Liberty Bowl Bound!

Join the Alumni Association and Pirate Club in Memphis, TN for the 51st AutoZone Liberty Bowl activities on Friday, January 1 and Saturday, January 2, 2010. This afternoon, enjoy the annual Liberty Bowl Parade on Beale Street at 3:00 p.m. with beautifully decorated floats, marching bands, cheerleaders, and many other special groups. This event is free. The Official ECU Fan Party the Pirate Party on Beale Street begins immediately following the parade in downtown Memphis. Fans will enjoy access to King’s Palace Café, Rum Boogie Café, Blues Hall, and Beale Street Tap Room. Tickets are $25 at the door (no cash) and include hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets. Dinner and cash bar available at all restaurants. We hope to see you in Memphis! Go Pirates!

Alumni Association Scholarship Program

The Alumni Association has restructured its Alumni Scholarship Program to provide increased dollars for deserving ECU undergraduates. Beginning with 2010-2011 scholarship recipients, the annual Alumni Scholarship amount will be $2,500—an increase of $1,500. Ten scholarships will be awarded at the $2,500 level and nine will be awarded at the $1,000 level for a total of 19 scholarships.  Applicants must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.7 and submit a completed application, a letter of recommendation (from a University official, a community leader or an employer) and a transcript by February 1, 2010. Students may apply for a scholarship each year they are enrolled as a full-time, undergraduate student. Students graduating who intend to enroll at ECU for graduate school may also apply for an Alumni Scholarship. Students who receive grants and/or scholarships in excess of current in-state tuition and fees are not eligible for the Alumni Scholarship Program. Please encourage the ECU student in your life to apply for an Alumni Association Scholarship  today!

A Pirate's Life for Me! Returns January 8

The Alumni Association's half-hour radio program A Pirate's Life for Me! returns Friday, January 8 at 6:00 p.m. on Pirate Radio 1250 & 930 AM in eastern North Carolina and streaming live anywhere in the Pirate Nation at www.PirateRadio1250.com. Tune in the second and fourth Friday through May 28 to hear inspiring stories from some of East Carolina's notable alumni. January's guests are: Friday, January 8: Reggie Pinkney ’77, former Gridiron Pirate and NFL player, author of Pass It On - The playbook for cultivating successful children in the game of life, and principal of Hillsboro Street Elementary School in Fayetteville, NC Friday, January 22: Dale Engelbert ’82, 2009 Distinguished Service Award recipient and vice president and treasurer of the NY Metro Alumni Chapter Be sure to sign-up for our podcast and check our episode archives so you'll never miss a show!

January's Pirate Career Call

Many businesses offer staff development opportunities for employees to enrich job skills and enhance employee value. Participate in January's Pirate Career Call "Taking Advantage of Development Opportunities in Your Workplace" on Thursday, January 7 via teleconference at 12 noon to learn how you can identify development opportunities in your workplace. This month's Career Call: Taking Advantage of Development Opportunities in Your Workplace - Thursday, January 7 at 12 noon via teleconference Next month's Career Call: Standing Out in the Marketplace - Thursday, February 4 at 12 noon via teleconference Pirate Career Calls are a collaboration among the Alumni Association, ECU's Career Center, and ECU's Human Resources.

Save the Date! Pirate Alumni Road Race and Fun Run

The Pirate Alumni Road Race and Fun Run scholarship fundraiser is set for Saturday, April 17, 2010. Mark your calendar and be sure to participate in our third annual road race to benefit the Alumni Association's Alumni Scholarship Program! Please contact Kendra Alexander at 252-328-1958 if you have questions about the Race or Race sponsorship. If you are unable to join us for the Race but would still like to support the Alumni Scholarship Program, please make a contribution online.

Voyages of Discovery

On Tuesday, January 26 the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences presents "Recovery from the Long Nightmare of Amnesia" at 7:00 p.m. in Wright Auditorium on ECU's campus. Dr. Walter Brueggemann, an internationally recognized Old Testament scholar and professor emeritus at Columbia Theological Seminary, will present the Jarvis Lecture on Christianity and Culture as part of the Voyages of Discovery Lecture Series. This lecture is $10 for the general public and complimentary for ECU students, faculty, and staff. Tickets are available through the Central Ticket Office by calling 800-ECU-ARTS or 252-328-4788.

Five Tips to Prevent Home Heating Fires

When it’s time to turn up the heat in your home this winter to battle the icy cold, follow these simple tips to prevent the chance of fire: Hire a professional to inspect and clean your furnace. Maintaining your furnace and ensuring that it’s operating properly and efficiently will save you money and keep you free from worry. Open your windows when you first turn on your furnace. Choose a warm day to let your furnace burn off the dust and dirt that have collected on its heating element. A residual odor is not harmful, but if the furnace rumbles or produces black smoke, call 911 and evacuate the premises. Clean your chimney. Before you cozy up to the fireplace, open the flue and check for obstructions that can cause a build-up of harmful carbon monoxide. Hire a chimney sweep to inspect for creosote, a substance that gradually builds up as wood burns and can ignite in the chimney flue. Clean your chimney. Before you cozy up to the fireplace, open the flue and check for obstructions that can cause a build-up of harmful carbon monoxide. Hire a chimney sweep to inspect for creosote, a substance that gradually builds up as wood burns and can ignite in the chimney flue. Handle propane-powered equipment carefully. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions, store cylinders outside, and call 911 if you smell a strong odor of gas. For more information on home fire safety, go to BeFireSmart.com. Please visit us online at www.libertymutual.com/ecualumni.

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Event Photos

Conference USA Championship Pep Rally - December 4 Alumni & Pirate Club Tailgate - Conference USA Championship Game - December 5 Conference USA Championship Game - Houston vs. ECU - December 5 ECU Club at Cypress Glen - December 12