2010

  When she first heard about the earthquake, Dr. Joselli Deans was dumbfounded.    The first-generation Haitian American dance professor, who has numerous family members living in Port-au-Prince, did not know what to think.   “I was just sort of dazed and I didn’t realize or understand the extent of the destruction until the next

 In response to the devastation in Haiti, the Student Activities Board quickly put together a benefit concert on Jan. 23 called “Music & Words for Haiti.” The three-hour concert featured students, faculty, staff and alumni with talents ranging from singing and rap to prophetic words and testimonies.  Those in attendance were encouraged to give a

 The power of coming together and making the best use of an opportunity is the story of Braided Rain. First year Erin Baliles formed the musical trio with her sister Caris and friend Madison “Madi” Hart.   The singers are currently separated as they each attend a different college: Erin Baliles chose Eastern, Caris Baliles

   The Student Activities Board welcomed students back for the spring semester in a flash on Jan. 23–with five dance parties in five locations. The “Flash Dance” was a unique event that took students party hopping all across the campus. Those planning to attend signed up beforehand so that the secret locations for each dance

 Dr. Kenneth Maahs, a Biblical studies professor, is taking his almost-annual trip to Israel with interested students from May 23 to June 8. According to Maahs, during the 17-day pilgrimage the students will walk where Jesus walked and see almost what Jesus saw.    “I am hoping that, through this trip, I will be able