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.


Today

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

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 andworked with students through t…

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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.