Last Updated on Thursday, May 7, 2009
Eastern News
URBAN STUDIES ONLINE INFO SESSION MAY 12
Eastern's Urban Studies Department invites you to get online and find out more about our MA in Urban Studies Program. There is still time to register. This will be a live online information session with Ryan Egli, Program Recruiter. Join us Tuesday, May 12, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Find out more and RSVP at www.eastern.edu/urbanmapreviewday.
ROAD CLOSING AFFECTS ST. DAVIDS CAMPUS
PennDOT (PA Department of Transportation) has informed Eastern University that they have closed King of Prussia Road in Radnor Township, near the main entrance to Eastern University at 1300 Eagle Road, for bridge repairs. This work began April 20 and is expected to take three to four weeks to complete. In the meantime, all students, faculty, staff and visitors are asked to follow the posted detour or seek alternate routes. Give yourself extra time to arrive on the St. Davids campus, or to exit via Eagle Road. Please inform your family, guests and friends of this construction, especially those who will drive to campus for the May 9 Commencement ceremonies. For Detour directions and a local road map, go to: http://eastern.edu/welcome/directions.html
COMMENCEMENT SATURDAY, MAY 9
Eastern University will hold its Spring Commencement on May 9. Graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences will receive their diplomas at the 10 a.m. ceremony, while graduates from the Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies and Esperanza College will receive their diplomas at the 2:30 p.m. ceremony. Commencement will be held on the Auxiliary field at St. Davids, 1300 Eagle Road. In the event of lightning or severe weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Eastern University Gymnasium. The speaker is Sir Peter Vardy, whose family charity, the Vardy Foundation, has been instrumental in establishing secondary schools in the U.K. that provide education with a distinctly Christian ethos. For more information, go to: http://eastern.edu/news/releases/
2008/spring_commencement_2009.html
SLD FACULTY FEATURED IN THE TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL
Congratulations to the faculty at the School of Leadership and Development (SLD) at Eastern University. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of our MBA in Economic Development program, they took some time to reflect on what is going on in Christian development practice. The result is the entire April 2009 issue of "The Transformation Journal: International Journal of Holistic Mission Studies" with a theme of Evangelical Development Practice: Whither into the Future? The articles written by our faculty featured in this issue identify cutting-edge work that is being done in Christian development theory and praxis. Visit http://trn.sagepub.com/ for more information and to download the articles. Click on the "Current Issue, April 2009" link.
JEFF WOODCOCK SPEAKS MAY 14
Eastern's Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and PAIDEIA, Inc. are co-hosting guest lecturer Jeff Woodcock, headmaster of Oaks Christian School in CA, on Thursday, May 14, at 7p.m. His talk, "Merit Pay and Bonus Pay as Part of School Management," will be held in the Warner Library Atrium at Eastern University, St. Davids. Jeff Woodcock has over 30 years of experience in Christian education and has served on the ACSI Accreditation Commission. Admission is free but reservations are required. Register by contacting Hallie Jensen (hjensen@eastern.edu).
NONPROFIT LECTURE MAY 28
Eastern University presents its annual Nonprofit Lecture with the Rev. Dr. Anthony (Tony) Campolo on Thursday, May 28, from 6-9 p.m. in the Warner Library Atrium on the campus in St. Davids. The topic, “Recession-proofing Your Nonprofit,” could not be more timely in these turbulent economic times. This lecture is free and open to the public, but seating is limited, so registration is recommended. Register online at www.eastern.edu/npls or e-mail sld@eastern.edu with the subject line of “NPLS- RSVP.” Eastern’s Master of Science in Nonprofit Management Program combines methodology relevant to nonprofit organizations with underlying theory. It focuses on social justice, personal integrity and ethical decision making in all of its forms. For more information on the Nonprofit Management Program, visit www.eastern.edu/sld. To speak with a coordinator about the degree program, please e-mail Ali Young (ayoung4@eastern.edu) or call 610.225.5072 or 1.800.732.7669 extension 5072.
BE AN ENDURE MENTOR NEXT FALL
The ENDURE mentoring program invites EU administrators and professors to consider becoming a mentor to a student who will greatly benefit from your time and attention. If you are interested, please contact ENDURE at endure@eastern.edu and they will send you a form. For all other questions, call 610.431.4374.
