Last Updated on Thursday, November 20, 2008
Eastern News
DAVID KIM MASTER CLASS DEC. 9
David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Eastern University Artist in Residence, will teach a Master Class in McInnis Auditorium, St. Davids, on Dec. 9 from 2:30-3:50 p.m. He will be working with our violin and viola students as well as performing. All are welcome to attend, no admission charge.
FIRST SEASON OF MAC BIG SUCCESS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES
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University Athletics enjoyed a tremendously successful fall in their first season as members of the MAC. Twenty-one Eastern student-athletes earned All-Freedom recognition, and three players were recognized as Conference Player of the Year as three Eastern teams won the Freedom. The three conference champions went on to make noise in the NCAA Tournament as well, as Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Women’s Soccer each reached the Sweet 16 in their respective tournaments. Field Hockey and Volleyball each fell to the top ranked team in the Division III. Women’s Soccer will take on the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point on the Round of 16 this Saturday afternoon at Messiah College. Read much more about all of our players and teams at: http://www.goeasterneagles.com/
GIGANTIC USED BOOK SALE DEC. 2
Come to McInnis Lobby, St. Davids, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for great, inexpensive gifts. Several thousand children's books in all categories (Picture, I Can Read, Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys, American Girl, Oke/MacDonald, History, Biography, Landmark, Horses/Dogs/Animals, Science, Vintage, C.S.Lewis, Berenstain/Dr. Seuss/Pooh, Classics, etc. All in good condition. Generally 65-75% off list price, with greater discounts for larger quantities.
NOTE: Help needed for set up and take down. Will swap free books for your help. Call Jim Correnti at 215.438.5555.
PLANETARIUM CHRISTMAS SHOW DEC. 5,6,12,13,19 and 20
Eastern University is proud to present its Star of Bethlehem Planetarium program on December 5, 6, 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. The show explains the origins of many of our Christmas customs and then investigates when Jesus might have been born. After narrowing down the date, the show takes the audience back to Jerusalem and Bethlehem around 3 BC and attempts to look into the sky and find something that might have been interpreted as the famous Star which led the Wise Men to the Christ child. Fascinating new historical clues have led to a very interesting new twist to the story …but you’ll have to come and see for yourself to discover just what this new theory actually is! 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. For more information, 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
GRAND ILLUMINATIONS DEC. 6
Enjoy fellowship, refreshments and a beautiful poinsettia tree, along with cookie decorating and story reading for the children. You’re also invited to participate in a cookie exchange (bring a dozen or two and take a dozen or two). Saturday, Dec. 6 from 6:30-8p.m. in Upper Walton Lounge, 2nd floor of Walton, St. Davids. Contact your Alumni Office at 1.800.600.8057 or alumni@eastern.edu. Register online at www.alumni.eastern.edu.
STUDENTS WORK WITH DIASPORA OF HOPE
Dr. Nate Corbitt reports that this Thanksgiving, 26 U.S.-based artists will join teams of artists in Kenya, Guatemala and Haiti to work with over 300 children in an artistic Diaspora of Hope. The one-week arts camps based on the theme of hope is a project of BuildaBridge. Three Eastern University Arts in Transformation students are part of these Artists on Call and will be working in Kenya. Eastern’s Alaina CronKrite will be in Kenya and Dr. Nix-Early will be in Guatemala. They will be posting information on the blog at: diasporaofhope.blogspot.com.
WINTER MUSIC CONCERTS NOV. 21,22,23
A delightful weekend of two entirely different concerts featuring Eastern’s instrumental and choral music ensembles in seasonal, sacred and classical repertoire.Friday, Nov. 21, features Eastern Winds, Eastern Strings, Jazz Band and University Choir. Saturday, Nov. 22 features Orchestra, Turning Point, Women’s Chorale, Chamber Ensemble, Flute Ensemble and Angels of Harmony. Both concerts are in McInnis Auditorium, St. Davids, at 8 p.m. Tickets: $5 with EU I.D., $8 for Childre and Seniors, $10 General Admission. Call the Fine Arts Box Office to reserve tickets at 610.225.5545. Each concert will run approximately 2 hours.
FLUTE FEST is Sunday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. in Fowler Great Room, St. Davids. It features a 4-6 Part Flute Choir “A sweeter sound you’ve never heard.” Free Admission.
ESPERANZA COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
Esperanza College of Eastern University offers a two-year Associates in Arts in Liberal Arts with concentrations in Business Management, Community and Human Services, and Early Childhood Education. Open Houses will be held at Esperanza, 5th and Bristol Sts. in Phila., PA, at 7 p.m., on December 1 and December 15. For information on Esperanza College call us Gisell James 215.324.0746 X411 or Nyra Aguilera-Lugo 215.324.0746 X412.
