From Rick Jonsen Housekeeping staff appreciation day had special meaning this year when Allison Cox and hundreds of other students decided to replicate an action that Shane Claiborne and the Eastern students of his era took: take over St. David’s campus housekeeping duties for a day so the housekeeping staff could take a paid day-off […]
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The society of art and illustration is a great place to try something new. People of all experience levels are welcome to come on Tuesday nights in McInnis 312 between 8-11pm. [twocol_one]A colorful painting made by Sarah Underwood [media-credit name=”Heather Ciaramitaro | The Waltonian” align=”aligncenter” width=”260″][/media-credit] A clay cat with a butterfly on its
From Allison Cox I found out about the new housekeeping contract on Tuesday the 4th of November, the same day the housekeeping staff and the university’s faculty were told. Prior to this announcement, I had planned a housekeeping appreciation day based on Shane Claiborne’s similar practice in The Irresistible Revolution. My close involvement with the
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Our, ahem, not-so-expert opinions on how one should (and should not) dress and act when the boss comes in for the job interview. [twocol_one]Proper [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]Improper [/twocol_one_last]
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Featuring Sarah and Noelle’s biggest pet peeves, based on real experiences with resumes. Spelling errors: One spelling mistake? Understandable. Two spelling mistakes? Your thorougness is starting to get questioned. Three or more? According to Todd and Brown, your resume is getting thrown out. Putting personality traits under “skills”: “Being punctual is not a skill, it’s
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Whether waiting until the last minute is your thing or you are a hyper-organized, motivated job-seeker, Sarah and Noelle have some advice for you. Here is their ideal year-by-year plan for a college student to be as prepared as possible coming out of undergrad. Freshman Year: The first year of college, Todd and Brown say,
We spoke with everyone’s favorite Eastern Career counselor, Sarah Todd, and her second-year assistant, Noelle Brown (formerly Rosenblum), about the newest services available for students to locate jobs and internships, network, and get set up to enter the workforce. EU Career Net: This is an electronic job and internship board that will eliminate the need
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Press Release from the Task Force on Human Sexuality Eastern Community – In the face of new understandings and historical dynamics, and because scripture tells us we are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” President Duffett has called a task force to plan for campus-wide conversation on human sexuality “in all its facets” from historical, Biblical, theological,
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Top 10 Costumes [twocol_one]Top 10 Adult Costumes 10. Spandex body suit 9. Pirate 8. Catwoman 7. Robin Hood 6. Bavarian man (with lederhosen) 5. Despicable Me minion 4. Princess Elsa (from Frozen) 3. Wonder Woman 2. Stitch (from Lilo and Stitch) 1. Where’s Waldo [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]Top 10 Kid Costumes 10. Batman 9. Baby Monkey 8.
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November 12-16: The Seagull Written by Anton Chekhov, Chekhov meets Magritte in this surrealist-infused take on a classic play addressing the meaning of art, life and love. November 21 and 22: Winter Music Festival With performances by Eastern’s instrumental and choral ensembles. December 5-7: Winter Dance Concert A winter dance concert featuring new
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