EASTERN CUP GOLF JUNE 8
The Fox Chase Bank Eastern Cup Presented by The Olson Research Group will be held at Waynesborough Country Club and Stonewall Golf Club on Monday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Join us for great golf, dinner and an online auction. For full details, visit: http://www.easterncupgolf.com/
EASTERN CO-SPONSORS CREATION FESTIVAL
Eastern is co-sponsoring the Creation ‘09 Festival to be held June 24-27 at Agape Farm in Mt. Union, PA. Eu grad Shane Claiborne is featured in the video that will be shown there on the big screen Jumbotron. Eastern will have a booth and invites everyone to stop by! This is the nation’s largest Christian music festival. Learn more at www.creationfest.com.
Student News
ESSAY CONTEST ON AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
Deadline is June 9, 2009. The contest is open to any American citizen who is enrolled during the Spring Semester of 2009 either as an undergraduate or graduate degree student majoring in a field related to international affairs. Participants must submit an essay of no more than 1,500 words on any one of five topics. First Prize is $8,000 and Second Prize is $5,000. Read full details at:
www.academyofdiplomacy.org/programs/marks.html
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR GRAD STUDENTS OPEN
Summer and Fall 2009 registration for graduate students is now open in E-Net Student Services. Go to www.eastern.edu/academic/registrar for printable schedules and forms and click on E-Net Student Services to review course details and register.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR UNDERGRADS OPEN
Fall 2009 registration for College of Arts and Sciences students is open in E-Net Student Services. Priority registration times are assigned according to earned credit hours. Go to www.eastern.edu/academic/registrar for registration materials and click on E-Net Student Services to review your degree audit and register.
MAY DISCOUNTS FOR MARY KAY
EU student Mariah Bradbury is offering a 10% discount on Mary Kay purchases for any Eastern students or faculty for the month of May. Just in time for Mother's Day. Show her you care with a special pampering kit and free facial with any purchase. Contact Mariah at 724.977.4067, mruffing@eastern.edu, or go to: www.marykay.com/Mariah.Bradbury.
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.
Help Wanted
FUTURE SPIELBERGS WANTED
Are you interested in camera work, video editing, story boarding and directing? Are you naturally outgoing, engaging and creative? The Eastern University Communications Office is looking for student candidates to help film and edit Eastern-related footage. Experience with video hardware and software is a must. Please contact Quincy Adam, Director of Multimedia Services (qadam@eastern.edu or X5940).
VOLUNTEERS FOR FAIR TRADE ORG.
Ten Thousand Villages, a Fair Trade retail organization based in Akron, PA, has opportunities for short-term volunteers. We are looking for a few flexible, energetic, full-time volunteers to help set up, staff and tear down the semi-annual Warehouse Sale at our largest store in Ephrata, July 11-20, 2009. We also have opportunities for volunteers to join the E-commerce fulfillment team at our warehouse for 3-6 weeks from mid-November to late December to pick, inspect, gift-wrap and pack e-commerce orders at the Ten Thousand Villages warehouse in Brownstown, PA during the 2009 holiday season. Housing is available to volunteers who come from outside the local area. Be part of our Fair Trade mission! Contact Kim van Donk (kim.vandonk@tenthousandvillages.com or phone 717.859.8117).
FT MUSIC MINISTER
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Red Hill, PA, seeks a dynamic spirit-filled musician with skills in choral directing and keyboard. Responsibilities include providing musical leadership within the worship life of the congregation and teaching music to the children of its weekday child care program. This individual should have knowledge in working with children and adults, choral conducting, piano, electric keyboard and organ (desirable or willing to learn). Appreciation for both contemporary and traditional worship. The full-time position is salaried with benefits. Contact Pastor Vanderslice at stpaulpastorvanderslice@comcast.net or 215.679.5553. Visit www.geocities.com/stpaulredhill.
BABYSITTER
Looking for a babysitter for my 2 daughters who are ages 8 and 11. Occasional weekday afternoons and evenings. Having a car is preferable. I live very close to the Eastern campus. Pay is $11-$12/hr. Contact Loran Kundra at 610.254.0250 or kundra@verizon.net.
SUMMER BABYSITTER IN WAYNE
We have a 5-½ year old girl and a 3-½ year old boy, and are looking for a babysitter/helper for a few afternoons a week this summer. Call Anita 610.687.1037.
