Weekly Newsletter
January 13 – Spring 2025 Classes begin
January 15 – Last day for 1st 8-week Spring drop/add by 5:00 pm; đź’µ Scholarship applications close đź’µÂ
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
April 7 – Last day to withdraw from 2nd 8-week classes by 5:00 pm
April 18 – State Holiday (no classes)
April 23 – 2nd 8-week classes end. No final exam period for 8-week classes. Final exam is on the last day of class
April 29 – Friday classes meet instead of Tuesday classes
April 30 – Reading Day
May 1 – Final Exams begin for 15-week classes
May 8 – Exams for 15-week classes end
May 9 – Commencement
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Marisa@NaturalBeautyGoldsboro.com
https://naturalbeautygoldsboro.com/
(919) 330-8787
| 2025 Fellowship Program Student Fellow Application Now Open! The Student Fellow Application is now open for the NCEDA Foundation’s 2025 Fellowship Program! This program offers a great opportunity to engage graduate students who are interested in a career in economic development or who want to learn more about the profession. This program focuses on underserved and distressed areas of North Carolina, to host student Fellows for a summer learning and work experience. Ideal Fellows will be graduate students currently enrolled in a North Carolina university or college, preferably in programs related to economic development, such as Public Administration, Business Administration, City and County Planning, and Economics.  The Foundation is excited to work with Buncombe County Economic Development and the Mid-East Commission as hosts for our 2025 Fellowship Program. The application deadline is Friday, January 31. See the links below for more details on the program (including guidelines, compensation and additional benefits) and the 2025 application form:   2025 Fellowship Program Overview 2025 Fellows Application Form   Contact Liz Dobbins-Smith with any questions regarding either program. About the Foundation The NCEDA Foundation was created in 2020 to advance the economic development profession, enhance the knowledge and skills of economic developers, and strengthen the broad, statewide economic development community in North Carolina through funding professional development activities, research, and education programs, especially to underserved, distressed, and rural counties and economic developers across North Carolina.  www.nceda.org/nceda-foundation      |
The College of Education seeks two dynamic and motivated Graduate Assistants to support the Office of the Dean. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills in administrative, research, marketing, and communication tasks within a higher education setting. The positions are 20 hours per week for Spring 2025. Remote GAs will be considered.
The job descriptions of both positions are attached below.
Interested candidates should submit the following to Ms. Quiana Coston at costonq19@ecu.edu by December 13, 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please list GRADUATE ASSISTANT APPLICATION in the subject line.
- A cover letter detailing interest and relevant experience.
- A resume or CV.
- Contact information for two professional or academic references.
Are you interested in exploring a career in local government? If so, there is an opportunity to become a Strategic Project Coordinator for the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC). Within the NCACC is the Strategic Projects Coordinator Program, which recruits early-career professionals, or those early in their local government careers, who hold a master’s degree and are interested in investing their talents and skills to grow a career in county government. The SPC Program cohort accommodates up to 11 individuals for hands-on capacity assistance to NC counties across several functional areas of county government. The SPC Program links young professionals with counties across our state, allowing them to engage in substantive work with the counties they serve while growing their local government professional networks.
See below for the NCACC website and current application:
If you have any questions, or are interested in the opportunity, please email sms-cohort@ncacc.org
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 GPAÂ
- Minimum of 1 full-time 4-year semester completed, or hold a degree (e.g., Associates, Bachelor’s, etc.)Â
- Two academic referencesÂ
- Able to serve as an academic and personal role modelÂ
CompensationÂ
- Undergraduate: $11.50/hourÂ
- Graduate: $13.50/hourÂ
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.
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.Â
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 8th: COB RSVP
- Register for the University Commencement Ceremony by December 1st: 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 8th: 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 6th.
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. 10th 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.