Last Updated on Thursday, October 21, 2009
Eastern News
STARS PLANETARIUM SHOW OCT. 23-24
Want a heavenly experience? Come to the Julia Fowler Planetarium for "Stars: The Powerhouse of the Universe" Shows at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. These exciting full-dome shows are narrated by Mark Hamill. Your visit will also include a look at the “live sky tonight” in the amazing Bradstreet Observatory. Both are located in McInnis Hall at St. Davids. Admission is just $5. Contact Steve Sanders at 610.341.1390 or ssander2@eastern.edu. Or call Dr. David Bradstreet at 610.341.5945.
HOOPS MANIA OCT. 23
The Eastern Community is invited to Hoops Mania to kick off the 2009-2010 basketball season. Fri., Oct. 23 at 8:30p.m. in the Main Gym, St. Davids. Faculty/Staff Game, Student Games, $10,000 shot for one lucky fan, Introduction of the 2009-2010 Men's and Women's Basketball Teams, Free Pizza. Questions, contact Ryan Livingston 610.341.1785. Visit www.goeasterneagles.com.
BUY SIFE SAVINGS CARDS
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) are selling Savings Cards good at 15 local businesses that offer discounts with your cards. They include The Bagel Factory, Campus Corner, Bertucci's Italian Restaurant, Devon Bowling Lanes, Gumdrops & Sprinkles, The Gryphon Cafe, Main Line Pizza, Wayne Sporting Goods, Pie In The Sky Pizzeria, Flag Lady Gifts, Minella's Diner, Johnnie's Dog House, and others. The SIFE Savings Cards are $10 each. To buy one, contact SIFE at eusife@gmail.com. The SIFE Savings Card are valid through September 30, 2010.
BIKE-A-THON OCT. 31
Get on your donkey and ride…The first annual EU/Scripture Union Bike-a-thon is Saturday, Oct. 31. All proceeds benefit inner-city children’s ministries in the mid-Atlantic states. The ride is from the Warner Library parking lot in St. Davids to the Phila. Art Museum and back. 36 miles round trip (18 miles if you go just there and catch a van ride home). Contact tjfoltz@netzero.net or call/text 484.919.3701. We will send you registration sheet and sponsor list. The cost of entry is to get a minimum of two sponsors to pledge at least one dollar a mile. Thanks for your generosity and get ready to ride!
DONATE SUPPLIES FOR MISSIONS TRIP
The Nursing Dept. is planning a Nursing/Medical Missions Trip to El Salvador for Spring Break. We are asking for your help in collecting over-the-counter medical supplies such as band aids, aspirin, antacids, first aid supplies, bug repellants containing DEET, anti-itch lotions, Pepto-Bismol, lip balm, sun screen, pocket packs of tissues, zip-lock baggies of all sizes, hand wipes, baby wipes, paper and pads, writing supplies, work gloves of all sizes, towels, washcloths, linen and pillowcases for twin size beds, etc. In addition, we are helping the Orphanage there. The boys and girls are 6-12 years old and need light clothes, baseball caps and bandanas, games, art supplies, colored pencils and pens, markers (not permanent), tape, glue sticks, puzzles, popsicle sticks, children’s scissors, stickers, bubbles, jump ropes, jacks, marbles, maps, books, etc. (Anything written must be in Spanish, but games with just numbers or pictures are OK in English.) Collection boxes are in ELC Room 105 and in the Gatehouse, both at St. Davids.
DAVID CAMPBELL ART IN MCINNIS
David C. Campbell's paintings and drawings are on display throughout Oct. in the McInnis Gallery, St. Davids. He has received numerous commissions for portraits and still lifes, and his paintings have been purchased for private and corporate collections. David has always enjoyed the challenge of blending the the formal properties of painting with his convictions as a Christian. His work has been shown in galleries in Philadelphia, Boston, and San Juan, along with such artists as Andrew Wyeth, Richard Maury, and George Nick. David lives in Media, PA and teaches at Arcadia University.
VIDEO CONTEST DEADLINE NOV. 1
You have just less than a month to submit your "Why Eastern Rocks" video! The deadline of November 1 is fast approaching. Will you win the top prize of $1,000? Watch a cartoon and see the contest details at: www.eastern.edu/videocontest. If you have questions, contact Allison Auclair at 610.341.4375 or aauclair@eastern.edu. Happy Video-ing!
