NOTE: A community work day for removing invasive plants will be Saturday, July 20. It is organized by Professor Jim Yoder and Facilities Management Director Ed Lehman. For more information, ... read more about A ‘live project’ for environmental sustainability students: Park Woods
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Exiled ‘Good Morning Syria’ radio host Honey Al Sayed speaks on the arts and media in conflict
“When art moves and media amplifies, it brings the heart and the mind together,” former “Good Morning Syria” radio host and Syrian expat Honey Al Sayed said during a visit ... read more about Exiled ‘Good Morning Syria’ radio host Honey Al Sayed speaks on the arts and media in conflict
Seminary
Seminary grads’ capstones explore ministry intersection with addiction, Appalachia, theater and more
Twenty-three Eastern Mennonite Seminary students celebrated their graduation during the 101st Commencement on Sunday, May 5. They come from five states and Honduras, Indonesia and Tanzania. As part of final ... read more about Seminary grads’ capstones explore ministry intersection with addiction, Appalachia, theater and more
Royal Connections Business Spotlight: VistaShare LLC
The Royal Connections Business Spotlight focuses on businesses owned by EMU alumni that are featured in the university’s interactive business directory. Click here to view other featured businesses. VistaShare LLC, ... read more about Royal Connections Business Spotlight: VistaShare LLC
Lois Waybill Alderfer ’86 named Provider of the Year
Eastern Mennonite University alumna Lois Waybill Alderfer has been named the 2019 Provider of the Year by the Virginia Community Healthcare Association. A family nurse practitioner and the chief medical ... read more about Lois Waybill Alderfer ’86 named Provider of the Year
EMU @ #MennoCon19
Eastern Mennonite University was well-represented at the July 2-6 Mennonite Church USA convention, aka MennoCon19. President Susan Schultz Huxman was among several administrators, faculty and staff to travel to Kansas ... read more about EMU @ #MennoCon19
EMU announces new dean of students
Eastern Mennonite University announces the appointment of Shannon W. Dycus to the dean of students position. Dycus, most recently co-pastor of First Mennonite Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, brings experience in ... read more about EMU announces new dean of students
Bach Festival interns and fellows provide ‘invaluable’ help, perform with world-class musicians
While the 27th annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival (SVBF) at Eastern Mennonite University attracted professional musicians from all over the country, its 10 days of rehearsals and performances also provided ... read more about Bach Festival interns and fellows provide ‘invaluable’ help, perform with world-class musicians
BRCC, EMU sign articulation agreement in social work
Blue Ridge Community College graduates with an associate of applied science degree heading into social work careers can now benefit from a new articulation agreement with Eastern Mennonite University. ... read more about BRCC, EMU sign articulation agreement in social work from Daily News-Record
Practitioners from five states and 11 Virginia school districts attend EMU’s fourth annual Restorative Justice in Education Conference
The American public school system has many structural issues, from an emphasis on standardized assessments to inequitable disciplinary procedures and overcrowding, but Kathy Evans, an education professor at Eastern Mennonite ... read more about Practitioners from five states and 11 Virginia school districts attend EMU’s fourth annual Restorative Justice in Education Conference
Alumni named as new principals for Harrisonburg City Schools
Two Eastern Mennonite University alumni, including a nationally recognized principal, were announced in new roles with Harrisonburg City Public Schools this week. Melissa Hensley ’92 will be principal of Harrisonburg ... read more about Alumni named as new principals for Harrisonburg City Schools
Blessings and burdens: Family businesses a ‘marketplace ministry’ of reconciliation
Family and business are each complicated in their own right. And family businesses? “Family business is complex,” said Sally Landis Derstine ’82, “because there is an overlap of three different systems: ... read more about Blessings and burdens: Family businesses a ‘marketplace ministry’ of reconciliation
EMU @ #MennoCon19
Eastern Mennonite University was well-represented at the July 2-6 Mennonite Church USA convention, aka MennoCon19. President Susan Schultz Huxman was among several administrators, faculty and staff to travel to Kansas ... read more about EMU @ #MennoCon19
Practitioners from five states and 11 Virginia school districts attend EMU’s fourth annual Restorative Justice in Education Conference
The American public school system has many structural issues, from an emphasis on standardized assessments to inequitable disciplinary procedures and overcrowding, but Kathy Evans, an education professor at Eastern Mennonite ... read more about Practitioners from five states and 11 Virginia school districts attend EMU’s fourth annual Restorative Justice in Education Conference
Alumni named as new principals for Harrisonburg City Schools
Two Eastern Mennonite University alumni, including a nationally recognized principal, were announced in new roles with Harrisonburg City Public Schools this week. Melissa Hensley ’92 will be principal of Harrisonburg ... read more about Alumni named as new principals for Harrisonburg City Schools
