Domestic Violence Forum with Maggie Menefee – October 6

September 26, 2016
Please join the ECC Psychology and Sociology Departments as they host a free forum for the community on Thursday, October 6. The event will start with a memorial walk from 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. outside the Health Science Building. After the walk, keynote speaker Maggie Menefee, executive director for A.L.I.V.E St. Louis, will discuss the… View Article

Friends of the Library Book Sale Open to Public

September 21, 2016
ECC is holding its annual “Friends of the Library Book Sale” on Oct. 10-12 from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The sale helps raise funds for college activities and provides affordable reading options for the public. Rather than paying full price for a used book online, ECC Library Services Director Lisa Farrell encourages students and… View Article

#InspiringExcellence – Culinary Arts Instructor Awarded Chef of the Year

September 21, 2016
#InspiringExcellence – Culinary Arts Instructor Awarded Chef of the Year Chef Mike Palazzola, Certified Executive Chef (CEC), competed in the Chef of the Year Culinary Challenge on August 21, where he placed first. He was one of three chefs nominated to compete by the ACF committee out of the pool of CECs in the St. Louis… View Article

Preparing for the Future – Students Come to ECC for College Fair

September 21, 2016
Nearly a thousand students descended on East Central College on September 20 to get a glimpse into the future. Seventy-five colleges and universities took part in the annual ECC College Fair, giving students a chance to get information about furthering their education after high school. “It’s not just about getting information,” said ECC Director of… View Article

Falcon Spirit Week – September 23-30

September 16, 2016
We will be celebrating our ECC pride, with Falcon Spirit Week September 23 – 30 ! There will be a Student / Staff / Faculty Photo Contest held throughout the week ! …  Look for the photo contest posters around campus.  Use #InspiringExcellence on social media to participate and win! Scheduled Events: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23… View Article

Big Machines Appear on Campus – September 24

September 16, 2016
ECC Library and Scenic Regional Library (SRL) invites community members of all ages to their annual “Big Machines” event on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. – noon in ECC’s east parking lot. The free event will showcase bulldozers, cement mixer, lumber trucks, emergency vehicles and more. ECC Library Services Director Lisa Farrell expects another… View Article

ECC Reaches Out to Prospective Students

September 14, 2016
This October and November, the ECC Union campus will be hosting Falcon Days. During any one of these four events, prospective students can tour campus and meet with faculty members. They also have the opportunity to learn about admissions, scholarships, the A+ Program, student activities, and other information about the college. “I strongly encourage prospective… View Article

Financial Aid Assistance to be Offered at ECC

September 12, 2016
  On select Thursday evenings during this Fall semester, East Central College will be holding FAFSA Nights. These public sessions will assist students and their families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is an online form where students who will be attending college apply for financial aid. Filling out… View Article

Long-Serving ECC Employee Receives Board Recognition

August 25, 2016
East Central College trustees recognized recently retired ECC Director of Public Relations Dot Schowe during its August 29 meeting. The board presented her with a formal resolution expressing its sincere gratitude and appreciate for her 36 years of service to East Central College. During her career at ECC Schowe had a variety of roles. She… View Article

East Central College Receives Largest Donation In History

August 12, 2016
A gift of $250,000 has been presented to East Central College from Ace Manufacturing and Parts Co., Sullivan, Mo. The gift was made to the East Central College Foundation’s Building for Success campaign — An Initiative for Tomorrow’s Workforce — which is raising funds to help the college renovate a building adjacent to the main… View Article