THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Tuesday, February 28, 1995 TAG: 9502280256
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B1 EDITION: NORTH CAROLINA
SOURCE: BY PERRY PARKS, STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: ELIZABETH CITY LENGTH: Medium: 62 lines
At the corner of Road and Cale streets stands a sign that honors the life and contributions of Hugh Cale, the founding father of Elizabeth City State University.
The silver and black sign, an official state historical marker approved for placement nearly a year ago, was unveiled Monday to open the weeklong celebration of the university's 104th anniversary.
``It was a beautiful ceremony,'' said Yvonne Wagner, interim director of university relations. ``So far the kickoff has just been great.''
This is the first year the university has recognized its anniversary with a full week of events.
``We just felt like that Founders Day really deserved more,'' Wagner said. ``There were just so many things that we wanted to do to educate the kids about why we are here. . . . Everybody kind of wanted to be a part of it.''
The five days of events include discussions and performances, ranging from Monday night's gospel fest to a student discussion Thursday on the necessity of historically black colleges and universities.
Each day signifies a different aspect of the university: Today is faculty day, Wednesday is community day and Thursday is students day.
Among the dignitaries expected during the week are actor Clifton Davis, who was featured in Monday's gospel program and has signed on as ECSU's interim vice chancellor for development; Jet magazine editor Robert E. Johnson, guest speaker for the Founders Day ceremony on Friday; and actor Whitman Mayo, who also will be on hand Friday as a member of the Chancellor's Board of Advisers.
Scheduled activities this week include:
TODAY
Academic departments' open house, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Faculty roundtable discussion, 2 to 4 p.m. at the University Center. Will feature ``Presentations by Living Legends,'' ``The Role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities from a Faculty Perspective,'' and ``ECSU Faculty Art Exhibit.''
Performance honoring faculty, ``For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuff,'' 7:30 p.m. in the G.R. Little Theatre.
WEDNESDAY
``ECSU: A Historical Perspective,'' panel discussion, 10:30 a.m. in the G.R. Little Theatre.
Campus tour, leaving from the K.E. White Graduate Center at 1 p.m.
THURSDAY
Ribbon-cutting ceremony, U.S. post office at ECSU, 10 a.m. at the University Center.
``The Necessity for Historically Black Colleges and Universities from the Students' Perspective,'' panel discussion, 2 p.m. in Moore Hall.
Rhythm and blues show, 3 p.m. in Williams Hall.
FRIDAY
Founders Day, 10 a.m. in Moore Hall. Followed by a pilgrimage to Oak Grove Cemetery.
Luncheon, in conjunction with Alumni Day, 1 p.m. at the K.E. White Graduate Center. $7 per person.
For more information, call 335-3594. by CNB