Pirate's Bounty Scholarship Auction and ECU Alumni Scholarship Classic - September 24-25

Your bid or swing may land you a bounty! Join the East Carolina Alumni Association for the Pirate's Bounty Scholarship Auction presented by Tobacco Road Cellars on Thursday, September 24 and the ECU Alumni Scholarship Classic presented by the Hilton Greenville on Friday, September 25. These annual events raise funds for ECU student scholarships awarded by the Alumni Association. We've awarded 92 scholarships in the last five years! Your participation in these scholarship events truly does make a difference. There will be plenty of treasures available at the Pirate's Bounty Scholarship Auction. Bid on vacations, one-of-a-kind items, sports memorabilia, jewelry, art, Pirates merchandise, items for the home and office, and so much more! Special auction items this year include Greenville's Painted Pirate Statues. Join us at the Hilton Greenville on September 24 at 7:00 p.m. for a fun evening with hors d'oeuvres, Pirate beverages, and live entertainment by Scott Mueller. Register today! The following day, join us at Ironwood Golf & Country Club to tee off at the ECU Alumni Scholarship Classic. Our four person super-ball tournament features two tee times, breakfast provided by The Fresh Market, lunch provided by O'Charley's, snacks and beverages while you play, and the 19th Hole Reception provided by Ironwood after a day on the links. Player packages and sponsorships are available.

Get Your Alumni Tailgate Tickets Today!

If you are an Alumni Association member and you haven't already registered for Alumni Tailgate, what are you waiting for? Alumni Tailgate tickets will be open for public sale beginning Monday, August 3. Be sure to call the Alumni Center at 800-ECU-GRAD or fax the registration form to ensure you can join our family-friendly tailgate. The Alumni Association is proud to offer six home Alumni Tailgates, and in partnership with the Pirate Club two away Alumni Tailgates this football season. Presented by ARAMARK, Liberty Mutual, and WITN-7, Alumni Tailgate offers all-you-can-eat buffets catered by local restaurants, activities for children, live entertainment, raffle prizes, Pirate beverages, and a chance to see Pee Dee the Pirate and the ECU Cheerleaders. Tickets are $10.00 per person for Alumni Association members and $20.00 per person for non-members. Children 12 and under are free to all Alumni Tailgates. Register today!

A Pirate's Life for Me! Returns August 7

A Pirate's Life for Me! returns August 7 at its new day and time--Fridays at 6:00 p.m. following Live@Five on PirateRadio 1250 and 930 AM in Greenville and streaming live on PirateRadio1250.com. Be sure to tune in the Alumni Association's half-hour radio program to hear about what's going on at your alma mater and for compelling interviews with ECU alumni. This month's guests include: Friday, August 7 - Kristen Dalton - Miss USA Friday, August 14 - Brian Meador - WITN-TV 7 sports reporter and anchor Friday, August 21 - Tom Mallison - the "Jazz Man" Friday, August 28 - Guenn Peterson - radio personality on the Ace & TJ Show

Football Viewing Parties

Interested in hosting football viewing parties in your area? ECU's football season begins next month and enthusiastic Pirates fans around the country will enjoy gathering with fellow fans to cheer on the Gridiron Pirates. Please contact Kendra Alexander at 800-ECU-GRAD by August 10 to plan viewing parties in your area. Click here to see which games will be televised.

ECU Ambassadors Reunion

Calling all former ECU Ambassadors! Did you serve the University and community in the Alumni Association's prestigious student group the ECU Ambassadors? Then mark your calendar for the ECU Ambassador reunion Thursday, September 24-Saturday, September 26. Join the Alumni Association for the Pirate's Bounty Scholarship Auction on Thursday. Play a round of golf for student scholarships at the ECU Alumni Scholarship Classic on Friday. Then enjoy Alumni Tailgate and Pirates football followed by a special ECU Ambassador reunion event on Saturday. More details coming soon! Contact Kendra Alexander for more information.

