Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!  We hope you have a great time with friends and family!

Alternate Thanksgiving Plans

Are you not going to be able to go home on Thanksgiving break? It is ok.  Check out these great alternate Thanksgiving ideas that you can do on campus.  You can learn more at collegelife.

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1.   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!
   
   
   
   


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   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!

Thank You Veterans!

We just want to take a moment to thank all the Veterans that have served our country.  Thank you to everyone past and present that was a member of the armed forces!

Homecoming Week at ECU

It is time for Homecoming at East Carolina University. How are you celebrating Campus Towers?  Check out the complete Homecoming schedule below!  You can learn more about this great week at ECU.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013
5:00-8:00 p.m.	Freeboot Friday Uptown Greenville Come by the Alumni Association’s table to mingle with your fellow Pirates and grab a few spirit souvenirs!
6:00-8:00 p.m.	Black Alumni Chapter Jazz Mix and Mingle Courtyard by Marriott Hospitality Suite Special entertainment by ECU Jazz Ensemble director Carroll V. Dashiell, Jr. This is a free event.
6:30 p.m.	Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship Presentation at the NPHC Step Show Wright Auditorium Tickets can be purchased at ECUArts.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2013
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 Get "Shipwrecked in Pirate Nation" as you enjoy the many sights and sounds of this year’s parade.
1:15-3:15 p.m.	SOLD OUT: Alumni Tailgate ECU Soccer Stadium Gather with fellow fans for a buffet lunch sponsored by Abrams 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.
3:45 p.m.	Pirate Football: Tulsa 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.
10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.	Black Alumni Reunion Party The Martinsborough With special invitation to Coach Ruffin McNeill ’80, dancing with music by B. Paiz, and heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet by Scarborough Fare Catering. $30 for Alumni Association members and $40 for non-members.

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HOMECOMING BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER

Friday, November 8 in Minges Coliseum

12:00 noon

Women's Basketball vs. Virginia Intermont

8:00 p.m.

Men's Basketball vs. North Carolina Wesleyan

Basketball game tickets can be purchased from the ECU Athletic Ticket Office at 800-ECU-GRAD.