LINCOLN SYMPOSIUM AT EASTERN UNIVERSITY OCT. 22-24
The Templeton Honors College will host a free public symposium celebrating the legacy of Abraham Lincoln. "The Last Best Hope of Earth: A Symposium on the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s Birth" will be held at the St. Davids campus October 22-24, with some events held throughout the Wayne community. Speakers include a distinguished group of scholars and authors:Dr. Allen Guelzo, Dr. Lucas Morel, Dr. Joseph Fornieri and others. There will be book signings and discussions. To register, and see a detailed schedule of events and locations, go to: www.templetonhonorscollege.com/lincoln.html Read the full news release at: http://eastern.edu/news/releases/2009/lincolnsymposium.html
BEATLES OCT. 23
The captivating, fun, exciting spirit that came to be known as "Beatlemania" is alive again in The Return -- the world's most authentic and entertaining Beatles tribute band. The Return will perform in the McInnis Auditorium, St. Davids, on Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and $15 for all others. Tickets may be purchased from Mimi Van Bueren (Walton Hall Room 4) starting Sept. 1 or online at: https://eastern-university.ticketleap.com/
DR. MEDHURST SPEAKS NOV. 3
The Annual Communication Studies Lecture is “Political Prooftexts: The Use of the Bible in Presidential Discourse, 1977-2009." Dr. Martin Medhurst is Distinguished Professor of Rhetoric and Communication and Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and an expert in the rhetorical presidency and political communication. Nov. 3 in the Warner Library Atrium, St. Davids, at 7 p.m.
MY SOLDIERS THEATRE NOV. 11-15
EU Theatre presents My Soldiers, a new play by Richard Kalinoski, directed and developed by Mark Hallen, Director of Theatre. It opens on Veterans' Day, Nov. 11, and runs through Nov. 14 with evening performances at 8 p.m. and a matinee performance on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. Held in McInnis Auditorium, St. Davids. My Soldiers tells the story of Angi, a young woman returning from military service in Iraq as a medic. For reservations, call the Theatre Box Office at 610.225.5545. Visit www.myspace.com/easternuniversitytheatre. Read the news release at: http://www.eastern.edu/news/releases/2009/mysoldiers.html
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER BOOKSTORE BUZZ
There is a lot going on at the St. Davids Bookstore. Read all about it here:Bookstore Buzz
ROCK-UMENTARY ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING NOV. 5,6 and 8
See Call and Response, a rock-umentary on present day slavery and human trafficking at the following locations. Free admission, but donations will be accepted. Visit www.sixeight.org for information and to see the trailer. Also visit www.callandresponse.com. Shows are: Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Milkboy Main Stage - 2 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, PA at 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 6 at 1st Baptist Church of Ardmore, 120 E. Athens Ave., Ardmore, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 8 at Milkboy Main Stage - 2 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, at 6 p.m.
EASTERN MOVES TO ONLINE BILLING
We're going green in student accounts! No more paper bills to send or receive. Eastern University has partnered with CashNet to provide online billing and payments for all students. This service should be in place this November, 2009. Watch your eastern.edu e-mail for updates and detailed directions.
CHECK OUT EU MEDIA
Check out some of the new videos up on the EU Media site. Check it out here: http://media.eastern.edu/
FLU INFORMATION UPDATE
Be sure to read all of the precautions you can take to stay healthy this fall. Read the Flu Information Update here: http://eastern.edu/news/releases/archive/flu.html
BE INSPIRED!
Would you like to share an inspirational story like this one? Please send it to Linda Olson
(lolson@eastern.edu) for possible inclusion in this e-news.
Student News
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SEMESTER
College of Arts and Sciences students begin registering at 5:00 p.m. on October 21 in priority order according to earned credits. All graduate students may begin registering at 9:00 a.m. on October 30.
MISSIONS FORUM OCT. 22-23 AT ST. DAVIDS
Thursday, Oct. 22: 9am-6pm Missions Displays (upper Walton lounge and McInnis lobby); 12:15-1:30pm Lunch and Presentation by Missions Representative (Walton 2/Baird library);and 7:30-9pm TJ Foltz, Scripture Union: “Missions in Our Backyard” forum (Walton 2/Baird library).
Friday, Oct. 23: 9am-1pm Missions Displays (upper Walton lounge and McInnis lobby);10-11am Windows on the World, TJ Foltz, Scripture Union: “The Great Underestimation” (McInnis Auditorium); and 11:30am Windows Luncheon (Walton 2/Baird library).
