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Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama, drew thousands of people to Minges Coliseum on Thursday, April 17, to hear him speak. Greenville did not fall short on Obama's campaign trail. He stopped at ECU to promote his campaign and was greeted with a round of applause from what Obama called an "unbelievable crowd.
The ECU Ambassadors held the "Special Populations Prom" on Saturday, April 19, from 7-9 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club on Firetower Road. "[The Ambassadors] see the need for social activities for the special population in Pitt County," said the Ambassadors' press release about the event.
The African Student Organization (ASO) is hosting Africa night, which will illustrate how Africa has impacted different cultures beginning with a banquet and panel of speakers on Friday, April 25. The two-day event sponsored by Student Union also includes a drama presentation, fashion show and cultural show on Saturday, April 26.