Community Invited to Experience ECC at Open House

East Central College invites the community to “Experience ECC” during an immersive Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

The campuswide event welcomes prospective and current students, families, and community members to explore academic programs, meet faculty, and engage in hands-on activities.

Download the Schedule of activities and map.

In addition to the Open House, ECC will host Math & Science Night in partnership with Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), a home volleyball match as the Falcons face St. Louis Community College in the ECC Gym, and ECC Library Game Night, along with other exciting events.

Throughout the day, various departments will offer interactive and engaging activities:

Humanities: Engage with faculty, explore student publications, and try Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

Music: Meet with music faculty and listen to The Stagrunners, a band of ECC’s talented music students, in the Band Room.

Spanish: Play Spanish Mad Libs with faculty and students on the second floor of HH.

Theatre: Get a behind-the-scenes look at Night of the Living Dead: LIVE! in the Performance Lab, where cast members will showcase their zombie looks and makeup designs.

Visual Arts: Visit with art faculty and tour the art studios on the second floor of HH.

Accounting and Business: Meet Business faculty and attend a business program information session.

Career Technical Education: Meet CTE faculty in the Business and Industry Center Lobby and attend info sessions for HVAC, Industrial Engineering, Precision Machining, and Welding programs.

Culinary Arts: Meet Culinary Arts faculty and past graduates in the ECC Training Center kitchen.

Nursing and EMS: Explore the Nursing and EMS labs and hear from faculty and students.

Student Services: Meet with staff and attend career exploration sessions with academic and career navigators.

STEM: Meet STEM faculty from ECC and Missouri S&T in the HH 1st Floor Theatre Lobby and participate in Math & Science Night.

Psychology, Sociology & History: Join faculty for brain teasers and explore an interactive historical timeline.

This lineup provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to engage directly with faculty, explore student projects, and experience hands-on activities across various disciplines.

Additional Campus Highlights

Visitors are also invited to browse the latest art installation in the ECC Art Gallery and cheer on the Falcons volleyball team as they face St. Louis Community College. While exploring campus, attendees can stock up on ECC gear at the Bookstore, get involved with Campus Life and Leadership, and enjoy free desserts and refreshments at The Dive.

For those interested in healthcare, the Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Technician classrooms will be open for tours, and information on free GED, HiSET, and English language classes will be available.

In the ECC Learning Center, guests can learn about free tutoring, success coaching, and other student support services, with free popcorn on hand. Additionally, students and community members can explore research resources in the Donald R. and Barbara D. Means Library, which will also host a carnival-themed Game Night.