I am a planner because…
Planners in attendance at APA’s 2017 National Planning Conference answer a question, “I am a planner because…” Amazing answers to become a planner! Watch the video. Our 2016 alumna Eliza...
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Program involvements during the NC-APA Conference
ECU Planning Program involved in the American Planning Association North Carolina Chapter annual conference (September 26-29, 2017) at the Greenville Convention Center. Many events were done during the conference. The...
The SPAN Review, Newsletter Published
After several years of out-of-print, we recently published a SPAN Review—Planning Newsletter—on September 25, 2017. Top headlines include: “The program’s accreditation has extended through 2021,” “Dr. Wubneh retires,” “ECU’s Urban...
Dr. Mulatu Wubneh’s Outreach for Ethiopian Issues
Dr. Mulatu Wubneh, a faculty emeritus, served as the Chair and coordinator of the ESAT Special Program Ethiopiawinnet Symposium on September 19, 2017. The language is Amharic, the official Ethiopian...
Dean Meets Planning Students
Dean Downs met Planning students to hear about their dreams and concerns. Great stories shared! Go, Pirates!!
Dr. Wubneh Retires
Dr. Mulatu Wubneh retired at the end of August 2017. As a faculty in the planning program for 38 years, he is widely recognized as a scholar, teacher and mentor.
2017 Urban & Regional Planning Scholarship and Award Recipients Announced
Three students were announced as recipients of 2017 Urban & Regional Planning Scholarships and Awards. Nicholas A. Musarra, a Senior student, received the 2017 Urban Planning Alumni Scholarship ($2,000). He...
Poster Presentations at the City of Greenville’s Joint Meeting
Planning students in PLAN4025: Housing and Neighborhood Planning made a poster presentation at the City of Greenville’s a joint meeting of the Police Community Relations Committee and the Neighborhood Advisory...
Students made a poster presentation during the 2017 ECU Research and Creative Achievement Week (RCAW)
Students in PLAN6029: Research in Environmental Planning made a poster presentation on community response during Hurricanes Floyd and Matthew at the 2017 ECU RCAW. Students: Zach Dickerson, Marla Thompson, and...
Plan it, kids! Program outreach at Science Expo
Our faculty and students participated in the “A Time for Science Expo” at GO-Science in Greenville. Hundreds of adults and kids enjoyed hands-on STEM activities provided by more than 40...