Keeping Peace on Winter Break

You are home for winter break and your boredom and frustration may be starting to hit you.  Here are some great tips on how to survive winter break.  Make sure to keep peace with your family and enjoy your family time.  It is pretty nice not having to pay for laundry and getting a free meal!

I was extremely excited to go home for winter break last year. Quality time with the family, no schoolwork, and holiday festivities were just a few of the things I was looking forward to.

What I didn't expect were the changes I would have to make to my lifestyle now that I was back living at home instead of in an apartment.

1. Money: When you were in high school, your parents may have footed the bill for things like gas, shopping, or eating out. Now that you're in college, your parents may be expecting you to pay for more of your personal expenses or to limit what you spend on nonessentials.

Being home for the holidays is great for a free meal or Target run here and there, but try not to take advantage of your parents—or their wallets.

2. Cars: Did your sibling inherit your car when you went away to school? This can create animosity when you're home for breaks, especially if both siblings have a fairly active social life.

Lay down some ground rules about who gets the car and when, and what will happen if both parties have a function at the same time.

3. Conduct: Certain habits that you may have picked up in college—such as messes, late night pizza orders, and use of profanity—simply won't fly now that you're home.

Keep in mind the company you're in now that you're home for break. Parents and younger siblings may not appreciate your inability to do laundry or stories about your college adventures. Keep this in mind before you pawn off your dirty clothes on Mom or dish to Dad about your craziest weekend of the semester.

For more information see USA Today.

Greeting Card Ideas

We love getting greeting cards during the holidays, and we are sure that you do too.  However, after the holidays no one really knows what to do with the cards that they have gathered over the past month or so.  Here are some great tips on how to save those memories without taking up a whole closet in your apartment.

1 Scan or Photograph: Keep digital copies of important cards. File them by year, occasion, or filtered in your digital photo album.

2 Turn into A Book: Send your greetings to Cards for Keeps and they'll transform them into a bound book. If you're feeling crafty, you can try doing this yourself by following the blog Something Turquoise's DIY tutorial.

3 Reuse: I love well designed greeting cards. So much thought has gone into the design, so why not turn it into something else? As long as you're okay with losing the greeting part of the card, you could frame it, cut it up and use it for another project, make it into a gift tag, etc. The options are endless!

4 Turn into A New Card: Much in the same vein as above, a card does not need to be used just once. If it's a folded card, cut it in half and use the front as a postcard.

5 Donate to a Charity: Before you toss any unwanted cards, consider donating them. St. Jude's Ranch for Children will recycle used greeting cards and turn them into new holiday and greeting cards. You can also purchase their recycled cards to support their programs and services.

For more information see Apartment Therapy.

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

Let's Go Pirates. East Carolina University will take on Lousiana's Ragin Cajuns in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. This news comes after one of the most successful seasons in East Carolina's history, and the news that they would be joining the Big East Conference in 2014. The bowl will be broadcast December 22nd at noon.

East Carolina take by SEC blogger Chris Low: The big news off the field this week was that East Carolina would be joining the Big East Conference in 2014. On the field, the Pirates enter the postseason playing some of their best football of the season. They’ve won five of their past six games, but were edged out by UCF in a tiebreaker for the Conference USA East Division championships. Both teams finished 7-1, but UCF won 40-20 back on Oct. 4.

The trip to face Louisiana-Lafayette in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl will be East Carolina’s sixth bowl appearance in the past seven years. The Pirates, under third-year coach Ruffin McNeill, have shown that they can score points this season. In their past five wins, they’ve scored 40 or more points four times and ended the regular season with a 65-59 win over Marshall in two overtimes. Quarterback Shane Carden has rolled up 2,838 yards in total offense and accounted for 29 touchdowns. 

For more information see ESPN.

Make Your Apartment a Winter Wonderland

Do you want to decorate your college apartment for the holidays?  Everyone wants to be festive, but you do not want to spend a lot of money when you will be home for the holiday.  Here are some great inexpensive tips on how to make your apartment a holiday wonderland.