Student News
HEALTH CENTER NEWS
Flu season has begun in Pennsylvania. It’s not too late to get a flu shot at the Health Center in St. Davids. We still have plenty of vaccine – cost is $20.00. Reminder - graduating students can download a copy of their immunization record. These records may be needed for a new job, travel or healthcare. The Health Center will close for Thanksgiving break at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, and reopen Monday, Dec. 1, at 8:30 a.m. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
ATTENTION STUDENTS! LIBRARY STUDY BREAK DEC. 5
Tired of studying for those upcoming finals? Putting toothpicks in your eyes to keep them open? Stop by Warner Library, St. Davids, on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 9 p.m. to Midnight for free coffee, tea and donuts. Our own special donut librarian – Bob Brown (remember Bob?) will be here to host the evening. Join us on the main level of the library. Sorry – no decaf will be served!
LIBRARY THANKSGIVING HOURS
Warner Memorial Library at St. Davids will be open Nov. 25-8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
closed Nov. 26 through 30. Reopens on Monday, Dec. 1.
LIBRARY LATE HOURS FOR FINALS PREP
Warner Memorial Library at St. Davids hours for Finals Week:
Mon-Thurs, Dec.1-4: 8am -12midnight
Fri, Dec. 5: 8am-9pm
Sat, Dec. 6: 9am-9pm
Sun, Dec. 7: 2pm -12midnight
Mon-Wed, Dec. 8-10: 8am-12midnight
Thurs-Fri, Dec. 11-12: 8am-5pm
Thurs, Dec. 11: 8am - 5pm
Come take advantage of this extra study time.
FOOD AND FAFSA DEC. 2 & 4
Bring all your FAFSA questions to an informal gathering with the Financial Aid staff.
Come to the Eagle Great Room, St. Davids, on Tuesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 4 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
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.
VOLUNTEER FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD THROUGH NOV. 23
Volunteers needed for Operation Christmas Child in the Norristown/King of Prussia area at various locations. Any day or time from now through November 23. Contact Fran Decker in Warner Library for details (X1777 or fdecker@eastern.edu).
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!
PART-TIME NANNY
Position begins in January and goes through Memorial Day; care for our twin five- year-old boys, as well as our first-grader, when he gets off the bus at 4 p.m. Mon.-Wed. from noon to 5 p.m. These hours can be changed to 1:30-5 p.m. or even 3-5 p.m. if we extend care for the twins at pre-school. The boys need to be picked up in a safe vehicle from pre-school in Paoli and brought to our home in Exton. Thursday 8 a.m. - 5p.m. (also flexible). Friday: Most likely, we will not need help on Fridays. Looking for someone who is dependable, loves children, and is a non-smoker. After Memorial Day, we will need someone from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for all weeks in June, 3 weeks in July, and 3 weeks in August. Contact Chris and Terri Madden, home 610.594.7644 (e-mail WWCBEACH@yahoo.com or tmadden@us.imshealth.com).
OTHER EVENTS
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.
DELAWARE CO. SYMPHONY DEC. 7
The Delaware County Symphony will present the second full symphony concert Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. entitled German Genius, and will feature internationally recognized dramatic baritone Robert McFarland performing selections from Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman" and Beethoven's only opera, "Fidelio." The program will conclude with Brahms Symphony No. 3 . Held at Neumann College in Aston. For information call 610.356.5673 or visit www.dcsmusic.org.
FIND GREAT CLOTHES AND GIFTS ON A BUDGET
Perk up your wardrobe with name brand clothes at budget prices. Find unique Christmas gifts for family and friends at amazing prices. The Neighborhood League Clothing Shop at 187 E. Lancaster Ave. in Wayne (upstairs, just two doors down from Cowan's Flowers) has gently used men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories. Call 610.688.8712. Hours are M-F 10a.m. to 5p.m. and Sat. 10a.m. to 4p.m. Visit www.nlshops.org
PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM NOV. 23
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church invites us to a program for parents of children with special needs on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to noon. Special guest will be Karen Piscopo, director of special education at Eastern University. The church is at 625 Montgomery Avenue in Bryn Mawr, PA. RSVP to Jana Fitzgerald at 610.525.2821, ext. 8811 or janafitzgerald@bmpc.org.
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EASTERN IN A FLASH! NEW VIDEO CLIP
See and hear this new 30-second Flash movie about EasternUniversity 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
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