Weekly Newsletter

November 25 – 2nd 8-week classes end

November 27-December 1 – 🦃 Thanksgiving Break 🥧

December 2 – Classes End

December 3 – 📚 Reading Day 📖

December 4-11 – Final Exams

December 13 – Commencement 🎓

December 17 – Last day to pay Spring tuition without a processing fee by 5:00 pm; First schedule cancellation for anyone not paid by 5:00 pm

January 13 – Spring 2025 Classes begin

January 15 – Last day for 1st 8-week Spring drop/add by 5:00 pm

January 17 – Last day for 15-week Spring drop/add by 5:00 pm

January 20 – State Holiday (no classes)

January 22 – Second schedule cancellation for anyone not paid by 5:00 p.m.

February 1 – 🎓 Last day to apply for graduation for Spring 🎓

February 10 – Last day to withdraw from 1st 8-week classes by 5:00 pm

February 27 – 1st 8-week classes end 

March 3 – 2nd 8-week classes begin

March 5 – Last day for 2nd 8-week Spring drop/add by 5:00 pm

March 9-16 – Spring Break

March 27 – Last day to withdraw from 15-week classes by 5:00 pm

March 28 – Summer and Fall 2025 registration begins at 1:00 pm

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The Office of Student-Athlete Academic Services is currently looking to hire Tutors for the Spring Semester.

As a tutor, staff members assist students in becoming independent learners. In the role of a tutor, staff members may assist with clarifying concepts, answering questions, offering direction, and giving examples to enhance understanding and ultimately enable the student to experience success when working independently. 

Applicant Requirements 

• Minimum of 3.0 or above cumulative ECU GPA 
• Minimum of 1 full-time 4-year semester completed, or hold a degree (e.g., Associates, Bachelor’s, etc.) 
• Two academic references 
• Able to serve as an academic and personal role model 

Compensation 

• Undergraduate: $11.50/hour 
• Graduate: $13.50/hour 

Application Link: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/81725

The Marsh McLennan Agency, an insurance and benefits company, is looking for summer 2025 interns. Below are the links to the open positions. They are hiring 16 client management interns, 2 sales interns, and one marketing intern.

Client Management Internship

Sales Internship

Marketing & Communications intern

East Carolina University now offers the ability for students and authorized users to opt-in and receive text message alerts for student accounts. Opting into Cashier’s Office text alerts is a convenient way to stay up to date with student account notifications. Students can sign up today through Pirate Port. 

For more information on Cashier’s Office Text Message Alerts and opt-in instructions, please visit the Billing website.

Position Profile: Graduate Student – Data and Analytics Graduate Assistant

$16-18/hour up to 20 hours per week

Position Type: Graduate Research Assistantship

Overview:
The Office of Innovation and Engagement at East Carolina University is looking for a graduate student to serve as a Data and Analytics Graduate Assistant. This position is ideal for graduate students interested in applying their analytical skills to real-world projects and contributing to the university’s mission of fostering innovation and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn key objectives associated with advancing the research, engagement, and innovation enterprise of the university.
• Assist with data analysis initiatives, including data collection, processing, and interpretation for various projects.
• Help develop and implement analytical frameworks to evaluate program effectiveness and impact.
• Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Mentor undergraduate students in data analysis techniques and project methodologies.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify data-driven solutions for university challenges.
• Meet with faculty to understand research, engagement, and innovation priorities.

Qualifications:

• Current graduate student at East Carolina University, preferably pursuing a degree in Data Science, Analytics, Business, or a STEM related field.
• Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, SQL, or Tableau).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex data concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in collaborative work environments.
• Interest in using data and artificial intelligence to inform decision making.

For more information contact: jonesjenni17@ecu.edu.

Jennifer E. Jones, PhD

Research Analyst, Office of Innovation and Engagement

The College of Business will award over $400,000 in scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year, with amounts ranging from $250 to over $10,000. Applications will be accepted online through the ECUAWard portal from November 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025. To qualify, you must be enrolled in classes during Fall 2025.

Scholarships are available for undergraduates and students in MBA, MSA, and MSSTH programs, with varying criteria. Even if you don’t have a high GPA, we encourage all engaged students to apply.

