Last Updated on Thursday, January 29, 2009
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DR. MAZZOLETTI SPEAKS ON INTERNATIONAL MARKETING JAN. 31
Several faculty from Eastern University have been visiting Luiss University in Rome, Italy over the past year where they presented topics on fundraising, organizational management, and quality assessment from a U.S. perspective. In an ongoing collaboration with our European counterparts, we will host a visit with the Dean of Luiss University, Dr. Paolo Mazzoletti. He will give a free lecture and presentation at Eastern’s St. Davids campus on fundraising, marketing, and management tactics for Nonprofits (NGO’s) from a European perspective on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Gough Great Room. A continental breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Denise at drobinso@eastern.edu or call 610.341.4364. You can also reach Ali Young at ayoung4@eastern.edu or call at 610.225.5072. Register online at https://crm.orionondemand.com/crm/forms
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TOUR A "GREEN" HOUSE FEB. 7
The Greener Eastern Initiative, sponsored by SIFE, SGA, and Earthkeepers, invites the Eastern community to tour a house in Wayne which has been renovated to be one of the most "eco-friendly" houses in America. The owner, Charlie Szoradi, is CEO of GREENandSAVE.com, and will give the tour and answer questions on how to be more environmentally friendly. The tour is Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10a.m. to 1p.m. It’s free for Eastern community members. Address is 356 Homestead Rd., Wayne PA 19087. Transportation is available; vans will leave the gym parking lot at 10a.m.
AMADEUS CONCERT FEB. 6
Come to McInnis Auditorium at 8:00p.m. on Feb. 6 and Eastern’s own Music Faculty will thrill and entertain you in this one-of-a-kind concert. Tickets: $5 with Eastern ID, $8 Children/Seniors, $10 General Admission. Call the Box Office at 610.225.5545 for reservations.
NY MET OPERA TRIP MARCH 13
The Music Department is organizing the Opera trip for Friday, March 13. The Opera is Il Trovatore by Verde. We have 12 tickets left at $44 each. This price includes the bus and Opera. Dinner is on your own in NY City. We will leave from the back of McInnis parking lot at 1:30p.m. Friday and return to same by 2:00 a.m. Please see Colleen in the Music Office, Workman Hall 203. Only your payment reserves your spot. No refunds.
MUSIC GALA BENEFIT CONCERT MARCH 27
Save the Date! Our 6th Annual Music Gala Benefit Concert features David Kim- Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Eastern University Piano Quartet, Turning Point, University Choir, and other music faculty and students. It's March 27 at 7:30p.m. at Church of the Saviour, 651 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA. Tickets: $40, $30, $20, $15. For concert and ticket information, call Colleen Bradstreet at 610.341.4397. Order tickets online: www.musicgala.myevent.com (Starting February 1).
SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL CHANGE SEMINARS FEB. 14 AND 21
The Eastern University School for Social Change presents the following one-day seminars for the community:
ESTABLISHING A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
Feb. 14, from 8:30a.m. to 6p.m.
$75 includes breakfast, snacks, materials
Students will receive an overview of changes in nonprofit management theory and the challenges of a new start-up, as well as a plan for start-up, stabilization or expansion of a nonprofit organization. Instructor: Cynthia Moultrie.
PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Feb. 21, from 8:30a.m. to 6p.m.
$75 includes breakfast, snacks, materials
This interactive course will examine the role of community-based programs in adolescent development. The dynamics of developing a quality out-of-school time program, funding resources, and evaluation issues will be explored.
Instructor: Dr. Cheryl B. Oakman.
ARTS IN COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Feb. 21, from 8:30a.m. to 6p.m.
$75 includes breakfast, snacks, materials
This seminar applies the theories of using the arts to transform to practical problems arising from poverty and injustice in local communities. An emphasis will be placed on the process for becoming a catalyst within the community. Working arts models of community and economic development will be researched and critiqued. Instructor: Dr. J. Nathan Corbitt.
Registration due Feb. 5. Contact urbanma@eastern.edu or 215.769.3121.
RADIO HOST PAUL HUGHES FEB. 17
Ever wonder what it takes to go green? Paul Hughes from the Green Fox Energy Group and co-host of the radio show "The Great Green Home Show," will be giving a presentation on everything green from green jobs to how to improve your health. Come hear "Surviving and Thriving in the New Economy" on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7p.m. in Eagle Great Room, St. Davids. No cost. Part of the Greener Eastern Initiative.