• Personalize and hang stockings for you and your roommates – this can be a fun project and very inexpensive. Purchase plain stockings and paint, glitter, felt, etc. and create your own designs for your stockings. You could even include some school spirit and make University themed stockings.
• Remember in Elementary School when you used to make paper snow flakes in art class.  Flashback to those times and make your apartment a winter wonderland with this easy art trick.
• Hang ornaments from the stairs and or ceiling.  Just make sure you do not damage the walls or ceiling while doing this.
• Use some ribbon and ties to put around chairs and lamps.  This adds some festive spirit to even the smallest furniture.
• Make a giant present out of your door by using some wrapping paper and a bow.  It instantly looks festive and adds so much holiday spirit to your apartment.
• Use holiday cards that you receive to decorate the walls in your apartment.
• Play Christmas music on your ipod or on Pandora!
  
  

Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Spend some time with your friends and family and remember everything in life that you are thankful for.

Alternative Thanksgiving Plans

Do you not get to go home for Thanksgiving?  It is o.k if you can not.  There are still some great ways to enjoy the holiday, and get a break from the daily grind of classes.  Keep reading to learn some tips and tricks to enjoy your holiday away from home.

Many college campuses look like deserted ghost towns around Thanksgiving. The vast majority of students usually head home for some good food, R & R, and family time. But for those students who can't -- or don't want to -- go home, there are still some great options for how to have a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday.

1. Volunteer. No matter where you live, there are undoubtedly places nearby that could use volunteers on Thanksgiving Day. Check out women's shelters, homeless shelters, places that serve veterans, hospitals, and even local foster homes. Giving back can make you feel great while providing you with some great companionship -- and grub, of course!


2. Go home with a friend. If you live too far away to head home, try heading home with a friend or roommate. You can see an entirely new part of that person's life, have fun, and still get that fantastic feeling that comes from being "home."


3. Organize something on campus. Chances are, you aren't the only student on your campus not planning on heading home for Thanksgiving. Organize an event that includes a nice dinner, volunteering, or even a movie-watching marathon. It can be a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy yourself while still feeling relaxed and like you're on vacation.


4. Offer to housesit for friends or others. Know someone -- a friend, a faculty member, an administrator -- who is going to have an empty house? Offer to housesit over Thanksgiving. You can enjoy the comforts of being out of the residence hall without having to deal with the inevitable drama that comes from having family running around. Additionally, you can always cook a nice Thanksgiving dinner in a great kitchen and have a few friends over for a nice, relaxing meal.


5. Take the day for yourself. There are some of us out there who enjoy being alone from time to time -- which is nearly impossible as a college student. Spend the day sleeping in, catching up on homework, watching movies, and doing whatever it is you wish you had time for when your schedule is crazier. Just make sure to treat yourself to some slow-cooked turkey and cranberry sauce in there somewhere!
   
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Cabaret at East Carolina University

The East Carolina University theater and dance program will present the musical Cabaret from November 15th-November 20th.  The famous musical that has won many Tony awards will be presented at the McGinnis Theater.  The show is about a cabaret singer working a club where anything is possible.  Make sure to get your tickets now for to see this talented cast perform at the University. November 15 - 20, 2012 Book by Joe Masteroff Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Edd McGinnis Theatre

Berlin, 1930, Sally Bowles, an American cabaret singer/dancer is working at the "Kit Kat" club where anything goes. Under the watchful eye of the Master of Ceremonies, she is pursued by a rich playboy and a melancholy teacher but can only choose one. Cabaret has garnered many Tony and similar awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Direction, Best Choreography, Best Costume Design, and Best Revival. Parental advisory.

For more information see ECU.EDU
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Have Fun Around Your Apartment During the Storm!

 Are you stuck in your apartment, while we wait for Hurricane Sandy to finish her wrath?  Here are ten great tips from Apartment Therapy on what to do while you are waiting for the storm to finish.  We hope everyone at Campus Towers stays safe.



1. Take some time to focus on the the simple things that can make your home a happier place.

 2. Take some photos of your home and send them in to us!

3. Use an online program to make a plan to rearrange a room.

3. Take just a few minutes to clean one or two of these easy-to-forget about spots around the house.

4. Organize your books and choose a good one to re-read while you are at it.

5. Make some easy, bright new wall art. (Yes, you can!)

6. Cover a pillow

7. Get comfy and watch a few great documentaries on Netflix.

8. Do the laundry

9. Cook up something delicious.

10. Check out these great sites for DIY projects and get one started.

Stay safe, everyone!

DIY Fall Crafts

 Fall is a great season to craft and decorate your house.  Here are five great do it yourself craft ideas to make your apartment ready for the fall and winter seasons.  Try them out this weekend to decorate for your Halloween party.

