ECU Contributor Archives

Dec 18, 2015
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Happy Holidays from the Friends of Laupus Library!

The Friends of Laupus Library wish you a wonderful holiday season!...

Dec 08, 2015
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Laupus to Host Pet Therapy Animals for Studying Students

After noticing a growing trend with academic libraries hosting therapy animals during exams, Laupus Library decided to join in.  Because exam time is very stressful, the library hopes to provide...

Nov 13, 2015
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CELEBRATING SCHOLARSHIP: Laupus Library marks 10 years of honoring health sciences authors

East Carolina University’s Laupus Library marked a decade of honoring research and scholarship from across the Division of Health Sciences’ colleges and schools at a Nov. 10 event. The annual Health Sciences Author Recognition Awards celebrates the achievements of faculty and staff who have published peer-reviewed works in the last year. Nearly 100 authors were recognized Tuesday night for their books, book chapters, journal articles and other creative works....

Oct 06, 2015
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Country Doctor Museum brings “History Alive!” on Oct. 17

A daylong celebration at the oldest museum in the nation dedicated to the history of rural health care will be held Saturday, October 17. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. the Country Doctor Museum will host its fifth annual “History Alive!” – a family-friendly event that offers visitors a glimpse into the past. Free activities will include museum tours and horse-drawn carriage rides from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m....

Sep 29, 2015
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LakeFest 2015 held TODAY-First Floor Laupus Library

LakeFest 2015 will be held on ECU’s Health Sciences Campus today from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., along the shores of Lake Laupus. Join us for free food, outdoor games and more. ...

Sep 22, 2015
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LakeFest 2015 coming next week!

LakeFest 2015 is coming to ECU’s Health Sciences Campus on September 29. Join us for free food, outdoor games and more from 5 p.m. -7 p.m. along the shores of Lake Laupus. ...

Sep 21, 2015
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Laupus Now Exhibiting an Exploration of Mind-Altering Drugs

Laupus Library is now hosting the national traveling exhibit, “Pick Your Poison: Intoxicating Pleasures & Medical Prescriptions,” through October 31 in the Evelyn Fike Laupus 4th floor gallery. The six-banner exhibition explores factors that have shaped the changing definitions of some of our most potent drugs, from medical miracle to social menace....

Sep 10, 2015
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LakeFest 2015 Coming Soon

LakeFest 2015 is coming to ECU’s Health Sciences Campus on September 29. Join us for free food, outdoor games and more from 5 p.m. -7 p.m. along the shores of Lake Laupus. ...

Aug 31, 2015
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National traveling exhibit, “A Voyage To Health” on display through October 10 in the 4th floor gallery.

A Voyage To Health explores the recent revival of the ancient arts of navigation and voyaging that first brought the people of Hawai‘i to their island homes. Much of the valuable knowledge of voyaging was lost as a consequence of the suppression of traditional ways. As part of a wider movement to reintroduce traditional ways, Native Hawaiians are mastering the knowledge and skills of their elders. By restoring their heritage, this new generation seeks to heal the people. A Voyage to Health explores this resurgence and its significance for health, well-being, and self-determination. ...

Aug 17, 2015
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Changes in printing at Laupus Library

ECU’s office of Information Technology & Computing Services (ITCS) have implemented a new system called “PaperCut” for printing at Laupus Library. Printing is available at $0.02 per page for black & white, and $0.10 per page for color. ...