ECSU Magazine 2.1.pmd - Elizabeth City State University

from the archivesArchivist Leonard Balloudisplays historyExhibits displayed in Spring 2003: Remembrances, a mini-exhibit of Afro-American and ECSU History: Biographicalsketches of Miss Mamie Bedell for whomBedell Cafeteria was named; Charles J.Jenkins, the university’s first engineer; andJoshua R. Fleming, the first librarian. Alsoon display were a certificate declaringECSU’s entry on the National Register ofHistoric Places (1994), and three musicalportrayals of blacks, “The Negro Speaks ofRivers” by Langston Hughes-MargaretBonds; “Darktown is Out To-Night” by WillMarion, and “Negro Minstrel Melodies” byHarry T. Burleigh. Chancellor Thorpe Remembered exhibit:Highlights the career of Dr. MarionDennis Thorpe, the university’s sixthpresident and first chancellor. Thorpeserved 15 years (1968-1983) and he iscredited with leadership that improvedthe institution academically andphysically.University Players’ “Picassoat the Lapine Agile” a hitThe ECSU University Players gave anoutstanding theatrical performance lastMarch in “Picasso at the Lapine Agile”by Steve Martin. The comedian-actorwrote this intriguing yet humorous playabout scientist Albert Einstein and artistPablo Picasso. Drama professor ShawnSmith played the role of Gaston. The playwas directed by Randy Berry.2003Lyceum Concert SeriespresentsSEPTEMBER 12Jazz ConcertfeaturingThe Connecton Jazz BandOCTOBER 10Steel Drum ConcertFine Arts Amphitheatrebriefs14 ECSU MAGAZINE FALL 2003