While it's hard to deny the appeal of this season — the swirls of colorful leaves drifting down to the ground, crisp air outside and cozy fires inside, warm, spicy baking smells and the return of my beloved Pumpkin Spice latte — I am and always will be a beach kid from the golden coast and as such, you will always have to drag me kicking and screaming away from my beloved summer.
In an effort to embrace the season at hand I've rounded up five great fall DIY projects. There, I'm feeling cozier already.




1. Acorn Wreath from Martha Stewart

2. Flaming Foliage Candles from Martha Stewart

3. Burlap Pumpkins from Thistlewood Farms

4. Wax Paper and Crayon Leaves from V and Co.

5. Maple Leaf Wreath from Chez Larsson via Apartment Therapy 

For more information see Apartment Therapy.

Halloween Party Decorations

Are you having a Halloween Party for your friends this year?  If you do not have a lot of money to decorate, you can still have a spooky apartment for the party.  Here are six cheap do it yourself Halloween decorating ideas.

 This Halloween, get creative and use supplies found in your home for green-friendly Halloween decor.

 Planning ahead for Halloween will allow you to budget, as well as reduce the environmental impact of the festivities. Rather than purchasing every Halloween décor piece from the store, consider making your own by reusing supplies found right in your home. To go green this Halloween, read on for our suggestions of taking old things in your house and turning them into new, spooky decorations.

Mason Jar Pumpkin
If you have canning jar lids laying around, this project will give them a new purpose. Gather together lids of the same size. String the lids together, tying the string tightly. Evenly spread the lids around. Next, stick cinnamon sticks in the center. To create leaves, cut some out of burlap. This goes perfectly as a centerpiece on your dining room table or coffee table. It can also be placed on a shelf on top of books.

Head in a Jar
If you’re looking for creepier decorations, this one is perfect for you. Use a wide mouth jar for this project. You’ll also need a great picture that goes in the jar. It needs to be a flattened image of a head. Run a quick search on a search engine, and you should find some great examples. Print this image on thick and slick paper, making sure it will fit into the jar. Roll the picture and place it in the jar, making sure it fills up about ¾ of the circumference of the jar. Fill the jar with colored water. This can be placed in the fridge to creep out the midnight snackers. On Halloween night, drop a few glow sticks in the jar for added ambiance.

Tin Can Luminaries
To upcycle old soup cans, use them for luminaries. If you have several cans, create a design in the cans, from ghosts to spelling out “BOO.” To start the project, fill the cans up with water and stick them in the freezer. This allows you to hammer a design into the cans without denting the cans. Use a nail and hammer to create the design. Once the ice melts, dump the water and place tea lights into each can.

Mummy Cereal Boxes
Old bed sheets in your linen closet that don’t fit any beds in your home are perfect for this DIY Halloween craft. Cut the fabric into thin sheets. Then, take empty cereal or cracker boxes and cover with the white sheets. Once the box is covered, tuck the end in. Optional: attach googly eyes.

Halloween Garland
Take old cardboard paper towel rolls and paint them pumpkin orange. Then, slice them into thin strips and create pumpkin shapes. Use twine to string the pumpkins together and hang on your wall.

Bat Mobile  Head out to your backyard and pick up one or two sticks from the yard. You’ll also need clear thread, or fishing line. For the bats, you use thin cardboard, such as cereal or cracker boxes. Cut several bats from the cardboard, and hang the bats to a branch. Hang in various lengths.

For more information see Apartment Guide.

Magician comes to the University of Memphis

Magician Martin Lubcke will perform Wednesday at 5pm at Hendrix Theater.  The event is free and open to everyone on ECU's campus.   Come early to get the best seats to see the tricks and illusions from this legendary magician.

Title:	The Magic of the Miracle
Date:	Wednesday 10/10/2012
Time:	5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where:	Hendrix Theatre
Summary:	Magician Martin Lubcke will perform illusions and magic at 5 p.m. Oct. 10 at Hendrix Theatre.
Details:	The event is free with open seating. ECU faculty, staff and students are welcomed. More information is attached and on this website: http://www.magischeillusionen.de/ If you have questions pertaining to this performance, please contact Prof. David Smith (smithdav@ecu.edu or 252.328.5524). Individuals requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should call 252-737-1016 (voice/TTY) at least 48 hours prior to the event. For more information see the East Carolina University.

Top 10 Tips to Ace Your Midterms

Midterms are coming up, and these times can be stressful for anyone.  Preparing is the best way to ace those midterms, so here are some tips to help you prepare.

