Poet Gary Dop is the first guest of the annual Writers Read lecture series at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). He speaks Thursday, Sept. 15, at 8:30 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium. ... read more about Poet Gary Dop kicks off annual Writers Read series
Visual and communication arts
Professors Joan Griffing and Marti Eads celebrate Leymah Gbowee’s peace work with new musical work
A review of the CD When the Spirit Sings: Chamber Music of Gwyneth Walker includes "The Peacemakers," a commissioned work that involves two EMU professors, violinist Joan Griffing and poet Marti Eads. ... read more about Professors Joan Griffing and Marti Eads celebrate Leymah Gbowee’s peace work with new musical work from Classical Voice of North Carolina
EMU welcomes 13 new faculty for 2016-2017 academic year
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) welcomes 13 new faculty to the ranks for the 2016-17 academic year. [See photo album here and at the end of this article.] The new faculty, ... read more about EMU welcomes 13 new faculty for 2016-2017 academic year
Zeljko Mirkovic’s documentary provides the basis for National Geographic Channel episode
An American military pilot and the Serbian officer who ordered him shot down are featured in a 2012 documentary by new VACA professor Zeljko Mirkovic. Their story appears on the National Geographic Channel. ... read more about Zeljko Mirkovic’s documentary provides the basis for National Geographic Channel episode from National Geographic Channel
Interdisciplinary conference on women of Anabaptist traditions, slated for June 2017, announces call for proposals
Scholars, activists, students and literary, performing and visual artists alike are invited to submit proposals for consideration to “Crossing the Line: Women of Anabaptist Traditions Encounter Borders and Boundaries,” a ... read more about Interdisciplinary conference on women of Anabaptist traditions, slated for June 2017, announces call for proposals
Summer interns settle in at Washington Community Scholars’ Center
Teresa Garcia-Bautista has a long list of summer goals while living at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center and working in Washington D.C. this summer. The first two are “meet the ... read more about Summer interns settle in at Washington Community Scholars’ Center
Outreach chamber quartet brings together biology, religion, education majors and yes, one future professional musician, to give the gift of music in unusual venues
Isaac Dahl is a religious and intercultural studies major. Quinn Kathrineberg plans on a career as an English teacher. Maria Yoder wants to be a doctor. Among the members of ... read more about Outreach chamber quartet brings together biology, religion, education majors and yes, one future professional musician, to give the gift of music in unusual venues
Harrisonburg native and internationally renowned countertenor headlines 24th annual Bach Festival
Nathan Medley, a Harrisonburg High School graduate who has earned international recognition, will headline this year’s Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). The June 12-19 festival will ... read more about Harrisonburg native and internationally renowned countertenor headlines 24th annual Bach Festival
Ten seniors honored with Cords of Distinction for their impact on campus and community
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony held Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2016 at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated ... read more about Ten seniors honored with Cords of Distinction for their impact on campus and community
Two-time editor continues The Phoenix’s legacy, since 1958, of showcasing EMU community’s creative works
Eastern Mennonite University senior Naomi Scoville says it’s an honor to be entrusted with people’s “babies”— their literary and artistic offspring, in this case. As a two-time editor of EMU’s ... read more about Two-time editor continues The Phoenix’s legacy, since 1958, of showcasing EMU community’s creative works