Eastern News
SOPHOMORE WELCOME BACK RECEPTION
AUG. 28
Thursday, August 28 on Walton Terrace at 6 p.m. Meet Bettie Ann Brigham, VP for Student Development, and your Sophomore Class Reps. Enjoy Water Ice and Philly Pretzels! Enjoy fellowship with your peers and a chance to win really cool prizes. “Not that I have already…reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own...Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:12-14
HOMECOMING AND FAMILY WEEKEND OCT. 8-11
Our Homecoming celebration, "Still Havin' Fun!" is October 11. A special Alumni Chapel will be held Wed., Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. in the Gym, and a Worship Service concludes the weekend on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. in McInnis Auditorium. Saturday is packed with fun events including tours, Fall Festival, soccer, Planetarium shows, lots of food, and much more. Visit The Eagle's Nest at www.alumni.eastern.edu to get more information about Homecoming and to register for the event. Plan ahead!
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING
Eastern has gone to Single Stream Recycling so there is No Sorting Needed!
All the items listed below can be mixed together and placed in one recycling receptacle:
- Aluminum Cans and Clean Foil
- All Plastic containers Labeled #1 through #7
- Glass Jars and Bottles (EMPTY)
- Office and School Papers (colored paper, too)
- Newspapers, Inserts and Junk Mail
- Magazines, Catalogs and Envelopes
- Paper Back Books and Phone Books
- Cardboard
- Boxboard (cereal, cake and cracker boxes)
- Paper Bags (grocery type)
- Tin and Steel Aerosol Cans (EMPTY)
- Paper Egg Cartons
These items can have staples, small amounts of tape, glue or other packing materials.
STUDENT MOVE-IN DAY AUG. 23
The Alumni Office is coordinating the volunteers to help out on FIRST-YEAR STUDENT MOVE-IN DAY on Saturday, August 23 from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. PLEASE CONTACT LAURA A. MANGER ‘98 (lmanger@eastern.edu or X1712) THE TIMES YOU CAN HELP! Our headquarters is in the Gough Hall Great Room. Please meet there to get your instructions, pick up your Move-In Day t-shirts and enjoys some refreshments. PLEASE NOTE: All Eastern Teams and Groups will meet at Gough Hall – not at the residence halls at 7:45 a.m.
KAPPA DELTA PI FALL SCHEDULE
The fall meetings for this education honor society begin Sept. 14. Click here for complete schedule and locations on the St. Davids campus. Click here!
STUDENT LEADERS CONFERENCE HERE NOV. 7-9
Eastern University will host the National Christian Multicultural Student Leaders Conference (NCMSLC), November 7-9, 2008. This year’s theme is “Faith In Action: Bridging the Multicultural Gap One Student at a Time.” NCMSLC is an annual student development conference that aims to provide participants with knowledge and skills to enhance their understanding of multicultural ideals, challenges and realities, and the role of the Christian student and Christian institution in the journey toward cultural competency. For more information on NCMSLC, visit www.eastern.edu/ncmslc or contact Jackie Irving (610.341.5872 or jirving@eastern.edu).
Student News
ROOM FOR RENT
A room is available in the Norris Hills Area of Norristown for $400 a month with utilities included. I would prefer a female student. It is a family environment and the home is located off New Hope St. near Calamia Dr. Available immediately. Please contact Peggy Fajardo at 610.279.5433 or 484.674.3211.
HEALTH CENTER OPENS AUG. 23
The Health Center will reopen August 23 for full service including scheduled doctor's hours and health care. Visit:
http://www.eastern.edu/centers/
health_center/index.html
HELP WANTED
TEACHING ASSISTANT NEEDED
TA needed for Hiking BKIN100B. No experience needed, just an Eastern van driver license. Class is one day a week, Friday 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. Contact Master Harry Plichta at hplichts@eastern.edu.
MEN’S BASKETBALL JOB OPENING
Interested in Athletics? Like to travel? Want to make $? Why not become an Eastern Men’s Basketball manager? You must qualify and have federal work study. Contact Coach McMonagle (cmcmonag@eastern.edu or 717.405.8834) to schedule an interview.
VAN DRIVERS WANTED
Serve God, Drive a Van, Get Paid! 10-12 van drivers are needed for the service learning program. You must have or be willing to get an EU van license, be reliable and safe, and FWS is preferred but not required. Pay is excellent and shifts are available throughout the week and at all times of day. Positions go fast so contact Andy Horvath for details at 610.341.1830 or ahorvath@eastern.edu.
