FALL 2008ServireThe Magazine of the East Carolina Alumni Association

Homecoming 2008:ECU Goes for the GOLD!

P I R A T E S ’ S E A S O N S T A R T S O N T H E R I G H T F O O T

The Pirates opened the 2008 season in Charlotte’s Bank

of America Stadium against #17 Virginia Tech on August

30. With 1:52 left in the game, senior wide receiver T.J.

Lee (#7) blocked the punt of Hokie Brent Bowden and

returned it 27 yards for a touchdown to put the Pirates

ahead for the first time in the game, and for good, 27-22.

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features 7 Homecoming 2008 Bring your family to East Carolina and share your Pirate pride during Homecoming 2008: ECU Goes for the Gold!

12 2008 Award Recipients The Alumni Association is proud to recognize seven award recipients with Distinguished Service, Honorary Alumni, and Outstanding Alumni awards.

29 A Pirate Remembers East Carolina’s first African-American undergraduate Laura Leary Elliott ’66 shares her student experience.

4 Dear Pirate Nation

5 A Pirate’s Life for Me!

21 Legislative Matters

22 Advancement Update

24 News & Notes from Schools & Colleges

28 Career Corner

31 Pirate Connections

I N T H I S I S S u E. . .

Welcome to Servire, the magazine of the East Carolina Alumni AssociationServire takes a closer look at the accomplishments of our alumni, bringing you engaging feature articles highlighting their success. Stay up-to-date on news from ECU’s colleges and schools, the Career Center, upcoming alumni events, and ways you can stay connected with your alma mater. This magazine is published by the East Carolina Alumni Association, 901 East Fifth Street, Greenville, NC 27858.

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dON tHE COvERMike Litwin ’01 is the talented artist behind the Alumni Association’s Painted Pirate. All 16 pirates will be auctioned during Piratefest in Greenville on April 18, 2009.

Laura Leary Elliott ’66

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What an honor it has been for me to serve you as chair of our Alumni Association Board of Directors for the past two years. The role ECU plays in developing young minds and cultivating our leaders of tomorrow, the impact it has on the economy of the East and quality of life for the people in it, and the bright future that I see for our university makes me so proud

to be a Pirate! I know you share that pride and rejoice in the great accomplishments our Alumni Association has made to help bring ECU to the forefront of higher education.

So many wonderful things have occurred through our Alumni Association in the last few years. The implementation of

our membership program in 2006 has brought our Association to the next level, positioning us to compete on a national stage for program and communication recognition—which we received this spring in the form of the Grand Award for Overall Alumni Program by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education—the international organization for alumni association professionals. The creation of an endowment through generous Life and Centennial Pirate memberships has built, and will continue to build, the necessary funding our Alumni Association needs in order to continue award-winning alumni events and services like Homecoming, Pirate Career Calls, Alumni Tailgate, reunions, and the Chancellor’s Tour, and communications like Servire, PiratePulse, and our annual report.

With the continued growth of our ECU Alumni Scholarship Classic and the addition of the Pirate Alumni Road Race and Fun Run, the Alumni Association has been able to award an unprecedented number of scholarships to deserving ECU undergrads. In 2007-2008 we awarded 24 Alumni Scholarships—eight more than the previous year.

New programs like Industry Inside Out and Published Pirates give alumni with similar interests unique experiences to come together. Industry Inside Out goes “behind-the-scenes” at the industries that Pirate alumni are impacting. Published Pirates is a unique opportunity for East Carolina alumni who have published material to promote their work through the Alumni Association.

It’s hard to believe that my two years as chair has come to an end. It is bittersweet for me, but I know that Sabrina Bengel—your new chair—and others on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors will continue the great work of the Alumni Association and its mission to inform, involve, and serve members of the ECU family throughout their lifelong relationship with the university. I thank you for entrusting me with the responsibility of guiding our Alumni Association. It has truly been an amazing opportunity.

With great Pirate Pride,

Brenda Myrick ’92Board Chair, 2006-2008

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DEAR PIRATE NATION...

Ernest Logemann ’68, Vice ChairWinston-Salem, NC

Carl Davis ’73, TreasurerRaleigh, NC

Yvonne Pearce ’82, SecretaryGreenville, NC

Brenda Myrick ’92, Immediate Past ChairGreenville, NC

Paul J. Clifford, President and CEOGreenville, NC

BOARD OF DIRECTORs

Diane Davis Ashe ’83, ’85................................Celebration, FL

Lori Brantley ’02....................................................Charlotte, NC

Virgil Clark ’50 (emeritus).................................Greenville, NC

Rick Conaway ’68............................................Chesapeake, VA

Jennifer Congleton ’79, ’81................................Greenville, NC

Justin Conrad ’96.............................................Greensboro, NC

Tarrick Cox ’96, ’07..............................................Greenville, NC

Garry Dudley ’92..................................................Chesterfield, VA

Dave Englert ’75……………………………...…………………Norfolk, VA

Bonnie Galloway ’69, ’72...................................Greenville, NC

Wayne Holloman ’66..........................................Greenville, NC

Joe Jenkins ’71..................................................Greensboro, NC

Lewis “Pat” Lane ’67.......................................Chocowinity, NC

Marian McLawhorn ’67, ’88, ’97.................................Grifton, NC

Douglas Morgan ’88…………........………………South Riding, VA

James Newman, Jr. ’68, ’74......................................Raleigh, NC

Steve Morrisette ’69...........................................Richmond, VA

Harry Stubbs ’74, ’77............................................Arlington, VA

Joanie Tolley ’65.............................................................Elon, NC

Linda Lynn Tripp ’80, ’81....................................Greenville, NC

Sabrina BengelChair

New Bern, NC

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A PirAte’s Life for Me!A Pirate’s Life for Me! highlights the success and accomplishments of East Carolina’s many alumni. Join us every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. in eastern North Carolina on Pirate Radio 1250 & 930 AM or across the Pirate Nation at www.PirateRadio1250.com.

If you’ve missed a show, the Alumni Association archives every episode of A Pirate’s Life for Me! on our web site, PirateAlumni.com. Keep reading to find out more about our recent interviews:

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Last year more than 625,000 individuals relied on Joyner Library resources and services for assistance in their studies. From electronic resources to special collections and inviting facilities, alumni like yourself have made all of this possible so that tomorrow starts here for our students.

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obtain reference assistance by e-mail or instant messenger

• An extensive variety of electronic journals and databases (more than 42,000) on a variety of subjects

• More than 1.3 million volumes (just apply for a Courtesy Cardin order to borrow materials)

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Homecoming 2008

ECU GOES FOR THE GOLDGOLD

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It’s time to come home to East Carolina University to celebrate “ECU Goes for the Gold”

during Homecoming 2008! Join fellow Pirates for this annual tradition the weekend of November

7-9. Bring your family to Greenville to take part in our Awards Ceremony, Alumni Open House, the

Homecoming Parade, Alumni tailgate, and of course, Pirate football! Welcome home!

ECTC didn’t have a Homecoming after 1941 until spring of 1946, because most of the boys had gone to war. The Home-coming of May 4, 1946 was known as "Veterans Homecoming and May Day," to honor all the alumni for ECTC who had served in the armed forces. The first annual Homecoming after the war was held on Nov. 8, 1947.

The Homecoming of Oct. 14, 1950 saw the first appearance of a towering paper-mache Pirate called "Captain Teco," sym-bolic of the school’s spirit. It was the center of attention for many festivities to come. In August 1952, the summer school govern-ment presented the school its first mascot, a Great Dane, which was named "Buc." The "big dog" was carried everywhere to represent the school’s "tough spirit."

The highlight of the Homecoming of Oct. 10, 1953 was the crowning of the first Homecoming Queen. That same year, the Veterans Club presented a "victory bell" as a symbol of athletic victory at East Caro-lina. The Homecoming weekend of Oct. 16, 1954 was nearly ruined by Hurricane Hazel, but blew off on Game Day and everything proceeded as planned.

Big-name entertainers like Ray Charles, Jethro Tull, and the Beach Boys highlighted Homecoming weekends during the ‘60s and ‘70s. For the last 20+ years ECU’s Home-coming traditions have remained relatively the same with student activities during the week, and a parade, football game, the crow-ing of the Homecoming King and Queen, and a number of alumni events throughout Homecoming weekend.

“Remembering East Carolina Homecomings,” Roger Kammerer, Greenville Times, October 26, 1994 (additional information included)

IsTORY OF HOMECOMING

Homecoming can be traced back to the first Founders Day, which was celebrated at East Carolina Teachers College on March 5, 1932. Many Alumni returned for the occasion, including five of the original 11 faculty members. This celebration, in the form of a homecoming, took place there-after every year on the Saturday closest to March 8, the day on which the school was founded in 1907. There were no sporting events or parades associated with these early homecomings until 1936.

