St. Davids, PA: Eastern University is delighted to announce the transformation of its distinctive lecture series, Windows on the World. Starting Spring 2020, Eastern will feature dynamic speakers on a monthly basis rather than a weekly basis, with three exciting names lined up for the spring semester.
February 21: Howard Stevenson: Racial Literacy Leader and TED Talk Speaker
Howard Stevenson ՚80, an EU alum who also happens to be Bryan Stevenson’s brother, will spend the day at Eastern reflecting on important issues in honor of Black History Month. He will speak at Windows, have lunch with students, and perhaps speak at the Honors Forum or with other student groups later in the day. Stevenson’s work involves developing culturally relevant, in-the-moment, strength-based measures and therapeutic interventions that teach emotional and racial literacy to families and youth. Learn more about Howard Stevenson and his TED talk.
March 13: Audrey Assad: Singer-Songwriter, Author, Speaker & Producer
Audrey Assad, multiple Dove Award nominee and iTunes Christian Breakthrough Album of the Year recipient, will speak at Windows, visit classes, and perform in an intimate evening of worship on campus. Audrey has toured with Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher, and Jars of Clay and has written songs for Matt Maher, Christy Nockels, and Meredith Andrews. She is featured on one of Chris Tomlin’s albums, and her new album Evergreen explores themes of songs of rebirth, identity, rebuilding trust, and discovering joy.
April 3: Ted & Company TheaterWorks: Humorous, Faith-focused Acting Team
Veteran actor/writers Ted Swartz and Michelle Milne will speak at Windows, visit classes, and perform Ted & Company's We Own This Now in the evening. Ted and Michelle each bring expertise and 25 years of experience using storytelling, humor, and the arts (including movement and music) to bring communities into dialogue about issues of social justice and faith." Learn more about Ted & Co.
About Windows on the World
Windows on the World presentations are open to the public and provide an opportunity to gather together as a community in thoughtful consideration of very important issues, with the intent to deepen our common pursuit of faith, reason and justice. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Windows on the World seeks to stimulate personal involvement in and knowledge of some of the crucial and controversial issues facing Christians today.
Windows on the World presentations take place on Friday mornings at 10 a.m. in the McInnis Auditorium on Eastern University's St. Davids campus unless otherwise indicated.
Visit the Windows on the World webpage for more details about the 2020 events!
About Eastern University
Eastern University is a Christian university enrolling approximately 3,300 students in its undergraduate, graduate, professional, seminary, and international programs. The university’s main campus is located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia in St. Davids, PA, with additional locations in Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Eastern’s core values of faith, reason and justice are woven into all of its educational programs. For more information visit eastern.edu or contact Kelly Goddard, Director of Marketing and Communications: kelly.goddard@eastern.edu.