Blessings and burdens: Family businesses a ‘marketplace ministry’ of reconciliation
Family and business are each complicated in their own right. And family businesses? “Family business is complex,” said Sally Landis Derstine ’82, “because there is an overlap of three different systems: ... read more about Blessings and burdens: Family businesses a ‘marketplace ministry’ of reconciliation
EMU honored with CASE award for excellence in fundraising
For the third time in recent years, Eastern Mennonite University has earned accolades for its exceptional fundraising program from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Only 90 ... read more about EMU honored with CASE award for excellence in fundraising
Geddes, DeWolf offer skills, strategies and an invitation into deep conversation with ‘Little Book of Racial Healing’
Co-authors Jodie Geddes MA ‘16 and Tom DeWolf launched The Little Book of Racial Healing (Skyhorse Publishing, 2018) during a webinar hosted by the Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice in ... read more about Geddes, DeWolf offer skills, strategies and an invitation into deep conversation with ‘Little Book of Racial Healing’
Fifty-four Brazilian restorative justice advocates attend Summer Peacebuilding Institute
For human rights and constitutional law attorney Diego Dall ’Agnol Maia, attending Eastern Mennonite University’s 2019 Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) alongside more than 50 of his fellow Brazilian restorative justice ... read more about Fifty-four Brazilian restorative justice advocates attend Summer Peacebuilding Institute
Crossroads Spring/Summer 2019 is on its way to you!
The spring/summer 2019 issue of Crossroads, in mailboxes this week, celebrates the impact and experiences of alumni in and around Philadelphia. The collective theme is “In A Right Place,” acknowledging ... read more about Crossroads Spring/Summer 2019 is on its way to you!
Honor dignity, change the world: conflict resolution specialist and author Donna Hicks visits SPI
Donna Hicks, conflict resolution specialist and author of two books on dignity, returned to Eastern Mennonite University in April to speak at the Summer Peacebuilding Institute. A veteran negotiator who ... read more about Honor dignity, change the world: conflict resolution specialist and author Donna Hicks visits SPI
EMU @ #MennoCon19
Eastern Mennonite University was well-represented at the July 2-6 Mennonite Church USA convention, aka MennoCon19. President Susan Schultz Huxman was among several administrators, faculty and staff to travel to Kansas ... read more about EMU @ #MennoCon19
EMU honored with CASE award for excellence in fundraising
For the third time in recent years, Eastern Mennonite University has earned accolades for its exceptional fundraising program from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Only 90 ... read more about EMU honored with CASE award for excellence in fundraising
Crossroads Spring/Summer 2019 is on its way to you!
The spring/summer 2019 issue of Crossroads, in mailboxes this week, celebrates the impact and experiences of alumni in and around Philadelphia. The collective theme is “In A Right Place,” acknowledging ... read more about Crossroads Spring/Summer 2019 is on its way to you!
EMU celebrates 101st Commencement
Eastern Mennonite University’s 2019 graduating class received a final assignment right at the start of their commencement ceremony address: “Raise your hand if this describes you,” said retiring psychology professor ... read more about EMU celebrates 101st Commencement
David W. Boshart ’86, MA ’87 appointed to AMBS faculty
David W. Boshart ’86, MA ’87 (religion) will be an assistant professor of missional leadership and pastoral care, beginning in the 2019–20 academic year, at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana. ... read more about David W. Boshart ’86, MA ’87 appointed to AMBS faculty
Record number of gifts lifts third annual LovEMU Day
With a record-setting number of gifts on April 10’s LovEMU Giving Day, Eastern Mennonite University donors helped students access valuable courses, get to know caring professors, go on their cross-cultural ... read more about Record number of gifts lifts third annual LovEMU Day
Seminary graduate appointed president of China Christian Council
Wu Wei, a 2006 graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, was named president of the China Christian Council (CCC) at the 10th Annual China Christian Conference in November 2018. Wu will give ... read more about Seminary graduate appointed president of China Christian Council
Gerry Keener MDiv ’78 appointed as Eastern Mennonite Missions president
The board of directors of Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) announces the appointment of Gerald “Gerry” H. Keener as the president of the organization. Keener has served EMM as the executive ... read more about Gerry Keener MDiv ’78 appointed as Eastern Mennonite Missions president
Among ‘stormy seas of change,’ School for Leadership Training celebrates 50 years of supporting ministry
Approximately 200 pastors, ministers and laity attended the 50th annual School for Leadership Training Jan. 14-16 at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. Funded by the seminary’s Lilly Foundation “Thriving in Ministry” grant, ... read more about Among ‘stormy seas of change,’ School for Leadership Training celebrates 50 years of supporting ministry