1. Get a good night’s sleep before the exam.
2. An absolute must if you can: get prior years’ exams and, with a small group of classmates, prepare point form sample answers to share among yourselves.
3. Review your notes to see all the items the professor indicated were important. In some cases, s/he might even have hinted at exam topics.
4. Take a quick scan of the course outline – make a note of the topics the professor seemed to spend a lot of time on, or otherwise emphasized.
5. Take a look at the assignments if there were any – see if you can find topics, skills or techniques that were emphasized, especially those after the mid-term.
6. Did the professor comment on areas of weakness on the mid-term? These sometimes reappear on the final.
7. Make a set of study notes from your class notes and the text. Writing them down in condensed format aids in recall during the final exam, and in some cases, helps you identify items you need to clarify with a friend or teaching assistant.  Work with the group you formed to address point 2. If you like – this can increase the scope of your studying.
8. If there is a key item you need to remember for the exam, study it right before you enter the exam room. Right after the exam starts, write down what you know. A favorite is to list formulas (or dates?) that you need to remember. If you wait until you are freaked out by a difficult exam question, you might not remember them.
9. Make sure you have a meal that includes carb’s AND proteins before the exam. This will give you staying power. Take a granola bar and fluids to your exam desk if permitted.
10. In case you have forgotten the first, and very important point, get a good night’s sleep before the exam.

For more information see Top 10 Tips.

Get Excited for ECU's Homecoming!

East Carolina University's Homecoming is quickly approaching.  Homecoming will be held this year the weekend of October 12th.  There are events all weekend for students and alumni.  Keep reading to learn what events you can look forward to attending.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2012
11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.	Walking Tours of Campus Departing from Wright Plaza Bring your walking shoes and enjoy an informative stroll around Main Campus. ECU Student Ambassadors will lead you on a walk down memory lane while showing off ECU’s newest buildings and campus landmarks.
12:00-2:00 p.m.	Lunch on Campus The Croatan Green Room Experience new dining options available on campus to kick off Homecoming weekend. Dutch treat.
2:00-5:00 p.m.	Pirate Homecoming Jubilee Wright Plaza All alumni and friends are welcome to stop by and enjoy family fun activities, entertainment, games, and prizes hosted by this year’s Alumni Homecoming Committee.
5:00-8:00 p.m.	Freeboot Friday Uptown Greenville Stop by the Alumni Association’s table to mingle with members of the Alumni Homecoming Committee. Also, grab a few spirit souvenirs!
6:00 p.m.	Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dinner presented by Duplin Winery Greenville Convention Center Join us in recognizing alumni and friends of the University who have demonstrated outstanding merit and achievement, distinguished themselves as leaders for the University, and adopted East Carolina as their own. $40 for Alumni Association members; $50 for nonmembers. Registration required by calling the Alumni Center at 800-ECU-GRAD or online at PirateAlumni.com/register.
10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.	Black Alumni Chapter's Homecoming 2012 La Reunion "Carte Blanche"
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012
9:00 a.m.	Alumni Homecoming Breakfast Taylor-Slaughter Alumni Center Lawn Enjoy a complimentary breakfast sponsored by ARAMARK and visit with fellow alumni. Take a front row seat to watch the Homecoming Parade.
10:00 a.m.	Homecoming Parade Fifth Street Enjoy the many sights and sounds of this year’s parade and to celebrate ECU as “The Greatest Place on Earth!”
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.	Black Alumni Chapter's Homecoming 2012 La Reunion "Day Dreaming: The Sequel" Homecoming Day Party
2:00-4:00 p.m.	Alumni Tailgate ECU Soccer Stadium Gather with fellow fans for a buffet lunch sponsored by Parker’s Barbecue and ARAMARK, Pirate beverages, live music, games for children, and a chance to win door prizes. $10 for Alumni Association members; $25 for nonmembers; free for children 12 and younger. Registration required by calling the Alumni Center at 800-ECU-GRAD or online at PirateAlumni.com/register.
4:30 p.m.	Pirate Football: Memphis vs. ECU Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Tickets can be purchased from the ECU Athletic Ticket Office online or over the phone by calling 800-DIAL-ECU. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children if you mention the group code “ECU ALUMNI.”
10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.	Black Alumni Chapter's Homecoming 2012 La Reunion "Pirates in Paris" Grand Finale

For more information see East Carolina University.