The first Homecoming to include sports was celebrated at ECTC on Nov. 20, 1936. The day began with morning programs followed by a barbecue dinner, then an afternoon game of football followed by an evening dance. The Homecoming of March 18, 1941 included the addition of a parade before the game.

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EVENTsFRIDAY, NOvEMBER 7 Homecoming Luncheon11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mendenhall Student Center$10 for Alumni Association members; $15 for non-membersStart your Homecoming weekend off with a great meal at Mendenhall Student Center. Hear about some of the plans to remodel ECU’s student center and learn about other new projects taking place at East Carolina from Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Kevin Seitz. Parking is available behind Mendenhall.

Bus tour of Campus1:00-2:00 p.m.Bus will depart from the Joyner Library clock towerComplimentaryJoin host Jim Westmoreland ’74, ’77 for a bus tour of ECU’s campus. With growth comes change and our campus reflects the university’s continued growth. This tour is the perfect opportunity to see your old residence hall and favorite hangout.

ECU Classroom Experiences take alumni back to college days and provide unique learning opportunities. the Alumni Association is proud to offer four ECU Classroom Experiences during Homecoming (all classroom experiences are complimentary):

ECU history professor and author Dr. Gerald J. Prokopowicz will lead a discussion on his book, Did Lincoln Own Slaves?: And Other Frequently Asked Questions About Abraham Lincoln1:00-2:00 p.m.Joyner Library, 2nd Floor Conference RoomThis thought-provoking topic will most certainly be a lively discussion with plenty of time for questions and answers.

Pat Dunn ’58 shares her vision as Greenville’s mayor2:15 p.m.Joyner Library, 2nd Floor Conference RoomJoin Class of 1958 graduate and Mayor of Greenville Pat Dunn as she leads a discussion on her vision for the city, including the revitalization of uptown Greenville and how it will affect the East Carolina community.

Lt. General Gary North ’76 returns to campus2:15 p.m.Mendenhall Student Center, Multipurpose RoomJoin current ROTC students for a special guest lecture by Lt. General Gary North. North is Commander, 9th Air Force and U.S. Central Command Air Forces, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. North is a 1976 ROTC graduate of East Carolina University and a 2008 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient.

Explore ECU Special Collections and Archives2:15 p.m.Joyner LibraryDiscover how University Archives works to preserve ECU’s history. Take a look into the Rare Book Room and a peek behind-the-scenes into the preservation laboratory and the Archives Stacks area.

While you’re in town, stop by the Alumni Center and meet our Pirate.

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Alumni Awards Cocktail Reception6:00 p.m. • Hilton GreenvilleTake a moment to congratulate this year’s award recipients before the awards dinner.

Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dinner7:00 p.m. • Hilton Greenville$30 for Alumni Association members; $35 for non-membersJoin us in recognizing alumni who have demonstrated outstanding merit and achievement as we honor this year’s recipients of the Outstanding Alumni, Honorary Alumni, and Distinguished Service Award.

SAtURDAY, NOvEMBER 8

Alumni Open House 9:00-11:30 a.m.Taylor-Slaughter Alumni Center at 901 East Fifth StreetComplimentaryOpen to all ECU alumni and friends, the Alumni Open House is a great way to start your morning with a complimentary breakfast from ARAMARK.

Homecoming Parade10:00 a.m. • Fifth StreetTake advantage of the Alumni Center’s front-row seats for the annual Homecoming parade. This year’s floats are sure to please as “ECU Goes for the Gold!”

Homecoming Alumni tailgate1:00-3:00 p.m. • Gate 1 outside Minges Coliseum $5 for Alumni Association members; $10 for non-members. Children 10 and under are free.Join the Alumni Association for our family-friendly Alumni Tailgate. We’ll have plenty of food and Pirate beverages, games for children, music, and door prizes.

Pirate tailgate Contest1:00 p.m. • Your Tailgate Spot!Free for Alumni Association members; $10 for non-members.Do you have Pirate fever? Show your best purple and gold and ECU spirit at your Homecoming Tailgate location. The competition will be steep, so be prepared to wow the judges with creative decorations, food, atmosphere, music, and, of course, your passion for ECU! Be sure to incorporate this year’s Homecoming theme, “ECU Goes for the GOLD!”

Judges will stop by your tailgate between 1:00-3:00 p.m. Each tailgate captain will receive a tailgate contest apron, and the winner will receive a Pirate prize package filled with lots of ECU goodies and the respect and admiration of the Pirate Nation! Call 800-ECU-GRAD to register.

Pirate Football! Marshall vs. ECU3:30 p.m. • Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium

2007 Alumni Award recipients are recognized huring halftime of the Homecoming game.

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EVENTs

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Department of technology Systems – Distribution and Logistics Golf Outing 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. • Bradford Creek Golf ClubRSVP to Mark Angolia by October 1 at 252-737-1036 or angoliam@ecu.edu.

Department of Chemistry Homecoming Celebration5:30 p.m. • Science and Technology BuildingContact Keith Holmes at 252-737-1566 or holmesk@ecu.edu.

ECU Student Judicial Board Meet and Greet for Current and Past Judicial Board Members7:00 p.m. • Cynthia Lounge in Mendenhall Student CenterContact Jason Sininger at siningerj@ecu.edu.

School of Music ’70s Alumni Reunion and RecitalA.J. Fletcher Recital HallContact Bonnie Mani ’73 at manib@ecu.edu to RSVP and/or play.

sATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

College of Allied Health Sciences “Second” 40th Anniversary Celebration8:00 a.m. • Allied Health Sciences Building LobbyComplimentary breakfast reception.10:00 a.m. • “Old” Laupus Library Recognition ceremony. RSVP to Pat Frede by November 1 at 252-747-3523 or fredep@ecu.edu.

College of Education Homecoming “Breakfast on the Porch” 9:00 a.m. • Front porch of Speight BuildingLight breakfast followed by parade watching. RSVP to Gayle McLawhorn by November 3 at 252-328-6397 or mclawhorng@ecu.edu.

College of Human Ecology Pre-parade Homecoming Gathering9:00 a.m. • Rivers Building LobbyLight breakfast and activities for children followed by parade watching. Contact Sandy Jackson at 252-328-5754 or jacksonsa@ecu.edu.

Department of Physics Graduates Reunion and Lunch9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. • Howell Science ComplexRSVP to Dr. Tom Sayetta by October 1 at 252-328-1957 or sayettat@ecu.edu.

College of Business Homecoming Social 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Tent on Fifth Street in front of the Jenkins Fine Arts CenterContact Anne Bogey at 252-328-4396 or bogeya@ecu.edu.

Department of Geography Open House10:00-11:00 a.m. • Brewster C-201Contact Karen Mulcahy at 252-328-4991 or mulcahyk@ecu.edu.

Department of technology Systems – Distribution and Logistics tailgate12:30-3:00 p.m. • Under the scoreboard, across from Elmhurst SchoolRSVP to Mark Angolia by October 1 at 252-737-1036 or angoliam@ecu.edu.

Athletic training Alumni Reunion1:00-3:00 p.m. • Gatorade tent in V.I.P. parking lot off of Charles BoulevardContact Morgan Cooper at cooperm@ecu.edu.

Brody School of Medicine Medical Alumni tailgate1:00 p.m. • Pirate’s CoveCatered by Parker’s BBQ. RSVP to Candace Darden by November 1 at 252-744-2238 or dardenc@ecu.edu.

ECU Chapter of the American Library Association Pre-game Cookout1:00 p.m.Contact Jami Jones at jonesj@ecu.edu by October 15.

Interior Design Lunch1:00-3:00 p.m. • East Carolina Alumni Association Alumni Tailgate locationContact Charles Gustina at 252-737-2057 or gustinac@ecu.edu.

events in the schools, colleges, and departments

visit PirateAlumni.com/Homecoming for additional information on these activities or contact your department directly.

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ALUMNIREUNIONs

This year’s Black Alumni Reunion weekend will be better than ever. We’ve planned something for everyone with activities on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Reunion activities include:

•Reception honoring 2008 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient Rev. Kenneth Hammond ’73, ’83, ’85.

•Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dinner•ECU Step Show •Midnight Bowling •Homecoming Parade•Alumni Tailgate •Homecoming game•Jazz Social with Carroll Dashiell•After Hours Dance Party•Worship service at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church •Sunday Breakfast at K&W

For complete details of the Black Alumni Reunion, visit PirateAlumni.com/blackalumnireunion.

