Aug. 22, 2012

GREENVILLE, N.C. - Have you ever thought about wearing your game day apparel to class or the office? Could you ever imagine your colleagues chanting your teams fight song during work hours or classmates arriving to class covered in purple and gold body paint? If you are looking for an excuse to support your team not only on game days, look no further than College Colors Day. It's so easy, anyone can do it.

Want to know how to participate?

On Friday, August 31, 2012 the eighth National College Colors Day celebration will take place across America and kick-off Paint It Purple Fridays for ECU students, alumni and fans. Just look into your wardrobe, throw on your East Carolina University gear and add some excitement to your day. Show your school spirit by wearing anything purple and gold - and we mean anything: hats, earrings, T-shirts, ties, watches or something that shows support for your beloved Pirates.

Nothing to wear? No problem! Make a stop by the campus bookstore, a retailer in your area, or online store (http://shop.ecupirates.com) for all of your College Colors Day needs.

Think of College Colors Day as an excuse to throw a preseason tailgate party, have a friendly inter-office competition between rival schools for the upcoming season, or just a reason to support the team that has brought you excitement over the years. No matter what the reason, be sure to celebrate this national holiday, and wear your Pirates colors wherever you are on Friday August 31, 2012.

Below is a Proclamation from North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue recognizing College Colors Day and the Paint It Purple Fridays fanpage.

• Governor's Proclamation (PDF)
• ECU Paint It Purple Fridays