On a sunny day in September, 64 students from Eastern Mennonite University stood in a graveyard, listening to the names of people who may be buried there. Cream violets blanketed ... read more about Students pilgrimage to local enslaved graveyard
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Opera star and EMU ensembles soar at 2019 gala concert
“Simply magical,” says Professor David Berry in recollection of last weekend’s Gala concert at Eastern Mennonite University. “It is rarer than rare to have a consummate artist who has graced ... read more about Opera star and EMU ensembles soar at 2019 gala concert
Wenger named ODAC Scholar-Athlete Of The Year
Eastern Mennonite University goalkeeper Leah Wenger (Broadway, Va./Eastern Mennonite) has been named the top scholar-athlete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. As part of the ODAC postseason awards, Wenger was voted as ... read more about Wenger named ODAC Scholar-Athlete Of The Year
‘A Bach Festival Christmas’ to usher in holiday spirit
The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, now in its 28th season, will celebrate the holidays with “A Bach Festival Christmas” concert featuring soprano Susan Gouthro, trumpet player Christine Carrillo, and pianist ... read more about ‘A Bach Festival Christmas’ to usher in holiday spirit
Youth symphony and children’s choir to present fall concert
The Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony and Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir present their annual joint fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 4 p.m. in EMU’s Lehman Auditorium. A $7 donation ... read more about Youth symphony and children’s choir to present fall concert
VACA professor’s work featured in Nature Conservancy magazine
Several photos taken by Professor Steven David Johnson are featured in an article about Appalachia in Nature Conservancy magazine. ... read more about VACA professor’s work featured in Nature Conservancy magazine from Nature Conservancy
Students on Europe cross-cultural semester explore art and identity
Eastern Mennonite University student Kate Stutzman thought of herself as removed from the tragedy of the Holocaust. Her perceived distance — of time and geography — was bridged in “terrifying, ... read more about Students on Europe cross-cultural semester explore art and identity
Staff Spotlight #8: Jon Styer, brand guru
Want to know who is responsible for the beautiful new mountainscape graphics accompanying the university’s new tagline? That would be our talented creative director and brand manager Jon Styer ‘07. ... read more about Staff Spotlight #8: Jon Styer, brand guru
EMU’s alum-directed ‘Pride and Prejudice’ is both giddy and profound
Whether a Jane Austen fan or not, audience members of Eastern Mennonite University’s “Pride and Prejudice” are in for a delicious treat. Guest director and alumnus Stan Swartz produces a ... read more about EMU’s alum-directed ‘Pride and Prejudice’ is both giddy and profound
Muslim scholar and cultural critic talks history, theology, film and more during multi-day visit
“The greatest athlete that I ever saw was another American Muslim … I was nine years old in those less enlightened times, the 1970s, when Ali fought George Foreman in ... read more about Muslim scholar and cultural critic talks history, theology, film and more during multi-day visit