during the fall break, please be aware that wellness center and swimming pool schedules will change.
Or if you feel like a jog, contact an employee who partcipated in the Homecoming 5K run.
Congratulations to Bob Feighner, Dr. Mark Micozzi, Dr. Rich Alford, Barry Hardwick, Sherry Darbison, Jeff McGaha, Brian DeAngelis, Wade Alexander and Richard Rafes for a great race.
Dates to Remember!
Every Friday Orange and Black Day
Oct 12-13
Teaching American History Oklahoma Centennial Colloquium @ 3 p.m., Estep Center
Oct 17
ECU United Way Fair 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Ballroom
Oct 18-19
Fall Break – no classes/offices closed
Oct 20
Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Norris Stadium Parking Lot
Oct 25
East Main Cultural Arts District Forum 5:30 p.m., Ada Arts and Heritage
Instrumental Ensembles Concert 7:30 p.m., Dorothy Summers Theatre
Oct 26
Governor Anoatubby Dedication 2 p.m., University Center
Closing reception for ECU Gallery Exhibit Featuring Dylan Bradway and Amanda Weathers-Bradway 4 – 6 p.m., ECU Art Gallery
Soccer ECU vs. SOSU at 4 p.m.
Oct. 27
Football ECU v TAMU at 2 p.m.
Ardmore Higher Education Center Fall Festival 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ardmore
Oct 28
Scissortail Arts Series – James Giles American Concert Pianist 7:30 p.m., Dorothy Summers
Gov. Bill Anoatubby Inducted into ECU’s Hall of Governors
Chickasaw
Nation Gov. Bill
Anoatubby, a 1972 graduate of East Central University, was inducted into ECU’s Hall of Governors Oct. 26. Pictured above, Tommye Rafes, Dr. Richard Rafes, Gov. Bill Anoatubby and his wife Janice.
More than 200 people attended the event, including greetings from former Governor George Nigh (right), shown with Dr. Rafes and Gov. Anoatubby.
Anoatubby’s portrait and bronze bust were unveiled and now reside in the atrium of Danley Hall. The Hall of Governors includes the portraits and busts of ECU’s three other governors, Robert S. Kerr, Ernest McFarland and George Nigh. All are ECU graduates.
“O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A, Ok- la- ho’ ma!”
This refrain from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” soon will be heard at East Central University as part of the celebration of the state’s 100th anniversary. The Ada community and ECU’s Theatre, Music and Dance programs have joined together and will perform the famous musical Nov. 14 - 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Dorothy Summers Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now! Call 580-559-5483 for more information.
Campus Update November 2, 2007
ECU’s Spirit Week is Here!
“Let’s Play in the Rain!”
Monday, Nov. 5
12 p.m. Window painting begins
5:30 p.m. Tiger Pride Potluck Dinner University Center
Tuesday, Nov. 6
11 a.m. -1 p.m. IFC Chili Cook-off to benefit The United Way - Danley Lawn
Wednesday, Nov. 7
7:30 p.m. Original Cheer Contest - Kerr Activities Center
Thursday, Nov. 8
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Alumni T-Shirt Swap
University Center
1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Totally Tattoos – Univ. Center
7:15 p.m. Spirit Parade on the Mall
7:30 p.m. Pep Rally/Bonfire at Norris Field
Friday, Nov. 9
Orange and Black Day
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Alumni T-shirt Swap, University Center
Saturday, Nov. 10
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Tiger Tailgate FREE CHILI at Norris Field.
2 p.m. ECU vs SOSU
Everyone is encouraged to wear rain gear to these events in support of the theme: “Let’s Play in the Rain.”
SO MUCH TO DO THIS SATURDAY
All Greek Garage Sale
ECU’s sororities and fraternities will hold an All Greek Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on the Tiger Commons lawn just off Stadium Drive.
