ECSU Magazine 2.1.pmd - Elizabeth City State University

EmployeeappreciationweekEmployees were delighted with the array ofwonderful activities scheduled in their honorduring the recent 2003 Employee AppreciationWeek. The week, held April 28-May 2, 2003, beganwith an ECSU Paraphernalia Day and Benefits Fairfor employees to meet and greet participatingvendors. Chancellor MickeyL. Burnim sponsored a fullcoursebreakfast foremployees. Throughout theweek employees wereawarded door prizes andgifts, with all permanentemployees receiving aspirited-inscribed tee shirt.A recap of the weeklongactivities included anEmployee RecognitionConvocation that featured aninspiring keynote address byDr. Gerald McCants. Musicwas beautifully performed by the Faculty/StaffChorale. Seventy-one employees were presentedjewelry gift items for recognition of years of service.On Wednesday, a Jazzy Evening found the K. E.White ballroom transformed into a spot lightrunway, with a supper-club atmosphere. TheECSU Collegians Jazz Ensemble, directed by VinceCorozine, provided live jazz music. Employeemodels and performers did an excellent jobdemonstrating their modeling skills and fabulousclothing, and showing the various hidden talentswithin the ECSU community!The Retirees Recognition Reception honoredeleven individuals. On Friday, an ice cream socialand sports competition activities includingvolleyball, pool, and spades made that afternoonone of the most popularactivities that week. Beautiful“ECSU-blue” trophies wereawarded to the winners:ROTC Volleyball Team,Bowling Team 4 (LonnieWalton, Lavern Jones, BruceBoyd, Janice Jones), SpadesChampions Anitra Snowdenand Sh’Rhonda Gilliam, andPool Champion AbdualHoggard.Later that night, employeesreturned to the UniversityCenter dressed in elegantevening attire to socialize, dance, and fellowship atthe Appreciation Gala. Beverage and lightrefreshments were served. Music was provided byGreg “Sampson” Lange and a host of door prizeswere awarded to attendees. Given the level oflaughter and jovial conversation in the room, it iseasy to say that employees had a great time!The tentative dates for next year’s EmployeeAppreciation Week is April 26-30, 2004.briefsECSU MAGAZINE FALL 2003 15