Last Updated on Thursday, December 11, 2008
Eastern News
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM EASTERN UNIVERSITY
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PLANETARIUM CHRISTMAS SHOW DEC.12,13,19 and 20
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ALL 8 P.M. SHOWS
Eastern University is proud to present its Star of Bethlehem Planetarium program on December 12, 13, 19 and 20 in the Julia Fowler Planetarium, McInnis Hall, on the St. Davids campus. The show is based around a dialog between an astronomer and his five-year-old daughter (played by Biology professor Maria Fichera’s daughter, Carina) who wants to know why we have certain Christmas traditions like mistletoe, candy canes, twelve days of Christmas, decorating houses with greenery, and the Star of Bethlehem. Show times are 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. each night.
Tickets are by reservation only and are $5 per seat, pay at the door. The presentation will last about 45 minutes. To make reservations, send an e-mail to planet@eastern.edu or call 610.341.1390. Leave a name and the number of seats you would like to reserve and you will get a confirmation within one to two business days. Visit: www.eastern.edu/planetarium
WINTER COMMENCEMENT DEC. 13
Eastern University will hold its undergraduate and graduate winter Commencement ceremonies on Dec.13. The undergraduate ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium, while the graduate ceremony will begin there at 2:30 p.m. Commencement will be held at 1300 Eagle Road in St. Davids, PA. The speaker is Webster M. Fitzgerald. For general questions, contact the Special Events Office at 1.888.889.7229. Read more details here: http://eastern.edu/news/releases/2008/2008
wintercommencement.html
HOLIDAY TIMECARDS SCHEDULE FOR FACULTY/STAFF
THIS IS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY (NOT STUDENTS). Due to the holiday schedule, we will need timecards to be submitted on a slightly different schedule. The last check date for December is the 19th for the pay period covering 11/30/08-12/13/08. All authorized timecards must be received on Monday, December 15 by 10AM.
The first check date for January 2009 is the 2nd for the pay period covering 12/14/08-12/27/08. All authorized timecards must be submitted early (based on scheduled hours) on Friday, December 19 by 4PM, and any adjustment for additional hours worked on not worked can be made on the following payroll cycle. You may FAX authorized timecards to X5708. Remember to place hard copy in campus mail to the payroll department. Thank you from Helen Sparks, Payroll Specialist.
AUCTION FOR COLLABORATIVE ARTS THROUGH DEC. 11
Yes! And... announces its THIRD annual Auction for Collaborative Arts. Choose from over 80 great items, goods and services. There's homemade cookies and handmade soaps, original artwork, DVDs, CDs and much more; items specifically for our supporters in the Philadelphia area as well as items that can be shipped all over the country. You can bid knowing that every penny that you spend, whether on something for yourself or for a loved one this holiday season, will go directly towards helping children in inner-city Phila. The auction runs online until 11.59 p.m. December 11. Go to: http://www.yesandcamp.org/auction. Your items will be shipped in time for the holidays!
JOHN GREENLAND ART DISPLAY THROUGH DEC. 15
John Greenland, director of Electronic Music and Fine Arts at Eastern will be exhibiting 10 of his recent paintings in the McInnis Hall gallery, St. Davids, until December 15. Along with making several nationally acclaimed musical recordings, Greenland has maintained his visual art career, showing in galleries and shows in the tri-state area since 1976. He has operated an art gallery in his hometown of Phoenixville, PA since 1997. Stop by the second floor of McInnis to enjoy his work.
THE CLEAN GREEN MACHINE JAN. 29-FEB. 1
Yes! And... presents The Clean Green Machine. Mother Nature has won a free vacation (and boy does she deserve it.) What happens when a group of well- mannered but ill-equipped youngsters is left at the helm? Will Mother Nature be reunited with a lost love? Will nature bite back? The only way to find out is to join us for this year's "A Winter Sort of Thing." January 29 at 7 p.m. and January 30 at 11:30 a.m. (schools) and 7 p.m. January 31 at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; and February 1 at 3 p.m. McInnis Auditorium, St. Davids. Tickets: $5 Eastern University ID; $8 Seniors & Children (under 12); and $10 General Admission. NOTE: Do you know a school group that would like to make "The Clean Green Machine" one of their field trips for the year? Yes! And... has a special school groups performance featuring a special price, a talk-back session, classroom materials and the opportunity to have an artist visit your classroom. Visit www.yesandcamp.org
Student News
WRITING CENTER OPEN DURING FINALS
The Writing Center will be open during finals week. Hours will be 6-8 p.m. through Thursday, Dec. 11. Walk-ins are welcome if we have availability, but appointments are recommended. The Writing Center is located in Walton 205, St. Davids. Questions? Ask John Nordlof (X1453).
LIBRARY LATE HOURS FOR FINALS PREP
Warner Memorial Library at St. Davids hours for Finals Week:
- Thurs-Fri, Dec. 11-12: 8am-5pm
- Thurs, Dec. 11: 8am - 5pm
Come take advantage of this extra study time.
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER NEW HOURS
Beginning next semester (January 2009) the Student Health Center at St. Davids will have new hours:
- Monday - Thursday 7:30am-4pm (closed 12:30pm-1pm for lunch)
- Friday - 7:30am-3:30pm
The school doctor will also have new hours:
- Monday- 10am-12:30pm
- Tuesday- 1pm-3pm
- Wednesday- 2pm-3pm
- Thursday- 9:45am-11:45am
SEPTA INFORMATION
This network of buses, subways, trains and trolleys is one of the best and most economical ways to get around and see all the sights in the Phila. area. For maps and details, visit www.septa.org.
SPRING REGISTRATION FOR GRAD STUDENTS
Spring 2009 registration for graduate students runs through December 14. Go to www.eastern.edu/academic/registrar for printable schedules and forms. Go to E-Net Student Services to review your academic record and register.
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!
OTHER EVENTS
ALL ABOUT THE GRINCH DEC. 18
The Friends of the Marple Public Library invite you to a fascinating one-hour presentation about the famous Dr. Seuss book, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:15 p.m. Prof. Joseph Edgette of Widener Univ. will explain the hidden meanings within the plot, and why this story has become part of the Christmas tradition. Free and open to the public. Recommended for families and children ages eight and older. A reception will follow with delicious desserts. Join us at the Marple Public Library, Sproul and Springfield Roads, Broomall. Reservations recommended at 610.356.1510.
AN EVENING WITH JANE AUSTEN DEC. 16
The Friends of Marple Public Library invite us to join them Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7:15 p.m. for An Evening with Jane Austen. Elizabeth Jane Steele, Board Member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, will explain in delightful detail the life and times of Jane Austen – on her 233rd birthday. Sproul and Springfield Roads, Broomall, PA. Reservations recommended at 610.356.1510. A reception with delicious desserts will follow. Free and open to the public.
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
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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