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The Compass
March 2, 2004
NEWS NOTES
The School of Arts & Humani
ties
The School of Arts & Humani
ties has developed a new department,
the Department of History and Politi
cal Science. This department was de
veloped as a part of reorganization in
Academic Affairs and because of the
similarities of the two fields. Through a
faculty vote Dr. Flora B. Brown was
elected to head this department. For
more information, contact Dr. Flora B.
Brown at 335-3367.
The Department of History and
Political Science
The Department of History and
Political Science has organized its
annual program, the Great Decision
Lectures. This program is designed for
the discussion of topical issues facing
the United States in the Foreign Policy
arena. The discussions are organized
by the Foreign Policy Association.
The Departmeitt of Geological,
Environmental and Marine
Sciences
The Department of Geological,
Environmental and Marine Sciences
received a donation from the office of
the National Oceanic & Atmospheric
Administration of a 30 foot research
boat currently named RV Hawk. Deliv
ered on December 24, 2003, the boat
is in the process of becoming fully op
erational. The boat will be used for
marine and environmental research.
The research vessel is temporarily
docked at the Elizabeth City Ship
yard until arrangements are made
with the Coast Guard to have it
docked there permanently. The RV
Hawk is merely a precursor to a new
boat that is estimated to cost
$100,000.
The Department also re
ceived a grant form the National Sci
ence Foundation for environmental,
remote sensing and marine science
research and technology.
The Department of Language,
Literature and Communication
The Department of Lan
guage, Literature and Communica
tion now has a full minor in Speech
Pathology due to the increased de
sire of students for a minor in this
area. This is the University’s way of
addressing the shortage of speech
pathologists nationwide. Speech pa
thology is a 21-hour minor. A two-
course sign language curriculum is
expected to begin in the fall. For more
information, contact Dr. Gale Isaacs
at 335-3354.
Dr. John W. Luton, an Asso
ciate Professor of Mass Communi
cations, published his first novel en
titled, “Bluebird in Belgium.” The 218
page book is available at
www.iUniverse.com for $15.95. Thus
far, his book has received good re
views from an independent editorial
review and is the winner of a 2004
Editor’s Choice Award. Dr. Luton is
Bluebird In Belgium
John W. Luton
Bluebird In Bslslum tells of tieartwarmins encounters, painful separations,
and the miracle of memory. It Is a tale of one man's search for meaning
and significance.
Call 1-877-288-4737 to order, or visit www.iUniverse.com
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hall in 2004. This will be a residential cornmunity for Sophomores,
Juniors and Seniors. Get in on the excitement. The fun begins with
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For more information, contact Dr.
John Luton at 331-1046.
The Department of Music
The Elizabeth City State Uni
versity based community orchestra
meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:30
- 9:30. Auditions are not required but
it is recommended that participants
be familiar with note reading and play
ing an orchestral instrument. This se
mester, the orchestra will be strings
(violin, viola, cello, and bass) only. For
more information contact Dr. Michael
A. Weaver @ 335-3363 or
maweaver(a>mail.ecsu.edu.
The Davis School of Business
and Economics
The Davis School of Business
and Economics moved into the newly
renovated Williams Hall during the
week of February 9- 13, 2004. For
more information, contact Dr. Freda
McBride at (252) 335-3310.
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Construction on campus continues despite snow and inclement
weather days for students
Karaoke Tyme spotlights
local talent
The Compass regrets the omis
sion, in the last issue, of the infor
mation that the Office of Career
Services was responsible for or
ganizing the trip for the ECSU
seniors who attended the Gradu
ate & Professional Schools Visi
tation Days Program last fall. The
program was held at Ohio State
University.
Press Release
Casting Call for “Karaoke
Tyme” It’s your time to shine. Come
one, come all to Elizabeth City State
University’s own televised show that
makes you the star. It’s “Karaoke
Tyme.” It’s the show that lets you
show off your talent as a singer and
gives you the opportunity to win prizes
in the process. The show will be taped
at the City Meeting Place and offers
contestants an opportunity to enjoy
an evening of fun and entertainment.