Bill Cosby at the Wright Auditorium

Bill Cosby is coming to the Wright Auditorium on Thursday.  This legendary comedian and actor is here with the S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series.  There are still tickets available so make sure to contact the box office.

Event Information
Title:	Bill Cosby performs
Date:	Thursday 9/20/2012
Time:	8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where:	Wright Auditorium (map)
Summary:	Comedian, actor, author, educator and JELL-O spokesperson Bill Cosby opens the 51st season of the S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series on Sept. 20.
Details:	Cosby's lifelong contributions to American culture were recognized with a Kennedy Center Honor in 1998 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in July 2002, America’s highest civilian honor. He also was awarded the Mark Twain Prize in 2009. He has touched countless lives through the Emmy Award-winning animated series “Little Bill,” his best-selling book “Fatherhood,” and his game-changing family sitcom “The Cosby Show.”  Cosby’s humor often centers on the basic cornerstones of our existence, providing an insight into our roles as parents, children, family members, and men and women.  www.billcosby.com   This performance is supported in part by the ECU Office of Equity, Diversity and Community Relations. Tickets are $60; $30 for students/youth.  For more information see East Carolina University.

First Friday Art Walk

On the first Friday of every month you can participate in the Uptown ArtWalk from 6pm to 9pm.  This art walk includes free rides on the trolley, discounts at businesses, and meeting your neighbors. Make sure to check out the First Friday ArtWalk Map to see what will be happening at different locations.  It is a great event every month, and a great way to interact with citizens of Greenville.

First Friday Uptown ArtWalk

Uptown Greenville Galleries and Businesses Open their Doors from 6-9 pm Each Month

FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK SERIES
Uptown Greenville and the Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge are proud to work with local merchants to bring you a monthly ArtWalk series taking place the first Friday of each month.  Uptown Greenville invites you to enjoy free rides through the district on the Greenville Jolly Trolley, take advantage of special First Friday discounts at participating businesses and mix and mingle in the heart of Greenville. Click here for the First Friday ArtWalk map.

For more information see UptownGreenville.

North Carolina Literary Homecoming

 North Carolina writers and filmmakers will gather at ECU for the North Carolina Literary Homecoming.  The event will offer workshops and panel presentations from these famous literary icons.

East Carolina University will honor the region’s literary traditions Sept. 21 and 22 during the Ninth Annual Eastern North Carolina Literary Homecoming, presented by Joyner Library and the North Carolina Literary Review. The event will offer interactive workshops in addition to panel presentations.

Seven North Carolina writers and two filmmakers will discuss the translation of the written word into film during the event which has the theme, “Litflix: Adapting North Carolina Literature into Film.”

For nine years, the ENCLH has been nourishing and revitalizing the creative spirit for writers as the event provides a place where artists and community members can interact and share ideas. The works represented by the award-winning authors encompass a variety of genres including poetry, fiction, historical nonfiction, and drama and how they tie into Eastern North Carolina culture.

Each year, the Literary Homecoming kicks off with the presentation of the Roberts Award for Literary Inspiration. This year the award will be presented Sept. 21 to eastern North Carolina poet James Applewhite for his significant influence upon the literature of the state.

“The Roberts Award, named in honor of B.W.C. and Snow Roberts of Durham, is a fitting way to honor James Applewhite,” said Maury York, Joyner Library’s assistant director for special collections. York described Applewhite as an outstanding poet with deep roots in eastern North Carolina.

Also on Sept. 21, Timothy B. Tyson will speak about the film adaptation of his book “Blood Done Sign My Name” in a lecture on “Civil Rights Meets Silver Screen.”

On the second day of the event, several North Carolina writers whose literary works have been adapted into film will explore how film can both enhance and distract from the meaning of the written word. As Americans steadily turn away from reading and more toward cinema and television, the literary homecoming strives to reemphasize the value of the written word, while recognizing the value of visual media as a catalyst toward that end, said Margaret D. Bauer, Rives Chair of Southern Literature and editor of the North Carolina Literary Review.

The luncheon on Sept. 22 will feature a reading by Daniel Wallace, author of “Big Fish,” which was adapted into a 2003 feature film directed by Tim Burton and starring Ewan McGregor.

Award-winning author Charles Frazier will deliver the keynote session at 4 p.m. Sept 22. Frazier’s first novel, “Cold Mountain,” winner of the 1997 National Book Award, the 1997 W.D. Weatherford Award, and the 1998 Boeke Prize, was adapted in 2003 into a major motion picture that was nominated for seven Academy Awards. Frazier’s second novel, “Thirteen Moons,” was selected as the first literary work to be translated into the Cherokee language. His most recent novel is “Nightwoods.”

