Events

At EMU, we learn to lead together. Our expert faculty will be your mentors as you explore your field through coursework, research, and internships. EMU is a place where rigorous academics meet collaboration and community, where you'll be able to gain and practice the skills you need to further your career in a rapidly changing and challenging world.

Our Graduate and Professional Programs offer a variety of events, both in-person and virtually throughout the year. Please check back often to see what’s coming up and join us for a topical webinar or for one of our virtual open houses or information sessions to learn more about how we can be a part of your future plans.

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Graduate Program Info Sessions

Our graduate programs often offer virtual (with the occaisional in person one!) information sessions for prospective students to learn more about what they offer and the admissions process.

Check back soon for upcoming info sessions later this fall!

Graduate Fairs & Conferences

The Graduate and Professional Programs office will be attending local graduate fairs. If you're are interested in learning more about our programs, stop by and visit our table!

Stay tuned for upcoming fairs and conferences!

Continuing & Professional Education

The Continuing & Professional Eduation unit offers non-credit training, workshops, conferences and more!

Drone Pilot Certification

The growing integration of drones across industries—from agriculture to construction and public safety—demands operators who meet FAA standards by holding a Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107). Our certification pathway directly addresses this need, offering an efficient and comprehensive training experience to ensure participants are equipped to operate drones safely, legally, and professionally. Ground School and FAA Part 107 Test Prep.

Learn more about our in-person Ground School and FAA Part 107 Test Prep.
May 14-16, 2025: SPI Short Course Trainings & Workshops
Join us for several short courses on Conflict, Peace and Trauma for professional development and skills training purposes. Course topics include:
- The World We Dream: Collective Visioning for Peace
- Practicing Conflict Transformation in Community
- Climate STARR: Strategies for Climate Trauma, Action, Regeneration & Resilience
- Addressing the Impacts and Trauma of Migration (AITM)
Additional Info & Registration
June 23-25, 2025: Restorative Justice in Education Conference

Join us on campus or virtually in June for this years RJE Conference: "Language Matters: Exploring the Role of Discourse and Communication in Restorative Justice Education." There will be sessions for everyone - those brand new to RJE, those who might be interested in RJE, and those who are current practitioners. We kick of the two day conference with the 3rd annual Networking Reception at Bluestone Vineyard Monday, June 23 followed by two days of Conference plenaries and sessions. Registration will open in early 2025!

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July 16, 2025: New Teacher Institute

This professional development initiative is designed specifically for early-career teachers (in their first to third years) in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley. It aims to tackle the unique challenges faced by new educators while fostering a vibrant sense of community among peers.

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Justice Forward Spiritual Direction Program

Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s program in Justice-Forward Spiritual Direction offers new emphasis to the ancient practice of spiritual companioning. We place justice at the forefront of all we do, from our curricular model to our mentoring and supervision to fostering connections with potential directees.

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EMU has partnered with ed2go to provide both continuing education courses and a variety of professional certificate programs. As the world's largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported, high quality online continuing education, ed2go offers hundreds of engaging online courses. From Accounting to Web Design, you will find a course or certificate that is just right for you - all from the comfort of your home or office and at the times that are most convenient to you. New sessions of each course starts monthly.

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Youth Programs

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