Erik Kratz doesn’t like the phrase, “rock-bottom.” He finds it demoralizing – even morbid – and it implies that, as he put it, that he’s been “down and out.” But ... read more about EMU Alum Kratz Hitting Everything But “Rock-Bottom”
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EMU Grad Remembered For Adventurous Spirit
Right around 2 one morning in 1951, Cal Redekop felt somebody kick his sleeping bag. It was odd. Especially considering the makeshift campsite that Redekop and friends Richard Wagner and ... read more about EMU Grad Remembered For Adventurous Spirit
Watch Opening Convocation Live
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) will broadcast opening convocation online, Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 9:50 a.m. President Loren Swartzendruber will reflect on EMU being “like no other …” In addition, there ... read more about Watch Opening Convocation Live
EMU Welcomes New Faculty for 2012-13
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) welcomes 10 new faculty to the ranks for the 2012-13 academic year. The new faculty, announced by Fred Kniss, provost, and Nancy Heisey, vice president and ... read more about EMU Welcomes New Faculty for 2012-13
Two EMU Alum Honored By Christopher Dock Mennonite High School
A pair of former Eastern Mennonite University athletes will be honored by their high school alma mater this fall, field hockey player Liza Heavener and baseball player Erik Kratz. Both ... read more about Two EMU Alum Honored By Christopher Dock Mennonite High School
Alumni Reunite for “Love of the Game”
Baseball players fill seats, inspire songs, become talking points around the water cooler and, more importantly to a dozen Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) alumni, accumulate statistics. For the past 30 ... read more about Alumni Reunite for “Love of the Game”
Van der Vat-Chromy Named Interim Music Director of Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir
Jo-Anne van der Vat-Chromy, Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music Education at James Madison University, will serve as interim music director of the Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir ... read more about Van der Vat-Chromy Named Interim Music Director of Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir
Kratz Living the Big League Dream
Erik Kratz, a 2002 Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) graduate, has stepped up when the Philadelphia Phillies have needed him most. Kratz has filled in for starting catcher Carlos Ruiz and ... read more about Kratz Living the Big League Dream
Alumni of the Year: Vic and Christina Buckwalter
Two idealistic young people meet at EMU, earn their degrees in pre-med and education, and spend their entire careers serving others – without fanfare – at home and abroad. Now ... read more about Alumni of the Year: Vic and Christina Buckwalter
Distinguished Service Award: David Boshart
Some people dream of a denomination that grows by embracing diverse groups of people. David Boshart ’86, MA ’87 (religion), is facilitating such growth in his corner of the Mennonite ... read more about Distinguished Service Award: David Boshart