All proceeds will benefit each chapter’s national philanthropy, including Research for Juvenile Diabetes, Susan G. Komen, Make a Wish, Books for Kids, The Hole in the Wall Gang and The United Way. The sale is sponsored by ECU’s Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils.
24 Hour Play Fest Scheduled
Three one-act plays – all written, memorized and staged within 24 hours – will be presented at 8 p.m. Nov. 3 in East Central University’s Black Box Theatre in Science Hall.
ECU members of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor society, will host their first-ever 24 Hour Play Fest to raise funds to assist the ECU Theatre’s production needs. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Regional Computer Programming Competition
More than 20 student teams from colleges and universities across Oklahoma and Texas will be challenged to solve real-world problems Nov. 3 when East Central University hosts a regional competition of the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest
ECU Celebrating Year of Russian Language, U.S.-Russian Relations
Discussions about the historical and political aspects of cooperation between Russia and the United States and a poetry reading by internationally known Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko will be part of a celebration Nov. 6. The sessions begin at 2 p.m. in the Estep Mulitmedia Center.
Winners of the essay contest will be announced and a poetry reading will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Stanley Wagner Ballroom. A Russian Tea Room reception will follow, and Yevtushenko will sign copies of his books.
ECU Grad August Petersen Will Discuss ‘Inspiring Success’ Monday in Boswell Lecture
August Petersen, a former student leader at East Central University and a senior partner, officer, board member, investor and consultant to numerous Texas business ventures for more than 25 years, will be the speaker for ECU’s annual Boswell Lecture on Nov. 5.
He will discuss “Inspiring Success” at 7 p.m. in the Estep Multimedia Center.
Petersen, who attended ECU on an athletic scholarship, took an active role in several student organizations and was elected Student Senate president for two consecutive years. Majoring in accounting and business administration, he graduated with honors and was named the university's Outstanding Student and the Business School's Most Distinguished Graduate.
He is also a former trustee of the ECU Foundation Inc.
ENROLLMENT FOR SPRING 2008 UNDERWAY
Fall 2007 Transfer Day Transfer Day is an event designed especially for students transferring to East Central University to give them a first-hand feel of what ECU has to offer.
What can students expect?
• Enroll for Spring 2008 classes
• Meet with faculty advisor
• Meet the ECU Transfer Enrollment Center staff
• Tour the campus
Spring Pre-Enrollment
Early enrollment for the spring semester is Nov. 5 - 9.
Jones’ Play Selected For Workshop, Staging in Los Angeles
A play by Dr. Bret Jones, assistant professor of communication, has been selected for a weeklong workshop Nov. 11-18 in Los Angeles.
His play, “Native Skin,” will have a staged reading at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the 2007 Festival of New Plays at Native Voices at the Autry, a program which develops and produces new works for the stage by Native American playwrights.
East Main Cultural Arts District’s First Public Meeting a Success
Many community members gathered to discuss the East Main Cultural Arts District at the first community forum.
Pictured left: Amy Childers Elliott, a steering committee member, gives a presentation on the geographic boundaries of the proposed district at the first forum
Three additional community meetings will be held at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce and will begin at 5 p.m. with refreshments and discussions will begin at 5:30 p.m.
TOPICS:
Nov. 13 - Design and Architecture
Nov. 20 - Business Development and Retention
Nov. 26 - Marketing and Tourism
Earlier this year, ECU was awarded two grants totaling more than $600,000 to help launch the district.
IT’S TURKEY TIME
The Human Resources Club will hold its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 19.
Each year faculty, staff and students work together to feed more than 3,000 individuals in the community.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR SET
The annual International Food Fair (formerly called the Multicultural Dinner) will be held Nov. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Wagner Ballroom. Tickets are available in the International Office. The cost is $5 for students and $10 for the general public.
ECU Student Places at Grounded Chalk Art Festival
Britini Parker looks over her drawing which won second place in the annual Grounded Chalk Arts Festival at ECU’s Norris Stadium parking lot.