To apply, visit ECUAWard and sign in with your Pirate ID. First, complete the ECU general application, which will ask some general information and will update information (GPA, credit hours, etc.) from Banner. After submitting the general application, you’ll be prompted to fill out a supplemental application specific to the College of Business. You must complete both applications to qualify for College of Business scholarships. Most scholarships are auto-match opportunities, which means that you will automatically be considered for any scholarships for which you meet the criteria based on your general and supplemental application answers and the information uploaded from Banner.

While applying, you may see additional “apply-to” scholarships that require supplemental questions. Completing the supplemental questions is necessary for consideration for those scholarships.

Scholarships are credited to your ECU tuition bill, typically split between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Most require full-time enrollment, although there are some exceptions.

For tips on creating a strong application, please see the attached document. All applicants will receive their application status via ECUAWard by April 2025.

For questions, contact Anne Fisher at fishera@ecu.edu or Karen Kus at kusk@ecu.edu.

Graduating Students – It is time to order your Cap & Gown and RSVP for Graduation Ceremonies.

Graduation Ceremonies

Checklist to participate in the Commencement festivities!

• Complete your application for graduation with the registrar’s office (if not already completed):

https://registrar.ecu.edu/how-to-apply-to-graduate

• Register for the College of Business Graduate Recognition Ceremony by November 8^th:  COB RSVP
• Register for the University Commencement Ceremony by December 1^st: RSVP FORM

University Commencement Ceremony:

The University Commencement Ceremony, the one and only official Commencement Ceremony, will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 10:00 am in Minges Coliseum.  Graduates must complete the RSVP FORM prior to the December 1, 2024 deadline to attend the ceremony.  Guest tickets are not needed.  Students are recognized by school/college.  Names are not called. Please monitor the Commencement website regularly for updated information, https://commencement.ecu.edu/.

Departmental Recognition Ceremony:

The College of Business graduate recognition ceremony will take place at 4:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024, in Minges Coliseum.  Please RSVP for the COB graduate recognition ceremony by Friday, November 8^th:  COB RSVP

Tickets:

Tickets are required for the COB graduate recognition ceremony.  Each graduate will receive 6 tickets (graduates do not need a ticket).  Infants and children up to age 3 that can sit on a lap will not need a ticket.  On-campus students will pick up their tickets at the Central Ticket Office (CTO) on the first floor of the Main Student Center, October 28 – December 2, 2024, between 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Distance education tickets will be mailed towards the end of October/beginning of November.  You will be notified when your tickets are mailed.  The mailing address used is the one you submitted when you completed your application for graduation.  Please update your address in the system if it has changed since you completed your application for graduation.  Additional tickets may be available after ticket pick-up has ended on December 2nd.  There is no guarantee that there will be extra tickets.  If you need additional tickets, please complete the EXTRA TICKET REQUEST FORM.  You will be notified if/when extra tickets become available.  We should know about extra tickets on December 6^th.

Accommodations:

Graduates and guests who have personal accommodation needs, please follow the instructions posted on the Commencement web site: https://commencement.ecu.edu/accommodations/

Additional Details:

The ceremony will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.  Detailed information regarding arrival time, parking, etc. will be forthcoming.

Please contact Karen Kus at kusk@ecu.edu if you have any questions.

Cap & Gown

Information regarding caps and gowns can be found here: https://commencement.ecu.edu/cap-and-gown/ 

All participants must wear a cap and gown.  Graduate students wear black caps, gowns, and drab (that’s the official color) hoods and tassels.  Your hood will be collected prior to the ceremony, and you will be hooded on stage.  Keep in mind it is unlikely you will be hooded with the hood you bring.  Student fees cover the cost of the caps, gowns, and tassels.  Hoods are paid for by the graduate.

If you are in the Greenville area, the easiest way to purchase your hood and pick up your cap and gown is to visit the Dowdy Student Stores located in the ECU Main Campus Student Center at 501 E. 10^th Street.  Store hours can be viewed here: https://ecu.bncollege.com/

If you are not in the Greenville area, please follow these instructions to order your regalia:

• Go to ecu.bncollege.com to order your hood first; search for OH Master Hood (Oak Hall Master Hood).  Choose Drab as the color option – this is the College of Business color.  Take note of the order number for your hood because you will add that number to the online request form you submit for your cap and gown.  Choose the Ship To option instead of the Store Pick Up option.
• Complete the Regalia Order Form.
  • For question 7, all students should answer MBA. Even if you are earning the MSA or the MSSTH, please indicate MBA to ensure the Bookstore sends the correct color. All College of Business graduate students should have a drab-colored hood for the ceremony.
  • For question 8, please answer College of Business.
  • Enter your order number from step 1 for question 9.

