Eastern News

MUSIC GALA BENEFIT CONCERT APRIL 13

Save the date for the 9th Annual Music Gala Benefit Concert on Friday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. This popular concert features our faculty and students, and the Eastern University Piano Quartet, performing the best of classical and sacred music. It's held at Church of the Saviour, Wayne. All proceeds benefit Eastern University Music Department. Tickets: $40, $30, $20 ($15- Student). For more information, please call 610.341.4397.

WRITING CENTER NOW OPEN

The Writing Center, located in Walton 205 at St. Davids, is open for appointments and walk-ins. Hours are Sunday through Thursday 6-9 p.m., Monday and Wednesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.The Writing Center is available for students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Questions? Contact John Nordlof (jnordlof@eastern.edu, 610.341.1453).

100 DAYS 'TIL THE TASSELS TURN EVENT FEB.2

For all of our seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences: Thursday, February 2, marks 100 days until your graduation on May 12. Join us in McInnis Lobby anytime between 3-7 p.m. to receive all the important information you need for graduation: Your Credits to Graduate and Financial Clearance; Schedule of Events and Ticket Information; Yearbooks and Senior Photos; Class Rings; Caps and Gowns; Career Services; Senior Class Gift and Events; Alumni Benefits; and Graduate School Information. There will also be refreshments and a photo booth. We encourage all seniors to attend. Prizes, too! Sponsored by your Alumni Office.

DEVELOPMENT DIALOGUES FEB. 6 AND FEB. 20

The School of Leadership and Development invites us to lunchtime Dialogues at Eagle Great Rom, St. Davids, from 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 6 is Al Santina presenting Bringing Shalom to the Community Table. Feb. 20 is Vaughn Taylor Business Community Building and Revitalization Strategies. Read more: http://www.eastern.edu/academic/ccgps/sld/devdiag.html

SPIRITUAL GIFTS WORKSHOP FEB. 7

Students in the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to a Spiritual Gifts Inventory Workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch. Walton Hall, room 202 (3rd floor). For all Career events, visit: http://www.eastern.edu/campus/career/Career_Events.html

LEGACY STUDENT CHAPEL FEB. 8

Legacy Student Chapel and Care Packages on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. in the Main Gym at St. Davids. All current Legacy Students (children or grandchildren of EU alumni) are invited to chapel (we encourage you to wear your Legacy t-shirt) and receive your care package. You don't want to miss this! So we have an idea of who will be there, please RSVP to Laura Manger at lmanger@eastern.edu or on the Facebook page, "Legacy Student Care Packages."

EDUCATION MAJORS MEETING FEB. 13

Freshman and Sophomore Education majors in the College of Arts and Sciences who want to study abroad at one of the two new education exchange programs at either Trinity Western University in Vancouver, Canada next spring or Laidlaw College in Aukland New Zealand this coming fall are invited to a meeting at 10 a.m., Monday February 13 in McInnis 329. These two programs offer courses guaranteed to transfer back to EU towards your education major. Find out what courses you should NOT enroll in here in order to take them abroad BEFORE March registration. If you are interested but can't attend the meeting, contact Rena Counsellor (rcounsel@eastern.edu) for information.

GRADUATING SOON?

If you plan to graduate in March or May and have not yet filed an Intent to Graduate Form, it is not too late. To guarantee the name that you would like printed on your diploma, we must receive your form by February 24 (for March diplomas) or March 1 (for May diplomas). The form is available on the Registrar page: http://www.eastern.edu/academic/registrar/index.html. If you have questions about graduation, please contact the Associate Registrar at lbristol@eastern.edu.

PLANNING TO STUDY OFF CAMPUS?

All College of Arts and Sciences students who plan to spend a semester abroad or at a U.S.-based program must first submit an Eastern University Study Abroad/Away Clearance. Students will not be permitted to apply financial aid to any program unless they have an approved clearance on file. You don’t need to know which program you plan to attend in order to be cleared, so don’t delay! Deadlines are March 15 for fall semester and October 15 for spring semester. Please contact Lori Bristol (ext. 5010, lbristol@eastern.edu) in the Registrar’s Office with questions or to pick up clearance packets.

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES MEETS TUESDAYS

We are invited to FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) every Tuesday night at 9:30 p.m. in Harold Howard Center room 222 at St. Davids. This is a ministry that focuses on Bible study and application to everyday life. The lessons use sports as a backbone, but FCA is not just for athletes; everyone is welcome.

AUTHOR ERIC METAXAS AT EASTERN UNIVERSITY FEBRUARY 8-10

Eastern University is pleased to announce that Eric Metaxas, renowned Christian author, will be the featured speaker for the annual Faith Forum, Feb. 8 through 10. Eric Metaxas is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. See details at: http://www.eastern.edu/news/releases/2012/ericmetaxas_faithforum.html

URBAN STUDIES ONLINE INFO FEB. 13

Eastern University's Urban Studies Department provides an online hybrid Master of Arts in Urban Studies program with concentrations in Community Development, Youth Leadership, and the Arts in Transformation. Our purpose is to equip students to bring about sustainable change in urban communities. Learn more at our next Online Information Session on Monday, Feb. 13 from 8-9 p.m.EST. RSVP to urbanstudies@eastern.edu.

WEB SITE CONNECTS CHRISTIAN EVENTS

A new Web site is connecting all of the many Christian events, programs and activities in our Main Line area. It's called havaguday.com. Check it out! The idea is to help churches, groups and nonprofit organizations share information and help one another.