Individuals and teams from area schools had six hours to complete a chalk or dry tempera drawing in one of the parking spaces.
Little Dixie Contest Brings 1,300 Students to ECU Oct. 23 and 25
Approximately 1,300 high school students from across the state competed in the Little Dixie Music Contest at East Central University.
Students came from Altus in southwest Oklahoma to Oologah in the northeast, said Kelley Alig, director of the contest which has been held at ECU for more than 25 years.
About 800 students from smaller schools competed on Oct. 23, with 500 students from larger schools performing on Oct. 25. They were judged in solo, choir and ensemble competitions. Trophies and medals were awarded for superior ratings and choirs competed for a sweepstakes award.
East Central University has gone International
Dr. Richard Rafes, Tommye Rafes and Dr. Mara Sukholutskaya, associate professor of English and languages, traveled to Ukraine and Russia over fall break to meet with university officials at Kiev National University of Linguistics, Ukraine, and State University of Management in Moscow. Rafes signed agreements creating two sister-institutions.
What does this mean? The agreements provide opportunities for student and faculty exchange between ECU and sister universities through ECU’s international education exchange programs.
What is the biggest benefit?
Such exchange will enhance the global understanding of our students and internationalize the campus life at ECU.
Many provisions for exchange and cooperation are outlined in the agreement
Halloween fun!
On Halloween all the cool cats were at ECU and work in the controller’s office. Front:
Kinder and May Ann Taylor.
Bohannon, Sherry Darbison,
Mann and Tina Essary.
ECU Halloween Safehouse
Dr. Rafes presents gift to Professor Aleksey Lyalin, president of the State University of Management.
Dr. Rafes and Professor Galik Artemchuk, president of KNUL sign agreements.
Dr. Sukholutskaya gives Dr. Rafes a tour of her home town. The two pause for a photo in front of the Statue to Legendary Founders of Kiev.
Several area ghosts, goblins and cats enjoyed the safe trick or treat experience provided by the ECU students. Rory was also present to give the kids a special treat . . . or for the little ones who were scared it was more of a trick.
Fletta Milner, Rhonda
Back row: Krissy
Lynn Lofton, Susie
ECU Named 2007-08 Employer of the Year
The Ada Business & Professional Women name ECU the 200708 Employer of the Year.
BP&W bestows this honor on employers who have made a positive difference in the lives of working women.
Johnson Walks for 3-Days to Raise Awareness about Breast Cancer
Kathy Johnson, director of campus life and leadership, walked in the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s 2007 Breast Cancer 3-Day Oct. 26 – 28, 60 miles from the Southfork Ranch to Southern Methodist University to raise awareness about breast cancer.
ECU Soccer Club in the Playoffs
ECU’s Soccer Club, part of the OK College Clubs Soccer League, has made the play-offs for the second year in a row. The coach is Stan Nnochirionye, ECU distance education I-TV/Multimedia services coordinator and assistant professor of communication.
Play-offs start Nov. 3 - ECU vs. OU at 1 p.m. at Norman North High School in Norman.
Fall Season Record: 4 Wins, 2 Losses, 2 Ties
OCCSL consists of eight teams; East Central University, Okla. City Community College, Rose State College, The University of Oklahoma (OUColsa), The University of Oklahoma (OU), Oklahoma State University (OSU – Japan), Oklahoma State University (OSU) and The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.
Dates to Remember!
Every Friday Orange and Black Day
Nov. 3
All Greek Garage Sale, 8 a.m. - Noon
Soccer Club Play-off – 1 p.m.
24 Hour Play Fest - 8 p.m.
Regional Computer Programming Competition
Nov. 5
Spring Enrollment Begins
Boswell Lecture – 7 p.m. Estep
Nov. 5 – 10
Spirit Week
Nov. 6
ECU Celebrating Year of Russian Language, U.S.-Russian Relations - 2 p.m.
