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TEEN CONFERENCE SEPT. 11
The "Sex, Lies and the Truth Teen Conference" is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 11 at People for People, The View, located at 800 North Broad Street, Phila, PA. Light continental breakfast and Lunch are provided free. Break Out Sessions Include: Learning About Yourself and Others; Cultural Influences, Friendship, Love, and Dating; Differences Between Men and Women; Consequences of Teen Sex and its impact on one's physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and financial well-being; Setting Boundaries. Call to register your teens (ages 13-19) today! Call 215.235.2340, ext. 753 for more information. Ask for Minister Rick Butler.
ASTRONOMERS PLANETARIUM SHOW SEPT. 17 THROUGH OCT. 2
"We Are Astronomers" is a 360-degree, full dome show produced by NSC Creative that will be shown at the Julia Fowler Planetarium, McInnis Hall, St. Davids campus on the following dates: September 17-18, 24-25 and October 1-2. There will be two shows per night, one at 7 p.m. and one at 8 p.m.. The cost is $5 per person and by reservation only. This show is appropriate for ages 8 and up. It shows the instruments astronomers use and how technology allows for global collaboration to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Reserve now by sending an e-mail to planet@eastern.edu. You will receive a confirmation e-mail reply. Details at: http://www.eastern.edu/news/releases/2010/
astronomers_planetariumshow.html
TONY CAMPOLO SPEAKS SEPT. 29
Dr. Tony Campolo will speak on Wednesday, September 29, starting at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. at our Falls Center Location, 3300 Henry Avenue in the Turner Auditorium. Tony's topic is Ministering to Youth in Today's Environment. This lecture is being held during the 2010 Fall Residency in our Master's in Urban Studies program. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Greg Morton (gmorton@eastern.edu or 215.769.3120.
LOTS OF NEWS AT WARNER LIBRARY
Warner Library is now Eastern University Libraries. Palmer Seminary, Falls Center, our Curriculum Lab in McInnis and Warner Library are now all together in one catalog system. Now when you search the catalog, you can see materials from all locations. If you decide you need a book from De Blois Library (Palmer) we can Intralibrary loan it and have it brought to St. Davids campus. There is also a new look to our book search screen on the EU Web site. To see this, just go to Warner Library’s homepage and click on books – a new search screen with six tabs appears. See it: http://www2.youseemore.com/easternu/default.asp
We will be offering mini sessions on ‘how to’ navigate the new system. Look for announcements. We can also schedule individual appointments.
FAMILY GOLF AT PLAY-A-ROUND GOLF
Our friends at this business in Malvern started by Eastern University alumni offer a special: For only $40 (plus tax) it includes: 2 hours on a simulator; Large 1-topping Pizza; Sodas/Water for up to 4 golfers. Bring the whole family. Call 610.725.9155. Visit www.playaroundgolf.net
MARPLE LIBRARY BUS TRIP TO NYC DEC. 4
The Friends of the Marple Public Library are sponsoring a bus trip to NYC (Rockefeller Center area) on Saturday, Dec. 4. Deluxe motorcoach bus departs from the Marple Public Library at Sproul and Springfield Roads, Broomall at 8 a.m. and returns to the library at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $49 for members of the Friends,$55 for nonmembers. Cost is for transportation only. All proceeds benefit the Marple Public Library. For more information, contact Bill at 610.623.3607. Visit www.marplepubliclibrary.org
PANEL DISCUSSION AT WINDOWS SEPT. 10
Eastern's three female deans discuss "Negotiating the Labyrinth: How Women Become Leaders" in this first Windows on the World session of the academic year. Held in McInnis Auditorium at 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost. See the complete schedule here!
OPERATION NET BENEFIT CONCERT SEPT. 19
Come to a benefit concert for Operation Net on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Gough Great Room. The band, Calling Out Closer, will be playing. Admission is just $3. Learn more about Operation Net: www.operationnet.org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONLINE
Check out major events and performances here!
WALK4HEARING 5K SEPT. 25
The Walk4Hearing 5k is Saturday, Sept. 25, at Ridley Creek State Park in Newtown Square, PA (Pavilion 11B). Come and join us in raising public awareness about hearing loss. Contact Alvin Wong at awong2@eastern.edu if you would like to join our team. For information, visit http://hlaa.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1760&pg=entry
ALUMNI BOOK SIGNING SEPT. 15
Tyesha Love, a graduate of Eastern's organizational leadership program, will sign copies of her book, "I Am Not My Hair: A young woman’s journey and triumph over breast cancer" on Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The location is Mugshots Café in the Art Institute area of Philadelphia. Her goals are to bring awareness to the struggles of cancer aside from the physical aspects. A percentage of the proceeds from the book signing will be donated to the University of Pennsylvania’s Pink Ribbon Patient Committee for Breast Reconstruction. Contact Tyesha at whoneedshair@live.com or on Facebook.
WORKSHOPS FOR PRE-EMPTY NESTERS IN SEPT.
An 8-week workshop for women who are in between the phase of caring for young children and the empty nest, who need to re-connect with themselves. This is an uplifting, encouraging small group experience filled with creative ways for members to reassess your personality and gifts. Run by Cheryl Sparks and Katey Moody, local psychotherapists, the classes will meet in Wayne for 8 weeks, beginning late Sept. Each class will be 90 minutes. Dates and times will be finalized to be mutually acceptable. Cost is $200 and a $20 deposit will secure a space with the balance payable at the first class. Held at 175 Strafford Ave., Suite One, Wayne, behind the farmers market on Route 30. Contact Cheryl Sparks and Katey Moody at 610.687.7734 or 610.687.7752 (www.cherylsparks.com or www.kateymoody.com).
EU STUDENTS AND ALUMNI DANCE CONCERT SEPT. 11
On September 11, MM2 Modern Dance will present three performances of new works at 2:30, 4:30 and 7:30pm. The Philly Fringe Dance Festival will extend beyond the city limits, as the performance will take place at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center in Drexel Hill, Delaware County. 601 Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA. Tickets are $15 General Admission. For EASTERN students and faculty, tickets are just $5.00 with ID. Purchase online at http://www.DanceBoxOffice.com and enter coupon code: eastern for special $5 tickets.
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