East Central University News

By Justin Lofton Staff Writer Ada Artists Association is wrapping up its 2009 Fall Exhibit at Ada Public Library.

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Saturday will be Chickasaw Nation and Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc. Appreciation Day at East Central University's football game against arch-rival Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Reggie Whitten, the Oklahoma City attorney who told an overflow crowd at East Central University last August about his son's drug addiction and death, will return to the campus Wednesday to give more people an opportunity to hear his multi-media message about the effects of addictions and substance abuse.

Lauren Hensley was named Homecoming Queen and Jamie Cluck was named Homecoming King at the East Central University homecoming football game Saturday night.

The "24 Works on Paper" exhibition has opened in the Pogue Gallery in East Central University's Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center.

Ada native and Miss Oklahoma 2009, Taylor Treat, will be making an appearance at this year's homecoming parade for East Central University, Evelyn Martin of the Miss Ada Pageant said.

We're beginning a special series called "What's Right." For the next five-weeks we want to hear from you, as we'll be highlighting what's right in communities across Texoma.

An individual's role in their state, nation and tribe will be the topic of Chickasaw Ambassador to the United States Charles Blackwell's keynote address during the 2009 Oklahoma Political Science Association Conference Thursday, Nov.

An Ada attorney who has surrendered his license to practice law has been charged along with his wife with embezzlement.

Taylor Mali, a nationally known slam poet and teacher, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

ADA a ' A long-time Ada attorney and his wife are accused of embezzling money from deceased clientsa TM estates intended for East Central University.

Is it a case of discrimination? A handicapped student at East Central University in Ada is being told he's a threat and can no longer live on campus.

An Instrumental Ensembles Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday will showcase East Central University students performing in the Flute, Clarinet and Brass Ensembles.

A benefit concert for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness will be hosted by the ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha at East Central University.

A sprinkler unit at Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center malfunctioned and caused some flooding on Friday, Oct 9. Dr.

SHOWTIME, East Central University's musical theater ensemble, will present two performances Tuesday, Oct.

East Central University's homecoming will be working together with Autumn Days in Ada on Oct.

Fantasy and reality combine in a fast-moving play that will inaugurate the Chalmers Herman Theatre Thursday through Sunday, Oct.

In a five-minute meeting Monday evening, Ada City Council announced the official date the city will celebrate Halloween.