ECSU BOWLING SET TO HOST CIAA EASTERN DIVISION MEET I

ECSU BOWLING SET TO HOST CIAA EASTERN DIVISION MEET I
Eastern Division Teams Will Meet at Albemarle Lanes This Weekend

November 11, 2009

ELIZABETH CITY, NC - The Elizabeth City State Lady Viking bowling team will host the first CIAA Eastern Division Meet of the season November 13-15 at Albemarle Lanes.

ECSU, who captured the school’s first volleyball championship last year, currently boasts a 15-8 overall record after two non-conference meets. The Lady Vikings placed 4th overall at the Down South Open hosted by Winston-Salem State October 24-25 and finished 3rd overall when they host the Beach Open October 30-November 1 in Nags Head.

Bowie State, ECSU, Lincoln, St. Paul’s, Virginia State and Virginia Union will begin match play on Friday at 11:00 am. Saturday’s action will begin around noon and the three-day meet wrap up Sunday beginning at 9:00 am.

For more information on ECSU Athletics, visit www.ecsuvikings.com.

45th Annual International & American Education Week

ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY

45th Annual International & American Education Week

NOVEMBER 16 - 20, 2009

*SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*

"Fostering Global Responsibility and Leadership through International Education" and "Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility"
Monday, November 16

~ International and American Education Week Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and International Tea Party
Representatives from ECSU community will bring greetings during this kick-off celebration!
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Ridley Student Center, 1st floor stage


Tuesday, November 17

~ Faculty Forum on International Scholarly Activities - "A Missing Link in the Chain of the International Fabric of Our National Identity: Early Iberian Explorations of the Eastern United States."
Facilitators: Dr. Jose Gil and Dr. John Luton
11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Jenkins Science Building, Rm. 138


~ Global Leadership Academy Forum
Students from the Global Leadership Academy will showcase activities from the 2008-2009 school year.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Jenkins Science Building, Rm. 138


Wednesday, November 18th

~ Student Forum–Student International Experiences
Dr. Kwabena Boansi will moderate a panel discussion about the amazing international experiences of ECSU Students. Members of the panel include foreign exchange students and ECSU students who have traveled throughout the world!
11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Ridley Student Center, 1st floor stage


~ ECSU Study Abroad Workshop – It’s your turn to study in another country!
Representatives from the University of North Carolina Exchange Program will discuss how ECSU students can study in countries around the world!
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Ridley Student Center, Mary A. Douglas Auditorium, Rm. 206


~ International Film - City of God "Brazil"
You are invited to enjoy popcorn, soda, English subtitles, and a Great International Film!
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Ridley Student Center, Mary A. Douglas Auditorium, Rm. 206


Thursday, November 19

~ American Education Week Assembly
Assembly Speaker: Dr. Sylvia Mason, Dean, ECSU School of Education and Psychology
10:00 am – 11:45 am, Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center


~ Multicultural Education Seminar - "An Oneida Indian today in an international world".
Guest Speaker: Dr. Lloyd Mitchell, Professor, Department of Physical Education will discuss what it’s like to be an Indian in a global society and the experiences which may occur.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, McLendon Hall, Rm. 105


Friday, November 20

~ International Dinner
This annual event brings ECSU and the surrounding community together for an evening of international food, music, dance, fashion, and art! Bring your family, friends, and a covered dish to celebrate our cultural diversity. Attire: an outfit that reflects your native country or the country of your choice.
6:00 pm, K.E. White Graduate Center



For more information, please contact Mr. Torian Lee, chair of International Education Week Committee at (252) 335-3970 and Dr. Saundra Copeland, chair of the American Education Week Committee at (252) 335-3337.

LADY VIKINGS ELIMINATED FROM CIAA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

LADY VIKINGS ELIMINATED FROM CIAA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Chowan Advances to Face Fayetteville State; Ends ECSU’s Bid To Repeat

November 7, 2009

HAMPTON, VA - Chowan University swept the Elizabeth City State Lady Vikings 25-23, 25-21, 27-25 in semifinal action Saturday evening at the Boo Williams Sportsplex.

ECSU, who won the Eastern Division for the third straight year, ends their season at 22-16 overall. Lia Scott led the Lady Vikings with a team high 8 kills.

CIAA Rookie of the Year Karina Monroe topped all players with 20 kills while teammates Victoria Lewis and Desaray Turner each chipped in with 12 kills apiece. As a team the Hawks (28-8) had 52- kills to 35 for ECSU.

For more information on ECSU Athletics, visit www.ecsuvikings.com.

BROOKS NAMED CIAA DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

BROOKS NAMED CIAA DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Brooks and McNeill Tabbed for 2009 All-Rookie Team

November 5, 2009

HAMPTON, VA- Josh Brooks and Daronte McNeill were named to the 2009 CIAA All-Rookie team as voted on by the CIAA Sports Information Directors.

Defensive Back Josh Brooks has been named the 2009 CIAA Defensive Rookie of the Year after turning in a solid first year as a regular in the Viking secondary. He tallied 25 solo and eight assisted tackles for 33 total tackles. The Washington, DC natives had three interceptions, one pass break up, four passes defended, and two forced fumbles in 10 games this season. Brooks had season highs against Virginia State University (8 tackles) and Chowan University (5 tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception).

McNeill was named to the to the All-Rookie offensive team after leading ECSU in rushing in 2009. His rushing average ranked 6th in the CIAA and he was second in the league in touchdowns (scoring) with nine in 8 games.

For more information on ECSU Athletics, visit www.ecsuvikings.com.

BELL REPEATS AS CIAA VOLLEYBALL COACH OF THE YEAR

BELL REPEATS AS CIAA VOLLEYBALL COACH OF THE YEAR
Lady Vikings Top CIAA Eastern Division for Third Consecutive Season

November 5, 2009

HAMPTON, VA - For the second consecutive season Elizabeth City State head volleyball coach Linda Bell has been named the CIAA Volleyball Coach of the Year.

Now in her sixth year at the helm of the Lady Viking volleyball program, Bell has led ECSU to its third consecutive CIAA Eastern Division Championship. The Lady Vikings are 20-14 overall and finished the regular season with a 13-1 mark in the CIAA.

ECSU will open up the 2009 CIAA Volleyball tournament tomorrow (November 6th) at 11:00 am against Shaw University. They will face Bowie State at 3:00 pm and Fayetteville State University at 7:00 pm. All games will take place at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, VA. For more information on ECSU Athletics, visit www.ecsuvikings.com.

Our State - Tar Heel Towns: Elizabeth City segment

This video is UNC-TV's Our State Episode 502 segment Tar Heel Towns: Elizabeth City premiered on November 5th at 8:00 pm.



Writer/Narrator: Bland Simpson
Editor: Morgan Potts

Our State is a production of UNC-TV and Our State Magazine. For further information on this segment or other parts of this program visit http://unctv.org/ourstate.
Copyright 2009 UNC-TV