To be Alone with God and Books Walking into Dr. Gary Jenkins’ office, my gaze immediately fixated on two items hanging on his wall. The first was a painting of Elizabeth I of England. Later on in our interview, Dr. Jenkins would point to the Queen during one of his fascinating digressions. The second item, […]
Faculty Profile: Dr. Gary Jenkins Read Post »
“Good scientists should be rewarded with good observing time,” Dr. Jonathan Hargis says as he shrugs his shoulders. And essentially, that’s just it. Dr. Hargis, a good scientist, has been awarded good observing time. Yet, on an entirely different level, Dr. Hargis is not simply a “good scientist,” and he was not simply awarded “good
EU Alumnus Dr. Jonathan Hargis Awarded Hubble Telescope Time Read Post »
Last spring, rigorous conversations about human sexuality continued from the previous summer and fall in the form of intentional public conversations and lectures. These events were the fruit of a task force that was first convened by Dr. Duffett in the summer of 2014. This task force was formed in response to the backlash Duffett
Conversation on Human Sexuality: Phase II Read Post »
“This is about human life,” said Pa. Senator Robert Casey at the Panel on Climate Change held at Eastern last Friday afternoon. “It’s about the world, and it’s about how we will live, and therefore, of course, it’s also about how we must react.” The panel, moderated by Casey, met to discuss the call for
Senator Casey Joins EU Climate Change Panel Read Post »
What do half a cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese and butter and our Vice President for Student Development have in common? They both go by the name Bettie Ann. The Gryphon Café in downtown Wayne is a popular study spot for Eastern students looking for a relaxing atmosphere and some heart-jolting caffeine. But beneath
Cracking the Case: “The Bettie Ann” Read Post »
The September 2nd issue of The Waltonian featured an incorrect paraphrase of a statement made by President Duffett’s during the university-wide gathering address. We sincerely regret the error and any confusion or concern this may have caused. Please see the correction below: “The Faculty Handbook authorizes the President to take measures to ensure the financial
Waltonian | The Waltonian Waltonian | The Waltonian [media-credit id=1 align=”alignleft” width=”260″][/media-credit][media-credit id=1 align=”alignleft” width=”260″][/media-credit] Several short weeks ago, Goshen College and Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) updated their anti-discrimination policies to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity,” meaning that both schools will now offer employment and benefits to same-sex married faculty and staff. It is
Goshen College and EMU Change Hiring Policies Read Post »
“This is so much more than me, this is so much greater than me, and that’s incredibly humbling,” Brandi Henry effuses with a smile, moving her hands animatedly as she speaks. The ‘this’ she’s referring to is the sky that hangs above her curly hair and Eastern’s Walton hall, the grandeur of which is not
Student Spotlight: Brandi Henry Read Post »
It is undoubtedly difficult to relay staff changes to a community, especially when such changes promise to alter immediately the future direction of the community. But staff change was the precise subject of President Duffett’s 2015 address to faculty and staff regarding the state of the university. In times of crisis, Duffett began, faculty and
“Fear and Our Future,” Duffett’s University-Wide Gathering Address Read Post »
Philadelphia is home to one and a half million citizens, and it is estimated that on September 26th and 27th, this number will double as visitors flock to the city to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis. Authorities expect the massive influx of people to have an enormous impact on travel — not only in
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