SWING DANCE FUNDRAISER MARCH 21
Ethel's Swing Dance Club invites all of us to dance with them on Saturday, March 21, in McInnis Auditorium, St. Davids. If you are interested in participating, e-mail Wathira (wnganga@eastern.edu) by Feb. 8. Dance with a friend, spouse, or significant other, or be paired up with someone. You are also welcome to drop by on Thursday nights, from 8:30-10:30p.m. in Gough Great Room, to join their weekly dance session.
CHEERLEADING CLINIC FEB. 14
The Eastern University Cheerleading Squad is holding its annual Children's Cheer Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 14 starting at 10:30 a.m. It will be held in the Rec. Gym of Eastern's St. Davids campus and is free for all girls ages 5-13. To register a child for the clinic, send your information to mgibbs@eastern.edu.
SEMINARY LECTURE FEB. 16
Princeton Theological Seminary Homiletics Professor Dr. Cleophus J. LaRue will deliver the annual Mitchell Lecture at Palmer Seminary on Monday, Feb. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. The lecture will be followed by the Mitchell Luncheon beginning at 12:15 p.m. Cost of the luncheon is $20 per person; reservations should be made by the Feb. 13 deadline. For more information, contact the Academic Dean’s Office at 484.384.2941.
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES CONF. MARCH 6-8
EU students are invited to attend FREE OF CHARGE (including meals and housing) Palmer Seminary’s Exploring Christian Ministries conference, March 6-8, at the Seminary. This annual event is designed to provide direction for those who feel God may be calling them to professional Christian ministry. For more information on the conference, visit www.palmerseminary.edu or e-mail: semadmis@eastern.edu.
MICROFINANCE CONFERENCE MARCH 28
The Eastern University Microfinance Conference will be held on March 28 from 9a.m. to 3p.m. The event is free for Eastern students and faculty. Details and contact information are available at www.EasternMFC.com. Eastern University SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) is the sponsoring campus group and it is one of three mandatory events available to business majors. For more details and to register, go to: http://www.suretomeet.com/exec/gt/event.h,event=ab8b5c1dce7a
WHO IS YOUR NOMINEE FOR A CNN HEROES AWARD?
Cable News Network (CNN) is searching the globe for people whose selflessness, dedication and achievement are as inspiring as the CNN Heroes they honored in 2008. Now they are looking for this year's nominations. There are many Eastern University people and groups that fit the bill. Or other church and service organizations we are associated with. Go to www.CNN.com for details. To nominate someone, go to: http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/cnn.heroes/nom/. Just tell CNN about your hero, and why CNN should share his or her story with the world. The most outstanding nominees will be honored at an all-star tribute at the end of 2009.
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that Eastern’s student newspaper, The Waltonian, was originally called The Spotlight? Watch for this new feature every week. If you’d like to contribute an interesting fact about the University, please send it to lolson@eastern.edu and cite your source. Thanks.
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
CAMPS FAIR FEB. 4
Need a Summer Job or Summer Internship? Come to the Camps Fair on Wed., Feb. 4, from 11a.m. to 4p.m. in Upper Walton Lobby, St. Davids. Camps recruiting include Eastern University Conferences, Pine Springs Camp, River Ranch Summer Camp, Camp Hebron, Kenbrook Bible Camp, MDA Summer Camp, Mount Lawn Camp, Push The Rock, River Valley Ranch. Sponsored by Careers & Calling.
TEACHER JOB FAIR FEB. 25
Greater Philadelphia Teacher Job Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 9 a.m. at the Valley Forge Convention Center. Tickets are $5 and on sale until February 9. Pre-register and purchase tickets from the Education Curriculum Lab in McInnis Hall or the Office for Careers & Calling in Walton Hall, St. Davids. For more information, contact Jackie Irving at 610.341.5872 or jirving@eastern.edu.
FATTAH CONF. ON HIGHER ED. FEB. 6-8
The Fattah Conference on Higher Education will convene it 23rd Annual Graduate Opportunities Conference on Feb. 6, 7 and 8. Sponsored by Congressman Chaka Fattah, it's a place where minority undergraduate students can be mentored and inspired to reach beyond college and take the next step to graduate school. Free to all interested students. Contact Jackie Irving, Multicultural Student Advisor, at 610.341.5872 or jirving@eastern.edu.
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Quote from a subscriber: “I have hired about a dozen babysitters from Eastern and have always had great experiences with them. You have wonderful students!”
