Eastern News
DAVID KIM MUSIC MASTER CLASS MARCH 27
David Kim, principal violinist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, is coming to do a master class for the Music Department students on Thursday, March 27 in McInnis Auditorium at St. Davids from 2:30-3:50PM. He will listen to a few of our music students play and give them hands-on instruction. He is also planning to perform for us. Admission is free. For more information, or to attend, contact Colleen Bradstreet (cbradstr@eastern.edu or 610. 225.5733).
THE HONORABLE RICK SANTORUM HERE APRIL 17
We are excited to announce that Rick Santorum, former U.S. Senator from PA, will be speaking at Eastern's Conversations that Matter on Thursday, April 17, from 7-9PM in the Gymnasium at St. Davids. His topic is America’s future. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by April 7 to the President's Office at president@eastern.edu or 610.341.5890. We look forward to seeing you there!
SOCIAL WORK COLLOQUIUM MARCH 31
Come hear Linda Ralph-Kern, M.S.W., in Eagle Great Room, St. Davids. Refreshments are 6-6:30PM and the Presentation and Q & A are 6:30-8PM. Topic is Social Work Practice in Nontraditional Settings: Development, Innovation, Disaster and Change. Linda began her college career at the University of Concepcion, Chile, and completed the B.A. in Sociology at Eastern College in 1972. She received the M.S.W. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1976. For the past 32 years, Linda has worked as a program coordinator, agency director, crisis counselor, school principal, and community planner in a wide variety of nonprofit and governmental agencies. Two CEU’s available for LSWs. Questions? Call 610.341.5879.
OLD ELECTRONICS WANTED FOR MISSIONS FUNDRAISER APRIL 4
The Philippines 2008 mission team is collecting old and used cell phones, ink jet printer cartridges, DVD movies and videogames, portable DVD players, laptop computers, MP3 players, x-boxes, Sony Playstations, Wii, digital cameras and digital video cameras, digital picture frames, and portable navigation and GPS devices. Everything we collect will be sent out April 4. If you have any questions or something to donate, contact Rachel Keller at rkeller@eastern.edu. We appreciate your support!
PHILA. NONPROFIT CAREER FAIR APRIL 10
Jobs and Internships for a Brighter Future. Held April 10 from 10AM to 2PM at Saint Joseph’s University, Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse. Organized by The Nonprofit Career Fair Consortium. Find opportunities for internships and paid, full-time jobs; Information sessions about working for nonprofits; more information at www.idealist.org. Questions? Jackie Irving, 610.341.5872 or e-mail jirving@eastern.edu.
RECYCLING ON CAMPUS
Eastern University has two main types of recycling on the St. Davids campus:
- Commingles: all aluminum, glass, and #1 and #2 plastics.
- Paper/Cardboard: all clean paper products and cardboard that have not been touched by food. Paper products can be any color, magazines, junk mail, newspaper, and envelopes. These items can have staples, small amounts of tape, glue or other packing materials.
Thanks for recycling and being good stewards of our beautiful campus environment!
PALESTINIAN ART DISPLAY AT LIBRARY MAR. 24-APRIL 25
Come see photos taken by EU student Adam Beach of Arab Palestinians who live in either the occupied Palestinian territories or are citizens of Israel. Most of the persons pictured are refugees. Prints are for sale. Adam Beach is an emerging photojournalist and student of Middle Eastern Studies and Cultural Anthropology. From May to July 2007 Adam traveled throughout the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Israel with EU students Megan Tahquette and Peder Wiegner photographing and filming various forms of nonviolent resistance against the Israeli occupation. Beach's photos will be part of a documentary film project set to be released in May, 2008. The film is called Handala and will be screened at film festivals and artistic venues on the East Coast and Midwest. Beach can be contacted at wagepeacebeach@ gmail.com. Information about the film is at yallahyallahyallah.blogspot.com. Prints can also be purchased by contacting Beach by e-mail.
NOMINATE BARNABAS SERVANT LEADERS BY APRIL 7
The Barnabas Servant Leadership Award, sponsored by the Barney II Foundation of River Forest, IL, is awarded annually to juniors who have demonstrated outstanding servant leadership on campus or in the community. This year we expect to make 2-4 awards; each winner will receive a monetary grant and the opportunity to donate to the EU volunteer organization of her/his choice. Last year’s award winners were Kevin Bennett, Edie Doane, Cliff Gehret and Peder Wiegner. To nominate a junior student for this award, e-mail YOUR name, the NOMINEE’s name, a description of the voluntary activity on campus, in the community or church on which you base your nomination, and a description of the servant leadership qualities possessed by the candidate and how she/he has affected the life of the campus, community or organization to Tess Bradley, Director, Career & Leadership Development (tbradley@eastern.edu.) Please submit nominations by April 7.