VILLANOVA BABYSITTER
I am looking for an every-other-Saturday night babysitter in our Villanova home. Call Holly at 610.520.4488.
SUMMER SITTER FOR TWINS IN ST. DAVIDS
Fun family close to campus is looking for afternoon help (noon to 6p.m.) Mon.- Fri. with our 5-year-old boy/girl twins this summer, and hopefully into next fall. We join the Eastern University Swim Club, so you can take them to the pool every day. You need a driver’s license and your own transportation, but my car is available to transport the children. You should be comfortable around dogs as we have a golden retriever. Experience with baby sitting a must, and references required. Position starts as soon as you can. Contact Lisa at 610.971.1041, or lisa@breckandcompany.com.
EQUIP SEEKS MALE PEER COUNSELORS
EQUIP 2009 Summer Program is accepting applications for Male Peer Counselors. Qualified sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. EQUIP is a residential college skills program designed to prepare entering students for success at Eastern. Dates of employment: July 6 through July 31 (plus team-building meeting on April 28, 9AM to noon). Qualifications: Current sophomores or juniors planning to be enrolled Fall 2009. GPA 2.5 or higher. Good people skills and a desire to mentor others. Contact the Cushing Center for Counseling and Academic Support (CCAS) in 210 Walton, St. Davids. 610.341.5837 or ccas@eastern.edu
VAN DRIVER FOR NURSING
The Department of Nursing needs a van driver part-time to help Korean students participate in clinical observation April 30 through August 6. Driver must have Eastern University van license, be responsible, courteous, and cooperative. Contact Gilda Jean-Louis at rntobsn@eastern.edu or call 610.341.5896.
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW FIRM SUMMER HELP
Bennett and Associates, a family law firm in Wayne, is looking for part-time or full-time summer help. A minimum of 10 hours are needed weekly at $10/hour. Additional flexible hours will be needed for larger filing projects. This is a great chance for anyone interested in law or business to get an idea of how a law office works. Contact Leah Graeff at 717. 979.8856 or Lgraeff@eastern.edu.
NOTE: See the complete list of jobs available on the left column under “Student Jobs” or click here!
Other Events
PECO MULTICULTURAL FESTIVALS BEGIN MAY 17
Another full season of free programs continues on the Great Plaza, the heart of Penn's Landing, Phila. The annual PECO Multicultural Series will begin on Sunday, May 17, with the Israel Independence Day Festival and continue throughout the season, ending on September 20 with the Russian Mosaic Festival. Admission is free. For more information and event details, call 215.922.2FUN or visit www.delawareriverevents.com.
CARILLON CONCERTS SUMMER 2009
The Washington Memorial National Carillon invites us all to its 2009 Summer Concerts, every Wednesday in July and August at 7:30 p.m. The Carillon is located in Valley Forge National Park at the Washington Memorial Chapel, Route 23, Valley Forge, PA. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, snacks or dinner. The Chapel Cabin Shop will be open for refreshments. All Wednesday concerts will be played RAIN OR SHINE. All concerts are free and open to the public. Call 610.783.0120 or visit www.washingtonmemorialchapel.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! 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 2009
Bolivia, May 13-28, 2009. Our team of 11 will return to Cochabamba to work with MAP, a comprehensive health agency.
Missions Forum, Oct. 21-23, 2009. Missions organizations and other activities on campus.
Urbana, Dec. 27-31, 2009. Massive student mission conference in St. Louis by InterVarsity (www.Urbana09.org). Ten $50 student vouchers available.
New Orleans, Jan. 2-10, 2010. A team will do Hurricane Katrina relief and construction along the Gulf Coast with a local church. Applications now available online (www.eastern.edu/campus/christian_life/missions.html) and are due Wed. April 8, 2009.
Haiti, Jan. 2-10, 2010. A team of 10 will partner with Beyond Borders for a “Transformational Travel” trip. Applications online (www.eastern.edu/campus/christian_life/missions.html) and are due Wed. April 8, 2009.
Jubilee, Feb. 19-21, 2010. Student conference in Pittsburgh by Coalition for Christian Outreach (www.jubileeconference.com). Ten $50 student vouchers available.
Dominican Republic, Feb. 27 - Mar. 7, 2010. Our team will continue Eastern’s work in El Fondo with Food for the Hungry. Applications available in September.
Habitat for Humanity, Feb. 27 - Mar. 7, 2010. 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"
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