Last Updated on Thursday, October 9, 2008
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HOMECOMING AND FAMILY WEEKEND OCT. 11-12
Our Homecoming celebration, "Still Havin' Fun!" is October 11. Worship Service concludes the weekend on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. in McInnis Auditorium. Saturday is packed with fun events including tours, Fall Festival, soccer, Planetarium shows, lots of food, and much more. You can register at the tents. See the complete schedule here:
http://eastern.edu/news/releases/2008/homecoming2008.html
FOOD AND FREEBIES AT LIBRARY OCT. 11
Stop by Warner Library to see all the books written by our alumni; they are waiting for you to check them out. And help yourself to some food and freebies.
FLU SHOTS STARTING OCT. 15
Flu Shots will be available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the St. Davids Health Center. Cost is $20.00. Come to the Health Center to receive your shot (only NOT during Doctor’s hours please – see hours below).
HEALTH CENTER HOURS
Monday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
10:00 – 11:00 Chapel Time - Emergencies Only
Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY
DOCTOR’S HOURS
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED – WALK-INS WELCOME
BOOKSTORE BUZZ FOR OCT.
Read what’s new at the St. Davids Bookstore here!
PREVIEW DAY OCT. 13
Our next Preview Day at St. Davids will be Monday, Oct. 13. Please welcome prospective students and their families. Additional parking is available in the lot behind Sparrowk Hall, and commuting students should leave a few extra minutes to get to class. For more information, contact Michael Dziedziak at 1.800.452.0996 or mdziedzi@eastern.edu.
AUTHOR TOM ZOELLNER SPEAKS OCT. 20
Writer Tom Zoellner will speak on "The Power of Words" on Monday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Baird Library, Walton Hall, St. Davids Campus. Tom Zoellner was Paul Rusesabagina's co-writer on his autobiography, AN ORDINARY MAN, which tells the true story behind the events that inspired the movie HOTEL RWANDA. Tom is also the author of The Heartless Stone, an investigation into the inner workings of the diamond industry, named a "Best Book of 2006" by Library Journal.
WARNER LIBRARY NEEDS YOUR HELP
We would like to solicit your help with a research project that Mark Puterbaugh, information services librarian, is conducting with funds from the Medical Library Association. He is studying nurses’ attitudes toward online nursing education courses, including those that use virtual social world technologies. He is gathering data via an open survey found at http://www.eastern.edu/library/Survey.html (there is also a link available at the bottom of Eastern University Library's Web page). We are looking for feedback from a variety of nurses.
HOOPS MANIA OCT. 24
Calling all students, faculty and staff for Hoops Mania…Come support and be introduced to the 2008-2009 Eastern Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams. It's Friday, Oct. 24 from 8-10 p.m. in the St. Davids Main Gym. We will have the following:
- Faculty Staff Game…featuring two-time MVP Dr. Joe Modica
- Slam Dunk Contest and 3-Point Contest
- Free Giveaways, T-Shirts, Prizes
- Opportunity to take your chance at winning $10,000 on two occasions
- Free Pizza
PIANIST EINAV YARDEN PERFORMS OCT. 26
"Wow! Right out of the chute she had me sitting on the edge of my chair," said Minnesota Public Radio about brilliant young Israeli pianist Einav Yarden. Discover the joy of music yourself when Tri-County Concerts presents Einav Yarden performing works by Haydn, Schumann, Bartok and Stravinsky in a recital at McInnis Auditorium, St. Davids, at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 26. Admission is FREE for Eastern students, but tickets are required. Pick up your tickets at the Music Department, Room 203 in Workman Hall. Tickets for general admission ($15) and seniors ($10) will be available at the concert. For more information, click on www.tricountyconcerts.org or e-mail tricountyconcerts@gmail.com.
CAMPUS CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONLINE
Check our listing any time it’s convenient for public events at Eastern University and Palmer Seminary, programs and performances, Open Houses, and more. Click here! For the Academic Calendar, click here!
NANCY McWILLIAMS SPEAKS NOV. 19
Counseling Psychology @ Eastern University presents guest lecturer Nancy McWilliams speaking on “The Paranoid Personality” Nov. 19 from 6-9 p.m. in McInnis Auditorium, St. Davids. Attendance is free for psychologists, educators, students and counselors. Three continuing education credits may be given for a fee of $30. Nancy McWilliams is the author of several books and numerous articles on personality, psychoanalytic theories, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. She is on the faculty of the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers - the State University of New Jersey. For information or to register, call 610.341.1595 or e-mail gcounsel@eastern.edu. See full brochure here.
Student News
HOST A STUDENT AT THANKSGIVING
Some international students are looking for home-stay opportunities during the Thanksgiving holiday. Dorms close, but international students live too far away to go home each time there's a break. And some just want to experience the American family and the Thanksgiving tradition. If you and your family are able to receive one, two or three international students for the Thanksgiving holiday, please contact Kathy Kautz de Arango in the International Student Services Office, phone 610.341.5870 or e-mail kkautz2@eastern.edu. It is always a memorable experience to share cultural traditions!
