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For most of us, summer is a time of rest and relaxation. We have our summer jobs, but also some time for doing absolutely nothing. This may be enjoyable for a few days, but eventually it is time for new experiences. The next question is: what is there to do? A quick Google search shows
This past year for the Eastern University Theater community has been filled with uncertainty and transition. Easing this unrest is the new director of theater, Jenny Tibbels, who is stepping into her role at Eastern with a fresh vision for the program. She is an Eastern alumnus, and she went on to do her graduate
A group of teens located in North Philadelphia is not afraid to use theater to address the difficult questions life brings. SHADOW Company, a branch of Yes! And…, will present “_______ Vs. _______” at the Fringe Festival this fall, where they will address several traumatic historical events, including tragic stories of three young boys: Emmett
The moment has finally arrived! You have made it to Eastern and are now wondering how to get recognized on our campus. Do not worry; I am here to help you! Here is how to make it big as a first-year student. Get your name out there. I would suggest posting name tags that state
The early bird may get the worm, but the early Eastern Eagle gets so much more. Several groups of students, including resident assistants (RAs), student chaplains, fall athletes, fall teaching assistants (TAs), Leadership Fellows Program (LFP) first year students and members of campus ministries, arrived on campus early this semester. These students have been working
Eastern, it is time to wake up the world. In June, Eastern University held a video competition centered around the theme Wake up the World. The contest was open to anyone 15 years of age and older who wanted to participate, and video submissions, which were allowed to be up to 90 seconds long, were
The Urban Studies Program for graduate students added a new residential intern program this past month, the product of an 18-year-old relationship with Camden-based UrbanPromise. The program, supported heavily by Eastern President Dr. Robert Duffett, fulfills the vision of former Eastern student and professor, Dr. Tony Campolo. It was his desire, as was stated by
From July 29 to Aug. 13, 14 Eastern students and alumni worked in Bolivia with the organization Breeze of Hope, led by senior psychology major Lauren Solazzo. The organization is a Philadelphia based non-profit that addresses the issue of child sexual assault and abuses in the U.S. and Bolivia, offering financial and technical assistance to
On April 6th Eastern University announced Dr. R. Keith Iddings as the new provost. Iddings says, “God has positioned Eastern in such a way that it can help lead Christian higher education through this period of uncertainty, and as provost I would be well positioned to help move this agenda forward through the various academic programs of