ECTC & ECC Alumni Reunion Dinner Dance

featuring The Collegians

Share memories of East Carolina Teachers College and East Carolina College with former classmates throughout the weekend. A number of other activities are planned during Homecoming, including a tour of campus, breakfast at the Alumni Center on Saturday morning, and front-row seats for the Homecoming Parade. After the football game, top the weekend off with a dinner and dance featuring The Collegians at the Hilton Greenville.

For complete details of the ECTC and ECC Reunion, visit PirateAlumni.com/reunions.

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BLACK ALUMNI REUNION

Golden Alumni Class of 1958 50th ReunionCelebration of the 50th class reunion is a milestone for our 1958 Pirates. Join us in congratulating members of the Class of 1958 as they are inducted as Golden Alumni. This special ceremony takes place during the ECTC & ECC Alumni Reunion Dinner Dance on Saturday night.

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DIsTINGUIsHED

sERVICE

Steve Showfety ’70 is a pillar of the East Carolina community, having served the university in numerous capacities, including: former Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary of the Board of Trustees; Vice Chairman of the Board of Visitors; Vice Chair of the search committee for current university Chancellor Steve Ballard; and Chair of the search committee for current Athletic Director Terry Holland. Showfety currently serves as a board member of the ECU Foundation, is a member of the Henry VanSant Society of the ECU Pirate Club, and Forever Pirate member of the Alumni Association.

Showfety is a native of Greensboro, NC, where he currently resides. He is President and CFO of Koury Corporation, a privately owned builder, developer, owner, and manager of a diversified real estate portfolio. Showfety volunteers in his community for the Greensboro Regional Realtors Association, the Greensboro Area

Steve Showfety

Chamber of Commerce, the Greensboro Sports Commission, YMCA of Greensboro, North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry, and Action Greensboro Economic Development Steering Committee.

Always willing to lend a hand, Showfety is a shining example of what it means to live the university’s motto of Servire—to serve—especially when it comes to his alma mater. His leadership has touched nearly every facet of East Carolina, having helped to make this institution “the university FOR North Carolina,” as Chancellor Ballard proclaims.

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Charles Rogers became a Pirate the day he met his wife Jewelle ’56. Her exuberant passion for East Carolina was contagious for Charles, and soon he found himself in love with our great university, and adopted it as his own.

For more than 10 years Charles has supported East Carolina, financially, and through participation at athletic, cultural, academic, and alumni events. He is a Centennial Pirate member of the Alumni Association and never misses a Homecoming, Alumni Awards Ceremony, ECTC & ECC Reunion, or Alumni Tailgate. Rogers is a Kick Off to Victory Scholarship member of the Pirate Club, with season tickets to football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball. Charles attends Skip ‘n Lunch events, and volunteered for the Lady Pirate basketball scrapbook project, which commemorated the 2006-2007 championship season. In 2007, Rogers’ company Lifetime Houses was a Service Legacy sponsor of ECU’s 100 Incredible Women Roundtable event. He has served as

HONORARY

ALUMNI

Charles Rogers

a board member of Friends of Joyner Library and as a committee chair for the S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series. Rogers is a Benefactor member of the Friends of the School of Theatre and Dance, and he and Jewelle never miss an opening night of any ECU theater production! Rogers is also a Jarvis Circle member of the Chancellor’s Society, and member of the Order of the Cupola, the university’s most prestigious benefactor recognition program.

Always with a warm smile to greet you, Rogers is most certainly a Pirate at heart. He understands the impact ECU has on the eastern region of North Carolina—both economically and culturally. His support of our university is to ensure East Carolina continues to challenge young minds, make breakthroughs in 21st century medicine, and provide recreation for the people of the East. Recognition as an Honorary Alumnus transitions Rogers from a Pirate at heart to a proud, true Pirate.

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Dick and JoAnn Eakin

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For alumni who attended East Carolina between 1987 and 2001 their ECU experience will forever be tied to one couple—Dr. Richard “Dick” and JoAnn Eakin, former chancellor and first lady. Now, seven years after Eakin’s retirement as ECU’s ninth chancellor, the East Carolina Alumni Association will recognize the former “first couple” with Honorary Alumni status at the 2008 Alumni Awards Ceremony during Homecoming 2008.

Dick and Jo met one another at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania in 1959. “I was a rising senior and several of us decided that we would help the new freshmen move in to the dorms. One freshman in particular, a young lady named JoAnn McGeehan caught my eye. Well, over the course of that year we began to date, and the following summer we were married,” recalled Dick. “You may have noticed me, but I don’t remember meeting you that day,” remarked Jo. “Back when we were in school all of the guys and gals ate dinner together in a very formal setting—we even sat boy, girl, boy, girl at the tables. Well, the girls chose their seats first, and then the boys had to fill in. That’s when I noticed Dick—when he and a couple of his friends sat at my table. Obviously Dick and I don’t have the same story of how we met one another, but the rest is true—we dated the rest of that year and got married after Dick graduated.”

The young couple spent their honeymoon trekking across the United States to Pullman, Washington where Dick attended Washington State University and received a master’s in mathematics, and doctorate in mathematics with a minor in economics. It wasn’t long after graduation that Dick began to rise in the ranks of higher education. The couple became firmly planted in Bowling Green, Ohio where Dick served Bowling Green State University for 23 years. His positions there included: assistant dean of the graduate school and director of graduate admissions, associate dean of the graduate school and director of graduate admissions, vice provost for student affairs, vice provost for institutional planning and student affairs, executive vice provost for planning and budgeting, and vice president for planning and budgeting.

While in Bowling Green the couple adopted two children, Matthew (who was only three

days old) and Maridy (who was five days old). “We were very fortunate in that I was able to stay home and raise our children while Dick was working,” said Jo. “But once the kids were in grade school I announced that I was going back to school—we had a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and hot dogs during that time!” “Those are my specialties,” laughed Dick. “I took a class here and there as our schedules allowed. It took me 18 years, but I did finally graduate,” said Jo.

In 1987 Dick answered the call from the East and accepted the position of chancellor for East Carolina. The couple arrived in Greenville in March and embarked on a journey that would transform this university into the emerging, national research institution that it is today. “Chancellor’s don’t do much on their own,” commented Dick. “It was through team efforts and collaboration with leaders across the campus that we achieved progress. I’m most proud of raising the university’s academic standards and our academic reputation across the state and the country. Receiving doctoral-granting status by the UNC Board of Governors in 1997 was an extraordinary accomplishment.” Dick is quite humble in only naming a few milestones that occurred under his leadership. In his 14 years as chancellor, myriad other notable enterprises were attained:

•Office of Minority Student Affairs established

•Parent’s Association established•Pirates defeat NC State in the Peach Bowl; ended season ranked #9

•Centers established at the medical school for the study of cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease

•School of Health and Human Performance established

•Campus-wide fiber optic network installed•Renovation of Minges Coliseum completed•Board of Visitors created•J.Y. Joyner Library acquires its millionth volume

•First on-line master’s degree began•Ledonia Wright Cultural Center opened•“Shared Visions” campaign raised well over $50 million goal

•10th Street entrance completed and replica Cupola installed on the mall

•Student Recreation Center dedicated•J.Y. Joyner Library is expanded and

renovated; Sonic Plaza entrance opened•Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium’s upper deck opened

•ECU accepted for all-sports into Conference USA

•More than $600,000 raised and distributed by the ECU Family Relief Fund for victims of Hurricane Floyd

•$15 million Campaign for East Carolina Scholars completed

•More than 25 doctorate, master, and undergraduate degree programs established

While Dick was in the office, Jo was busy improving the aesthetic appearance of the campus. “We’d often take walks across campus in the evening and I would comment to Dick about various things that could be done to improve the appearance of the campus. So, a campus beautification committee was formed with students, faculty, and staff, and through Facilities Services we were able to plant hundreds of flowers, shrubs, and bushes, but we also did little things like purchase new benches and refuse containers to obtain harmony between buildings and green spaces.” Much of the campus’ current landscaping is thanks to the work of Jo and the committee.Even after Dick left the chancellor’s office his work at ECU was not complete. From 2001 through 2006 he continued to serve the university, teaching Educational Leadership. Now officially retired, both Dick and Jo enjoy volunteering in the community, spending time with their children and grandchildren, and mornings on the golf course—especially Dick. They have no plans to leave Greenville, according to Jo, “Greenville is our home. It’s a wonderful community and we have good friends here. Obviously there are great medical facilities, and who could ask for better weather? In fact, many of our family members followed us to North Carolina and live close by! We just love it here.”

