Earlier this month, Eastern announced the establishment of the Campolo Institute for Applied Research in Social Justice—or, as it is referred to in short, the Campolo Justice Institute. Social justice is already an integral part of Eastern’s mission, and the goal of the institute is to advance this part of our mission even […]
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As taller and more expensive buildings spring up in Philadelphia’s ever-growing grand skyline, many historians have called attention to the overlooked buildings that have withstood the growing pains of our flourishing city. The most notable of these in recent news is Peter A. B. Widener’s massive Gilded Age mansion, Lynnewood Hall.
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In light of changes made by Eastern president Robert Duffett in response to the recommendations made by the Organizational Design Task Force (ODTF) last fall, many questions have arisen over how Eastern defines itself as an educational institution. In an effort to promote transparency between Eastern students, faculty and administration, Dr. Duffett agreed
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In a speech during Eastern’s 2016 convocation service, Josephine Templeton announced that her family would be giving Eastern University $5 million towards the construction of a new Templeton building. Eastern will work to raise matching funds. The plan is for the new building to be built opposite Walton Hall, directly on the other
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It is 11:31 p.m. The whole room hums with the sound of seven TVs, but all eyes are on one of them. Two opponents passionately mash buttons as their onscreen fighters, Marth and Dr. Mario, furiously trade blows. Marth lands a sword strike at the exact instant it will knock Dr. Mario off
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A few short miles from Eastern University’s St. Davids Campus stands a monument to a bygone era when war came to America’s soil. The monument is not a statue, nor a plaque, but a small Welsh Baptist church. Built in 1805, the Baptist Church in the Great Valley’s meetinghouse is a fitting monument to
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Sandy Haney, once an Eastern student herself, has returned to the community to teach as assistant professor of biblical studies. She is a wife of 15 years and the mother of two wonderful children, John and Sylvia. Her story is a testament of diligent Christian scholasticism partnered with a fervent dedication to family
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When one reads, she opens the door to knowledge, enjoyment and comprehension. Reading allows people to learn things about the world, both tangible and abstract, that they may not be exposed to otherwise. Books allow us to learn, to feel understood and to feel as if we have been transported into a world
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Leonard “Doc” Carr Jr. passed away on Aug. 22, 2016 at the age of 52, after many years of battling brain cancer. Doc was born on April 17, 1964. He lived in Norwood, Pa., not far from Eastern’s St. Davids campus. For over 20 years he commuted to Eastern every morning for his
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Eastern University was recognized at the White House on June 10 for being a founding partner in President Obama’s Fair Chance Higher Education Pledge. Eastern administrators Robert Duffett, President, and Thomas Ridington, Executive Vice President for University Relations and New Ventures, both attended the White House event. They met with Domestic Policy Council
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