Jerry Smith, University Art Gallery
ECU Men’s Basketball v. OSU - 7 p.m.
Nov. 7
Transfer Enrollment Day
Nov. 12
Women’s Basketball Exhibition – 5 p.m.
Nov. 13
East Main Cultural Arts District Community Forum - 5 p.m. at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce
Nov. 14 – 17
OKLAHOMA! – 8 p.m. (2 p.m. on the 17) Nov. 16
Statehood Day No Classes/Offices Closed Nov. 19
Human Resouces Annual Thanksgiving Event
Nov. 20
EMCAD Community Forum - 5 p.m. at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce
Nov 21
No classes/Offices close at 3 p.m.
Nov. 26
EMCAD Community Forum - 5 p.m. at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce
OSRHE Chancellor to Deliver Graduation Address
Addressing candidates for undergraduate and graduate degrees during ECU’s first December Commencement ceremony will be Dr. Glen D. Johnson Jr., Oklahoma chancellor of higher education.
Previously, students who completed degree requirements during the fall semester were included in the spring Commencement ceremony in May. This December there are 217 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 72 candidates for master’s degrees.
Johnson, the chief executive officer for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, leads a system of 25 state colleges and universities, 10 constituent agencies, one higher education center and independent colleges and universities coordinated with the state system.
First Night Ada is Underway
Contributions from numerous Ada groups, such as the East Central University Foundation Inc., are supporting the community’s inaugural First Night Ada celebration on Dec. 31. ECU President Richard Rafes (right) presents a check on behalf of the foundation to First Night, representatives are Tommye Rafes and Mary Ruth Barnes.
Campus
Elvis – Coming to East Central University
A show that’s been called as close as today’s audiences can get to an actual Elvis Presley concert will be the grand finale of an evening of performances Dec. 31 during First Night Ada, a community celebration of the New Year. Ada has the only First Night event in Oklahoma.
The activities, all on the ECU campus, will begin at 6 p.m. with 40 different performing groups ranging from country music to the big band sound and rock and roll. Many will perform simultaneously at one of seven venues.
Elvis look-alike, sound-alike and “Jeopardy” contests also are planned for children ages 6-12, teens 13-19 and adults 20 and older.
First Night is an alcohol-free public festival that marks the passage from the old year to the new through the arts. All First Night celebrations are licensed by http://www.firstnight.com/First Night International and adhere to a set of standards.
Admission buttons that will allow entry to all First Night performances are now on available at a number of Ada businesses for $10. The price will increase to $15 on Dec. 31. Groups of five or more can purchase buttons for $8 each, and children age 5 and younger will be admitted free.
The buttons, which were designed by ECU senior Corey Fetters, will not cover the cost of food or beverages that will be offered by six vendors around the campus.
For more information visit www.firstnightada.com.
ECU Flute Ensemble Performing Winter Concert
Members of East Central University’s Flute Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Ada Arts and Heritage Center in Ada. The concert will commemorate the spirit of the holiday season.
The First Building of the New Oklahoma Century!
The new Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center will be the first East Central University building of the second century of Oklahoma. ECU seeks naming gifts for the performance center. More than 30 individuals/groups/businesses have taken advantage of this opportunity to permanently place their names in the state-of-the-art facility. Several additional naming gift opportunities are still available:
Art Department, Art Studios (4), Art Offices (4), Music Department, Choir Room, Teaching Studios (1), Practice Halls (5), Music Offices (6), Mass Communications/Theatre, Studio Theatre (Black Box), Drama Classrooms (2), Laboratories/Classrooms (2), Offices (8), Photography Complex, Radio Studio, Green Room, Work Room, Director’s Office, Manager’s Office
Thank you to all who have contributed so far.
SOLD OUT!