And alumni of East Carolina love the Eakins. When asked what it means to receive Honorary Alumni status from the university, Dick replied, “We had the privilege of bestowing the honor of alumni status on so many others during graduations, including our daughter Maridy. Having the tables turned on us to become alumni ourselves is really quite thrilling.” It is well deserved, Dick and Jo. Congratulations.

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OUTsTANDING

ALUMNI

David Fitzgerald ’66 is more than just a military man. He is a passionate patriot who has spent his life serving his country. From the Mekong Delta of Vietnam to the hallowed halls of Capitol Hill, Fitzgerald’s dedication to the American philosophy of freedom and prosperity has been at the center of his life’s work—more than 35 years of service to both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Federal Government.

In 1966 the Vietnam War changed Fitzgerald’s plan of attending medical school. He instead enlisted in the U.S. Navy. In Vietnam, Fitzgerald was a Platoon Commander in the Mekong Delta and worked closely with the U.S. Army’s Long Range Patrol in Cu Chi Province and engaged in combat operations in areas of Cambodia.Fitzgerald returned to the U.S. to serve as Platoon Commander at UDT-11 in Coronado, California. During this time he was also a commander of the Apollo 11 Space Capsule Recovery Team in Hawaii. He then spent a short time as a BUDS Instructor at the U.S. Naval Amphibious Base in LCREEK, Virginia before joining the SEAL Team Two for operations deployed from the East Coast.

Fitzgerald was then assigned to the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency and the U.S. Embassy Attaché Staff in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a war

David Fitzgerald, Jr.zone. He was one of the last Americans to leave the Embassy when the communist forces of the Khmer Rouge seized Cambodia in 1975. Fitzgerald resided in the war zone for one year before returning home to Virginia.

After 10 years of active-duty Fitzgerald became a Reserve Officer and became a civilian in the U.S. Government. He was president and CEO of his own consulting company in Washington, D.C. where he worked with members of Capitol Hill and the Executive Branch. As a result of this work, Fitzgerald was asked by the White House to serve as a Director for Congressional Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy.

Desert Storm brought Fitzgerald back into active-duty. In 1995 he was again recalled to assess problems and find solutions to the rising threat of worldwide terrorism and worked with the CIA, FBI, FAA, Department of the Treasury, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Congress.

Now officially retired, Fitzgerald remains a Washington consultant on matters of terrorism and national security. In 2007 Fitzgerald received a Congressional Veteran Commendation for his lifelong service to the United States.

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To many, Rev. Kenneth Hammond ’73, ’83, ’85 is a visionary. He is a man who shepherds a church family of more than 4,500 members, mentors budding young pastors, and teaches through a holistic approach to ministry—a belief that church leaders must address the total needs of individuals and not merely the spiritual. His call “to serve” quite literally matches that of the university’s motto, Servire, of which he most humbly practices every day.

Hammond’s career started at East Carolina after he graduated in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in history. He worked in the College Union as an assistant program director, and then quickly took on additional duties in Mendenhall Student Center as a program director, assistant director, and associate director. During this time Hammond worked with hundreds of students, engaging them in campus life and student activities. Concurrently, Hammond engaged himself in the divinity program at Shaw Divinity School, ECU’s master’s of education program (1983), and ECU’s certificate program for advanced study (1985). After completing these degrees Hammond began working in the ministry as youth minister for Mount Shiloh Baptist Church in Winterville, NC, then pastor of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Greenville, and finally as pastor of Mount Shiloh Baptist Church in

Williamston, NC before assuming his current post as senior pastor of Union Baptist Church in Durham, NC.

Hammond’s work for United Baptist, its congregation, and its community is nothing short of remarkable. Since 1992 church membership has increased by 3,000, more than 20 new ministries have been launched, and the church staff has grown from one to nine with an additional 13 volunteers. The church’s budget has increased by more than 700% and an endowment has been established. In May 2001, a new 3.5 million dollar worship center and fully renovated educational building was dedicated, and in July 2006 ground was broken on a 47,000 square foot Kindergarten – 8th grade church-affiliated private school. Fully endowed, this school is tuition-free for children who reside in northeast, central Durham.

Union Baptist Church is not the only place where Hammond spends his time. He is also a pastor mentor at Duke Divinity School and an adjunct professor at United Christian Bible Institute in Durham. He also volunteers for a number of non-profit organizations in the Durham community, and in 2001 was named one of America’s Most Loved Pastors by Gospel Today magazine.

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Dr. Jerry McGee ’65 is one of the lucky few to have two careers, both in which he excels and inspires. As president of Wingate University in Wingate, NC, McGee has taken a small, independent college and transformed it into a university with an excellent graduate program and superior School of Pharmacy. As an NCAA football official he has officiated college football games in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big East Conference, and Bowl Championship Series.

A native of Rockingham, NC, McGee has spent more than 35 years in higher education in the Carolinas, serving Wingate University, Furman University, Meredith College, Gardner-Webb University, and Richmond Community College. His experience encompasses financial aid, career services, institutional advancement, development, and now the president’s office.

Since assuming the lead role at Wingate in 1992, McGee has worked with university faculty, staff, and volunteers to achieve a number of milestones, including the completion of a $20 million capital campaign, $35 million in new campus construction, the increase of alumni giving from 4% to 32%, the elimination of $4.2 million in deferred maintenance, the creation of the School of Pharmacy, the increase of faculty with terminal degrees from 72% to 92%, the doubling of student enrollment, and university status. Under McGee’s

visionary leadership Wingate has been recognized as one of the best small, liberal arts colleges in the South, and the premier small, private university in North Carolina.

Over the past 33 years McGee has officiated more than 370 college football games. He has routinely been selected for post-season assignments, including the Inaugural ACC Championship game, the Orange Bowl, the Gator Bowl twice, the Army/Navy game twice, the Liberty Bowl, the Peach Bowl, the Fiesta Bowl, the Motor City Bowl, the Las Vegas Bowl, and the Rose Bowl twice. He is also a member of the South Atlantic Conference Athletic Hall of Fame and served on the NCAA President’s Council and as the National Chairman of the Football Issues Committee for NCAA Division II.

McGee spends a great deal of time volunteering and is a member of the Board of Directors for First Charter Corporation, the Wilma McCurdy Trust, the McSwain Foundation, Presbyterian Hospital, and the National Association of Sports Officials. He is past district governor of Civitan International and is a member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce Business Leaders Hall of Fame. He recently received North Carolina’s highest civilian honor—The Order of the Long Leaf Pine—in recognition of his extraordinary service to the state.

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In 1976, a young Gary L. North ’76 was commissioned by the U.S. Air Force to report as a distinguished graduate. He had successfully completed ECU’s Air Force ROTC program and graduated with a degree in political science. Now a lieutenant general, North is recognized as leader of three of the most critical war fighting commands in the world. With more than 30 years of active military duty, North holds the second-highest rank in the U.S. Air Force.

Currently stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, North is Commander of the 9th Air Force and U.S. Central Command Air Forces. The command comprises of five wings in the eastern United States and three direct reporting units, with more than 350 aircraft and 24,000 active-duty and civilian personnel. He is also responsible for the operational readiness of eighteen 9th Air Force-gained National Guard and Air Force Reserve units comprising the Air Reserve Component. As the Air Component Commander for U.S. Central Command, the general is responsible for developing contingency plans and conducting air operations in a 27-nation area of responsibility covering Central and Southwest Asia and the Horn of Africa—an area that includes Iraq and Afghanistan. The Air Force’s largest combat F-16 wing, the 20th Fighter Wing, whose mission is to provide, project, and sustain combat-ready air forces, is under North’s command at Shaw.

During his extensive career North has held numerous operational, command, and staff positions in the Air Force. He completed seven overseas tours, including multiple assignments in Germany, Japan, and South Korea, and has been stationed at myriad bases in the U.S., including California, Florida, Hawaii, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and in Washington, D.C. As a pilot North has logged more than 4,100 air hours flying the F-4 (Phantom II—primarily used in Vietnam), the F-15 (Eagle—which can fly at twice the speed of sound), and the F-16 (Fighting Falcon—the world’s most prolific fighter jet). North flew 54 combat missions during operations Desert Storm and Southern Watch.

North is highly decorated, having received numerous major awards including, Defense Superior Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross with “V” device and oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, and Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, among others. In 1993 he was recognized with the Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force Leadership Award, one of the Air Force’s most prestigious awards given to individuals who demonstrate the highest qualities of leadership in their jobs and in their lives.