PT BABYSITTER
Family in Wayne looking for a part-time sitter, one to two days a week. One of the days is flexible and the other must be a Thursday from 10-4. The other day could be from 10-2. We live within walking distance to St. Davids campus and close to parks. We have 3 daughters, but you will be caring for only our 1-1/2-year-old. Contact vanessageralis@yahoo.com or call 610.329.8821 with some information about yourself and your hourly rate.
BERWYN BABYSITTER
Babysitter needed for Monday nights 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:45-11 a.m., and on weekends for our three children, ages 3,5 and 7. Must have a car. Hourly rate is $12. Call 610.644.1585 or cell 609.742.4294 and ask for Jenny.
DEVON BABYSITTER
To care for my 4-1/2 year-old daughter in our Devon home on Wednesdays 8:30-4p.m.; Thursdays 12:30-4p.m.; and alternate Fridays 8:30-4p.m. The times are slightly flexible, so if a student can not make it until 9:00 or needs to leave by 3:30, that may work out. Call 484.620.9677 (mobile) or 610.889.0670 (home).
HOST FAMILY
An international student will be arriving August 21 to enter the International Economic Development Program. He has acquired an apartment which comes available on 9/1. I am looking for a host family that he can stay with for about 10 days until he can move into his apartment. Contact Kathy Kautz de Arango
(610.341.5870 or kkautz2@eastern.edu).
PT HELP FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD
Special Needs Child ($13 - $15 an hour). Family seeks someone energetic, mature, patient, flexible, child-friendly to help with our 10-½-year-old daughter, Naomi. The eldest of three children, Naomi has charm and a sweet disposition, but she needs intensive care because of her severe mental retardation and other disabilities, though she is mobile. Prior experience is not needed. Hours are 1 - 3 times a week for the 2008/09 school year, longer if the work agrees with you. Afternoons from 3:45-6:45 p.m. Weekends as available. We live in Narberth, just outside Philly (R5 train line); your own transportation will be necessary. Call Mike or Corinna at 610.668.1711 or Cell: 215.906.8153. E-mail: SegalM@lmsd.org
BABYSITTER IN NORRISTOWN
We are looking for a fun person to watch our 2-1/2 year-old son and 6-month-old daughter. You will need your own transportation as we live about 8 miles from campus in Norristown. They are both great kids and are fun to be around! The hours/days we are looking for are Tuesdays from 9:30-12:30 and Wednesdays 9-12:30. Contact Debbie (dazzlingdeb@integrity.com or 267.342.8809).
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NOV. 7-9
Student volunteer host are needed during The National Christian Multicultural Student Leaders Conference (NCMSLC) to host students for the weekend of November 7-9 when about 300 students from various colleges and universities will visit Eastern University. Contact Jackie Irving (610.341.5872 or jirving@eastern.edu).
CHILDCARE FOR FALL SEMESTER
Childcare needed on Mon., Wed., Fri. from 12 noon to 5p.m. starting Sept. 3 for a wonderful 4-year-old boy (joined by his terrific 8-year-old brother from 4-5 p.m.). Pay is $12 per hour. Must have a car. The house is 5 minutes from the St. Davids campus. Call Jeanne Bundens at 610.902.3922.
AFTER SCHOOL SITE SUPERVISOR
Part-time (20 hrs./week) supervisor at Hank Gathers Recreation Center, 25th and Diamond Sts. And Zion Baptist Church at Broad and Venango Sts., both in Phila. Must have degree in recreation, education or sports admin. And experience working with middle school girls. Basketball exp. highly recommended. $12/hour. Contact Monica Zimmerman (EU grad.) at 215.457.1270 or dsfprograms@pennsylvania.usa.com
BABYSITTER WANTED
Villanova family looking for an every-other-Saturday night babysitter for two boys, ages 2 and 4. Call Holly at 484.574.7276.
RADNOR BABYSITTER
We are looking for a babysitter 4-5 days/week for our 4-year old, Monday through Friday, 12 noon to 6 p.m. We also have a 9 and 13-year -old who won't be home until later in the day, but may need homework help and transportation on certain days. We would also consider two babysitters to work with your school schedules. We live in Radnor and are looking for an experienced babysitter who drives. May also include some light housekeeping, laundry and meals. Contact Karen at 610.613.9559.
