Congressman John Lewis died last Friday, leaving with us his lifetime legacy of advancing civil rights, starting as a young man as a participant in the Freedom Rides, chair of ... read more about Alumni remember Congressman John Lewis
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‘Dangerous Love’ podcast hosts Zehr Institute co-director Carl Stauffer
Carl Stauffer, Eastern Mennonite University professor and co-director Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice, was a recent guest on the “Dangerous Love” podcast. He spoke with host Chad Ford about South ... read more about ‘Dangerous Love’ podcast hosts Zehr Institute co-director Carl Stauffer
John Paul Lederach on the power and pause of pandemic haiku
One thing haiku calls for, and what is often least found but most needed in times of war or its aftermath, is the ability to pause and be in the moment. Read more on the art of haiku and peacebuilding with poet John Paul Lederach, founding director of EMU's Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, ... read more about John Paul Lederach on the power and pause of pandemic haiku from Notre Dame
Biology professor and CSCS director to chair Mennonite World Conference’s new Creation Care Task Force
Doug Graber Neufeld, professor of biology at Eastern Mennonite University and director of the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions, has been appointed the chair of the Mennonite World Conference’s new ... read more about Biology professor and CSCS director to chair Mennonite World Conference’s new Creation Care Task Force
EMU updates on sports in fall semester
Eastern Mennonite University athletics announced today the postponement of Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) competition and championships for fall and winter sports through the end of the 2020 calendar year ... read more about EMU updates on sports in fall semester
Track & field and volleyball teams earn academic awards
The EMU track & field teams have each won All-Academic awards from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Individually, sophomore Isaac Alderfer (Broadway, Va./Broadway) was named as ... read more about Track & field and volleyball teams earn academic awards
Nursing student Oluwatunmiki Afisi-Shokun on ‘Where true strength lies’
Oluwatunmiki Afisi-Shokun, a nursing student at EMU, writes about finding "strength in the denial of hatred" in this op-ed for The Mennonite. ... read more about Nursing student Oluwatunmiki Afisi-Shokun on ‘Where true strength lies’ from The Mennonite
Grad’s devotion to earning his seminary degree spanned 25 years, 16 moves, and many challenges
Finishing his master’s degree in the Christian leadership program at Eastern Mennonite Seminary took Joe Ropp 25 years. And even though the 2020 commencement ceremony has been rescheduled for the ... read more about Grad’s devotion to earning his seminary degree spanned 25 years, 16 moves, and many challenges
Minnesota institute at ‘epicenter’ of training on racial restorative justice
Requests for training from Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute have skyrocketed since the death of George Floyd. Donna Minter, the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding's 2019 Peacebuilder of the Year, is the organization's founder and executive director. ... read more about Minnesota institute at ‘epicenter’ of training on racial restorative justice from Star Tribune
EMU’s Jones named To NABC Honors Court
EMU men’s basketball player Tim Jones (Forestville, Md./Central) has been named to the 2019-20 National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court. In his third year with the Runnin’ Royals, Jones is a ... read more about EMU’s Jones named To NABC Honors Court