Last Updated on Thursday, November 5, 2009
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VIDEO CONTEST NOW CLOSED
Watch for announcements of the winners! Thanks to those who participated.
TURNING POINT AT PALMER SEMINARY NOV. 6
The University singing group Turning Point will perform on Friday evening, Nov. 6, beginning at 8 p.m. in the Seminary’s Laws Chapel as the kickoff event of Palmer Seminary’s 2009 Homecoming. Admission is free, as are the refreshments to follow in the Dining Room. For complete information on the Seminary’s Homecoming activities, visit www.palmerseminary.edu.
CARITAS PIANO TRIO NOV. 6
The Caritas Piano Trio, featuring Leah Kim on Violin, Ronald Lipscomb on Violoncello and Ron Matthews on Piano, performs Friday, Nov. 6 at 8:00 p.m. in Fowler Great Room at St. Davids. Celebrating the 200th birthyear of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Tickets $5 at the door (limited seating of about 40).
ENDURE REUNION NOV. 14
ENDURE reunion on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11am to 6pm. A two-part event, with a time for casual games and brunch in the early afternoon and a more structured time of fellowship in the evening. Held in Baird Library, Walton Hall, St. Davids. Open to all alumni and Eastern students affiliated with ENDURE, and anyone interested in joining the ENDURE family.
PARIS-LONDON TRIP DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV. 6
Deadline extended until Nov. 6 for this course (FA 280) being offered in spring 2010 which includes a trip to London and Paris. Anyone in the Eastern Community is welcome, with or without the course (relatives, alums, friends, faculty, staff as well as students). The cost is $2312, which covers airfare, hotels, ground transportation in London and Paris, a train ride between London and Paris, daily breakfast, one dinner, and various site tours and entrance fees. See Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre, Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. Reserve a place with a $200 down payment which is refundable until Nov. 20. Visit http://guest.cvent.com/events/default.aspx and enter code 4TNE8W6P5DR for details and instructions about registering. Or e-mail Caroline Cherry (ccherry@eastern.edu).
CANDY CORN CONTEST WINNER
Freshman Zach Cline correctly guessed 1,050 pieces of candy corn in the Library's contest! Runner-up was Quiana Harris, a senior English major who won the Starbucks gift card. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who stopped by and entered a guess.
FREE APPLES AT LIBRARY NOV.13
November is Apple Month and Warner Library at St. Davids invites us to stop by Friday, Nov. 13 for a free, crisp, fall apple. Also Visit http://www.usapple.org/index-c.cfm
LEAF-RAKING TO BENEFIT HAITI MISSIONS TRIP
Eastern University and Beyond Borders are sending a team of 8 students on a transformational travel mission trip to Haiti in January, 2010. The students have decided as a team to get to work raking leaves in the community around us for donations. If you'd like to hire some leaf-rakers, contact Leah Graeff (leahgraeff@gmail.com).
ROCK-UMENTARY ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING NOV. 5, 6 and 8
See Call and Response, a rock-umentary on present day slavery and human trafficking at the following locations. Free admission, but donations will be accepted. Visit www.sixeight.org for information and to see the trailer. Also visit www.callandresponse.com. Shows are: Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Milkboy Main Stage - 2 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, PA at 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 6 at 1st Baptist Church of Ardmore, 120 E. Athens Ave., Ardmore, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 8 at Milkboy Main Stage - 2 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, at 6 p.m.
BUY SIFE SAVINGS CARDS
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) are selling Savings Cards good at 15 local businesses that offer discounts with your cards. They include The Bagel Factory, Campus Corner, Bertucci's Italian Restaurant, Devon Bowling Lanes, Gumdrops & Sprinkles, The Gryphon Cafe, Main Line Pizza, Wayne Sporting Goods, Pie In The Sky Pizzeria, Flag Lady Gifts, Minella's Diner, Johnnie's Dog House, and others. The SIFE Savings Cards are $10 each. To buy one, contact SIFE at eusife@gmail.com. The SIFE Savings Card are valid through September 30, 2010.
DONATE SUPPLIES FOR MISSIONS TRIP
The Nursing Dept. is planning a Nursing/Medical Missions Trip to El Salvador for Spring Break. We are asking for your help in collecting over-the-counter medical supplies such as band aids, aspirin, antacids, first aid supplies, bug repellants containing DEET, anti-itch lotions, Pepto-Bismol, lip balm, sun screen, pocket packs of tissues, zip-lock baggies of all sizes, hand wipes, baby wipes, paper and pads, writing supplies, work gloves of all sizes, towels, washcloths, linen and pillowcases for twin size beds, etc. In addition, we are helping the Orphanage there. The boys and girls are 6-12 years old and need light clothes, baseball caps and bandanas, games, art supplies, colored pencils and pens, markers (not permanent), tape, glue sticks, puzzles, popsicle sticks, children’s scissors, stickers, bubbles, jump ropes, jacks, marbles, maps, books, etc. (Anything written must be in Spanish, but games with just numbers or pictures are OK in English.) Collection boxes are in ELC Room 105 and in the Gatehouse, both at St. Davids.