HABITAT APPS DUE NOV. 4
Habitat spring break trip applications are now available at
www.eastern.edu/campus/christian_life/missions.html They are due Wednesday, Nov 4.
CANDY CORN CONTEST AT LIBRARY
Do you like candy? Music? Coffee? Warner Library is having a Halloween contest to guess how many pieces of candy corn are in our jar. You could win (guess the exact amount)a $25 gift card for I-Tunes. Or come the closest and win a $10 Starbucks Gift Card. Enter between Oct. 12-30. Winners will be announced and notified Friday afternoon Oct.30.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS SEMINAR OCT. 19
Come and discover the ways God has gifted you. Monday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. in the Student Development Conference Room (3rd floor of Walton) St. Davids. Sponsored by The Office of Careers and Calling.
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, or if you have changed your name, please contact the Associate Registrar at lbristol@eastern.edu. You will be eligible to participate in the ceremony this December if you present an approved plan to have all coursework finished by December 31, 2009.
PLANNING TO STUDY OFF-CAMPUS?
All 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 (ext. 5010, lbristol@eastern.edu) in the Registrar's Office with questions or to pick up clearance packets.
LONDON AND PARIS TRIP 2010
A course (FA 280) is being offered in spring 2010 which includes a trip to London and Paris (with a train ride in between). Anyone in the Eastern Community is welcome to go, with or without the course (relatives, alums, friends, faculty, staff as well as students). The cost is $2312, which covers airfare, hotels, ground transportation in London and Paris, daily breakfast, one dinner, and various site tours and entrance fees. See Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre, Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. The registration deadline is Oct. 28; you can reserve a place with a $200 down payment which is refundable until Nov. 20. Visit http://guest.cvent.com/events/default.aspx and enter code 4TNE8W6P5DR for details and instructions about registering. Or e-mail Caroline Cherry (ccherry@eastern.edu).
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND MAY 2010
Start planning now for your 17-day tour of "The Land of Jesus" during May of 2010. This tour is a Capstone opportunity not to be missed. Dan to Beersheba will be the classroom for a life-altering experience as we walk in the footprints of Joshua and Jesus. For more information, contact Dr. Kenneth Maahs (kmaahs@eastern.edu or 610.341.5895). For brochure, go to: www.eastern.edu/holyland.
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
APARTMENT SHARE
Share a large 3-bed/2-bath apartment near King of Prussia. You’ll have your own bedroom/bath/walk-in closest. Willowbrook Apartments http://www.willowbrookapts.com/ $675 per month + ½ utilities. (ladies only) Wendy at 610.217.7457.
ROOM FOR RENT IN DEVON
Single, female teacher in Devon wants to rent a room in her condo. Rent would include use of private bathroom, kitchen, washer and dryer, and shared living space. Close to Eastern St. Davids. Just under a mile to train and bus station (Devon Station) and one mile to nearby shopping. Owner has a cat. Call before 8a.m. or after 6p.m. 610.405.9717.
HOME FOR SALE IN LANSDOWNE
Just 20 min. from St. Davids campus, in Lansdowne, but part of Upper Darby School District. Three-story colonial, 1/4 acre, 5 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, extra large living room (fireplace), formal dining room, kitchen, pantry, breakfast room, family room, screened porch. List price $228,700. The Real Estate MLS#MLS# 5606361. Contact Nancy at coisswk@comcast.net.
FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED
Pretty garden apartment in Plymouth Meeting, $400/month includes all utilities, cable, Internet, electricity. Share apartment with quiet and friendly professional woman who is in the COS choir. Call 610.203.0820.
Help Wanted
Find more Job Opportunities, Internships and Volunteer Opportunities on the Careers and Callings page: http://www.eastern.edu/campus
/career/overview.html
Also check out more jobs here:
http://eastern.edu/academic/ccgps/career_serv/
Career_Opportunities.html
BABYSITTER IN WAYNE
Need a sitter for a 4-year-old girl on her days off from school (about 3 days per month) as well as some weekends and evenings in Wayne, PA. Weekends and evenings would include the care of a 1-year-old boy. Both children are well behaved and easy to care for. Car not needed but preferred. Contact Kathleen McMahon-Dale at 215.880.3280.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
Teacher for Grades 5-8 at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 400 King of Prussia Road.
HOURS: 10:20-11:30 a.m. most Sundays. $25 per Sun. morning. Small group needs energy, attention and love. Sense of humor a must. Willingness to work with female Rector. Contact the Rev. Linda Kerr at revlkerr@comcast.net.