YOGA CLASSES
Rachel Heisey is teaching yoga on Tuesdays for free in the Eagle Hall Great Room at St. Davids from 7-8PM. No experience needed and everyone is welcome. Contact her at rheisey@eastern.edu with questions.
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
Eastern presents TheTournées Festival which is made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the French Ministry of Culture (CNC). Held at St. Davids, it’s free and open to the public.
- Monday, March 31, Gough Great Room at 7PM. LES AMITIÉS MALÉFIQUES Directed By Emmanuel Bourdieu. Two college students both quickly fall for the smartest kid in school, André.
- Tuesday, April 8, Gough Great Room at 7PM. BAMAKO Directed By Abderrahmane Sissako. A trial taking place in the courtyard of Bamako, Mali is pitting African civil society against the World Bank and the IMF.
- Tuesday, April 15, Gough Great Room at 7PM. LE PLAFOND DE VERRE Directed By Yamina Benguigui. A documentary about discrimination and challenges found in the workplace for immigrants and women.
MUSIC GALA BENEFIT CONCERT APRIL 11
Enjoy the best of classical and sacred music on Friday, April 11 at 7:30PM when Eastern presents its 5th Annual Music Gala Benefit Concert at Church of the Saviour, 651 N. Wayne Ave. in Wayne, PA. Our fabulous Piano Quartet of Ron Matthews, James Correnti, David Bryant and Duncan Stearns performs, along with the Pro Christo Brass Quintet, Turning Point, Eastern University Choir, and other faculty and students. Proceeds benefit our Music Department. For ticket prices and seating information, Contact Colleen Bradstreet (610.341.4397 or cbradstr@eastern.edu)
SAVE THE DATE APRIL 12
Imagine our community without hunger. You can help. Walk with us at the Walk Against Hunger on Saturday, April 12. Visit www.hungerwalk.org
SCANDAL OF EVANGELICAL POLITICS CONFERENCE AT PALMER SEMINARY MARCH 28-30
How should I vote in 2008? What issues are most important to God? This conference addresses these and other timely questions. Sponsored by The Sider Center on Ministry and Public Policy and Evangelicals for Social Action and held at Palmer Seminary in Wynnewood, PA. Speakers include Luis Cortes, Jr.; John Dilulio; Ron Sider; Shirley Mullen; David Gushee; Samuel Rodriguez; and Richard Cizik. Go to www.esa-online.org. Cost of the conference (including meals) is just $75 for EU students and $125 for faculty and staff. To register, call 484.383.2990.
REMINDERS FROM THE FINANCE OFFICE
MILEAGE RATE: The authorized mileage rate approved by the IRS for reimbursement on travel using personal vehicles for business purposes is $0.505 per mile.
CHECK REQUESTS: When requesting a check, please note the six-digit center number. This number corresponds to the area/department that will be charged for the expense.
REPORT SUMMER STUDENTS TO SODEXHO BY APRIL 18
Does your dept. or office hire summer students who will be boarders on campus? Sodexho Campus Services needs to know the names and ID numbers of the students who are working for you during the summer if they are going to be on a meal plan. Please send them in no later than April 18. During the summer, billing will be done at a rate of $55.23 per week. To avoid being charged for a week in which your student is on vacation, please send us a notice one week in advance of the days he or she will be off campus. It is your responsibility, as a department, to inform Sodexho (Scott Lofland X5820 or Mike Kenis X5052 or e-mail slofland@eastern.edu) and student Life (Daryl Hawkins X5833) with this information. It is not the student’s responsibility. If Sodexho is not informed of the student’s vacation one week prior, your department will be charged the full weekly rate. There will be no credits issued on invoices for departments that fail to do so. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Student News
2009 MISSION TRIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AND DUE APR. 9
Haiti and New Orleans/Katrina Relief Jan. '09 mission trip applications now available in the mailroom and online. Applications are due April 9. Contact Andy Horvath with questions at 610.341.1830 or ahorvath@eastern.edu.
FALL 2008 ONLINE REGISTRATION
For students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Registrar's Web page www.eastern.edu/academic/registrar now includes Fall 2008 registration materials. E-Net registration for the College of Arts and Sciences runs from March 19 through April 1 (priority assigned according to earned credit hours).
FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP MARCH 27
ENDURE Mentoring sponsors a Financial Planning Workshop from 7-8:30PM in the Gough Great Room, St. Davids. We will be discussing debt, credit, and other issues that students face financially.
HABITAT DATE AUCTION MARCH 26
Habitat for Humanity invites you to a DATE AUCTION, Wednesday, March 26 at 8:30 PM in the Dining Commons. Come bid on a fun date and enjoy free water ice with us. There will be live music by Cypher, lead singer Chris Low. The theme for the evening is masquerade and there will be a prize for the person who comes with the best mask.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK COLLECTING CONTEST DEADLINE APRIL 4
FIRST PRIZE: $350
SECOND PRIZE: $200
THIRD PRIZE: $150
Eastern University undergraduate students collect books and share their interests. Deadline for entries is April 4. Contest rules: Six to ten books may be entered per collection. The collections will be judged on the basis of depth of personal interest, unity of purpose and potential value for future scholarship. Include a one-page paper that lists your name and contact information, the titles of each book in your collection, a short description of each, and why you chose these books for your collection. For complete details, contact Jim Sauer at jsauer@eastern.edu or X5957. Winners will be notified and prizes will be awarded at the annual Friends of the Library Dinner on April 25.
JONATHAN ORR ESSAY CONTEST DEADLINE APRIL 4
FIRST PRIZE: $500
SECOND PRIZE: $350
THIRD PRIZE: $250
Friends of the Library invite Eastern University students to enter. Submit an essay that will "Describe the effects of the Internet on Spiritual Life." We are looking for well-crafted essays; length must be at least 400 words and must not exceed 750 words; essays must be the original work of the applicant. Plagiarism in any form will result in disqualification. Please cite any and all resources. Submit all entries electronically to Jim Sauer at jsauer@eastern.edu. Entries must include the writer’s name, year, major and contact information. Winners will be contacted by phone or email. Awards will be presented at the annual Friends of the Library Dinner at Eastern University on April 25.
BECOME A WRITING ASSISTANT
If you are a first-, second-, or third-year student who has the ability and desire to help other Eastern students improve their writing skills, consider becoming an Eastern University Writing Assistant. Come to an Information Sessions on Monday, March 17 at 5PM or Thursday, March 27 at 5PM in Walton 205, St. Davids. Or see John Nordlof in Walton 208D (jnordlof@eastern.edu, 610.341.1453).
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, you must contact the Associate Registrar at lbristol@eastern.edu. You will be eligible to participate in the ceremony this May if you present an approved plan to finish all coursework by May 31, 2008. If you have changed your name, please send an e-mail to Lori Bristol, lbristol@eastern.edu, stating the name that you would like to have printed on your diploma.
CPR, AED CLASS SCHEDULE
CPR, AED, First Aid classes will be offered 3-29 or 4-26. 1 undergrad credit. $65.00. Please e-mail smorgan2@eastern to reserve your place. $35.00 to reserve your place- balance of $30 due the day of class. May pay with check, cash, or have applied to student account.
READ THE WATERWHEEL
Students, you can keep up with everything you need to know by checking out The Waterwheel newsletter each week. Visit: http://www.eastern.edu/campus/studev/The-Waterwheel.shtml
Help Wanted
WOMEN’S LACROSSE TEAM MANAGER
Women's Lacrosse Team is looking for another Federal Work Study manager to help with game day operations. Time commitment would be for home and away games- no lacrosse experience is necessary. Please e-mail Assistant Coach Rachel Lenzo at rlenzo@eastern.edu.
WANTED! STUDENT PHONATHON CALLERS
Needed for the Spring 2008 Student Aid Fund PHONATHON. If you enjoy talking on the phone and want to help raise funds to support STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, please call Mary Gardner at X5961 to set up a phone interview. This is a PAID POSITION and it can be your second job. We will accept Federal Work Study or ECCE students. You are required to work a minimum of 3 of the 16 nights. Training, which will be held on Sunday, March 30 from 6- 9PM, is mandatory. The phonathon will run for three weeks beginning March 31. Calling times are 6-9PM, Monday-Thursday. There will be snacks and prizes every night. See the flyer posted at The Wall in Walton, St. Davids.
WANT AN ON-CAMPUS SUMMER JOB?
Summer Student Employment information is now available online at
www.eastern.edu/centers/finaid/student_employment_
position_list.shtml#summer.
