The new dean of the Templeton Honors College, Dr. Bryan Williams, gave a talk at Windows on the World on Friday, Oct. 6, about reading towards moral virtue. He began the lecture by asserting that young people — including college students — aren’t able to be fully virtuous. Agreeing with Aristotle, Williams […]
A look into Dr. Brian Williams’ Windows on the World Talk Read Post »
On Saturday Oct. 7, Eastern’s Students Against Human Trafficking (SAHT) club took part in a 5K race called Walk Her Home. Walk Her Home is a nonprofit organization founded by Susan Ingram in response to the problem of human trafficking in Pennsylvania. This was the organization’s first event, and it raised over
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The Student Government Association (SGA) functions as a primary department within college communities. They take on the responsibility of making influential changes that will last and spark interest among the student body. Here at Eastern University, student leaders are ready to listen up and tackle big and small issues alike, with the
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Have you or anybody you know served in the military and plan on attending a four-year university? Well, you are in great hands at Eastern University! Eastern is launching a new initiative that allows students who were part of the military or have family members in the military to use their benefits
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Independent studies allow the student to explore an academic opportunity or interest that is not available through regular coursework. What is unique about an independent study as opposed to a regular class is that it is uniquely tailored to your interests and academic pursuits. For example, if you are interested in one
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YACHT club is more than “the homeless ministry on campus.” YACHT club is more than the YACHT mamas. YACHT club is a time and place where I believe we see God’s people serving God’s people. YACHT is one of many clubs on campus, most famously known for being started by Shane Claiborne
Reflections on YACHT Read Post »
A petite woman. Dark yet fair, small yet strong. You might have seen her smiling eyes while she sweeps the stairs up to the dining commons. Or when she cleans the bathrooms. Or the hallway. Well, you probably see her pretty much everywhere in Walton Hall. Taking out the garbage, vacuuming; you name
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In early September, near the Mexican city of Tecate, and an hour southeast of San Diego, a massive photo of a young toddler named Kitito was placed right behind the border fence with California. If viewed from the American side of the border, the child seems to be peering curiously over the
Around The World: French photographer displays art on US-Mexico border Read Post »
On Sept. 8, Jacqueline (Jackie) Irving was announced as the Eastern University Interim Vice Provost for Student Development. While Irving is new to this position, she is not new to the Eastern community, having filled different administrative and professorial roles since 2001. Irving started her Eastern career as a career counselor and
Jackie Irving Announced as Interim Vice Provost for Student Development Read Post »
On Sept. 22, Eastern participated in a campus-wide event for social justice. In the morning, students gravitated toward the gym for a fantastic Windows on the World featuring Tony Campolo, a notable Eastern alumnus. During the afternoon, students interacted with their peers, who lead various social justice groups in their passionate trek
