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Screen-Free Sabbath

Marcy Gineris — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:49:44 +0000

“Screen-Free Sabbath” is part of the student life division’s Sustain YOU! initiative, which focuses on care of self and prioritizing and balancing life. This student-produced video on the topic debuted in an early February university chapel. At the core of this adventure is the principle of Sabbath, a period of rest and renewal.

We invite students, faculty and staff to participate as individuals or groups and free yourself from screens… items that can block you from Sabbath, yourself, your relationships and your spirituality. Join in our “electronic fasting” and share your reflections here. Look for our celebration event later in the spring 2012 semester, when all screen-free adventurers will come together and reflect on their experience.

Still ‘Speedy’ After All These Years

Marcy Gineris — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:42:03 +0000

Dr. Margaret “Speedy” Gehman and her trusty, albeit a bit rusty blue 1967 Volkswagen Beetle are almost synonymous to campus community members.

For decades she motored the streets of the greater Harrisonburg area even though she preferred walking to as many destinations as possible.

She’s been a resident of Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community since 2005, and in September 2010 donated the classic car to EMU in a touching example of stewardship.

Take a moment to share your campus memories of Dr. Gehman and her bug.

Prayers for Haiti

Marcy Gineris — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:20:26 +0000

The EMU community is sending prayers to the people of Haiti and offering support for relief efforts in the wake of 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010.

Collections around campus and during athletic events have netted more than $5,600 for earthquake relief so far. Visit EMU’s Haiti response home page for info on upcoming response events like prayer vigils and open forums.

Share your prayers below.

Memories of Oakwood

wengeras — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:11:16 +0000

This blog has been set up as Oakwood residence hall is about to “go down.” Approximately 2,800 men made Oakwood home between 1969 and 2008. It’s time for a new facility. But the memories will live on…If you lived in (or otherwise enjoyed) the hallowed halls of Oakwood, please share your memories. Post comments, reflections, stories here. Include your grad year in your posting. And send a note to your old roommate encouraging them to check out the blog!