DELCO SYMPHONY CHAMBER MUSIC FEB. 12

Sunday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m. Chamber Series presents Beethoven, Hindemith, and Glazounov at Neumann University Meagher Theatre. EU students attend free! Call 610.879.7059 or visit www.dcsmusic.org

POETS AND PROPHETS IN WALLINGFORD FEB. 14

Stage One Performing Arts Center, 101Plush Mills Road (intersection of Route 252 andPlush Mills Road) in Wallingford, PA, presents Poets and Prophets. All readings start at 7 p.m. Feb. 14, Valentine's Night, is Mel Brake and Suzan Jivan. March 13 is Rachel Patterson. April 10 is Anne-Adele Wight. www.poetsandprophets.com

AUTHOR OS GUINNESS FEB. 16

On Thursday, Feb. 16, the Agora Institute in partnership with the Templeton Honors College and Eastern's Office of Development will host best-selling author Os Guinness. At 8 p.m. in Warner Library, St. Davids, Dr. Guinness will deliver a public lecture titled, "A World Safe for Diversity: Living with Our Deepest Differences in an Age of Exploding Plurality." All are welcome.

SUMMER CAMP MINI-FAIR FEB. 15

Find jobs at summer camps. Wed., Feb. 15 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. in Upper Walton Lobby at St. Davids.

FREE TICKETS TO DELCO SYMPHONY

Our friends at The Delaware County Symphony are now offering free tickets to all Eastern University students who present their ID at the door. Delco Symphony has four chambers concerts and four full symphonic concerts each season. They are held in the Meagher theatre of Neumann University in Aston, PA. See schedule at www.dcsmusic.org

FREE DANCE PROGRAM AT SWARTHMORE FEB. 11

On Saturday, Feb. 11, at 8PM, the Swarthmore College Faculty and Friends concert will feature new works and reconstructions of dances in African, Ballet, Flamenco, and Modern styles. One dance was commissioned in honor of Chuck Davis's contributions to African dance. Mr. Davis will be in attendance. Kim Arrow, Leah Stein, Jennifer Bloom, Jon Sherman, Sally Hess, C. Kemal Nance, Dolores Gmitter, and Jumatatu Poe are included in this lineup. The performance is free without advance reservations and is appropriate for all ages. Go to: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Swarthmore-College-Dance-Program/200840063275757

CAFE FRIDAYS AT MT. ZION CHURCH

Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church at 380 Fairfield Rd. in Devon presents Cafe Fridays starting Feb.24, 6:30-9 p.m. Mini-Dinner Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Serving fish entrees. Call in orders to 610.647.5835.

WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER LUNCHEON MARCH 29

Lisa Scottoline, NY Times best-selling author of 18 legal thrillers, will be “Inspiring Women to Discover Their Voice” at Women’s Resource Center’s Leadership Luncheon on Thursday, March 29. This fundraiser for the nonprofit located in Wayne, PA runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Union League on South Broad St.in Phila. Tickets ($72), corporate tables ($720), and sponsorship available at:www.womensresourcecenter.net or 610.687.6415.

BLACK TIE BOWLING MARCH 31

Saturday, March 31 at the Wynnewood Lanes in Ardmore, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Win money for the charity of your choice. Coordinated by our own alum Renee Patrone. Register online at www.blacktiebowlingphilly.com or call 610.688.3164. E-mail info@blacktiebowlingphilly.com

TRAVEL PROGRAMS IN SPAIN

EU grad Liz Myers invites us to explore Travel amd Education, which offers immersion programs in picturesque and historic Salamanca, Spain. Study Spanish language and culture for a month up to a year. Medical programs for any level of Spanish and Business Spanish and Internship programs are available for those who want to boost their careers. Save $95 if you register early. Contact info@travelandeducation.org or visit www.travelandeducation.org for more information.

ARDEN THEATRE PRESENTS CLYBOURNE PARK

Arden Theatre Company invites us to Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris, running now through March 25. Reserve tickets at marketing@ardentheatre.org. The Arden offers student rush tickets for $5 cash at the door five minutes before the curtain opens. This is a great and cheap way for students with University IDs to see quality regional theatre. The theatre is located at 40 N. 2nd Street in Old City, Phila. and is very accessible from public transit with a subway stop one block away.

NETWORKING SEMINAR FEB. 22

CCGPS Career Services presents No One Succeeds Alone, at Eastern University Harrisburg, Room 106, Feb. 22, from 5-6 p.m. Space is limited! Contact Kristin Guiliano at 484.581.1264 with questions. Register online at www.eastern.edu/career (Career Events).

PASTORUM JUNE 5-6 IN CHICAGO

Logos Bible Software presents a Pastors' Conference called Pastorum on June 5-6 at Park Community Church in Chicago, IL. The goal of this conference is to help pastors and seminary students engage the biblical text in new and insightful ways and to equip them to share this knowledge with others. The speakers will be some of the foremost scholars in the U.S. and UK. Details at http://pastorum.com/live

MORE LOCAL DISCOUNTS

Pie In the Sky Pizza, 102 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, offers a 10% discount to Eastern students, faculty, and staff. Show your E-card and thank them for displaying the "We Welcome Eastern University" decal. Fiore, 104 East Lancaster Ave. sells clothing and accessories with an Italian flair and offers a 15% discount to Eastern faculty, staff, and students also. Show your E-card and save! Yogo Sano offers a 20% discount, Katydid offers 10%, Gumdrops and Sprinkles offers 10% on Tuesdays.

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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

I am a Palmer Theological Seminary student and professional wedding photographer offering my services at a discounted rate to Eastern students. If you would like to book my services, even if it is less than a year in advance, please contact me at mbell2@eastern.edu. (posted 9/1/11)