Last Updated on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Eastern News
EXPLORE EASTERN DAY OCT. 25
Be sure to tell your friends, neighbors and relatives that the next Explore Eastern Day for prospective students and their families is Saturday, Oct. 25. For more information, contact Michael Dziedziak, 610.341.1376 (direct line) or 800.452.0996 (toll free). E-mail mdziedzi@eastern.edu.
MISSIONS FORUM OCT. 23-24
"Here I am. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8
Thursday, Oct. 23
- 9a.m.-6p.m. Missions Displays (upper Walton lounge and McInnis lobby)
- 7:30p.m. Experience Muslim Culture with Compassion Outreach (Walton 3)
Friday, Oct. 24
- 9a.m.-1p.m. Missions Displays (upper Walton lounge and McInnis lobby)
- 10-11a.m. Windows on the World, Prof. Andrew Bush: “Palestinian
Christians: A Struggling Witness in a Torn Land.” (McInnis Auditorium)
Sunday, Oct. 26
- 2:42-6:32p.m. Muslim outreach in Philadelphia (Gym parking lot).
Contact Rachel Brubaker for details, rbrubak@eastern.edu.
PILGRIMS LECTURE OCT. 28
"The Pilgrims-Sojourners Traveling towards Toleration" by Dr. Jeremy D. Bangs is a special lecture on the 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrims departure from England. It will be Oct. 28 from 7:30-9p.m. in Eagle Hall Great Room, St. Davids. Dr. Jeremy Dupertuis Bangs is the Director of the Leiden American Pilgrim Museum in the Netherlands and author of several books including Swiss Sisters Separated: Pioneer Life in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Washington and Letters on Toleration: Dutch Aid to Persecuted Swiss and Palatine Mennonites, 1615-1699, both published by Picton Press.
DR. WALLACE SMITH SPEAKS IN CHESTER OCT. 27
The Chester Swarthmore Learning Institute presents a dialog on “Faith, Justice and Politics: The Liberation Message of Jesus” led by Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith, President, Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University. Monday, Oct. 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Community Christian Church, 320 Tilghman St., Chester, PA. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Rev. George Anderson 610.876.4825 or Rev. Dr. Mark Wallace at 610.328.7829 or mwallac1@swarthmore.edu
FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE
Flu Shots are now available 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).
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
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN STUDENT LEADERS CONF. NOV. 7-9
Eastern University will host the National Christian Multicultural Student Leaders Conference (NCMSLC), November 7-9, 2008. This year’s theme is “Faith In Action: Bridging the Multicultural Gap One Student at a Time.” NCMSLC is an annual student development conference that aims to provide participants with knowledge and skills to enhance their understanding of multicultural ideals, challenges and realities, and the role of the Christian student and Christian institution in the journey toward cultural competency. For more information on NCMSLC, visit www.eastern.edu/ncmslc or contact Jackie Irving (610.341.5872 or jirving@eastern.edu).
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, Beethoven, Bach 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.
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
CONQUER THE NIGHT OCT. 24-25
Be part of this 8-hour worship event in the Dining Commons at St. Davids. Pray, worship, dance from 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 until 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.
MP3 PLAYAWAYS AT WARNER LIBRARY
Our own Tony Campolo stopped for a photo with Indiana Jones as he sports one of Warner Library’s new mp3 playaways. What is a playaway? It is a recorded book on mp3. They are now available for patrons to check out. Loan time is one week. You may check out a book, oops – playaway! and purchase a pair of headphones (for only $2.00) or check out the playaway and use your own headphones. Stop by today.
SOCIAL WORK MAJOR ADMISSION ORIENTATION MEETING NOV. 3
Meet from 10-10:50 a.m. in Harold Howard Center room 105. For sophomores (students who expect to graduate in May or December of 2011) who are considering the Social Work Major. The admission process will be discussed and application packets will be distributed. If you plan to attend the meeting, please read “Missions, Goals & Objectives” 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 or concerns, please direct them to Dr. Ed Kuhlmann (McInnis 233, kuhlmann@eastern.edu or 610.341.5878).
VOLUNTEER FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD NOV. 5-23
Volunteers needed for Operation Christmas Child in the Norristown/King of Prussia area at various locations. Any day or time from November 5 through November 23. Contact Fran Decker in Warner Library for details (X1777 or fdecker@eastern.edu).
CHECK YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences, please check your student account. If you have an outstanding balance you will not be able to register until your balance is paid in full. Students on payment plans: Make sure that your final payments are completed (final payment for Fall due date was October 15). Students expecting loans or other aid: Make sure that you have completed all necessary paperwork with the Financial Aid office. If you have not completed your Stafford Loan Application or Entrance Loan Counseling, visit: www.aessuccess.org. Holds will be placed on all past due accounts on October 20.
SPRING REGISTRATION THROUGH NOV. 9
Spring 2009 registration for the College of Arts and Sciences students is set for October 22 through November 9 (priority registration times assigned according to earned credits). Contact your advisor to set up a meeting time. Go to www.eastern.edu/academic/registrar for printable schedules and forms. Go to E-Net Student Services to review your academic record.
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.
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!
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!
TUESDAY MORNING BABYSITTER
Wayne family needs a sitter on Tuesday mornings from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. Looking for occasional Thursdays with the same time (8:00 - 10:30) and any other available times in your schedule during the week or weekends. I have a 2-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl, who goes to school M-F and will be picked up in the morning so it would be for one boy. Car and references needed. Live close to Strafford train Station. Contact: aageorge2001@yahoo.com or 610.688.3501.
WORK SATURDAYS AT CLOTHING SHOP
Want a fun job? The Neighborhood League Clothing Shop in Wayne is looking for help on alternate Saturdays. Arrange clothing displays, work the register and meet the public (and maybe build a new wardrobe)! Located at 187 E. Lancaster Ave. A nonprofit that sells gently used clothing. Contact 610.688.8712.
OTHER EVENTS
FIND GREAT CLOTHES ON A BUDGET
Perk up your wardrobe with name brand clothes at budget prices. The Neighborhood League Clothing Shop at 187 E. Lancaster Ave. in Wayne (upstairs, just two doors down from Cowan's Flowers) has gently used men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories. Find major brands at fantastic prices. Call 610.688.8712. Hours are M-F 10a.m. to 5p.m. and Sat. 10a.m. to 4p.m. Visit www.nlshops.org
OPERA COURSE AT NEUMANN COLLEGE
The Atlantic Coast Opera Festival is proud to announce its first series of Class-Concerts to be held at Neumann College in Aston, PA, for 5 consecutive Fridays starting Friday, Oct. 24, Noon-2:00 p.m. Entitled "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Opera But Were Afraid To Ask," the course targets both the uninitiated and the aficionado. It includes live performances by an international array of world-class artists. Offered free of charge. Register/Info at 610.558.5629 or 215.218.9977, www.neumann.edu. 5 classes: 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 and 11/21/08.
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
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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