It is very important to select SHIP OUT on the hood order because the order process auto selects in store pick up.

The ECU Student store will include all your items in one shipment ($8.99 shipping fee). If you have any questions or concerns about your regalia, please contact the store at 252-328-6731 or SM8397@bncollege.com.

To get involved, consider donating or volunteering for on-campus opportunities. For more details,  visit ECU’s Hurricane Helene Relief Website.

The impact of Hurricane Helene has been devastating for many in western North Carolina, affecting our UNC System family, including UNC Asheville, Western Carolina, and Appalachian State, as well as neighboring states.

In response, ECU is launching the Hurricane Helene Relief initiative, dedicated to helping those impacted. We’re partnering with the UNC System to provide essential support to our sister institutions, including food trucks, mental health services for displaced students, and other vital aid.

Our goal is to ensure that all donations and services reach those who need them most and also ensure these items can be properly and safely delivered to impacted areas.

Global Academic Initiatives, a unit within the Office of Global Affairs, is seeking a graduate assistant to aid in our work supporting and promoting virtual exchange activities at ECU and with our network of partner institutions around the world. Virtual exchange is a teaching modality that leverages technology to promote cross-cultural skill building through courses and other activities that are conducted in collaboration with international partner institutions. The Office of Global Academic Initiatives both supports and develops these types of activities. We also manage our network of approximately 50 partner institutions around the world and provide professional development opportunities for instructors and staff both at ECU and throughout our partnership networks. Responsibilities of this position include:

• Providing support for virtual exchange courses being offered at ECU including monitoring and providing technical support for global classrooms.
• Aiding in the development of resources for use by instructors and students in virtual exchange courses.
• Aiding in research on virtual exchange and other international education initiatives.
• Providing support for various GAI programs such as but not limited to:
  • WorldWise, our virtual exchange student organization.
  • The Global Issues Conference, an online student research conference.
  • GPEWorld, a StoryMap application that highlights the countries where our partner institutions are located.

The ideal candidate will be somewhat tech savvy (we will train on the specific technologies used); have experience and/or interest in engaging with people from other cultures; be self-motivated and reliable; and have good problem solving and communication skills. This position requires in-person attendance at least two mornings a week.

For more information or to apply for the position, please contact Ben Robbins (robbinsbe21@ecu.edu). Please include a resume if applying for the position.

Are you an entrepreneur willing to share your story of challenge, resilience, and ultimate success? Or are you an aspiring entrepreneur who would like to learn from others?
Please join us for a story-sharing event titled “Pivotal Moments” on Tuesday, October 29th, 4-5pm, at the Isley Innovation Hub (1000 Wright Circle, Greenville, NC 27858) OR via Zoom.

To sign up to share your story, please email Emily Yeager by Friday, October 12th with your preferred format for sharing (in-person or virtual).

During each College of Business Graduate Recognition Ceremony, MBA students are “hooded” by two student-selected faculty members. This is the part of the ceremony where two faculty members place the master’s hood one by one over the head of each student.  In addition, a faculty member is elected to marshal graduate business students to and from their seats and to read each student’s name as he or she enters the stage for recognition.

Graduating MBA & MSA students have the opportunity to elect the two hooders and one marshal for their ceremony. You should vote for the three faculty that you feel contributed the most to your graduate educational experience at ECU. MBA students graduating in Spring received an email from Karen Rupp on Tuesday, Sept 24 with the voting link. MSA students will receive an email from Cal Christian with voting instructions. If you did not receive the email, please reach out to Ms. Rupp or Dr. Christian.  You must submit your votes by October 21st.  If you are not planning to attend the ceremony, you may still vote.

Details about the University Commencement and the College of Business Graduate Recognition ceremony will be sent to graduating students via your ECU email account over the coming weeks. These emails will provide additional information about regalia, RSVP deadlines, etc. We will post these announcements in the Compass as well.