People are saying they’re in love with ECU’s production of “Oklahoma!” ECU marked the state’s centennial with four soldout performances of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
Four Sheets to the Wind
Sterlin Harjo will screen his award-winning feature film Four Sheets to the Wind at ECU on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, 6 –8 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public, courtesy of the Hayes Native American Studies Center
Four Sheets to the Wind follows a young SeminoleCreek as he tries to make sense of life. After discovering his father’s body and choosing to fulfill his unorthodox wishes for burial, Cufe Smallhill goes to Tulsa and gets to know his sister Miri, her friends, her problems and her troubled relationship with her mother. This tale of healing highlights humanity and captures the beauty of the Oklahoma rhythms.
2007 Century Builders Campaign
The Century Builders Campaign had impressive participation from East Central University’s employees. This initiative, as part of the Centennial Project for the university, was a comprehensive funds development campaign for our employees. The Centennial Campaign’s vision, “Encompass the Past, Enrich the Future,” was fully demonstrated by 43 percent of employees contributing.
President Holds Open Forum and Student Dialog
This semester
President Rafes invited all faculty to an afternoon open forum and all staff to join him for a brown bag lunch meeting. Employees had the opportunity to discuss issues of importance to them at the meetings
President Rafes has also initiated regular meetings with students to encourage dialogue and discussion to meet their needs in the same manner.
USDA Leadership Academy Meets at ECU
ECU was pleased to host the USDA quarterly leadership training of all USDA regional managers. USDA leaders throughout the state saw firsthand ECU’s efforts to create Ada’s East Main Cultural Arts District with the funding from the USDA Agriculture Rural Business Opportunity Grant and Rural Business Enterprise Grant.
The group was also informed about the recent purchase of the former Dairy Queen/Tongs in the 800 block of East Main. Demolition on this site will begin early next year and in its place will be the home of the incubator funded by the ARBEG grant.
The community planning meetings have been completed, and the input and feedback from the community of Ada has shown overwhelming support for the East Main Cultural Arts District. Entrepreneurs, current business owners and residents voiced their opinions. The complete survey results are posted on www.ecok.edu/emcad and include the community comments and concerns, many of which relate to business development and retention.
Local Flag Football Team Takes the Field
During the last home game of the season, the local 1st grade football team played during half-time and stole the show.
MSC Plays Home Games at ECU
ECU is proud to open Kerr Activities Center to Murray State College this season. Because of the renovation of the MSC gym, both the MSC men’s and women’s home basketball games will be played in Ada. ECU students are allowed free admission with a student ID.
Alums Return to ECU to Play Ball
The Men’s Basketball Team played a group of alums/former players on Nov. 12. This inaugural event was a tremendous success. Hundreds of fans showed up to cheer on the Now and Then Tigers.
Athletic Department Gives to Ada Community
Thanks to “Feed the Family,” an event sponsored by the FCA and ECU’s athletic department, more than 100 families were provided food for their Thanksgiving meal this year. Members of the two organizations not only carried the packages for them, but also signed autographs for the kids.
Serving the Community
The Human Resources Club held its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 19. More than 3,000 community members were served at this event.
Students
Volunteer to Clean Up Park Service Saturday is a great way for ECU students to give back to the community. Members of Sigma Tau Gamma and Chi Omega took a Saturday and help make the park a cleaner place for all.
The Show Must Go On
Alpha Psi Omega hosted the first-ever 24 Hour Play Fest at ECU. The show was a tremendous success. Fifteen university students worked tirelessly in writing, preparing, acting and performing a production all within 24 hours.
International Food Fair
The annual International Food Fair was a great success. ECU currently has 68 international students from 28 countries. ECU faculty, staff, students and community members enjoyed sampling dishes from the students’ native countries. The International student organization raised funds which will be used to fund international student scholarships.
Horne And Company Establishes Professorship in Accounting
A $125,000 gift to the East Central University Foundation Inc. from the Ada public accounting firm Horne and Company has established the Horne and Company Regents Professorship in Accounting at ECU.