Homecoming and Reunions 2009

Homecoming 2009: "100 Years of Treasured Traditions" is fast approaching! Make plans now to come home to East Carolina and Greenville the weekend of October 16-17. The University, the Alumni Association, and various departments, schools, and colleges will host a number of fun, engaging activities for alumni, friends, and their families. Take part in a reflective conversation about Hurricane Floyd and the resulting flood led by former Chancellor Dick Eakin with special guest Meteorologist Marvin Daugherty of WITN-7. Enjoy a Homecoming Luncheon with the University's Leader in Residence Tommy Spaulding '92. Help honor this year's award recipients at the Alumni Awards Dinner and Ceremony. Spend time with fellow grads at the Alumni Breakfast before watching the annual Homecoming Parade. Enjoy live entertainment and plenty of food and beverages at Alumni Tailgate, then cheer on the Pirates as they play the Rice Owls. Several reunions will take place during Homecoming weekend including the Black Alumni reunion, the Class of 1984's 25th Reunion, and the ECTC & ECC Golden Alumni Reunion honoring the Class of 1959. Check our Web site for updated information and we'll see you in October!

2009 Pirate Career Calls Series

The Alumni Association's award-winning program Pirate Career Calls returns in September with nine calls planned for the 2009-2010 academic year. This year's Career Call topics include: September 3 - Keys to Success at Job and Career Fairs October 1 - Four New Ways to Job Hunt November 5 - The Art of Resume Writing December 3 - Build Your Personal and Professional Networks January 7 - Taking Advantage of Development Opportunities in the Work Place February 4 - Standing Out in the Marketplace March 4 - Social Networks and Their Impact on Your Career Search April 1 - The Interview May 6 - Negotiating Salary, Moving Expenses, and Housing Held the first Thursday of each month at 12 noon via teleconference, Pirate Career Calls are made possible through a partnership with ECU's Career Center and Human Resources. Register today!

College of Business Hosts Steve Farber

ECU's College of Business' Cunanan Leadership Speaker Series presents Steve Farber, bestselling author and leadership guru for "Greater Than Yourself: Three Steps of Attaining the New Gold Standard of Living" on Thursday, September 24 at 3:00 p.m. in Wright Auditorium on ECU's campus. This event is complimentary and open to the public. The Cunanan Leadership Speaker Series is made possible by a gift from ECU alumni Steve '87, '91 and Ellen '88 Cunanan. Matching funds were also provided by the Johnson & Johnson Foundation. Free campus parking will be available at the Carol Belk Park and Ride Lot, located at the intersection of Greenville Blvd. and Charles Blvd. The permit requirement for the lot will be waived and special shuttles will transport participants directly to the event at Wright Auditorium. Shuttles will pick up and drop off on the north side of the Belk Building, the side closest to the baseball stadium. For more information, please e-mail the College of Business or visit online.

Feed the Hungry at the Million Meals Event

On Saturday, August 22 hundreds of volunteers will help package meals for the hungry during the 2009 University Million Meals Event. Anyone 10 years and older is encouraged to lend a hand in the Greenville community to package more than 200,000 meals. This Volunteer and Service Learning Center project will take place at the Boys and Girls Club (Jack Minges Unit) in Winterville throughout the day. Many shifts are available. Please register today to help someone in need.

CBS College Sports

It's time for the game! CBS College Sports and Pirates All Access is your one-stop-shop for ECU Athletics! Bid on great ECU game-used memorabilia, rare collectibles, fan experiences, and much more at online auctions at ECUPirates.com. Football season begins next month. Sign up for Pirates All Access to be sure you'll never miss an ECU game. No matter what the sport, Pirates All Access is your home for games, highlights, press conferences, and coach's shows. Subscribe now! In need of new Pirates paraphernaila? Check out the marketplace ECU Pirate Wear for the newest T-shirts, ball caps, kids apparel, items for your kitchen, home, office, and collectibles. Click here for more about CBS College Sports.

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