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Community leader Stan Maclin connected EMU to local activism
Stan Maclin GC ’01 (ministry studies), the community organizer, pastor, educator, and tireless advocate for racial and social justice in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and beyond, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at ... read more about Community leader Stan Maclin connected EMU to local activism

Amanda Gookin to lead Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival
The reins of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) have been passed to the very talented hands of a new leader – Amanda Gookin, a Grammy-nominated cellist, ... read more about Amanda Gookin to lead Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival

Professor and author Omar Eby remembered for kindness, honesty, mentorship
Omar Elias Eby, a professor emeritus of English at Eastern Mennonite University who taught for nearly 30 years, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, after a six-year struggle with vascular dementia ... read more about Professor and author Omar Eby remembered for kindness, honesty, mentorship

School counseling program the ‘first of its kind in Virginia’
An innovative new program at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) combines trauma-sensitive and resilience-focused counseling with clinical mental health counseling studies for an education specialist degree (Ed.S) in school counseling. “It ... read more about School counseling program the ‘first of its kind in Virginia’

EMU Dean’s List, fall semester, 2020
The Dean’s List, compiled at the end of each semester, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no W, I, or F grades for ... read more about EMU Dean’s List, fall semester, 2020

EMU responds to Jan. 6 violence at the U.S. Capitol
Though Eastern Mennonite University classes were not yet in session last week, a range of communications appeared in inboxes and on social media feeds as university administrators and program leaders ... read more about EMU responds to Jan. 6 violence at the U.S. Capitol

EMU’s Top News of 2020
Seriously, we thought twice about posting this retrospective. After all, it’s a year many of us would rather forget, or at least move on from. But still, there are stories ... read more about EMU’s Top News of 2020

EMU’s Top Photos of 2020
Media specialist Rachel Holderman likes to take her time with a photo – finding vibrant colors and dynamic light and carefully composing the frame. Coupled with this care, though, is versatility ... read more about EMU’s Top Photos of 2020

CJP’s Top News of 2020
Famous visitors, unique creative contributions and impactful work were among the highlights of the year’s top news stories from EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. Click here to view the ... read more about CJP’s Top News of 2020

Seminary professor to give colloquium on race relations activism
Professor David Evans, who is director of cross-cultural programs and teaches history and intercultural studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, will present a virtual colloquium on January 20 at 4:15 p.m. ... read more about Seminary professor to give colloquium on race relations activism

MLK Day Celebration to kick off spring semester
Eastern Mennonite University will celebrate MLK Day 2021 on Monday, January 18, with worship, speakers and discussions on the pandemic, police violence, and the Civil War, and other activities. The ... read more about MLK Day Celebration to kick off spring semester