MY SOLDIERS THEATRE NOV. 11-15
EU Theatre presents My Soldiers, a new play by Richard Kalinoski, directed and developed by Mark Hallen, Director of Theatre. It opens on Veterans' Day, Nov. 11, and runs through Nov. 14 with evening performances at 8 p.m. and a matinee performance on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. Held in McInnis Auditorium, St. Davids. My Soldiers tells the story of Angi, a young woman returning from military service in Iraq as a medic. For reservations, call the Theatre Box Office at 610.225.5545. Visit www.myspace.com/easternuniversitytheatre. Read the news release at: http://www.eastern.edu/news/releases/2009/mysoldiers.html
EASTERN MOVES TO ONLINE BILLING
We're going green in student accounts! No more paper bills to send or receive. Eastern University has partnered with CashNet to provide online billing and payments for all students. This service should be in place this November, 2009. Watch your eastern.edu e-mail for updates and detailed directions.
CHECK OUT EU MEDIA
Check out some of the new videos up on the EU Media site. Check it out here: http://media.eastern.edu/
FLU INFORMATION UPDATE
Be sure to read all of the precautions you can take to stay healthy this fall. Read the Flu Information Update here: http://eastern.edu/news/releases/archive/flu.html
Student News
CLASS AND TRIP TO ARGENTINA SPRING 2010
Register now for the Spring 2010 class and travel to Argentina during Spring break. YMin 330A - Cross-Cultural Mindset in Ministry, is available for registration. This class will meet on Wednesdays 4:30 to 7p.m. The emphasis is on serving in a cross-cultural environment and a nine-day trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, during Spring break. The cost has two main components: round trip to Argentina $1150 and local costs $650 (transportation, hotel and three meals). These costs are approximate. To reserve your seat we need a copy of your passport front page. Register with:
Dr. Eduardo M. Ramirez, Warner 145, X1708; eramire2@eastern.edu.
Dr. Elvira E. Ramirez, McInnis 213, X5076; eramirez@eastern.edu.
SOCIAL WORK MAJOR ORIENTATION MEETING NOV. 11
Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in McInnis 109 for sophomores (students who expect to graduate in May or December of 2012) considering the Social Work Major. The admission process will be discussed and application packets will be distributed. Please read “Missions, Goals & Competencies” and the “Social Work Major Admission Policy.” If you have not already received copies, they are available on The Wall or on the door of the Social Work Office, McInnis 234. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Ed Kuhlmann (McInnis 233, 610.341.5878 or kuhlmann@eastern.edu).
RESUME DROP IN DAY NOV. 11
Wednesday, Nov. 11 is Resume Drop in Day at the Careers & Calling Office. Drop in any time during the day-from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your resume and get instant help and critique from Tess Bradley, Director. This is good for Seniors thinking about their future careers, students wanting internship opportunities, and for Summer and Part-Time Jobs as well. Careers & Calling is located on the 3rd floor of Walton in Room 202, St. Davids.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SEMESTER
College of Arts and Sciences students register in priority order according to earned credits. All graduate students are also now registering online.
GRADUATING SOON?
All students, please check your declared graduation date, which can be accessed on E-Net Student Services under Biographical Information. If the date listed is not correct, or if you have changed your name, please contact the Associate Registrar at lbristol@eastern.edu. You will be eligible to participate in the ceremony this December if you present an approved plan to have all coursework finished by December 31, 2009.
PLANNING TO STUDY OFF-CAMPUS?
All 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. Deadlines are October 15 for spring semester and March 15 for fall semester. Please contact Lori Bristol (ext. 5010, lbristol@eastern.edu) in the Registrar's Office with questions or to pick up clearance packets.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND MAY 2010
Start planning now for your 17-day tour of "The Land of Jesus" during May of 2010. This tour is a Capstone opportunity not to be missed. Dan to Beersheba will be the classroom for a life-altering experience as we walk in the footprints of Joshua and Jesus. For more information, contact Dr. Kenneth Maahs (kmaahs@eastern.edu or 610.341.5895). For brochure, go to: www.eastern.edu/holyland.
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
HOME FOR SALE
Beautifully renovated 4-Bedroom Home in Phoenixville for sale at $277,000. Has 2 -½ bath, family room, living room, dining room, mud room, huge kitchen and basement, nice yard and storage barn. In a great neighborhood and awesome “destination” town. Lots of Eastern faculty and staff make the easy commute to/from Phoenixville. Call Greg at 610.505.0176 to come take a look.
