East Central University

Each year we spend an evening honoring some of ECU's most outstanding alumni and supporters. This year's Evening of Honors and Recognition is set to recognize distinguished persons on Friday, May 1st at 6 pm. 🔗 See the list of this year's honorees here: ow.ly/kJtp50YtOaM

Last week 700 high school students spent their day on campus at our 105th Interscholastic Meet. Students from 37 different schools across Oklahoma traveled to ECU to participate. 🔗 Read more here: ow.ly/heCF50YtO1k

The Native American Princess Pageant hosted by the Native American Student Association (NASA) is next Tuesday, March 24th at 7 p.m. in the Ataloa Theatre! 🔗 Read more here: ow.ly/1ur050YtNGa

Campus will be closed Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 20th for Spring Break. Linscheid Library will reopen on Sunday, March 22nd at 5:00 p.m. and the rest of campus will reopen and classes will resume on Monday, March 23rd.

In 1978, Dr. Gerald Williamson made the move from Ada, Ohio, to Ada, Oklahoma, and began his career at ECU. After 48 years at ECU, Dr. Williamson will now be 1 of 3 to receive the inaugural Lifetime Service Award! 🔗 More info: ow.ly/yXAA50Ys5lt

Originals, our annual literary journal, will be released on Tuesday, March 24th at a showcase in Linscheid Library. 🔗 More info: ow.ly/TGrs50Ys1v3

ECU Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 7 at 3:50AM CST until March 7 at 4:30AM CST by NWS Norman OK

ECU Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 7 at 3:14AM CST until March 7 at 4:00AM CST by NWS Norman OK

⛈️ Spring weather brings rain, storms, hail, and tornadoes. It's important to monitor the weather and have a plan when severe weather comes your way. Text "ECUWEATHER" to 77295 to opt-in to our weather text alerts. 🔗 Tornado Safety Info: ecok.edu/tornadosafety

Look back on February at ECU in the latest Campus Update! 🗞️: ow.ly/qAw050YpIbR

The Department of Performing Arts kicked off the spring season last night with its Solo Contest! The season will continue through May with 7 more performances that are free and open to the public! 🔗 Get the full schedule here: ecok.edu/news/spring-pe…

Dr. Shirley Mixon will be 1 of 3 to receive the inaugural Lifetime Service Award! 🔗 Read more here: ow.ly/2JA650YmKh6

Don't miss the annual Lockmiller Art History Lecture! This year's lecture will be given by Dr. Shanna Ketchum-Heap of Birds, PhD. The lecture is next Tuesday, March 3rd at 2:00 p.m. in the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center. 🔗 Read more here: ow.ly/Njkz50Ymbcu

See 21 of ECU's top acts battle it out for $5,000 in prizes this Friday at Tiger Tangles! 🗓️ Friday, February 27th ⏰ 6:00 p.m. 📍Ataloa Theatre 🎟️ Get your tickets now! ecok.edu/boxoffice

Go global with our study abroad programs! ✈️ The Global Education department is hosting "A Spotlight on France and Brazil" informational session this Thursday Feb. 26th at 2 p.m. 🔗 Read more here: ow.ly/TNre50YkvWs

Yesterday, our Homecoming Royalty, Scottlyn Hatton and Izzy Stephens, visited Vanoss Elementary School! Their Majesties read to the students, played many games of Rock Paper Scissors and crowned them as future homecoming Kings and Queens!

Dr. Joshua Grasso of the Department of English and Languages will be presenting an upcoming Book Talk at Linscheid Library, next Tuesday the 24th at 3:30 p.m. 🔗 Read more here: ow.ly/lMJr50YiSwe

"My journey is anything but simple. But it’s mine, and every messy, beautiful, painful part of it matters." In our latest student editorial, Nacole Brown shares her experience of being a full-time student as a single mother in her 40s. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/2lgF50Yiq1o

The Native American Students Association's (NASA) Princess Pageant is on March 24th! The deadline to register is March 1st. The pageant is a celebration of culture, leadership, and talent. 🔗 Register or learn more here: ow.ly/AZvI50YgQxK

Me when I remember Tiger Tangles is next week🫨 🗓️ Friday, February 27th ⏰ 6:00 p.m. 📍Ataloa Theatre 🎟️ Get your tickets today! ecok.edu/boxoffice