The gift was made by the firm’s partners, Bill Horne Sr., Bill Horne Jr. and Curtis Wilson. It will be matched by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Chesapeake Scholarship Winners Named
Seven outstanding ECU students have been named the first recipients of the newly established Chesapeake Cartography Scholarships. Dr. Gregory Plumb, chair of the Department of Cartography and Geography, announced the awards, which range from $1,000 to $1,500.
The scholars for the 2007-08 academic year are Jacob Lempges, a freshman from McLoud; Adam Milligan, a senior from Ponca City; Daniel Eli Pope, a freshman from Ada; Chloe Price, a senior from Ardmore; Robert Rothell, a junior from Roff; Stefan Terrell, a freshman from Norman; and Carl Williams, a freshman from Oklahoma City.
Funded by Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy Corporation, the nation’s most-active driller of natural gas wells, the scholarship program rewards some of the brightest students majoring in cartography at ECU, Plumb said.
ECU is the only university in Oklahoma, and one of only seven in the United States, that offers an undergraduate degree in cartography. Over the next four years, Chesapeake has committed an additional $40,000 in scholarships for incoming and current cartography majors at ECU.
ECU VP Named to CLEET Board
Dr. Steve Turner, ECU interim vice president for administration and finance, has been appointed by Chancellor Glen D. Johnson to the board of directors for the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
Dr. Daniel Named to Who’s Who
Dr. Arlie Daniel, professor of communications, will be profiled in the 2008 “Who’s Who in America.” He was selected based on his academic and leadership achievements and community service work.
Morrison Receives Recognition
Becky Morrison, adjunct instructor of communication, was selected through a national search to be a scholar at Tanglewood Two: Charting the Future at Williams College in Williamstown, Mass.
Welcome to ECU!
Beatrice Waller Director of Student Counseling Services
Wanda Pierce
Academic Advisor for Educational Opportunity Center at Seminole State College
Deborah (Kay) Pinley
Assistant to Foundation Director
Rochelle L. Kamont
Counselor, Veterans Upward Bound (Lawton)
Brenda Harrison, Education Secretary
Meredith Jones, Secretary/Receptionist for President and Academic Affairs Offices
Janet Flowers
Human Resources Counseling/Project Director for Addictions Counseling
Traci A. Tatum
Building Maintenance Worker
Dates to Remember!
Every Friday Orange and Black Day
Nov 28
Four Sheets to the Wind- 6 p.m.
Nov. 29 – Dec 1
Type O Negative – Black Box Theatre- 8 p.m.
Dec. 1
Women’s Basketball vs. Texas- 7 p.m.
Dec. 3
President’s Circle Book Signing
ECU Chorus and Chorale – St. Joseph Church 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 4
Campus Holiday Party – 3:30-6 pm UC Tree Lighting – 4 p.m. UC
Dec. 6
Women’s Basketball vs. Abilene Christian 6 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. Abilene Christian-8 p.m.
Dec. 8
Service Saturdays – Ada Bike Trail
Women’s Basketball vs. Angelo State 2 pm
Men’s Basketball vs. Angelo State 4 pm
Dec. 10-14
Finals Week
Dec. 15
Commencement 10:00 a.m. Kerr Center
Women’s Basketball vs. St. Edwards – 6 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. St. Edwards – 8 p.m.
Dec. 17-18
East Central Christmas Classic Basketball
Dec 17- ECU vs. Rhema Bible 8 p.m.
Dec. 18- ECU vs. Dallas Baptist 2 p.m.
Dec. 24-Jan 2
Offices Closed
Dec. 29
Men’s Basketball vs. Tabor noon
Dec. 31
First Night Ada
Please join us for food, fun and music at the ECU HOLIDAY PARTY Tuesday Dec. 4, 2007 East Central University University Center Reception 3:30-6:00 p.m. Tree Lighting 4:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there! Richard & Tommye Rafes ECU Student Senate