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The N.C. General Assembly wrapped up the 2008 legislative session on July 18 after completing 10 successful weeks in Raleigh and approving a $21.4 billion budget. In a difficult economic climate, ECU was fortunate to secure more than $100 million in state appropriations.

The spending plan included $69 million to complete construction of a new dental school and $36.8 million for the construction of a new family medicine center at ECU. By securing funding for these priorities, ECU will continue to grow as a leader in health care, research, and the education of health professionals.

The school of dentistry will train new dentists to respond to the ongoing shortage of dentists across the state. The state legislature also provided $1.5 million to fund the operations of the school. Currently, only nine out of 100 North Carolina counties meet or exceed the national average of dentists per capita. ECU has demonstrated its capacity to make a significant impact on the health care needs of the state, and thanks to the General Assembly, will continue to do so through dental education.

The new family medicine center will replace an outdated facility that has outgrown its original rented space and currently has no permanent home. The Brody School of Medicine is a leader in

family medicine, and we are proud to graduate the largest number of students that remain in North Carolina to practice medicine. The new building will serve as a powerful recruitment tool for attracting top physicians to ECU.

Finally, the legislature provided planning funds in the amount of $1.5 million to expand the medical schools at ECU and UNC-Chapel Hill. The Brody School of Medicine intends to expand their class size from 73 to 120. The expansion will allow us to train more physicians to serve North Carolina, especially in the rural and inner city areas.

The members of the legislature once again demonstrated their commitment to the university system and we encourage you to thank them for their efforts. Legislators across the state need to know that we appreciate their hard work and are grateful for their dedication to higher education.

Personal phone calls and letters are critical in communicating to legislators that we appreciate their devotion to our cause. The best way to find contact information for your state representative is to visit www.ncleg.net. With dedicated legislators and alumni, ECU has the opportunity to consistently make a significant impact on our region and state.

LEGIsLATIVE MATTERs

Representative Edith Warren ‘60, ‘73, Senator Walter Dalton, Representative Marian McLawhorn ’67, ’88, ’97 and Representative Arthur Williams attended the ceremonial groundbreaking of ECU’s School of Dentistry in February 2008.

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The Second Century Campaign is the first phase of an ambitious program seeking $1 billion in private support for East Carolina University. I know that our long-term goal will not be reached overnight. In truth, it may not be realized until 2020. Yet, I am gratified by the response to our plans and the progress we are making. Our university has capitalized on its Centennial Celebration by adopting a bold new strategic plan and is pursuing all available funding sources—state appropriation, budget reallocation, grants and contracts, and private support to fulfill it. Indeed, these are exciting times at East Carolina University. Thank you for helping us pursue and achieve our goals. It is a great time to be a Pirate!

Steve Ballard, Chancellor

ECU PAssEs HALFwAY MARk IN sECOND CENTURY CAMPAIGNAt the midpoint of its Second Century Campaign, East Carolina University has raised $107,718,000, more than half of its $200 million campaign goal.

This achievement comes at the end of a record-breaking fund raising year at East Carolina. Gifts and pledges to ECU from all sources were more than $37 million in the 2007-2008 fiscal year, an all-time high.

“Raising half the financial goal for the Second Century Campaign represents great progress, yet we know the second half of a campaign is always more challenging,” said Mickey Dowdy, vice chancellor, University Advancement. “We are grateful to the alumni, friends, and donors who have supported the Second Century Campaign and look forward to even greater things to come.”

East Carolina embarked on the Second Century Campaign, an ambitious campaign to support ECU Tomorrow: A Vision for Leadership and Service, the university’s strategic plan adopted in 2007. With a financial goal of $200 million, the campaign’s true goal is to enrich, change, and save the lives of East Carolina’s students, the citizens of eastern North Carolina, the state, and beyond.

to date:

Support of colleges, schools, departments, and strategic initiatives

$56,429,744

Academic professorships and scholarships $15,199,494

Other $1,042,119

total academic program support $72,671,357

Athletics(scholarships, endowment, and facilities)

$35,046,643

CAMPAIGN tOtAL (as of 6/30/2008) $107,718,000

from the chancellor

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Economic Prosperity in the East

ECU will create a strong, sustainable future for the East through education, innovation, investment, and outreach.

In support of this objective, the Second Century Campaign will raise funds to accomplish the following initiatives:

•Create multiple merit and need-based scholarship programs that will provide targeted support in the development of tomorrow’s workforce for emerging and existing economic opportunities in the region.

•Provide increased support for graduate students who upon graduation will strengthen an important dimension of the workforce.

•Strengthen research programs that have a direct impact on economic development, including health care, tourism, education, and biotechnology.

•Support the construction of new campus facilities.

Health Care and Medical Innovation

ECU will save lives, cure diseases, and positively transform the quality of health care for the region and state.

In support of this objective, the Second Century Campaign will raise funds to accomplish the following initiatives:

•Increase scholarship and financial aid programs to recruit outstanding students and expand the educational opportunities in the health sciences.

•Establish distinguished professorships.•Significantly expand the research into the cause, treatment, and cure of diseases and conditions most prevalent in our region and state.

•Support the construction of new teaching, research, and patient-care facilities.

The Arts, Culture, and the Quality of Life

ECU will provide world-class entertainment and powerful inspiration as we work together to sustain and improve the community’s quality of life.

In support of this objective, the Second Century Campaign will raise funds to accomplish the following initiatives:

•Cover the annual costs of all athletic scholarships.•Support faculty and students in the visual and performing arts.•Support major capital projects.•Endow established cultural programs.

Education for a New Century

ECU will prepare our students to compete and succeed in the global economy.

In support of this objective, the Second Century Campaign will raise funds to accomplish the following initiatives:

•Expand the ECU Access Scholarships program, which provides need-based financial support for students who demonstrate strong academic potential.

•Expand and strengthen the EC Scholars program, ECU’s flagship merit scholarship program.

•Expand the global reach of our programs.•Provide scholarships for study-abroad opportunities for students.

•Support scholarships to attract international students to our campus.

•Establish distinguished professorships and lectureships to attract international expertise.

The Leadership University

ECU will distinguish itself by the ability to train and prepare leaders for our state and nation.

In support of this objective, the Second Century Campaign will raise funds to accomplish the following initiatives:

•Support the BB&T Center for Leadership Development to enhance its work with the faculty.

•Establish distinguished professorships in leadership for each of the colleges, and develop an annual leadership conference.

•Strengthen the Chancellor’s Leadership Academy, which will build leadership within our faculty and staff by providing opportunities to hear from and interact with great leaders in business, education, and government.

•Establish the Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement, which will enhance classroom learning by incorporating community engagement and leadership training into each student’s experience.

ECU TOMORROw: A VIsION FOR LEADERsHIP AND sERVICE

The Five Strategic Directions

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In the future, the FWI plans to expand deeper into the ECU community. Earlier this year, for example, the FWI presented to ECU staff in Human Resources as part of training certification. Additionally, the HR department has agreed to sponsor several FWI lecture series in the fall that will be available to all ECU faculty and staff.

Ultimately, the FWI plans to offer its lectures and services to the general public, although details are still under development.

College of Business Honors record number of scholarship recipients

The College of Business recently announced a record number of scholarship recipients, recognizing 96 undergraduate and graduate students at a spring awards banquet. The scholarship amounts totaled $120,000 for the 2008-2009 academic year—almost doubling last year’s sum of $65,000.

The 2008 College of Business Scholarship Awards Banquet was held on April 29 at the Hilton Greenville, where more than 250 attendees honored the recipients at a formal dinner. Participants included students, donors, ECU faculty and staff, as well as other special guests.

Dr. Frederick Niswander, dean of the College of Business, said, “These scholarships reflect the generosity of our alumni, faculty, and friends. They have shared their success so that others can succeed.”

He continued, “The awards also celebrate those individuals who have accomplished high academic achievement, with the expectation that they will continue to lead and inspire future generations.”

Scholarships are generated from endowments and funds designed to assist students enrolled in the ECU College of Business. Award recipients are selected annually by the College of Business Scholarship Committee.

“I think it’s important to certainly leave your friends and family some of your assets, but it’s important to leave them your values, too. We have both made bequests and that’s the best way we can impart our values, other than by demonstrating our values in the way we live.”

College of Business launches Financial wellness Institute

The College of Business recently formed the Financial Wellness Institute (FWI), an entity designed to introduce basic personal finance to ECU students, the university community, and beyond.

Led by finance teaching instructor Mark Weitzel, the student outreach arm of FWI is primarily achieved through a for-credit personal finance class, which is open to all majors. The course strives to teach practical, real-world information that students can apply to their everyday lives—such as developing a personal budget, understanding the dangers of credit cards, and learning how to be a smart consumer.

