The EMU men’s volleyball team set a new high for players honored to the Continental Volleyball Conference All-Academic Team, putting seven on the annual award from the league’s office. The ... read more about Royals land seven on CVC academic team
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Restorative justice pioneer Howard Zehr ‘roasted’ during the celebration of anniversary edition of ‘Changing Lenses’
The Renaissance Mennonite. A friendly service dog. A teddy bear. A creative prankster. Hot Rod Howie. Many names were tossed at Howard Zehr the night of May 23, as his ... read more about Restorative justice pioneer Howard Zehr ‘roasted’ during the celebration of anniversary edition of ‘Changing Lenses’
Harrisonburg vigil protests deaths of young black men: ‘When something happens in my hometown…I carry it with me,’ says CJP student
About 35 people gathered in Court Square on Saturday [May 23, 2015] for a vigil protesting the deaths of young black men that has made news in Baltimore, New York and other cities ... read more about Harrisonburg vigil protests deaths of young black men: ‘When something happens in my hometown…I carry it with me,’ says CJP student
A poet blooms: Angela M. Carter ’09 finds healing through words and art
Angela M. Carter ‘09 has been shaped by hardships: she’s a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and of a lifelong battle against depression. But Carter, a talented, emerging poet, has ... read more about A poet blooms: Angela M. Carter ’09 finds healing through words and art
EMU places in the top ten of Campus Conservation Nationals competition to reduce electricity consumption
In its rookie debut, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) was a top finisher in the Campus Conservation Nationals (CCN), landing within the top ten schools among 125 campus participants in North ... read more about EMU places in the top ten of Campus Conservation Nationals competition to reduce electricity consumption
Youth programs officer combines development experience with peacebuilding skills to help Zimbabwe’s communities
For Taziwa Machiwana, peace is not just the absence of violence, but a nationwide, structural condition in which young people can find jobs, pursue educational goals and enjoy basic human ... read more about Youth programs officer combines development experience with peacebuilding skills to help Zimbabwe’s communities
Royals put three on Capitol One Academic All-District Team
The EMU cross country and track & field teams landed a trio of men and women on the Capitol One Academic All-District Teams. The Royals put a total of three ... read more about Royals put three on Capitol One Academic All-District Team
Oakland school district youths are transformed by restorative justice practices
The two “Frontier Luncheon” speakers at Session II of the 2015 Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) did not offer a speech to their audience of 170 people from 29 countries. Instead ... read more about Oakland school district youths are transformed by restorative justice practices
Bach Festival, in its 23rd year, draws appreciative crowd for diverse classical repertoire
In his 23rd year as artistic director and conductor of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, Kenneth J. Nafziger just laughs when asked if he is most looking forward to conducting ... read more about Bach Festival, in its 23rd year, draws appreciative crowd for diverse classical repertoire
In support of Harrisonburg’s new restorative justice initiative, city police lieutenant joins peacebuilding institute training
The Southern Police Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) no longer share just an acronym. They now have a common alumnus ... read more about In support of Harrisonburg’s new restorative justice initiative, city police lieutenant joins peacebuilding institute training