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2021 LovEMU Giving Day sets new records (thank you!)
LovEMU Giving Day 2021 was one for the ages — another record-setting event — with $280,654 raised from 1,017 gifts. That’s a gain in $65,000 and more than 300 new ... read more about 2021 LovEMU Giving Day sets new records (thank you!)
EMU announces new community organizing and development minor
“Community organizing is fundamentally a project of power-building within and among groups of people marginalized from existing power structures,” says Professor Ryan Good, co-director of the Washington Community Scholars’ Center ... read more about EMU announces new community organizing and development minor
Jeffress Grant funds interdisciplinary STEM research to create new particle physics detector technology
A team of four Eastern Mennonite University students, with principal investigator Professor Stefano Colafranceschi, are contributing to the design and implementation of new particle physics detector technology. The funding for ... read more about Jeffress Grant funds interdisciplinary STEM research to create new particle physics detector technology
‘Identity and Sexual Harms’ on next episode of Peacebuilder
Professor Carolyn Stauffer is the featured guest of this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast. Stauffer speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about her work in the fields of sexual ... read more about ‘Identity and Sexual Harms’ on next episode of Peacebuilder
CJP joins 23 organizations to oppose regional jail expansion
Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding has joined 23 organizations in Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, and Rockingham County to formally state their opposition to the proposed Middle ... read more about CJP joins 23 organizations to oppose regional jail expansion
EMU honors ten seniors with Cords of Distinction
Ten graduating seniors are the 2021 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will receive blue and gold cords signifying their achievement to wear with other academic regalia to the Cords of ... read more about EMU honors ten seniors with Cords of Distinction
EMU names five as Teachers of Promise
Five education students from Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) were chosen to attend the 2021 Teachers of Promise Institute, which was held virtually on March 20. The annual event provides professional ... read more about EMU names five as Teachers of Promise
In Memoriam: John R. Martin ‘54, emeritus professor of Eastern Mennonite Seminary
Eastern Mennonite Seminary Emeritus Professor John Richard Martin, 92, died at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Harrisonburg, Va., on March 23, 2021. A pastor and scholar, Martin returned to his alma ... read more about In Memoriam: John R. Martin ‘54, emeritus professor of Eastern Mennonite Seminary
Writers Read panel to discuss ‘Children’s Literature for Challenging Times’
Eastern Mennonite University hosts a panel on “Empowering Children’s Literature for Challenging Times” Sunday, April 11, at 3 p.m. The panel will include authors and educators who have conducted research ... read more about Writers Read panel to discuss ‘Children’s Literature for Challenging Times’
Neuroscientist to discuss mechanisms of severe epilepsy
Eric Wengert, a doctoral candidate in the neuroscience program at the University of Virginia and former adjunct professor at EMU, will give a Suter Science Seminar on Wednesday, April 7, ... read more about Neuroscientist to discuss mechanisms of severe epilepsy
Everence Federal Credit Union leadership transition involves alumni
Matthew Gehman ‘09 has been appointed to lead Everence Federal Credit Union. He succeeds W. Kent Hartzler ‘94, who served as the credit union’s president and chief executive officer ... read more about Everence Federal Credit Union leadership transition involves alumni