As a work-study student on EMU’s helpdesk in 1999, these were Jason Alderfer’s tools: “A telephone and a legal pad.” A couple times a day, Alderfer or another work-study student would check ... read more about EMU’s Own Techies
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A little guide to the workings of the United Nations, from a peacebuilding perspective
[Editor’s note: Originally published in Peacebuilder magazine a year ago, this article on the workings of the United Nations remains more relevant than ever, with UN agencies needing to play a ... read more about A little guide to the workings of the United Nations, from a peacebuilding perspective
Grad Jeremy Auker has a professional baseball career, but it’s not on the field
Late in the season in 2004 the Burlington (N.C.) Indians, a minor league baseball team in the low-level Appalachian League, were forced to start a rain-delayed game after 10 p.m. ... read more about Grad Jeremy Auker has a professional baseball career, but it’s not on the field
For these healthcare alumni, Christmas Day means a shift (or two) serving the hospital community
Few people would choose to spend Christmas Day in a hospital, but healthcare professionals working on Dec. 25 say there is a sense of community, an intimacy, that the special ... read more about For these healthcare alumni, Christmas Day means a shift (or two) serving the hospital community
CJP grad doing interfaith work in Nigeria
Within North American educational institutions affiliated with one of the three “historic peace churches” – Mennonite, Brethren and Quaker – only Eastern Mennonite University offers a graduate program pertaining to peace. ... read more about CJP grad doing interfaith work in Nigeria
Sunday school materials connect veterans, peace churches
Developers of a new Sunday school curriculum say it goes down a seldom-walked path — where pacifists accompany veterans toward peace. Released on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, the free six-week ... read more about Sunday school materials connect veterans, peace churches
EMU claims Frederick Holiday Classic title to finish first half 8-3
The Runnin’ Royals are heading into their Christmas break on a high note after beating Frostburg State 77-68 Sunday afternoon to win the Rotary of Frederick Holiday Classic in Frederick, ... read more about EMU claims Frederick Holiday Classic title to finish first half 8-3
EMU alum to head elementary education for Harrisonburg City Schools
Elementary grade enrollment is the fastest growing cohort in Harrisonburg City Public Schools, leading the division to create a new position to handle instructional needs. The person filling that post, ... read more about EMU alum to head elementary education for Harrisonburg City Schools
EMU community helps make Christmas cheerier for those who don’t have enough
For Sandra: Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo, small photo album, purple gloves, JMU scarf, Christmas CDs, candy, 2015 calendar. This is one of the six ornaments hanging on a miniature ... read more about EMU community helps make Christmas cheerier for those who don’t have enough
Symposium highlights work of student researchers, including one funded by National Science Foundation
The world is running out of petroleum. A dwindling supply of petroleum is troubling not only to automobile, plastic, and energy users, but also to organic chemists who heavily depend ... read more about Symposium highlights work of student researchers, including one funded by National Science Foundation