Because of increased popularity, the course has been expanded into two sections of 250 students each to be taught by Weitzel and Len Rhodes, assistant dean for graduate programs, beginning Fall 2008.

Weitzel also guest lectures to student organizations and other classes throughout the semester, helping students better understand the complexities of their personal finances—and hopefully sparking an interest in business.

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Paying it forward

For Brenda and Stas Humienny, giving to East Carolina University is a way to show their gratitude. In 1979, during Brenda’s final year at ECU, she nearly had to quit school due to a lack of funds. Through the generosity of Dr. Forest Scharf, a pathologist in Goldsboro who gave her $500, Brenda was able to complete her

senior year.

”It was like a million dollars to me,” she said. “It was the difference between graduating and not graduating.” That act of generosity stayed with Brenda and Stas. I’m just very grateful, very thankful. A lot of people need a hand and that’s the reason we support ECU. I needed a helping hand and it made a world of

difference to me, for me.”

Now they want to extend that generosity to others. In 2006, the Humiennys established the Stas & Brenda Humienny Scholarship Fund in the Department of Clinical Laboratory Science of the College of Allied Health Sciences, which will be funded over a period of five years.

Brenda and Stas met while they were both students in the Department of Clinical Laboratory Science. They graduated in May 1979 and were married in October of the same year.

As Brenda and Stas look toward their future together and the impact they will have on those around them, they have also included ECU in their wills. In addition to the scholarship, they have left part of their estate to ECU.

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Brenda Humienny ‘79 is giving back now

and will in the future.

Financial Wellness Institute instructor Mark Weitzel

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Dr. Michael Behm, ASSE Academic Practice Specialty’s Safety Professional of the Year

Department of Technology systems professor receives national award

Dr. Michael Behm of the East Carolina University Department of Technology

Systems was honored with a national award during the Safety 2008 Conference, hosted by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference is considered the premier professional

development event for Safety, Health, and Environmental professionals.

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Behm, an assistant professor in occupational safety within the College of Technology and Computer Science, received the ASSE Academic Practice Specialty’s Safety Professional of the Year award. Academic Practice is one of 14 practice specialties within ASSE and the Safety Professional of the Year award represents outstanding accomplishments in service, scholarship, and education (collectively) both to the profession and to the practice specialty. “It is a tremendous honor personally and professionally to receive this award,” said Behm. “It really means a great deal to me to be recognized nationally after just four years of academic service here at East Carolina.” Behm also participated in a Business of Safety panel discussion that included Edwin Foulke, Jr., assistant secretary of labor with OSHA. The panelists shared their insights with conference attendees and responded to questions addressing the key issues and concerns of SH&E professionals on ways that professionals can demonstrate business value to their employers.

First Department of Engineering graduates give class gift

The Department of Engineering graduated its first students in May 2008. The first ever graduating class of engineers decided together to make a difference for future classes of the program. The seniors made a donation of $1,500 to the Engineering Foundation. “This generous and forward-thinking gift is the start of alumni involvement in the engineering program,” said Dr. Paul Kauffmann, chair of the Department of Engineering. “Our first graduates have demonstrated their commitment to enhancing engineering access by this donation, which will focus on scholarships and financial support for future students.”

technology & computer science

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designed for a family of four and features glossy Brazilian-cherry cabinetry and a variety of work islands and entertainment spaces. Though the kitchen is expansive, Silverman and White rose to the challenge of creating spatial flow conducive to minimizing footsteps during food preparation and clean up. Since graduating from ECU, Silverman has been employed by Kitchen Encounters, a family-owned kitchen design firm in Annapolis, MD. Since graduating from ECU, she has achieved AKBD (Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer) and CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer) certification. Silverman says, “As a designer at Kitchen Encounters, I do everything from conducting meetings to hand drafted drawings to contacts and construction, and installation packages. We follow an in-depth design process that was developed by my employer, Mark T. White.” Kitchen Encounters’ designs have won awards in the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s design contests and other industry competitions. More of Silverman’s designs are scheduled for publication in the fall of 2008.

In recalling life as an interior design student, Silverman says, “ECU was one of the best experiences of my life. I was frequently pushed mentally and physically

Dr. Linda Ann Patriarca, new education dean, arrives on campus

The College of Education welcomes a new dean, Dr. Linda Ann Patriarca. Prior to coming to ECU, Dr. Patriarca served as the associate dean in education at Caldwell College, a private co-educational

institution in northern New Jersey.

“I’m pleased to welcome a truly outstanding educator as the new Dean of the College of Education. Dr. Patriarca brings to us a wealth of knowledge about professional education, university/school partnerships, and grant funding opportunities. She will undoubtedly lead our College and its outstanding faculty to a new level of success,” said Dr. Marilyn Sheerer, Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs.

The bulk of Dr. Patriarca’s career was spent at Michigan State University (MSU). During her 25 years at MSU, she served in various administrative roles giving her wide-ranging experiences in coordinating undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral level programs, and in working collaboratively with faculty, teachers, administrators, undergraduate, and graduate students in professional development schools on projects designed to improve teaching and teacher education.

“I am excited to join an institution known for its quality teacher education programs. I am eager to work with talented faculty, staff, and students. Education is my passion and I look forward to being an advocate for teacher education programs here at ECU,” said Dr. Patriarca.

In addition, Dr. Patriarca also devoted substantial energies to program development and continues to serve in leadership roles at the national level. During her career she has been active in national groups and task forces focusing on education. She served as president of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children and as a national professional advisory board member for the Learning Disabilities Association of America.

Dr. Patriarca earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees in speech and language pathology from Eastern Michigan University. She earned her doctorate degree in special education, teacher education, and reading from Michigan State University.

Alumna’s kitchen design lauded A kitchen designed by Shane Rigling Silverman, a 2004 interior design graduate, has been published in Kitchen and Bath Business (K+BB), a revered magazine of the kitchen and bath industry. The kitchen, which received Honorable Mention in K+BB’s design competition, was the creation of Silverman and her boss, Mark T. White, CKD. The 38’ x 14’ kitchen was

human ecology

EDUCation

Linda Ann Patriarca

Kitchen designed by Shane Silverman, 2004 interior design graduate.

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Interior Design Alumni! Come Tailgate with Us!

The Department of Interior Design and Merchandising invites interior design alumni to a tailgate party during Homecoming on November 8, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a buffet lunch, catch up with old friends, and find out what’s happening in the interior design world at ECU. Reserve your place at the party table today by contacting Professor Charles Gustina at 252-737-2057 or gustinac@ecu.edu. Tickets are $10.

symposium Focuses on safety

“Making the state’s 101 campuses safer,” N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper told the participants of ECU’s Campus Safety Symposium, “comes with a host of expectations and challenges.”

“We need to prevent violence and critical incidence, but if it does happen then we need to be ready to respond,” he said.Cooper, who delivered the keynote address, was among the 250 people across the state who came to the second annual symposium January 31-February 1, 2008.

Designed to attract school administrators from community colleges and universities from across the region, the symposium “addressed the legal and safety challenges academic institutions face today, including

to the limits, which made me realize my true potential. I’m thankful for each and every professor I encountered. Each one put their own personality into their teaching, which made me more diversified when I entered the workforce.” Silverman and her husband are making plans to build an environmentally friendly home in Anne Arundel County, MD. Visit kitchenencounters.biz to read more about Silverman and Kitchen Encounters.

Human Ecology plans Homecoming Breakfast The College of Human Ecology extends an invitation to alumni and their families to our breakfast hospitality tent during the Homecoming parade on November 8, 2008! Continental breakfast will be served from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the 5th Street side of the Thomas W. Rivers Building at the east end of campus. If you are an alumnus of child development and family relations, criminal justice, hospitality management, interior design, merchandising, nutrition and dietetics, or social work, you are a College of Human Ecology alumnus. We would also love to see our many wonderful home economics alumni. Even if you are not a College of Human Ecology alumnus, come and have a donut—and bring the kids! The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. We extend a special welcome to 1958 graduates celebrating fifty years as alumni of East Carolina University.

crisis communications, and strategies for safer campuses,” said Peter Romary, director of ECU’s Student Legal Services and conference organizer.

“Safety is obviously a top priority for all educational institutions. Through this symposium we hope to provide attendees with knowledge and skills that are best in practice at identifying threats, preventing violent crimes, and communicating and responding effectively if events occur,” Romary said.

Other presenters included: Kevin Foust from the Federal Bureau of Intelligence; Euqene Zdziarski, assistant vice president and dean of students at the University of Florida; David Robey, Secret Service threat assessment team; Dave Rainer, associate vice chancellor for Environmental Health and Public Safety at N.C. State University; Mark Namee, provost of Virginia Tech; and Scott Bullard, director of emergency services for the N.C. Community College System.