SUITE FOR RENT
Married Eastern alumni couple in Plymouth Meeting looking to rent out an In-Law Suite to one or two individuals. The suite includes one bedroom, one bath and living space. Available for move-in December, 2009. Rent is $450 for one, or $600 for two individuals. All utilities (and high-speed Internet) are included. Call Dave at 215.353.6267.
GARNET VALLEY TOWNHOME FOR SALE
3 bedrooms, 1-½ bath, finished basement. New windows and siding, first floor wood laminate flooring installed 1 month ago, updated kitchen along with appliances, updated powder room and much more. Listed by Weichert. 249 Bishop Dr. Aston PA 19014. Asking $217,500. MLS/Web ID: 5609052. Contact Trish Ertwine (484.832.8172 or 610.225.5557 or pertwine@eastern.edu). Visit http://www.weichert.com/28123497/?cityid=2002&minpr=20&maxpr=220
APARTMENT SHARE
Share a large 3-bed/2-bath apartment near King of Prussia. You’ll have your own bedroom/bath/walk-in closest. Willowbrook Apartments http://www.willowbrookapts.com/ $675 per month + ½ utilities. (ladies only) Wendy at 610.217.7457.
ROOM FOR RENT IN DEVON
Single, female teacher in Devon wants to rent a room in her condo. Rent would include use of private bathroom, kitchen, washer and dryer, and shared living space. Close to Eastern St. Davids. Just under a mile to train and bus station (Devon Station) and one mile to nearby shopping. Owner has a cat. Call before 8a.m. or after 6p.m. 610.405.9717.
HOME FOR SALE IN LANSDOWNE
Just 20 min. from St. Davids campus, in Lansdowne, but part of Upper Darby School District. Three-story colonial, 1/4 acre, 5 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, extra large living room (fireplace), formal dining room, kitchen, pantry, breakfast room, family room, screened porch. List price $228,700. The Real Estate MLS#MLS# 5606361. Contact Nancy at coisswk@comcast.net.
FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED
Pretty garden apartment in Plymouth Meeting, $400/month includes all utilities, cable, Internet, electricity. Share apartment with quiet and friendly professional woman who is in the COS choir. Call 610.203.0820.
Help Wanted
Find more Job Opportunities, Internships and Volunteer Opportunities on the Careers and Callings page: http://www.eastern.edu/campus
/career/overview.html
Also check out more jobs here:
http://eastern.edu/academic/ccgps/career_serv/
Career_Opportunities.html
FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Philabundance Community Food Center (CFC) is a food pantry being run in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Community Service in the basement of the Lillian Marrero branch of the library at 601 W. Lehigh Ave. in Phila. The CFC is open five days a week, including evening and weekend hours. Volunteers are needed (Tues-Sat) for a variety of tasks including unloading daily orders, stocking shelves, registering and checking-in customers and data entry. Groups and individual volunteers are both welcome. Contact Tracey at tmccusker@philabundance.org or 215.229.2221.
FASHIONISTAS WANTED FOR PT HELP AT ANN TAYLOR
Ann Taylor at the Plaza in the King of Prussia Mall is hiring part-time sales associates immediately for the holiday season. We are seeking exceptionally talented, chic, fashion-savvy individuals who can work in a high-energy and fast-paced workplace. You will enjoy great benefits and a flexible work schedule. Please apply in person at Ann Taylor in the Plaza or call 610.354.0770 (ask for Angela) for more information.
PART-TIME NANNY IN VILLANOVA
Part-time nanny needed in our non-smoking Villanova home. Must have a car. Coverage needed for the beginning of spring semester in mid-January. Hours: Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 4-6pm. Hours also available this semester (Fall 2009) on Wednesdays from 4-6pm. Two happy school age children and two sweet dogs. Contact Jane at 610.503.6082 during the day or 610.525.1094 in the evening.
BABYSITTER IN S. WAYNE
Looking to Make Extra Money? South Wayne family (children ages 10, 8, and 4) looking for a babysitter for a few weekday afternoons and weekends. Good hours, good pay and good kids! Need to have own transportation. If experienced, contact michelleeis@msn.com or 610.212.3575.
BERWYN CHILD CAREGIVER
We are looking for an experienced babysitter for a 3-year-old boy on Wednesday mornings from 8:30am-11:30am and on occasional evenings and weekends in Berwyn (between Devon and Paoli.) Contact Chris Bakker at 610.457.6900.
BABYSITTER IN WAYNE
Need a sitter for a 4-year-old girl on her days off from school (about 3 days per month) as well as some weekends and evenings in Wayne, PA. Weekends and evenings would include the care of a 1-year-old boy. Both children are well behaved and easy to care for. Car not needed but preferred. Contact Kathleen McMahon-Dale at 215.880.3280.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
Teacher for Grades 5-8 at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 400 King of Prussia Road.