MOTION PICTURE INTERNSHIPS
EU alum Jamie Moffett's motion picture production company (www.jamiemoffett.com)
needs motivated interns:
Assistant to the Director (1 position) You love crazy deadlines. You are a champion of note taking and organization.
Design, Brand Strategy & Web/Technical (1 position) You're comfortable with a Mac. You know blogs, memes, podcasts and videos. Twitter is your lapdog. You breathe Facebook.
Marketing, PR (1 position) You communicate clearly and naturally. You're outgoing, sharp on the phone and an absolutely fanatical organizer.
Editor/Post Production Assistant (2 positions) Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, After Effects, Photoshop. You know story; you love motion picture.
Contact Dan Moretz (danmoretz@jamiemoffett.com or 484.364.1055). Fast forward to details here: http://jamiemoffett.com/internships
WAYNE BABYSITTER
Nicole and Patrick Nolan of Wayne are looking for a responsible sitter to occasionally watch their 4-year-old son and 15-month-old daughter. Please call 610.716.4854 or e-mail Jackson4854@comcast.net.
BABYSITTER IN WAYNE
Part-time babysitter (ongoing for semester and/or school year) needed for two children ages 6 (girl) and 4 (boy). We live in South Wayne, not far from Eastern St. Davids campus. Monday-Thursday 2:30-5p.m., though schedule is very flexible. Ability to drive a plus...as I may need help in picking up son from preschool occasionally. Pay $14/hr. Contact Beth at ebernabe@brynmawr.edu.
STUDENT VAN DRIVERS NEEDED
The Urban Studies department is looking for 2-3 van drivers to serve the Urban Studies Master's students during their upcoming residency from September 25-October 3. We need van drivers to volunteer driving for our special events. Each van driver will be compensated with a modest stipend. Please contact Stacy Kim, Administrative Coordinator of Urban Studies, (skim10@eastern.edu) for detailed ride schedule.
ITSC NEEDS STUDENT WORKERS
The Instructional Technology Support Center (ITSC), Eastern's Audio/Visual Dept., is looking to hire students to help deliver services and equipment for classes and events. No experience is necessary, but helpful. Students work an average of 8-10 hours per week. Morning and Evening hours are available. Stop by McInnis 302, e-mail us at pwthorpe@eastern.edu, or call 610.341.5865 and talk to Jonathan Armstrong or Paul Thorpe for more information and an application. Must have Federal Work Study.
NOTE: See the complete list of jobs available on the left column under “Student Jobs” or click here!
Other Events
MINI-MEDICAL SCHOOL AT MARPLE PUBLIC LIBRARY NOV. 4
Marple Public Library presents Dr. Christopher Williams M.D. to answer your questions on eye care and bring you up to date on the new technologies and techniques in cataract surgery. Dr. Williams is an Assistant Physician/Surgeon on the teaching staff at the renowned Wills Eye Hospital. Free admission. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7:15 p.m. at Marple Public Library, Sproul and Springfield Roads, Broomall, PA. Reservations are recommended at 610.356.1510. Walk-ins also welcome.
SAT. CONCERTS AT WAYNE CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
Saturday concerts this fall are at 7:30 p.m. November 7 - Diana Jones, with Christine Moll $15; November 14 - Beats Walkin' with Vince Raimondo and the Provacateurs and David Chandler $15; December 5 - Eric Mintel Quartet's Charlie Brown Christmas $18. Church is at 106 West Lancaster Ave. in Wayne, PA. Contact dbroida@gmail.com or call 610.864.4303. www.waynecentralconcerts.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 2009
Urbana, Dec. 27-31
Massive student mission conference in St. Louis by InterVarsity (www.Urbana09.org). Five $100 student vouchers available.
New Orleans, Jan. 1-9, 2010
Hurricane Katrina relief and construction along the Gulf Coast with a local church.
Haiti, Jan. 1-9, 2010
A team of 10 will partner with Beyond Borders for a “Transformational Travel” trip.
Jubilee, Feb. 19-21, 2010
Student conference in Pittsburgh by the 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 with Food for the Hungry. The team has been selected and now is preparing and fundraising.
Habitat for Humanity, Feb. 27 - Mar. 7, 2010
Two teams will tackle low-cost home construction in the U.S. over spring break. Applications now available at www.eastern.edu/campus/christian_life/missions.html and are due Wed., Nov. 4.
International Trip, May 2010 (details to come).
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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