The third annual safety symposium is scheduled for January 29-30, 2008 at the Hilton Greenville.

Home economics education alumnae, (left to right) Marjorie Wright Spencer ’57, Neel Dupree Carson ’57, and Mozelle Bass Batchelor ’57, attended the Human Ecology Homecoming Breakfast during Homecoming 2007.

student life N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper speaks to members of the media following his delivery of the keynote address at ECU’s Campus Safety Symposium.

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CAREER CORNERA serviceof the ECU Career Center

THE CAREER CENTER ENCOURAGEs ALUMNI TO HIRE-A-PIRATE!

(Flashback). You have been transported back to your senior year at dear old East Car'lina. It’s mid-fall and with the autumn wind brushing against your face, you coast through campus a seasoned veteran. As you pass a sweatshirt sea of purple and gold—it reminds you to pick up tickets to the Homecoming game this weekend. As you walk in to your last class before fall break, it hits you—you are half a semester away from graduating! No more tests, no more lectures, no more cramming for finals! You beam with excitement as you think to yourself, “After this semester, I graduate!”

Your moment of enlightenment is cut short as you overhear your professor congratulating a classmate on a job offer they received from a Fortune 500 Company. Insecurity consumes you as you realize—you are half a semester away from graduating. No more tests, no more lectures, no more cramming for finals. Your face tenses up with angst as you think to yourself, “After this semester, I start my career!”

As alumni, we all can relate to this dichotomy of the senior experience. You feel great to have made it to the end of your collegiate career, only to realize that commencement marks the beginning of your professional career. So what do students do? ECU students know how important networking is and one of the major ways students look to network with employers is at our fall and spring job fairs.

The Career Center serves to assist and guide students in their career quest. The Career Center is a marketplace for jobs, ECU students, alumni, and employers. We cultivate employers as partners by initiating and facilitating opportunities in the public, private, governmental, and corporate sectors. What better way to show your Pirate pride than to encourage your company or organization to recruit fellow Pirates! Here are some great recruiting opportunities that you won’t want to miss out on this year!

Encourage your organization to hire a Pirate!Are you an employer that is looking for the perfect hire? Look no further. ECU students are ready to join your business today. Across the state, ECU is known as the Leadership University, a role our students take seriously. They are ready to be the critical thinkers, decision makers, and the communicators that your organization needs. But, they need to know you’re out there. If you have never worked with our office before and are looking to recruit ECU graduates please contact our Job Developer Lindsey Bradsher at 252-328-6050 or by e-mail at bradsherl@ecu.edu to set up a personalized consulting session to discuss your recruiting needs.

Register today for our 2008-2009 career fairs!Interested in meeting a broad range of young professionals? Our Career Fairs are the perfect match! Hundreds of in-state and out-of-state employers come each year to recruit our graduates. Remember to register early. You don’t want miss your opportunity to promote your company and to meet thousands of qualified graduates. For more information regarding our Career Fairs please contact our Employer Relations Specialist Kristen Etheridge at 252-328-6050 or by e-mail at etheridgek@ecu.edu. To register online for one of our Career Fairs please visit www.ecu.edu/career.

Get connected!Our online job search system allows you to post your job openings where they can be viewed directly by students. Once registered, you can view our resume database from your office and schedule interviews. To register with our online job network simply visit http://www.ecu.edu/e3careers and create your company profile today! It’s a FREE service we offer to all of our employers. If you have questions about registering with our online job search system please contact our office at 252-328-6050.

Remember to take advantage of all the recruiting opportunities we offer through the Career Center. If you are looking for the best and brightest young graduates in the state, as the saying goes, “If you want to get their first, you go east.”

UPCOMING CAREER FAIRS

Fall Career Fair for All MajorsThursday, October 910:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Greenville Convention Center

Fall Health Science Career FairThursday, October 910:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.ECU Health Sciences Building

Spring Education Career FairThursday, February 269:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Greenville Convention Center Spring Career Fairfor All MajorsThursday, March 2610:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Greenville Convention Center

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A Pirate Remembers...Laura Leary Elliott ’66During a time of social injustice and inequality—a dark period of America’s history—one young woman unwittingly became a quiet pioneer for future generations of students of color at East Carolina College. Laura Leary Elliott ’66 humbly likens herself to Rosa Parks, in that her sheer presence at East Carolina in the early 1960s would have a greater impact on this institution that she could have ever imagined.

Having grown up on a farm in eastern Pitt County, Elliott was familiar with East Carolina College. She was an accomplished student and had been accepted at one of North Carolina’s historically black colleges. But as her parents Richard and Mamie Leary were active in the civil rights movement and the NAACP, Elliott knew the tides would one day turn and people of color would have the same rights and privileges as whites in America. What she didn’t know was that she would be the first African-American student to enroll at ECC as an undergraduate student.

Elliott’s father was a good friend of one of Pitt County’s first black physicians Dr. Andrew Best (who was later the first African-American member of the ECU Board of Trustees and a recipient of the university’s Jarvis Medal). Best had established a rapport with Dr. Leo Jenkins, then president of ECC, and worked with him on the peaceful integration of the school by African-American students. When this door was finally opened, Best knew the perfect candidate to fulfill the role—Laura Leary—the daughter of his good friend.

Out of a feeling of obligation to her parents, Elliott hesitantly agreed to attend East Carolina and enrolled as a freshman in the fall of 1962. “It was very stressful for me, being the only student of color attending classes. There were few outwardly mean or inconsiderate things done to me, but there was a tension around me, especially my freshman year—at least I felt it—and I often felt lonely. I wasn’t really involved on campus except for attending classes. Truthfully, I just grinned and bared it,” said Elliott. “There were other black students that enrolled while I was in school, and by my junior year there was certainly a presence on campus. But we often kept to ourselves and the business of

getting our educations.” By 1966 Elliott had come full-circle. She was the first African-American to receive an undergraduate degree from East Carolina.For the first few years after graduation, Elliott stayed close to home. She took a position in Windsor, NC teaching high school business law, business math, business English, and typing. After two years Elliott decided to try her luck in the “big city” and moved to Washington, D.C., where she

quickly found a position as an auditor for the U.S. Department of Justice. After seven years in Washington, Elliott relocated to Atlanta and stayed on as an auditor for another year. In 1972 she began work as a business statistician with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

In 1971 she met and married Allen Elliott, adopted their son Reginald in 1977, and had a daughter Rachel in 1984. Elliott spent some time as a homemaker while raising her children, but kept busy outside of the home volunteering for her church and various other non-profit organizations, particularly with children’s programs. In 1986 the family moved back to Washington, D.C. and Elliott began work for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, from which she retired as a senior accountant in 2006.

Looking back on her college education Elliott

said, “I have no regrets. It has taken me a little time to be at peace with my experience at East Carolina, but now I’m in a good place and glad to be involved with the university again. I know now that I afforded an opportunity for someone else, and I’m grateful to have an education. I hope others realize the importance of their own education enough to give back so that someone else has a chance to do something worthwhile.”

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Romantic dates for all occasions

Relative & in-lawguest stays

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Stay in updated classic style of the 1920s Located on Historic E. 5th Street

Directly across from the main campus of ECU and performing arts venues

NEw THIs YEAR...The night before the ECU Alumni Scholarship Classic, bring friends to the Hilton Greenville for the Pirate’s

Bounty Scholarship Auction, a fun evening with beach music, hors d’oeuvres, Pirate beverages, and auction items. All are welcome! If you’re from out-of-town, make reservations at the Hilton Greenville to get a good night’s rest before your day on the links.

Player packages are $135 each and include green fee and cart, beverage service, golfer’s goody bag, snacks throughout the day, breakfast by ARAMARK, lunch by O’Charley’s, and a ticket to the Pirate’s Bounty Scholarship Auction and 19th Hole Reception. Add-on packages (1 mulligan and 1 tee buster) are available for $20 each. Additional tickets to the Pirate’s Bounty Scholarship Auction and the 19th Hole Reception are also available for $20 each.

For complete details, visit PirateAlumni.com/golf.

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October 17, 2008 • 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.Ironwood Golf & Country Club

presented by

GRAB YOUR CLUBs AND jOIN Us ON OCTOBER 17 FOR A DAY OF GOLF AND GOOD TIMEs As wE sUPPORT sTUDENT sCHOLARsHIPs!

