Being humble in the face of adversity and joy intertwined two alumni honored for their devotion to peace and relief of suffering on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU).
“From the moment I was announced as one of the core recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize, every night and morning I say my prayers [and] I ask, ‘Lord, keep me humble,’” said ...More
HARRISONBURG, Va. – From the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Campus Center to the first-year anniversary of Eastern Mennonite University’s (EMU) first (but not last) “green” building, EMU alumni will have much to see and celebrate when they return the second weekend in October.
The second weekend in October each year, scores of former EMU students return to camp ...More
One of the most famous comedies from Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest, will open the fall MainStage theater at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) during Homecoming weekend.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16. In addition, the performance will run at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, O ...More
The Paul R. Yoder Sr., Golf Classic is back again in 2011. The popular golf outing hosted by the Loyal Royals will be Friday, Oct. 7, at Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg.
Similar to previous years, the format is four-person Captain ...More
A Great Coach On and Off Court
By Larry Swartzendruber ’83
Dwight Gingerich has coached at Iowa Mennonite School (IMS) for 28 years, compiling an amazing record: 509 wins to 139 losses as of Feb. 2, 2010; 10 state tournament appearances; five sportsmanship awards at state tournament; one state championship (1992); four state runner-up finishes; one state t ...More
Compassionate, Gentle Births in Haiti
By Ken Heatwole, MD
A good cause. Passion. Compassion. High motivation. Extremely motivating. Delicate negotiator. Put all of these into a lady who is already vivacious, likable, and mild-mannered and out comes Nadene Brunk.
In 2000, I was on the medical mission team that introduced Nadene to Haiti. Granted, ...More
From Friday’s donor appreciation banquet to Saturday morning breakfast department gatherings, sold out theater performances and rowdy athletic events, the crowds were large and loud at Homecoming and Family Weekend 2009.
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The Alumni Association honored two of its graduates Sunday, Oct. 11, for their work in reflecting the school’s vision, mission and values.
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Theater at EMU will give seven performances of its fall mainstage production, ‘Women of Lockerbie’ by Deborah Brevoort, throughout Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 8-17.
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Reunion Vocal Band will perform a concert on Saturday, Oct. 10, during Homecoming and Family Weekend, the largest gathering – 14 from the original group – since the musicians’ first meeting in 1990.
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