Bauer encourages everyone to “read poetry by James Applewhite and essays by Frazier and Tyson, as well as articles about other guest writers’ film adaptations, in the recently released 2012 issue of the North Carolina Literary Review and then join us at ECU to meet these literary stars in person.”

For more information see ECU. 

Have you Plunged into Purple?

Welcome back students! It is time for ECU to plunge into purple and show everyone your Pirate Spirit.  There are tons of events going on throughout the next few weeks to get involved on campus and dedicate time to your University.  Read more about these events and what it really means to be an ECU Pirate.

Don’t just be a Student, Be a Pirate! The Plunge Into Purple Committee invites you to take full advantage of every opportunity offered at ECU, both in and out of the classroom. Being a Pirate means excelling in academics, becoming a leader, getting involved with the community, volunteering your time, socialization, building lasting friendships, making memories and embracing traditions. Take the plunge and connect to ECU. The mission of Plunge Into Purple is to facilitate events that welcome students to the excitement and traditions of ECU through education, socialization and involvement.


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Variety Showcase

August 27, 2012 from 5pm to 7pm – Destination 360

Want to listen to local talent while enjoying dinner? Join us the second and fourth Monday’s of each month for our variety showcase in Destination 360.

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August 28

Tuesday



Pop Into Leadership Movie

August 28, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Hendrix Theatre - Mendenhall Student Center

Pop Into Leadership is a movie series where we explore various issues of social justice and civic engagement through the realm of cinematic arts.

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August 29

Wednesday



Getting Off On the Right Foot: How to Start Your Semester Well

August 29, 2012 from 12pm to 1pm – Mendenhall Student Center Room 244

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Getting Off On the Right Foot: How to Start Your Semester Well

August 29, 2012 from 4pm to 5pm – Mendenhall Student Center Room 244

Need to talk to someone besides your parents or your roommate about what's going on in your life? Want to get some good advice from professionals who have been there and worked with students through…

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Welcome Back Cookout

August 29, 2012 from 4:30pm to 7pm – Campus Mall

Enjoy an evening in the perfect Pirate weather and start your year with SAB with outdoor music from local bands and free food! Join us as we attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the Longest L…

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LOL Comedy Series

August 29, 2012 from 8pm to 10pm – Wright Auditorium

The opening to the Fall LOL Series will feature a national touring comedian that is sure to keep you laughing all night!

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For more information see Plunge into Purple.

Campus Towers Amenities

Welcome New Residents

We want to welcome all our new residents that moved in this weekend. Be sure to become a fan on Facebook and check back here for property news, community events, and to interact with management!

College Living the Way It Should Be

Making the decision to live at Campus Towers is an easy one! We offer the ease of independent student living with the convenience of on-campus activities. Located at the West End Campus, we offer private apartment homes with newly renovated kitchens and new community amenities. We appreciate our residents and the staff takes pride in creating an atmosphere that will give residents the most out of their college experience. We know that you will find that Campus Towers is the perfect place to call home.

Blood Drive on ECU Campus Wednesday

The Brody School of Medicine faculty and staff will sponsor a blood drive Aug. 8th from 10AM - 4PM at the Brody Building. All donors will be entered into an American Red Cross summer drawing for $3,000; door prizes will also be awarded.

Last Minute Housing

Campus Towers is offering 1 MONTH FREE RENT on all new lease applications that are approved and completed within 48 hours on the efficiency units(A), one bedroom/one bath(B1 and B2) units, and two bedroom/1 bath(E) units! Quantities are limited so call or stop by for more details!

Meet the Pirates Scheduled for August 18

The 18th Annual Meet the Pirates event, East Carolina's preseason football fanfest presented by United Healthcare, is scheduled for Saturday, August 18 inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium from 5-8 p.m. This year's activities will once again be open to the public, family friendly and free for all in attendance.

Pirate football fans are invited to receive autographs from head coach Ruffin McNeill and the 2012 team from 6-8 p.m. To help ensure everyone in attendance has a chance to meet all the players and Coach McNeill, fans are asked to please limit their autograph requests to one item per person.

