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Congratulations Graduates!
The East Carolina Alumni Association would like to extend a warm welcome to all new ECU alumni! You are in esteemed company with more than 123,00 Pirates across the Pirate Nation. Be proud of your Pirate heritage and help spread the good news of ECU wherever your “ship” might take you. We would also like to extend a special “congratulations” to five outstanding seniors, the 2008 Robert H. Wright Alumni Leadership Award recipients. This award is the most prestigious honor presented to graduating seniors during commencement exercises and recognizes academic achievement, service, and leadership qualities. The 2008 recipients are:Vladim Bobrovnikov of Raleigh, NC—multidisciplinary studies, concentration in neuroscienceJonathan Joseph Edwards of Raleigh, NC—dual degrees in biology and chemistryJulie Diane Goldfarb of Chagrin Falls, OH—communications, concentration in public relations with a minor in comparative politics and international relationsSarah Elizabeth Jane Parker Womack of Washington, NC—health services management with a minor in business administrationChristopher Kien Vo of Fayetteville, NC—biologyRemember, the Alumni Association is your connection with ECU and with other Pirates in your area. Register for our online community at PirateAlumni.com to stay in touch with friends and former classmates, and join the Alumni Association today to support alumni programs and services. Congratulations on your graduation and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Go Pirates!
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Meet Our Pirate |
 As part of our Centennial, the East Carolina Alumni Association teamed with the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the Painted Pirate Project, a citywide art project. In addition, the Alumni Association sponsored one of the statues. Painted by Mike Litwin ’01, the Pirate stands over six feet tall and is painted in traditional purple and gold. The entire statue is embellished with tone-on-tone transferred photographs detailed with colored pencil that depict important ECU people and places. Titled “Fortune of Heritage” the Alumni Association’s Painted Pirate will be on display at the Alumni Center. Please stop by to take a look at this great Pirate artwork! View all Painted Pirates.
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@alumni.ecu.edu E-mail Now Available |
Want to show your Pirate Pride when you send messages to friends and colleagues? E-mail for graduates* is now available! Show your affinity to your alma mater with a lifetime @alumni.ecu.edu account. Sign up for your @alumni.ecu.edu e-mail account today!
*Only graduates of ECU are eligible for e-mail accounts.
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Short Term Medical Coverage |
The East Carolina Alumni Association has partnered with GradMed® Short Term Medical Coverage to offer medical insurance for recent graduates and alumni.
After graduation, medical coverage through student health insurance or a parent's policy may end. Let GradMed® help you with short term medical coverage until you receive employee benefits at your first job.
Alumni can also take advantage of GradMed® Short Term Medical Coverage when in need of temporary health insurance.
Coverage can start the day after receipt of application. Visit GradMed® online to learn more.
GradMed® is not available in all states. Some provisions, benefits, exclusions, or limitations may vary depending on state of residence.
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Senior Candlelight Induction Ceremony |
Join fellow graduates as the East Carolina Alumni Association formally inducts members of the Class of 2008 into the alumni ranks on Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. Light your flame from our ceremonial candle, the same used during the 50th Class Reunion to celebrate our Golden Alumni, a light that represents the unity of the Pirate Nation. Family and friends are welcome to participate in this ECU tradition.
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Senior Salute Dinner |
Celebrate under the stars at the Senior Salute Dinner honoring graduates and Robert H. Wright Alumni Leadership Award recipients on Friday, May 9, 2008. Open to all graduates and their family and friends, Senior Salute is a time to enjoy good company, good food, and to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2008.
Do you know a graduate? Faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome to attend this annual dinner on the campus mall from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for graduating seniors and $15 for all other guests. Please call the Alumni Center at 800-ECU-GRAD for reservations.
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Prom Held for Special Populations |
 The ECU Ambassadors, a service organization sponsored by the Alumni Association, held a very special prom for some very special individuals. On Saturday, April 19 the Boys & Girls Club of Pitt County was alive with a Hollywood theme of “Opening Night, Prom 2008.” More than 200 special guests, family, and volunteers attended this inaugural event. One parent commented, “My daughter talked about it for weeks before and ever since.” Another said, “I wanted to thank each one of you for the efforts you made to make such a special night for our children and those with developmental disabilities in our community. What an awesome night for them!” The ECU Ambassadors are looking forward to next year’s event!
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Road Race Huge Success |
Held during PirateFest 2008 the inaugural Pirate Alumni Road Race and Fun Run presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina was an overwhelming success! 175 athletes of all ages participated in the 5K and 1 mile fun run, which raised more than $6,000 for ECU scholarships. The certified course took runners alongside ECU’s campus on Fifth Street. After the race, participants were treated to breakfast and plenty of prizes. The response to the race was so positive that the Alumni Association is already planning for next year! Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 18, 2009.
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A Pirate's Life for Me! |
 May marks the last episodes of A Pirate’s Life for Me! for the 2007-2008 season. Join us on Saturday, May 10 to hear about Captain Robert P. Rutter IV’s ’03 experience in the United States Marine Corps and winning big on FOX network’s “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” Then tune in on Saturday, May 24 as we discuss NCAA basketball officiating with Raymie Styons ’84.  You can listen live to A Pirate’s Life for Me! in eastern North Carolina on Pirate Radio 1250 & 930 AM or online at www.PirateRadio1250.com at 10:00 a.m. on show dates to hear these great interviews. Catch up on all of our episodes on PirateAlumni.com and get ready for a terrific 2008-2009 season beginning in August. Stay tuned!
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Pirates Take Washington, D.C. with Chad Tracy |
Join fellow Pirates for an exciting day of baseball at Washington Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. as the Nationals take on former Diamond Pirate Chad Tracy and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Be a V.I.P as you meet with Chad Tracy from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Tracy will sign autographs and talk about his ECU and MLB baseball careers. Then enjoy a pre-game tailgate from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. with ECU Head Baseball Coach Billy Godwin before the first pitch at 7:05 p.m. Special seating is available for alumni and friends of ECU! Sign up now!
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Pirate Nation News |
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Upcoming Events |
May 8
Senior Candlelight Ceremony
ECU Campus Mall at the Cupola
Greenville, NC
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May 9
Senior Salute Dinner
ECU Campus Mall
Greenville, NC
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May 10
A Pirate's Life for Me!
Captain Robert P. Rutter IV '03
Winning contestant on "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?"
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May 16
NY Metro Centennial Scholarship Celebration
TPC Jasna Polana Golf and Social Club
Princeton, NJ
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May 17
Wake County Alumni Shag Party
Devils Ridge Golf Club
Holly Springs, NC
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May 24
A Pirate's Life for Me!
Raymie Styons '84
NCAA Basketball Official
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May 31
East Carolina Alumni Night at the Charlotte Knights
Charlotte Knights Stadium
Fort Mill, SC
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June 6
Pirate Night at the Durham Bulls
Durham Bulls Stadium
Durham, NC
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June 13-June 21
Pirate Voyage
New England & Canada Cruise
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June 18
ECU Cypress Glen Club Second Quarter Meeting
Cypress Glen
Greenville, NC
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June 23
13th Annual Slaughter/Johnson Golf Tournament
Greenbrier Country Club
Chesapeake, VA
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July 10
Pirate's Take Washington, D.C. with Chad Tracy
Nationals Stadium
Washington, D.C.
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July 15
Retired Faculty Board Meeting
Willis Building on ECU's campus
Greenville, NC
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