Senior Harrison Horst, a sociology major, published this op-ed in the Oct. 29 Weather Vane. It was edited for length in Crossroads magazine, but is published here in its entirety. ... read more about In our Centennial year, this senior calls for creative thinking about EMU’s future
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Earthkeepers mini-grants boost campus grassroots sustainability projects
Campus bicycles and solar and gardening initiatives are among the six grassroots sustainability projects at Eastern Mennonite University selected to receive Earthkeepers’ mini-grants. Earthkeepers, Creation Care Council and the Center ... read more about Earthkeepers mini-grants boost campus grassroots sustainability projects
Watch: EMU DACAmented student Keyri Lopez-Godoy calls for DREAM Act
For at least one Eastern Mennonite University student in particular, the Wednesday, Dec. 6 march in Harrisonburg from the city hall to Representative Bob Goodlatte’s office was for a deeply ... read more about Watch: EMU DACAmented student Keyri Lopez-Godoy calls for DREAM Act
‘Practical Tools for Hard Problems’ at third annual peacebuilding Community Day
Eastern Mennonite University will host its third annual Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) Community Day Friday, Feb. 2. Titled “Practical Tools for Hard Problems in Our Communities,” the day’s workshops will ... read more about ‘Practical Tools for Hard Problems’ at third annual peacebuilding Community Day
ODAC names EMU’s Amoateng Athlete of the Week
Already a nationals participant at the end of his sophomore year, Eastern Mennonite jumper Grant Amoateng (Bristow, Va./Patriot) is ready for more. And after a stellar start to his indoor season as ... read more about ODAC names EMU’s Amoateng Athlete of the Week
Zehr Institute facilitates five-day workshop for Brazilian judges, prosecutors and other restorative justice practitioners
From across Brazil and with diverse professional backgrounds, 25 restorative justice practitioners spent five days in October at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) — visiting area programs, contemplating practices and pedagogies, ... read more about Zehr Institute facilitates five-day workshop for Brazilian judges, prosecutors and other restorative justice practitioners
In Justice Today on the Zehr Institute’s Listening project
If the criminal justice system as we know it transforms dramatically, shrinks, or becomes obsolete … then what? Injustice Today reports on the myriad alternative visions of justice in the U.S. and Canada. ... read more about In Justice Today on the Zehr Institute’s Listening project from Injustice Today
Royals Athlete of the Week: RaShawn Latimer
Senior Eastern Mennonite University basketball player RaShawn Latimer (Warrenton, Va./Kettle Run) was ready. “Over the summer I played a lot, I trained a lot,” he said. “I had a job for the ... read more about Royals Athlete of the Week: RaShawn Latimer
EMU Centennial Christmas celebration offers concerts, ‘DoveTale’ play, and lessons and carols service
A variety of holiday-themed events fill out the calendar at Eastern Mennonite University as the fall semester draws to a close. Please join our community for drama, worship and music. ... read more about EMU Centennial Christmas celebration offers concerts, ‘DoveTale’ play, and lessons and carols service
Auto-immune disease and health literacy among topics of fall biomedicine research
For the seven Eastern Mennonite University biomedicine graduate students conducting projects this fall, master’s thesis research questions will continue to challenge and benefit them long beyond their semester deadlines. Whitney Snider ... read more about Auto-immune disease and health literacy among topics of fall biomedicine research