Eastern News
PIANO SALE AT ST. DAVIDS JUNE 6-8
During the past school year, our Music Dept. has had the use of new pianos and digital pianos at no cost as part of a national loan program. These pianos must now be sold for us to receive our allocation of new replacements. Selection includes grands, baby grands, player pianos, uprights, studios, consoles, spinets and digital pianos, all by popular makers. Every piano is tuned and ready for delivery. You may view and purchase these pianos in two ways:
- By Appointment – Special pre-sale on Friday, June 6 and Sat., June 7. Priority selection and price reductions. Call 215.946.6043.
- Public Sale – Sunday, June 8 from noon to 5 p.m. in Workman Hall, St. Davids. Call 215.946.6043.
SPIRIT MAGAZINE
The Spring/Summer issue of Spirit Magazine is now available. Read it online here and check out the focus on Athletics and our Faith & Practice section.
SEMINARY OPEN HOUSE JUNE 21
The Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University will host an Open House on Saturday, June 21, from 8:30 a.m. till noon. For more information, visit: www.palmerseminary.edu
EASTERN CUP GOLF JUNE 9
You are invited to join us for the 13th Annual Fox Chase Bank Eastern Cup presented by the Olson Research Group. The Eastern Cup has grown to be the largest fundraiser in recent history for Eastern University. There are three ways for you to participate:
- Purchase an auction item online at www.easterncupgolf.com
- Join us for the auction and dinner ($195 per person) which will be held at Waynesborough Country Club on Monday, June 9, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Join us for golf.
The goal of the Fox Chase Bank Eastern Cup is to raise over $150,000 and to raise awareness for Eastern University, specifically the Templeton Honors College. For more information, please contact Kathy Urban at 610.341.5932.
WEB SITE LAUNCHED
The Eastern University Web team launched a new www.eastern.edu Web site on Monday, June 2. It features a new template and added functionality to make it easier for you to find who, or what, you're looking for. Check it out!
BURMA/MYANMAR AID UPDATE
The Myanmar Baptist Convention (MBC) lost more than 10,000 members who died as a result of the cyclone. More than 94,000 other members have suffered loss of home and other property. Many church buildings were destroyed, and the headquarters of the MBC was badly damaged. Donations to the BWAid Emergency Response Fund can be made at www.bwanet.org/bwaid or sent to:
Emergency Response Fund
Baptist World Aid
405 North Washington Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
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.
NURSING INFO SESSIONS SCHEDULE
Are you interested in nursing? Do you have a Baccalaureate degree but want a career change? Please join us for an Information Session to learn more about Eastern University’s BSN-Two2 Second Degree Nursing Program:
Thursday, June 5 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Monday, July 7 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Held at the Nursing Clinical Resource Laboratory, Eagle Learning Center-Room 105 Eastern University Campus-St. Davids. Classes begin May 2009. RSVP to Dave Geiger (484.581.1270 or 1.800.732.7669 ext. 1270 or dgeiger@eastern.edu).
INTERESTED IN SWIM CLUB OR SUMMER CAMP?
Summer is just around the corner. If you are interested in joining the Swim Club or finding out more about the summer camp opportunities here at Eastern University, please drop Benjamin Davis an e-mail at bdavis@eastern.edu.
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Student News
CONGRATULATIONS LIBRARY CONTEST WINNERS
The Friends of the Library Book Collecting Contest winners are:
First place - Nicholas O'Ryon
Tied for Second - Benjamin Hennesy and Chelsea Holden
The Jonathan G. Orr Essay Contest winners are:
First Place - Nicholas O'Ryon - View essay here
Second - Katrina Brink
Third - Melody Lyman
HEALTH CENTER SUMMER SCHEDULE
The Health Center will be closed June and July. The 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
FALL 2008 ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR GRAD STUDENTS
E-Net Student Services now includes Summer and Fall 2008 course offerings. Online registration for graduate students is open.
BAPTIST YOUTH WORLD CONF. JULY 30-AUG. 3
The Baptist World Alliance holds an international gathering of youth from Baptist churches around the world. For details visit: http://www.dive-deeper.org/
HELP WANTED
SUMMER AND FALL INTERNS 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 this summer and in the fall of 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.
WANT AN ON-CAMPUS SUMMER JOB?
Summer Student Employment information is now available online at www.eastern.edu/centers/finaid/student_
employment_position_list.html#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.
OTHER EVENTS
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. 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/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.
EASTERN UNIVERSITY
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610.341.5800
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Special Events
Planetarium Christmas Show
Winter Commencement Dec. 13
Just for Parents Parent
Connections
Residency Required Article
Important Dates for 2008-2009
