Last Updated on Thursday, February 19, 2009
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CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER FEB. 19
(New Location)
Come to the third floor of Warner Library, St. Davids, on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 7-9p.m., when Eastern University welcomes Bishop Alexis Bilindabagabo. His personal story of remarkable rescues during the 1994 Rwandan genocide is told in his book, Rescued by Angels (with Alan Nichols, Acorn Press 2001). Chancellor Hall will engage Bishop Alexis in a dialogue about the book and discuss the Bishop’s work toward peace and reconciliation in post-genocide Rwanda.
GREENER EASTERN INITIATIVE THIS MONTH
All are invited to attend this week's events at the St. Davids Campus, part of a February Greener Eastern Initiative sponsored by Earthkeepers, the College of Arts and Sciences Student Government Association (SGA) and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE):
DORM ENERGY COMPETITION- Ongoing, entire month of February. Each residence hall will compete to see who can lower their energy usage the most as compared to the previous year. Winners will get a prize party.
MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL FILM AND SPEAKER- Friday, Feb. 20, 7p.m. Gough Great Room. Eastern Alumnus and expert Taylor Kirkland (Restoring Eden:Christians for Environmental Stewardship) will be speaking about coal.
CLEAN-UP EASTERN DAY- Saturday, Feb. 21- Volleyball Courts. There will be a campus-wide clean-up from 10am-2pm followed by a Campus Environmental Issues Tour, where you can learn more about the natural environment that beautifies Eastern's campus. Students can also check out and join the Greener Eastern Initiative facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=47304800558.
All the events are free. Contact: Brittany Bennett, bbennet2@eastern.edu, 717.659.4945
ASTRA-ZENECA ON CAMPUS FEB. 20
The Chemistry Department is hosting employees from AstraZeneca in Willmington, Delaware to come and talk to Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry students about Medicinal Chemistry, Summer Internships, and a brief history on pharmaceutical research. It will be Friday, Feb. 20 at 4:00p.m. in the Harold Howard Center Room 106. All who are interested are welcome to come. Contact person is Dr. Jeanne Bundens (jbundens@eastern.edu).
ENDURE HOSTS SELAH FEB. 23
Endure is helping to facilitate SELAH, an on-campus women's ministry, and our kick-off event is Monday, Feb. 23 from 7:30-9:00p.m. in the Fowler Great Room, St. Davids. It will be a time of praise and worship and fellowship with other women on campus.
DIA DEL ESTE MARCH 13-14
Consider it ONE BIG PARTY! Dia Del Este - or day of Eastern - is 24 hours plus of fun and excitement. The weekend will include special guests, great food and over $1,000 in prizes. The excitement begins March 13-14. Tickets cost $1.00. For more information and lists of all the events and prizes, visit www.diadeleste.com.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING FEB. 20
The Biokinetics Department is offering free Blood Pressure Screening on Friday, Feb. 20, from 10a.m. until 2p.m. The screening will take place in the McInnis Lobby outside of the Biokinetics Suite, St. Davids.
BLOOD DRIVE MARCH 17
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on March 17 from 9a.m.-7p.m. on their blood drive bus parked behind the Library at St. Davids. Sign up for donation times online at: http://www.membersforlife.org/pennj/schedule/login.php?sponsorcode=2027
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP NEEDS SUPPLIES
EU students are embarking on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic during spring break (Feb. 28- March 8). We need your help to obtain supplies for people in the village. Donations can be dropped off at Andy Horvath's office, Walton 1a, St. Davids. Here are some of the things we need in regular or travel size: Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Tissues, Soap, Shampoo, Deodorant, Tylenol, Washcloths, School Supplies, Crayons, Pencils/Pens, Paper, Notebooks, Scissors. Thank you for your support!
TUITION “FREE” DAY MARCH 18
On March 18, the Alumni Office will celebrate its third annual Tuition Free Day from 11a.m.-2p.m. in the Dining Commons, St. Davids. This day honors all the people who have contributed to the education of current Eastern University students. Due to these generous gifts, tuition is “free” from this date on; our students receive a “hidden scholarship” every year. This event helps make us all aware of how far even a small gift can go and to thank our wonderful donors. Please join us to learn fun facts about giving and to grab a treat, compliments of your Alumni Office. Contact person is Laura Manger ’98 (lmanger@eastern.edu).
MAZIE HALL DISPLAY AT RADNOR LIBRARY
In celebration of Radnor Memorial Library’s 200th Anniversary, Eastern Univeristy is participating with a display for February (Black History month). Memorabilia from Eastern’s Mazie Hall collection is now on display for the community to enjoy. It includes newpaper articles relating to many of Mazie’s passions: her involvement with the Mt. Pleasant Civic Association, the Black Business and Professional Women’s Assn., her poetry and interaction with her students. Read more: http://eastern.edu/news/releases/2008/maziehall.html
WARNER LIBRARY NEWS
Congratulations to Grace Ciak who won the Guess the Valentine's Candy Hearts Contest with the exact guess of 1275 hearts. She took home all the candy and a wonderful bouquet of flowers.
Warner Library also has available the books for the visiting authors at EU this week The Overflowing Heart: Illustrations for the Gospel of Matthew by George Robinson and Rescued by Angels by Alexis Bilindabagabo.