HOURS: 10:20-11:30 a.m. most Sundays. $25 per Sun. morning. Small group needs energy, attention and love. Sense of humor a must. Willingness to work with female Rector. Contact the Rev. Linda Kerr at revlkerr@comcast.net.
MOTION PICTURE INTERNSHIPS
EU alum Jamie Moffett's motion picture production company (www.jamiemoffett.com)
needs motivated interns:
Assistant to the Director (1 position) You love crazy deadlines. You are a champion of note taking and organization.
Design, Brand Strategy & Web/Technical (1 position) You're comfortable with a Mac. You know blogs, memes, podcasts and videos. Twitter is your lapdog. You breathe Facebook.
Marketing, PR (1 position) You communicate clearly and naturally. You're outgoing, sharp on the phone and an absolutely fanatical organizer.
Editor/Post Production Assistant (2 positions) Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, After Effects, Photoshop. You know story; you love motion picture.
Contact Dan Moretz (danmoretz@jamiemoffett.com or 484.364.1055). Fast forward to details here: http://jamiemoffett.com/internships
STUDENT VAN DRIVERS NEEDED
The Urban Studies department is looking for 2-3 van drivers to serve the Urban Studies Master's students during their upcoming residency from September 25-October 3. We need van drivers to volunteer driving for our special events. Each van driver will be compensated with a modest stipend. Please contact Stacy Kim, Administrative Coordinator of Urban Studies, (skim10@eastern.edu) for detailed ride schedule.
ITSC NEEDS STUDENT WORKERS
The Instructional Technology Support Center (ITSC), Eastern's Audio/Visual Dept., is looking to hire students to help deliver services and equipment for classes and events. No experience is necessary, but helpful. Students work an average of 8-10 hours per week. Morning and Evening hours are available. Stop by McInnis 302, e-mail us at pwthorpe@eastern.edu, or call 610.341.5865 and talk to Jonathan Armstrong or Paul Thorpe for more information and an application. Must have Federal Work Study.
NOTE: See the complete list of jobs available on the left column under “Student Jobs” or click here!
Other Events
YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERT NOV. 21
Special children's focused concert on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. featuring the classic favorite ""Peter and the Wolf " by Sergei Prokofiev and "Toy Symphony" by Joseph Haydn. Children under the age of 12 are free with each paying adult. Individual adult tickets are $10.00. The group rate for 10 or more adults is just $6.00 per adult. Held at Neumann University Meagher Theatre, Aston PA. Call 610.879.7059 or visit www.dcsmusic.org.
SAT. CONCERTS AT WAYNE CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
Saturday concerts this fall are at 7:30 p.m. November 7 - Diana Jones, with Christine Moll $15; November 14 - Beats Walkin' with Vince Raimondo and the Provacateurs and David Chandler $15; December 5 - Eric Mintel Quartet's Charlie Brown Christmas $18. Church is at 106 West Lancaster Ave. in Wayne, PA. Contact dbroida@gmail.com or call 610.864.4303. www.waynecentralconcerts.com.
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! 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.
Mission Schedule
MISSIONS TRIPS FOR 2009
Urbana, Dec. 27-31
Massive student mission conference in St. Louis by InterVarsity (www.Urbana09.org). Five $100 student vouchers available.
New Orleans, Jan. 1-9, 2010
Hurricane Katrina relief and construction along the Gulf Coast with a local church.
Haiti, Jan. 1-9, 2010
A team of 10 will partner with Beyond Borders for a “Transformational Travel” trip.
Jubilee, Feb. 19-21, 2010
Student conference in Pittsburgh by the Coalition for Christian Outreach (www.jubileeconference.com). Ten $50 student vouchers available.
Dominican Republic, Feb. 27 - Mar. 7, 2010
Our team will continue Eastern’s work with Food for the Hungry. The team has been selected and now is preparing and fundraising.
Habitat for Humanity, Feb. 27 - Mar. 7, 2010
Two teams will tackle low-cost home construction in the U.S. over spring break. Applications now available at www.eastern.edu/campus/christian_life/missions.html and are due Wed., Nov. 4.
International Trip, May 2010 (details to come).
Contact Andy Horvath (X1830 or ahorvath@eastern.edu).
Mission trip applications are online at:
www.eastern.edu/campus/christian_life/missions.html
How to Submit News for "@EASTERN"
If you have a program or event that is open to the campus community, send it to Linda Olson at lolson@eastern.edu. Be sure to include the date, time, place, cost, and contact person (e-mail and phone number). Also include any links to pertinent Web sites. News items received by Wednesdays at noon may be included in the weekly “@Eastern” sent out each Thursday. Questions? Call X5930.
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