Join WRVS and W18BB for the tap
ing of this new show. Contestants will
compete in a series of preliminary
rounds and win small prizes. At the
end of the year, a final competition will
take place and a grand prize- winner
will be determined. The judges will be
audience members chosen at random
to add to the thrill of the event.
“Karaoke Tyme” will be a refreshing
addition to WISBB’s line-up and a
great opportunity for all to have fun and
share in the love of music. The taping
of “Karaoke Tyme” will be every Tues
day, beginning February 24th at the
City Meeting Place, located at 211
Hughes Blvd. in Elizabeth City. Reg
istration will begin at 8:00 p.m. and
the competition will kick off at 9:00
p.m. This event is free and we encour
age people to participate in the com
petition as well as sit in as audience
members.
Safe spring break - "Good 2 Go!"
Press Release
Spring Break: It’s what college
students look forward to from the first
day of the term. People will be head
ing off to the beach, ski slopes, and
just about everywhere else imagin
able. This year, Vikings Assisting
New Students (BACCHUS and
GAMMA Affiliate) is helping students
be “Good 2 Go” by encouraging stu
dents to know that you have the power
to make responsible decisions, know
who you are partying with, know where
your drink has been, know that you
can call a taxi for a safe ride home,
know your sexual boundaries and
know your limits for sun exposure!
The Safe Spring Break Cam
paign, a national program of The
BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Edu
cation Network, Is a chance for
Elizabeth City State University stu
dents to get ready for Spring Break
and learn how to have all the fun they
want without engaging in high-risk
activities and events, the programs
promote tips to having a healthy,
enjoyable Spring Break.
The main goal of the campaign
at ECSU is to get students to take
the Safe Spring Break Pledge. By
taking the pledge, students prom
ise not to drink and drive, not let their
friends drink and drive or ride with an
impaired driver. This national cam
paign is sponsored by Intercollegiate
Communications and one student who
takes the pledge and has their name
drawn will win a brand new Jeep Wran
gler!
Contact Deborah Branch at
ECSU at (252) 335-3271 for more in
formation about what activities are
taking place, and make sure that you
do all you can for yourself and your
friends so that you are Good 2 Go this
year!
Dr. Velma Blackmon extends her appreciation
Thank You ECSU
Thanks to excellent medical care, physical and occupational therapy, your calls,
visits, cards, notes, flowers, gifts and prayers, I have been blessed to recover from
a debilitating illness. I am grateful to each member of the ECSU family for all your
support. Please know that I was strengthened by the love, support and prayers sent
to me and for me during this difficult time. My therapy continues, so I unable to
thank each of you individually, but please know that I am grateful for each act of
kindness.
It’s good to be back!!!
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increase security on the nights it is likely to
have a large crowd. “The campus Pan-
Hellenic, along with their advisors, have
discussed the issue and have agreed to
follow the rules governing all clubs and
organizations, and will no longer hold
dances off campus,” said Brown. Ms.
Casteel at the Armory reported that if they
become aware of the identities of the
individuals causing trouble that they will not
be allowed back into the building.
“The fraternities and sororities are
victims of the outcome. Students need to
look at their behavior at functions if they
want to continue to have off campus
functions. Individuals are responsible for
their own actions,” said Harrell.
Some students have expressed
hesitance about attending off campus
functions as a result of the two incidents.
“Personally I don’t feel safe going to off
campus parties. Maybe security isn’t doing
a good job protecting students in these
environments,” said Shinika Johnson, a
junior Business Administration major
In response to the incident at Levels
the night before. First Friday, an event
sponsored by the Student Government
Association and held in Bedell Hall, was
canceled, “for safety reasons.”
“I believe the Pan Hellenic Organization
made a responsible group decision, which
takes into consideration the safety of our
students and the true mission of the Greek
system,” said Vice Chancellor Brown.