Enjoy a day on the links with fellow ECU supporters for a game of golf and plenty of prizes! With trophies awarded for lowest team score for both rounds, hole-in-one prizes on all par 3 holes, longest drive, and closest-to-the-pin contests, your swing may land you a bounty. Enjoy the camaraderie on the course and the chance to win some great door prizes. Best of all, it’s for a good cause...ECU scholarships!

The mission of the East Carolina Alumni Association

is to inform, involve, and serve members of the ECU family throughout their

lifelong relationship with the university.

Paul J. CliffordPRESIDENt AND CEO

Kendra AlexanderASSIStANt DIRECtOR FOR ALUMNI PROGRAMS

Monique BestACCOUNtING tECHNICIAN

Stephanie BunnPROGRAMS & MARkEtING ASSIStANt

Liz Ellerbe ’01DIRECtOR OF ALUMNI PROGRAMS

Dan FrezzaASSIStANt DIRECtOR FOR ALUMNI PROGRAMS

Candi High ’97ACCOUNtANt

Betsy Rabon ’86ALUMNI CENtER COORDINAtOR

Doug Smith ’00DIRECtOR OF ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP & MARkEtING

Jennifer WatsonASSIStANt DIRECtOR FOR MEMBERSHIP & MARkEtING

Chris Williams ’01ASSIStANt DIRECtOR FOR MEMBERSHIP & MARkEtING

Servire magazine is published quarterly by the East Carolina Alumni Association, 901 East Fifth Street, Greenville, NC 27858. Publication dates may vary according to the university’s calendar, events, and scheduling.

TO CONTACT US OR COMMENT ON THIS MAGAZINE:252-328-6072 | 800-ECU-GRADalumni@PirateAlumni.com

POSTMASTER: Send change of address to East Carolina Alumni Association, 901 East Fifth Street, Greenville, NC 27858.

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ALUMNI AssOCIATION wINs AwARDs FROM INTERNATIONAL PROFEssIONAL ORGANIZATION

Your East Carolina Alumni Association has been recognized with three accolades, a grand award, a bronze medal, and a special merit award, by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the international association of professionals who advance educational institutions. One of the most prestigious awards given by CASE District III, the Grand Award was given for our overall alumni relations program. Other finalists in the category were the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill General Alumni Association and the University of Miami. “Being selected for this prestigious award by our peers for the work we do on behalf of the alumni of East Carolina is a great honor. It has been said that you

are ‘measured by the company you keep.’ To be recognized in a category with the University of Miami and UNC-Chapel Hill is appropriate company for our fine university,” said Paul Clifford, Alumni Association president and CEO. The Association also received a Bronze Medal for its collaborative program Pirate Career Calls. Sixteen entries were judged in the “Alumni Relations Programs: Collaborative Programs” category in which one silver medal and one bronze medal were awarded. No gold medal was given. A Special Merit award was given for our Constituency Organization Program, Freshmen Sendoffs.

ALUMNI AwARD NOMINATIONs DUE NOVEMBER 1

The East Carolina Alumni Association presents several notable awards each year to alumni and those who have shown exceptional dedication to and support of

the university. Honoring the achievements and service of members of the Pirate Nation is extremely important to the East Carolina Alumni Association. The success of this program and the caliber of our award winners hinges on the letters and nominations that alumni send recommending fellow Pirates for our Awards. Nominations are accepted year-round, but are due by November 1 to be considered for the following year. Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized with an Outstanding, Distinguished Service, or Honorary Alumni Award? Nominate them by completing an Alumni Award nomination form at PirateAlumni.com/awardsprocess and mail to:

East Carolina Alumni AssociationTaylor-Slaughter Alumni Center

901 East Fifth StreetGreenville, NC 27858Fax: 252-328-4369

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It’s Football Time!Time to Vote for the Coach of the Year and

Score Savings on Your Car Insurance.

It’s Football Time!Time to Vote for the Coach of the Year and

Score Savings on Your Car Insurance.

You could save hundreds of dollars a year on your car and home insurance. Call 1-800-867-5517 for a free no-obligation rate quote, and find out about the special group discount you could receive just for being an East Carolina University alum.* While you’re scoring savings, cast your vote for the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year.Last year nearly a million fans voted for the football coach they thought best demonstratedresponsibility, integrity and excellence, on and off the field. Be part of this year’s action by visiting coachoftheyear.com/save.

This organization receives financial support for allowing Liberty Mutual to offer this auto and home insurance program. *Discounts and credits are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliates, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA. In Texas, coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty County Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliates, 2100 Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, TX. A consumer report from a consumer reporting agency and/or motor vehicle report on all drivers listed on your policy may be obtained where state laws and regulations allow. ©2008 Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. All rights reserved.

sAVE THE DATE

November 1Alumni Award nominations due

January 31Scholarship applications due

April 18Pirate Alumni Road Race and Fun Run

June 4Pirate Voyage: Eastern Caribbean Cruise

June 13Pirate Voyage: Bermuda Cruise

UPCOMING EVENTs

September 16Retired Faculty Fall Social

September 17ECU Cypress Glen Club Third Quarter Meeting

September 20A Pirate’s Life for Me!Away Game Tailgate at NC State

September 27A Pirate’s Life for Me!

Alumni Tailgate - Houston

Football Viewing Parties

October 2Pirate Career Call: Making a Presentation They Will Remember

October 4Northern VA and DC Metro Alumni Chapter Fall Cookout

October 11Away Game Tailgate at Virginia

October 16Pirate’s Bounty Scholarship Auction

October 17ECU Alumni Scholarship Classic

Freeboot Friday

October 18Occupational Therapy 20th Reunion

Football Viewing Parties

Alumni Tailgate - Memphis

Visit PirateAlumni.com/upcomingevents for complete details on these and other alumni events.

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Receive a 5 percent discount when you book any cruise or vacation package of 4 nights or longer. Good for travel in 2008 and 2009. Reservations must be booked by December 15th to receive discount.*

*Discount is not applicable to airfare, taxes, government fees, fuel charges, port charges, or at on-site Disney Hotels. Offer good only on new bookings and does not apply to already discounted group rates. Must present at time of booking. Coupon can not be redeemed for cash.

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PIRATE CAREER CALLs

The East Carolina Alumni Association has partnered with the Career Center and ECU Human Resources to offer a series of career services presentations via teleconference called Pirate Career Calls. Pirate Career Calls are interactive conference calls facilitated by a member of the ECU Career Center or ECU Human Resources staff. Each call covers a key job search issue. You will have the opportunity to gain insights, engage in discussion and get answers to your questions on a different topic each month.

Pirate Career Calls, which are held once a month (generally the first Thursday) from noon to 1 p.m. EST, are free and open to all alumni and friends of East Carolina. When you register for a class you will be given a toll-free phone number to call on the day of your class. A PowerPoint presentation will be e-mailed to you the day before the call to help you follow along.

Here are the upcoming Career Calls that you can participate in:

October 2Making a Presentation They Will Remember

November 6Ask Your Career Coach

December 4How to Cure Your Mingle-Phobia Fear

January 8How to Get Promoted

February 5The Benefits of Temporary Employment

March 5Salary Negotiations

April 2Career Changers

May 7Taking Advantage of Development Opportunities in Your Workplace

Visit PirateAlumni.com/careercalls to register online today for one of all of these Career Calls!

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The East Carolina Alumni Association informs, involves, and serves members of the ECU family throughout their lifelong relationship with the University.

Embrace Your Inner Pirate

The Pirate Nation has proved that East Carolina spirit is more than just a feeling—it’s a way of life! The Alumni Association’s membership program has helped the Association continue to serve East Carolina University. We are dedicated to informing, involving, and serving East Carolina’s 123,000 alumni. The Alumni Association provides a means for alumni to keep in touch with their alma mater. The membership program, which supports alumni and student programs as well as student scholarships, is a way for dedicated alumni to enhance their relationship with the University. Our program offers many benefits, including discounted pricing on alumni events such as Tailgate, Servire (our quarterly magazine) and East (the magazine for ECU), and most importantly, the pride in knowing your membership furthers the mission of the Alumni Association!

MEMBERSHIP tYPESAnnual Memberships:

Pride Individual $35 Joint* $50

Lifetime Memberships:Forever Pirate

Individual: Full: $750 Installments: $200 semiannually for 2 years Joint*: Full: $1,000 Installments: $275 semiannually for 2 years

Senior Forever Pirate (60 or older)Individual: Full: $500 Installments: $137.50 semiannually for 2 yearsJoint*: Full: $750 Installments: $200 semiannually for 2 years

Centennial Memberships:Centennial Pirate (paid in full) $5,000Centennial Pirate (installment) $2,500 initial payment with balance due within 6 months

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