Posters, schedule cards and magnets with game information will be available for free to fans. Other attractions include inflatable rides and games as well as the ECU cheerleaders and dance team. The spirit squads will be performing stunts and handing out stick-on Pirate tattoos.

ARAMARK concessions and a Dowdy Student Stores souvenir booth, which will have the latest in Pirate 2012 sideline gear and apparel, will be open beneath The Boneyard section of the stands adjacent to the east endzone. Fans are asked to keep their food and beverages off the football playing surface.

Photo opportunities with East Carolina's live swashbuckling mascot, PeeDee and the Pirate skull entrance tunnel will be complimentary via ECU Athletic Marketing on PeeDee's Promos Facebook page.

http://www.ecupirates.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072012aac.html

Friday the 17th?

Did you know in Italian culture Friday the 17th is unlucky, not Friday the 13th? You can learn more from the this About.com article.

ECU School of Music Summer Guitar Festival Next Weekend

The ECU Summer Guitar Festival is open to students of all skill levels who wish to acquire or improve skills on the classical guitar. The artist-faculty, which consists of world-class concert artists and teachers, draws talented students from across the U.S. and abroad as well as from North Carolina. Area concertgoers can also hear these gifted musicians perform in recital during the workshop.

Happy Independence Day!

The Greenville Jaycees have again planned Greenville's famous Fourth of July Celebration.  Below is a schedule of events and a link for more information about the day.  Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

Greenville Jaycees Fourth of July Celebration Schedule:

2:30    Food and Merchandise vendors open
3:00    1st Firecracker Race ages 5-10
4:00    Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race ages 4-8
4:30    Cornhole Tournaments all ages
5:00    Carolina DJ Company takes the Amphitheater Stage
6:00    Adult Trike Race ages 18 up
9:15    Fireworks Display!!!

ECU Guitar Fest Schedule Released

East Carolina University's School of Music has announced the schedule for its 17th annual Guitar Festival and Workshop.  The festival will be held July 14th - 17th at the A.J. Fletcher Music Building on ECU's campus.  The A.J. Fletcher Music Building is at the intersection of College Hill and 10th Street in Greenville.

Follow this link for the full article and more information! 

Early ECU Football TV Selections

Conference USA recently announced their TV schedule for the 2012 football season and several ECU football games will be aired.

2012 ECU FOOTBALL TELEVISION SCHEDULE (as of June 14)09/01 Appalachian State, 12:00 p.m. (FSN)
09/15 at Southern Miss, 3:30 p.m. (CBSSN)
10/04 at UCF, 8:00 p.m. (CBSSN)
10/13 Memphis, 4:30 p.m. (CSS)
10/27 Navy, TBA (FSN)
11/03 Houston, TBA (FSN)
11/17 at Tulane, 3:30 p.m. (Cox Sports)
11/23 Marshall, 2:00 p.m. (CBSSN)
all times Eastern

Location

Campus Towers is conveniently located at the West End of the East Carolina University campus!

Campus Towers Community

Campus Towers has lots of community features that make it a great place to live. The building is located just next to the ECU campus. It has convenient parking, a tanning salon, a laundry center, and more!

Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

We hope you have a safe and happy Memorial day weekend! Check out these recipes if you are going to a cook out this weekend. Have fun!

History of the Pirate and ECU

Do you know where the ECU Pirate mascot came from? We were curious so we did some research and came across this from ECUPirates.com.

The Pirate became associated with East Carolina University in 1983. There was a contest to name the Pirate, where the elementary schools of Pitt County were involved and from the nickname Pee Dee the Pirate was derived. The name Pee Dee was believed to come from the Pee Dee Rivers that flow through North and South Carolina. Back in the colonial days there were pirates that stayed up and down the rivers. In December of 1985, the Chancellor of ECU decided to drop the nickname Pee Dee from the mascot's name, and to only be called the Pirate. This was a result from ECU's student body who said that it was unfair because they did not have any say in naming the mascot. Over the years, people still refer to the mascot as Pee Dee "The Pirate".

Pete, by the way, is another story. Pete was an unofficial dog mascot, but only for a few years in the mid-1970s. Pete resembled the dog in the "Little Rascals" movies and carried the reputation of a back-alley brawler with an intense dislike for rams (the mascot at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and wolves (the mascot at NC State University). During Pete's time, the defensive players on the Pirate's football team were called the "wild dogs" because the players performed like a vicious pack of them.

Other mascots have included students dressed as parrots and pirates. A live wildcat was the mascot in 1930 - 31.