If two people walk up to the same bench in a park, they’re generally going to be nice to each other. They’ll allow one another the room to sit down; ... read more about SPI course brings peacebuilding into the post-truth internet arena
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‘How Can EMU Keep From Singing?’ Physically distanced outdoor singing session is a trial run for choir this fall
This summer, Eastern Mennonite University music professor Benjamin Bergey has been reading…and reading…and reading. For a while, not a week would go by without more new information about aerosolization, how ... read more about ‘How Can EMU Keep From Singing?’ Physically distanced outdoor singing session is a trial run for choir this fall
ROYALS RESPOND: Pandemic postcards from across the globe
The Spring/Summer 2020 issue of Crossroads featured heartfelt reflections from alumni on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brooke Hensley ’14, in the photo above with colleagues, is an emergency ... read more about ROYALS RESPOND: Pandemic postcards from across the globe
Cellist and music educator is new director of EMU’s Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Program
Kim Souther, nationally acclaimed cellist, touring artist, and educator, returns to the Shenandoah Valley as new administrative director for the Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Program at Eastern Mennonite University. The ... read more about Cellist and music educator is new director of EMU’s Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Program
Bach Festival keeps ‘the rhythm of the week’ alive with virtual concerts
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is bringing its collection of classical symphonic sounds to your home through daily video uploads by festival performers. Going on its 28th year, anticipation was high ... read more about Bach Festival keeps ‘the rhythm of the week’ alive with virtual concerts
Six Royals named to VaSID Academic All-State Team
Six EMU student-athletes have been named to the Academic-All State Team by the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID). A total of 222 student-athletes representing 37 colleges and universities across the ... read more about Six Royals named to VaSID Academic All-State Team
EMU announces 2020 Yoder and Webb Scholars
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) has announced the 2020 Yoder and Webb Scholars. The scholarships cover full tuition and include admission into EMU’s Honors Program. The Yoder Scholars program was founded by ... read more about EMU announces 2020 Yoder and Webb Scholars
Beloved professor Jay B. Landis ’54 leaves deep legacy
Poetry recitations, the gifts of home-grown roses, a special grace of dignity in the simple acts of being and sharing, and an encyclopedic memory that connected him deeply to all ... read more about Beloved professor Jay B. Landis ’54 leaves deep legacy
The Phoenix rises again, mid-quarantine
The sixty-third volume of The Phoenix is out – a 52-page collection of stories, artwork, and poetry cultivated from the Eastern Mennonite University community. Works featured in the annual publication ... read more about The Phoenix rises again, mid-quarantine
The Phoenix rises again, mid-quarantine
The sixty-third volume of The Phoenix is out – a 52-page collection of stories, artwork, and poetry cultivated from the Eastern Mennonite University community. Works featured in the annual publication ... read more about The Phoenix rises again, mid-quarantine