“Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a metal is non-ferrous. Jack and I carry a small magnet on our persons for just these instances,” said Matthew Freed, the recycling crew ... read more about EMU recycling team notches historic scrap metal run
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Join the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s 25+1 Anniversary Celebration June 4-6
The global and domestic impact of Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding will be celebrated June-4-6 at the 25+1 Anniversary Celebration. The event was originally planned for summer ... read more about Join the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s 25+1 Anniversary Celebration June 4-6
Johnson, Alderfer compete at NCAA National Championships
Alijah Johnson (Upper Marlboro, Md./Frederick Douglass) and Isaac Alderfer (Broadway, Va./Broadway) concluded standout track seasons this past week at the NCAA National Championships. Johnson ran in his first-ever national meet, finishing 14th ... read more about Johnson, Alderfer compete at NCAA National Championships
Troyer left lasting legacy on TA, Valley volleyball
This article about EMU alumna Gina Campbell Troyer ’93 appeared in the 5/27/2021 Daily News-Record. A special education teacher at Turner Ashby High School in Bridgewater, Troyer coached varsity volleyball ... read more about Troyer left lasting legacy on TA, Valley volleyball
CSCS Climate Ride: The journey begins May 31!
The Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions is “Moving the Story” on climate issues with its Climate Ride this summer. For 59 days, 17 riders will bicycle 3737 miles from Seattle to Washington ... read more about CSCS Climate Ride: The journey begins May 31!
Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza to headline CJP’s 25+1 Anniversary Celebration
Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement Alicia Garza will speak at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) during the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s 25th Anniversary Celebration banquet on June 5, ... read more about Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza to headline CJP’s 25+1 Anniversary Celebration
Locals march for Palestinians
After 10 days of fighting and hundreds killed, Israel and Hamas are observing a cease fire. In Harrisonburg, protesters rallied in solidarity with Palestinians on Saturday. Tim Seidel, professor and director of EMU's Center for Interfaith Engagment, spoke at the rally. ... read more about Locals march for Palestinians from WMRA/NPR
Royal Awards honor spring semester staff performance
Eastern Mennonite University presented four Royal Awards for Staff Performance during spring semester 2021. The awardees are selected from nominations of staff or administrators who have shown exceptional performance, and/or ... read more about Royal Awards honor spring semester staff performance
Volleyball’s Paris Hutchinson is EMU’s first VASID Rookie Of The Year
EMU women’s volleyball player Paris Hutchinson (Waynesboro, Va./Wilson Memorial) continues forging into new territory with postseason awards, today being named as the Rookie of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Directors ... read more about Volleyball’s Paris Hutchinson is EMU’s first VASID Rookie Of The Year
EMS teacher retires after 33 years
After 33 years of teaching history and Bible classes at Eastern Mennonite School, Elwood Yoder is ready to “re-wire” — not retire — for a new chapter of history making. ... read more about EMS teacher retires after 33 years