Current Programs
Spring 2025
- Guatemala - Wendell Shank & Liz Miller
- Washington Community Scholars’ Center
- On-campus course
- Intercultural Community Immersion (3SH) - Christina Harrison
Summer 2025
- Switzerland & Germany: Anabaptism at 500 - 3-week seminar (3SH) - Heike Peckruhn and Sarah Bixler
- Local Context 3-week seminar (3SH) - Debbi DiGennaro and Matthew Bucher
- Washington Community Scholars’ Center - 10SH - 10 week internship and study program
Follow the activities and learning of our intercultural programs this term on the Intercultural Blog. Some summer programs may not share journals or photos on this site, due to the dynamic nature and shorter length of the program.
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Intercultural Programs News
At 4 a.m. on June 26, 2023, Jerry Holsopple, professor of Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) at EMU, waved goodbye to a group of students as they boarded a bus ... read more about Retiring VACA professor Jerry Holsopple embraces ‘mystery of what is yet to come’ in gallery exhibition
The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the water. Genesis ... read more about Longtime cross-cultural leaders plan final voyage
Thought your commute was bad? It might pale in comparison to the typical commute in Guatemala’s capital. “The transportation systems and traffic in Guatemala City are terrible, and any Guatemalan ... read more about Students share stories from intercultural trip to Guatemala, Cuba
Students on the Eastern Mennonite University’s spring intercultural trip to South Africa are nearing the halfway point of their journey. Led by Andrew G. Suderman, professor of Bible, theology and ... read more about Students reflections from spring South Africa intercultural
Students on Eastern Mennonite University’s fall semester intercultural to Peru explored history, culture and language, with a special focus on health and education. They have been accompanied by Professor Kristopher ... read more about Fall Peru intercultural experiences homestays, big cities, the Inka Trail and more
Byron Peachey begins his first semester in a new role as Eastern Mennonite University’s director of intercultural programs*. He was formerly an advisor and instructor for student success in the ... read more about Intercultural Program names new director