VAN FOR STUDENT VOTERS NOV. 4
On election day, November 4, the Political Awareness Club at Eastern and Student Development are coordinating transportation to and from polling locations. This is for any student who is registered in Radnor Township. The van will leave from the McInnis Parking Lot, St. Davids, right next to the lower entrance of HHC. The shuttle service starts at 11 a.m. and the last van will leave at 7 p.m. Vans will leave every hour on the hour. The polls close at 8 p.m. Students will need their voter registration card and one form of ID to vote.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES MEETING OCT. 13
Communication Studies majors and interested students, mark your calendars for MONDAY, OCTOBER 13. Come to the Eagle Great Room from 10:00-11 a.m. This meeting is mandatory for all Communication Studies Majors. Any questions contact Dr. John Pauley (jpauley@eastern.edu).
MAJOR AND MINOR DANCE PROGRAM AUDITIONS OCT. 13
Monday, Oct. 13 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. at the Dance Studio in the Gym. The audition is a full class audition and interview for those auditioning for the dance major. Dance minors also take this class for leveling purposes. The class will include modern dance, ballet, and at least one major jazz combination. Please bring appropriate dance shoes and no tights or socks, only bare feet will be allowed for modern. Please wear dance clothing so your body can be seen. Applications are on the bulletin board in the dance studio or on the Eastern Dance Web Page. For more information, contact Dr. Karen Clemente at X1719.
HELP WANTED
NOTE: These are just the new postings. See the complete list of jobs available on the left column under “Student Jobs” or click here!
BABYSITTER IN RADNOR
Radnor family with boys, ages 5 and 7, looking for a student babysitter. Possible flexible hours are weekday afternoons with some evenings/ weekends. We live less than a mile from St. Davids campus. $15/hr. Contact Lisa at dooleyhome1@comcast.net or 610.688.2167.
BABYSITTER
We are looking for a babysitter for our three children for various days and evenings as needed. Their ages are 10, 7 and 5 years old. Must have transportation and provide references. We pay $15 per hour. Please call 610.291.6832 or e-mail michelle.hinton@reynoldspkg.com
OTHER EVENTS
STEVE FOUNTAIN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT OCT. 10
Fourth annual fundraiser for the children of Steve Fountain will be held at Broad Run Golf Club in West Chester, PA. For information, contact one of Eastern's long-time business partners Jim Van Dusen at 215.925.4900 Ext. 553 or jimmyv@pplcg.com
HALLOWEEN HISTORY AT MARPLE LIBRARY OCT. 13
The Friends of the Marple Public Library invite us on Monday, Oct. 13 at 7:15 p.m. for an evening with Prof. J. Joseph Edgette from Widener University. This program will be a lively presentation that explains the true story of the origins, customs, and traditions of Halloween. Appropriate for ages 12 an up. A reception with delicious desserts will follow the presentation. Marple Public Library, Sproul and Springfield Roads, Broomall. Reservations recommended at 610.356.1510. This program is FREE.
5K RUN/WALK FUNDRAISER OCT. 25
Profugo, a nonprofit, will host Sweat for Hope at 9 a.m. on October 25 at Ridley Creek State Park. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in 6 different age categories. All participants 60 and over will be awarded prizes. The entry fee is $25, which will be waived for participants with $100 in pledges. All money raised will support Profugo’s sustainable development programs. Families are encouraged to participate as there will be entertainment for children. Teams from universities are encouraged to sign up. There will be a complimentary BBQ for all participants. Register online at www.sweatforhope.org. Visit www.profugo.org. Contact Jenny Koleth (215.868.1662 or jenny.koleth@profugo.org).
SPEAKERS WANTED FOR MARTIN’S RUN
This retirement community is looking for faculty speakers on a variety of general topics to present 45-minute talks to their residents at 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. Small stipend.
Call Edith Helman at 610.353.6645.
DELAWARE CO. SYMPHONY OCT. 19
The Delaware County Symphony will present its first full symphony concert for the 2008-09 season on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3:00 p.m. with an All Russian concert. in the Meagher Theatre at Neumann College, Aston, PA. Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors/students, and free for children 12 and under with paying adult. There is ample free parking and the Center is handicapped-accessible. Call 610.356.5673 or visit www.dcsmusic.org.
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! NEW 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. Click here!
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.
Haiti, Jan. 3-11, 2009: A team of 9 will partner with Beyond Borders for a Transformational Travel trip.
Dominican Republic, Feb 28 - Mar. 8, 2009: Our team will continue Eastern’s work in El Fondo with Food for the Hungry and Goshen Baptist. Applications available in September.
Habitat for Humanity, Feb 28 - Mar. 8, 2009: Two teams will tackle low-cost home construction in the U.S. over spring break. Applications available in the fall.
Contact Andy Horvath (X1830 or ahorvath@eastern.edu).
Mission trip applications are online at:
www.eastern.edu/campus/christian_life/missions.html
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