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 4 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 2:00a.m. Please see Colleen Bradstreet 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.
SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL CHANGE SEMINARS FEB. 21
The Eastern University School for Social Change presents the following one-day seminars for the community:
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.
Contact urbanma@eastern.edu or 215.769.3121.
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.
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.
MICHAEL A. SKINNER ARTZ FESTIVAL MARCH 27
In loving memory of Michael A. Skinner, this Artz Festival is a celebration of how creativity through personality and character reflects the glory of God. The event is hosted by the ENDURE mentoring program and will be held at St. Davids on March 27 from 4-7:30p.m. in Jammin Java and the Commuter Lounge in Walton Hall. There will be various kinds of art, i.e. paintings, spoken word, musicians, and it is open to the entire Eastern community. All are invited to attend and participate. Participants need to register by Feb. 27 by e-mailing endure@eastern.edu or calling 610.341.4374.
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
SUPPORT A CHILD IN AFRICA
Drew Krupp, a student in Dr. Socci's SIFE class, reports that for as little as $280 a year, you can help support a child in Africa. Pagus Africa is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that works on projects that directly affect the lives of the people in Ghana, West Africa. Established in 1996, Pagus was originally founded as a nonprofit art gallery and community outreach program, but after years of recognizing the need, the organization extended its efforts to work in Ghana. The needs of the people in this region are great. People live on amazingly little, but their ambition to improve their conditions is great. There is little to no sanitation in many areas. Many of the rural villages lack access to clean water. Malaria and infant mortality are huge concerns. Many of the children cannot attend school or afford to eat two meals a day. Schools are being built for some children to attend. An okra farm has been built to help increase sustainability in the region. With the economic downturn, Pagus has suffered with donors backing out of their previous commitments. This means more children are unable to attend school and obtain two meals a day. Your money will be spent on:
• Tuition and related expenses to attend the Bishop Forson School
• Two meals per day
• Transportation to and from school if required.
• Basic medical care and transportation to medical facilities
• Parents are closely tied to the school community.
Our work with the children provides us with a wonderful opportunity to educate parents, too. For more information, visit, pagusafrica.org. To sponsor a child, contact Drew Krupp at dkrupp87@gmail.com.
HOW TO USE AN EU VAN
1.To request an Eastern van, fill out the reservation form at http://www.eastern.edu/enet/VanReqForm.html. The request first goes to Athletics, and if they cannot fill it, then to Service Learning. Each office separately handles the keys for their vans.
2. Requesters are responsible for finding their own licensed EU van driver.
3. All Eastern van licenses expire at the end of July and must be renewed before driving a van this year. To renew, please bring a copy of your current driver's license and your old Eastern van license to the Information desk in Walton 4 (Quick Stop). You do not have to take another driving test but will have to fill out two forms.
4. First-time drivers must get a van driver application from their sponsoring department and schedule a van driver test with Security, usually on Thursdays or Fridays (X1711). You will need a copy of your current driver's license and will fill out three forms.
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 EU Reader Services Librarian Joy Dlugosz put together a display for Radnor Memorial Library on Mazie Hall this month? The items are from the black history collection the late Mazie Hall donated to Eastern. Click here for more details: http://eastern.edu/news/releases/2008/maziehall.html. 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.
Student News
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.
GRADUATING SOON?
All students, please check your declared graduation date, which can be accessed on E-Net Student Services under Biographical Information. If the date listed is not correct, you must contact the Associate Registrar at lbristol@eastern.edu. You will be eligible to participate in the ceremony this May if you present an approved plan to finish all coursework by May 31, 2009. If you have changed your name, please send an e-mail to Lori Bristol, lbristol@eastern.edu, stating the name that you would like to have printed on your diploma.
PLANNING TO STUDY OFF CAMPUS?
All College of Arts and Sciences students who plan to spend a semester abroad or at a U.S.-based program must first submit an Eastern University Study Abroad/Away Clearance. Students will not be permitted to apply financial aid to any program unless they have an approved clearance on file. Deadlines are October 15 for spring semester and March 15 for fall semester. Please contact Lori Bristol (X5010 or lbristol@eastern.edu) in the Registrar's Office with questions or to pick up clearance packets.
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SUMMER JOBS MEETINGS FEB. 20 AND 23
The Equip Program is hiring peer counselors and writing assistants. Want to learn more? Come to an information session in Walton 201, St. Davids, on Friday, Feb. 20 at 10a.m. or Monday, Feb. 23 at 5p.m. Questions? Contact the CCAS office (X5837).
WAYNE BABYSITTER AND/OR PETSITTER
Wayne family seeks babysitter for our 4-month-old son, primarily for occasional weekend nights. We are also looking for a petsitter to stay in our home and look after our two cats and two dogs when we go away this summer. Must have valid driver's license and experience. Competitive hourly rate. Contact Heather at 610.687.3836 or hbdvmd@gmail.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
DELCO SYMPHONY MARCH 1
The Delaware County Symphony will present its third full symphony on Sunday, March 1, at 3:00p.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 7:30p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 2:00p.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.
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! 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.
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
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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