Tag Archive: East Central College

Friends of the Foundation Gala Raises More than $30,000 for Scholarships

February 14, 2019
Each year, the East Central College Foundation hosts its largest fundraiser to provide scholarships for students. In honor of East Central College’s 50th Anniversary, the 2019 Friends of the Foundation event was held at the Union City Auditorium on Friday, February 1. “The auditorium is special place for the college,” said President Dr. Jon Bauer…. View Article

Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas and Recipes from Chef Mike

February 11, 2019
Are you looking to impress someone special on Valentine’s Day? Chef Mike Palazzola is here to help! He’s offered up his expertise to create an unforgettable meal for the occasion. “I am a big fan of ‘less is more,’ said Chef Mike. “I have a three-course meal that is somewhat ‘foolproof’ and is guaranteed to… View Article

The Restaurant at Prairie Dell Now Accepting Reservations

February 7, 2019
The Restaurant at Prairie Dell will once again open its doors to the public this spring. Join the East Central College Culinary Department for gourmet food, top-notch service and a small bill! The limited-run restaurant will be open March 26 – May 2 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Reservations… View Article

ECC Scholar Bowl Team Wins Sectional Competition, Heading to Nationals

January 31, 2019
Every year, the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) organization crowns the best community college quiz bowl team in North America at the Community College Championship Tournament (CCCT). After last weekend, the East Central College Scholar Bowl Team just made it one step closer to proving they are the best in the country. The team went… View Article

David Beck Named New Soccer Head Coach

January 22, 2019
David Beck will be stepping into the role as head coach of the East Central College Men’s Soccer program for the 2019 season. Beck previously spent the last nine years as the assistant soccer coach for Rutgers University in New Jersey. “Beck is known for his recruiting abilities,” said Dr. Jay Mehrhoff, East Central College… View Article

East Central College Upgrading HVAC Systems on Union Campus

January 16, 2019
East Central College will be investing in new heating and air conditioning units on its Union campus. “The existing units are at the end of their life cycle,” said Director of Facilities Tot Pratt. “In some cases, the units are several decades past their prime.” The ECC Board of Trustees approved the $1.86 million project… View Article

An Entrepreneur in the Making – Student Places in National Competition

January 10, 2019
Seeing the Empire State Building, Times Square, or Statue of Liberty can be an experience of a lifetime. It was no different for East Central College student Sara Hamer. “It was an amazing experience,” the Labadie native said. “You see these places on TV, but you never think you’ll see them in person. It was… View Article

New Year Brings New Hope for AEL Graduate

January 7, 2019
Putting things off is something we all do – getting your oil changed in your car, cleaning out the refrigerator or even going to the doctor for an annual checkup. For Bobby Hinson, it was getting his high school diploma. “I’m an eighth-grade dropout,” Hinson admitted. The father of four works for the Missouri Department… View Article

Vice President’s List Announced for Fall 2018

January 2, 2019
Each semester, East Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement. Upon completion of at least 12 semester credit hours with a semester grade point between 3.50 and 3.84, students are acknowledged by placement on the Vice President’s List. For the Fall 2018 semester, there were more than 160 students on the list!