PROOFREADERS WANTED
Temple University is seeking freelance proofreaders to work part-time in our office, reviewing all the marketing copy produced by Creative Services. Must know AP style and be willing to work on site. Contact Martha Phan at mphan@TEMPLE.EDU
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY COORDINATOR WANTED
United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Exton, PA is seeking self-motivated, Spirit-filled, energetic part-time Coordinator of Children’s Ministry. Under the direction of the Senior Pastor, the Coordinator will help to build a comprehensive program that promotes the love of God and spiritual growth in our children. Qualifications: A deep and vital relationship with Christ; a love for children; teaching experience a plus. Work with volunteer Sunday School Teachers. Possibilities for future development. Background checks are required. Contact Pastor Joan Trout at 610.363,0103 or joan.trout@umcr.org.
BABYSITTER WANTED FOR FALL
Babysitter for two girls, ages 10 and 8, to come at 3:30 p.m. to pick up the girls from the bus stop and stay until 6 or 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Willing to split the position between two people. Pay is around $11 per hour. Student needs to have own car, although this family lives very close to the Eastern St. Davids campus. The job starts on Sept. 8, 2008. Contact Loran Kundra (610.254.0250 or kundra@verizon.net).
FALL INTERN AT WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
The Women’s Resource Center in Wayne, PA, is looking for an intern to help with marketing and public relations fall 2008. Flexible hours; must be able to work a minimum of four hours a week. This position qualifies for Federal Work Study. Call Sue Deutsch at 610.687.6391.
OTHER EVENTS
BALLET AUDITIONS FOR NUTCRACKER SEPT. 7
International Ballet Classique will hold open auditions for all roles in our upcoming “Nutcracker” to be performed at the Meagher Theatre, Neumann College in December. Dancers of all ages are invited to audition. Adults and boys who do not have any dance experience are invited to audition for the Party Scene. Auditions will be held at the Academy of International Ballet, 300 S. Pennell Rd (The Glenview Building at the corner of Pennell Road and Parkmount), Suite #320, Media, PA. Date: Sunday, September 7. Auditions are at 10:00 a.m. for children 8 to 12, and 11:30 a.m. for ages 12 to adult. Call 610.459.9221, visit www.academyballetru.com or e-mail balletacd@comcast.net.
BROTHER YUN AT GOOD SAM SEPT. 15
Brother Yun, author of "The Heavenly Man" and the new release "Living Water" will speak at Church of the Good Samaritan, Paoli, PA on Monday, Sept. 15 at 7p.m. Brother Yun is a Chinese evangelist whose life has been marked by both hardships and miracles through his intense desire to reach China with the Gospel. He is also a leader of the "Back to Jerusalem Movement" which seeks to send thousands of missionaries out from China. Learn more at http://www.zondervan.com/Cultures/en-
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PHILIP YANCEY AT MEDA CONFERENCE NOV. 6-9
Christian author Philip Yancey will speak about his current spiritual musings at the 2008 MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) Business as a Calling: Dividends of Hope convention, to be held Nov. 6-9 in Columbus, Ohio. To register, or for more information, go to www.businessasacalling.org or call 717. 560.6546.
ACCESS “@EASTERN” ANYTIME
Did you know that you can read the current issue of “@Eastern” whenever you want on the new Eastern University Web site? Just go to the homepage at www.eastern.edu and click on “@Eastern weekly E-newsletter” on the “Useful Links” section at the bottom of the home page. “@Eastern” is updated weekly and we send you the link to each new edition. But now you can read it anytime it’s convenient for you.
EASTERN IN A FLASH! NEW VIDEO CLIP
See and hear this new 30-second Flash movie about Eastern University created by your University Communications Office. Send it to a friend, relative, colleague or prospective student. Click here!
Mission Schedule
MISSIONS TRIPS FOR 2008-2009
Missions Forum, Oct. 22-24, 2008: Missions organizations and activities on campus, sponsored by Student Missions Fellowship (SMF).
New Orleans, Jan. 2-11, 2009: A team will do Hurricane Katrina relief and construction along the Gulf Coast with a local church and Habitat.
Haiti, Jan. 3-11, 2009: A team of 9 will partner with Beyond Borders for a Transformational Travel trip.
Dominican Republic, Feb 28 - Mar. 8, 2009: Our team will continue Eastern’s work in El Fondo with Food for the Hungry and Goshen Baptist. Applications available in September.
Habitat for Humanity, Feb 28 - Mar. 8, 2009: Two teams will tackle low-cost home construction in the U.S. over spring break. Applications available in the fall.
Contact Andy Horvath (X1830 or ahorvath@eastern.edu).
Mission trip applications are online at:
www.eastern.edu/campus/christian_life/missions.html
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