BABYSITTER IN WAYNE
Wayne family looking for help with two children (3-year-old boy and 2-year-old girl). Friday mornings and the occasional night and weekend. although we can be flexible for the right person. References recommended, transportation required. $12/hour. 610.688.0605 or goldenkel@yahoo.com.
STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHER
Kramer Drive, Inc. is a stationery and invitation company located at 205 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne. We are looking for a student this semester to photograph and Photoshop our work to create photo books of our samples. These will be professional looking, soft bound albums to provide to vendors, venues, magazine editors and for our in-house display. A gallery will also be created to use on our Web site to highlight our custom work. Student will be responsible for photography, layout, editing and implementation of the albums. Unpaid position, but will work with your faculty advisor to create a for-credit internship. Otherwise, stipend possible. Candidate will need own computer with Photoshop program and basic knowledge of the Photoshop software. Camera helpful but not necessary. Memory card and flash drive will be provided. Contact Sharon Donnelly at kramerdrive@verizon.net or 610.687.1979 ext 113 to schedule an interview.
STUDENTS TO HELP WITH CANCER RESEARCH NONPROFIT
Miriam's Kids Research Foundation raises funds for pediatric brain cancer research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. They need interns to work up to 5 hours a week from now until April 25, when they hold their largest fundraiser, a Dance-A-Thon at St. Katharine of Siena School in Wayne, near our St. Davids campus. Help needed with marketing, public relations, mailings, soliciting donors, event planning, and more. Contact Nancy Hercer (hercer@verizon.net). Visit www.miriamskids.com.
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
GREEN BUILDING PRESENTATION JAN. 29
The Radnor Conservancy, Radnor League of Women Voters and Radnor Environmental Advisory Council present "Green Building 101" on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Radnor Township Municipal Building. For more information, contact the Radnor Conservancy 610.688.8202 or radnor.conservancy@comcast.net. Visit www.Radnorconservancy.org.
LECTURE ON BISHOP RICHARD ALLEN FEB. 11
Radnor Memorial Library presents a lecture and discussion with Richard Newman, Assistant Prof. of history at Rochester Institute of Technology, on his book, Freedom’s Prophet: Bishop Richard Allen. Admission is free, but please call to register at 610.687.1124. Location is 114. W. Wayne Ave. Visit www.radnorlibrary.org.
VISIT MAIN LINE NEIGHBORS WEB SITE
Our friends at www.MainLineNeighbors.com invite us to check out all the local events, shops, restaurants and other news items on their award-winning Web site (Best of the Main Line). This is a great way to find out what's going on locally, especially for those new to this area. Tell your friends!
SMART SHOPPING FOR TIGHT BUDGETS
New year, new clothes! Gently worn name brands are waiting for you at the Neighborhood League Clothing Shop, 187 E. Lancaster Ave. in Wayne (upstairs, just two doors down from Cowan's Flowers). Call 610.688.8712. Hours are M-F 10a.m. to 5p.m. and Sat. 10a.m. to 4p.m. Visit www.nlshops.org.
DELCO SYMPHONY FEB. 8 AND MARCH 1
The Delaware County Symphony will present the third of its Chamber Concert Series for the 2008-2009 season on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. 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. Included on the program are Roman Pawlowski's Gifts from the Heart-Suite for Piano, and Original Jazz Arrangements by Dexterity, the Delaware County Symphony's Jazz Ensemble. Chamber program commentary will be provided by Roman Pawlowski, Music Director of the Delaware County Symphony.
The third full symphony concert will be on Sunday, March 1, at 3:00 p.m. entitled "American Adventures." The program will feature soloist Thomas DiSarlo performing Barber's Concerto for Violin. Included on the program will be Ives' Symphony No. 2, and Gershwin's An American in Paris. For information call 610.356.5673 or visit www.dcsmusic.org
COPPELIA BALLET MARCH 21-22
International Ballet Classique will perform a full-length production of the popular ballet "Coppelia" on Sunday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Meagher Theatre, Neumann College in Aston, PA. Coppelia blends national dances with technical virtuosity and divertissements into a ballet masterpiece. Tickets are $20 for Adults and $16 for Seniors and Students. Information and tickets at 610.459.9221. Visit www.academyballetru.com.
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Mission Schedule
MISSIONS TRIPS FOR 2008-2009
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.
Habitat for Humanity, Feb 28 - Mar. 8, 2009: Two teams will tackle low-cost home construction in the U.S. over spring break.
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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