Any questions can be directed to Andrea Ruth, Student Employment Coordinator aruth@eastern.edu.
SUMMER HELP WANTED
Warner Memorial Library is looking for detail-oriented Federal Work Study students to work in the library during the summer of 2008. Minimum of 35 hours and maximum of 40 hours per week. Some weekends and evenings required. Students will have free room and board. Please contact John Mokonyama at jmokonya@eastern.edu or 610.225.5041.
LOOKING FOR A SUMMER JOB ON CAMPUS? HAVE FWS?
Career Services (along with the Chaplains Office) is looking for one student to help out in the office from May through August. Office experience, computer savvy and sense of humor required. Contact Tess Bradley in Walton 202 or tbradley@eastern.edu.
MUSICIANS WANTED
The Delaware County Symphony welcomes musicians to audition for its 2008-2009 season. The symphony presents four chamber concerts and four symphony concerts each season. Rehearsals are Monday evenings and performances are Sunday afternoons, both at the Meagher Theatre, Neumann College, Aston, PA (www.neumann.edu). Also visit www.dcsmusic.org. The Delaware County Symphony will perform at the Kimmel Center November 2008. Questions? Contact Anne Segermark (610.688.2263 or segflute@aol.com).
PART-TIME ASSISTANT TEACHERS
KenCrest Rosemont Child Development Center is looking for PT Afternoon Assistant Teachers. We offer flexible schedules and a good working
environment. To be considered for this position you need:
- 15 college credits in Education, Human Services, or related field plus 1 year experience working with children, OR
- 30 college credits in Education, Human Services, or related field,OR
- 2 years experience working with children
E-mail your resume to rosemont@kencrest.org or fax it to 610-525-1607. Call 610.525.4771 with questions.
FULL-TIME SUBSTITUTE ASSISTANT TEACHER
KenCrest Service's Child Care Center located in Rosemont, PA has a Full Time Substitute Teacher position available. Must have 30 college credits
in Education, Human Services or related field or 15 college credits in Education, Human Services or related field plus 1 year exp. working w/
children; or 2 years exp. working w/children. Excellent Benefits. E-mail your resume to rosemont@kencrest.org or fax it to 610.525.1607. Call 610.525.4771 with questions.
CHECK OUT CAREER SERVICES
Full and part-time Job Opportunities and Internship listings are available online at the Career Services site as well as in hard copy in the Walton Hall mail room. Click here: http://eastern.edu/campus/career/cs.shtml
Other Events
DELAWARE COUNTY SYMPHONY HOSTS MUSIC CRITIC PETER DOBRIN MAR.29
You are invited to an "Evening with music critic Peter Dobrin" on Saturday, March 29 at 7:30PM in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Cohen, 2207 Windsor Circle in Broomall, PA. Peter is a music critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This program is an opportunity for all patrons and performing artists in the world of Opera, Ballet and Classical Music to meet, discuss and share their thoughts with the person who sets the 'bench mark' for excellence in the Arts for this region. Reservations are requested at 610.356.5673. A reception of sparkling beverages and gourmet desserts will follow the presentation. Tickets are $25.00
NEW YORK CITY TRIP MAY 3
The Friends of the Marple Public Library are hosting a bus trip to Rockefeller Center, New York City, on Saturday, May 3. Deluxe motorcoach leaves from the Marple Library, Broomall at 8AM and will return to the library about 8:45PM. This is a day on your own in New York City to shop, sightsee or enjoy Broadway theatre. General tickets are $47. All proceeds benefit the Marple Public Library, Sproul and Springfield Roads, Broomall, PA. Information and sign up forms available at the library or www.marplepubliclibrary.org or 610-623-3607.
Mission Schedule
MISSIONS TRIPS FOR 2008-2009
Philippines, May 11-27, 2008: Our arts-focused team will minister for two weeks among the very poor in urban and rural areas, working with a church that Prof. Bush pioneered 20 years ago.
Bolivia, May 12-27, 2008: Our team of 11 will return to Cochabamba to work with MAP, a comprehensive health agency.
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. Applications now available and are due Apr. 9.
Haiti, Jan. 3-11, 2009: A team of 9 will partner with Beyond Borders for a Transformational Travel trip. Applications now available and are due Apr. 9.
Contact Andy Horvath (X1830 or ahorvath@eastern.edu).
Mission trip applications are online at:
www.eastern.edu/campus/campusmin/missions.shtml
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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