UNIVERSITY NEWS ECSU

2023 Winter Open House

by Serenity Shipp

Elizabeth City State University’s winter open house introduced prospective students to what this campus has to offer. High school students from many backgrounds were welcomed with open arms. This university prides itself on bringing people together and this is shown through the campus’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. With that being said, the event was held on February 11th, 2023, and took place throughout campus of ECSU including the Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center, Williams Hall Gymnasium, and Moore Hall. In the Williams Hall Gymnasium a plethora of tables were set up to highlight different programs that are offered here at ECSU. Some of the tables at this event included Financial Aid, Housing & Residence Life, the Honors Program, the STEM Programs,

Education, TRIO, Counseling Services, Music & Visual Arts, English and Digital Media, and 1704 Media Productions were all showcased. In particular, 1704 Media Productions is a student-led organization which specializes in film production, photography, artwork & poetry, journalism, and media. Serenity Shipp who is a freshman graphic design major and member of 1704 Media Productions says, “Having the opportunity to advocate for this organization alongside my fellow team members was an enlightening experience. Seeing the interest on the students’ faces and hearing their questions about the organization felt uplifting. There were students who wanted to start their own businesses, showcase their artwork, and were interested in writing.” This open house successfully exposed students to the wonderful opportunities, education, and clubs offered to future Vikings joining the ECSU family.