VaCA professor Steve Johnson is a man consumed by love for all manner of frogs, salamanders, toads, and newts. In his colloquium talk on Tuesday afternoon, Johnson spoke on his ... read more about Johnson’s colloquium highlights Oregon wildlife, land
Visual and communication arts

Two pioneers of Playback Theatre – evoking understanding, empathy and change – will be teaching at SPI 2014
Imagine a theatrical performance with no starting script. Several actors listen intently to a volunteer from the audience tell a first-person story. On the cue, “Let’s watch,” the actors interpret ... read more about Two pioneers of Playback Theatre – evoking understanding, empathy and change – will be teaching at SPI 2014

Play explores relationships, social issues, through lens of photojournalist injured in Iraq war
A photojournalist returning from war-torn Iraq deals with the images her mind cannot erase and the personal, marital and moral choices that define her life in the Eastern Mennonite University ... read more about Play explores relationships, social issues, through lens of photojournalist injured in Iraq war

Pain and stubbornness put Hattie Berg on a now-loved path through EMU
Her back pain began sometime during her sophomore year of high school. It wasn’t too bad at first, nothing out of the ordinary. Aches and pains are part of a ... read more about Pain and stubbornness put Hattie Berg on a now-loved path through EMU

Preparatory music program offers traditional and Suzuki lessons
The Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Program at Eastern Mennonite University will begin music lessons for individuals hoping to learn a new instrument, or improve skills, starting Jan. 13. A given ... read more about Preparatory music program offers traditional and Suzuki lessons

EMU alum, local stained glass artist, named to Business Journal’s ’10 Under 40′
Zachary Nafziger, owner of and sole craftsman at ZN Stained Glass, is the first to admit business may not be his strongest suit. But the clients who nominated him for ... read more about EMU alum, local stained glass artist, named to Business Journal’s ’10 Under 40′

Student photographer captures Obama family handing out Thanksgiving packages at food bank
When Eastern Mennonite University sophomore Londen Wheeler learned President Obama would drop by his workplace for a thank-you visit, he knew Nov. 27 would not be a typical day at ... read more about Student photographer captures Obama family handing out Thanksgiving packages at food bank

Student writes unflinching play, now staged, about 17-year-old dying of cancer
Two weeks before his senior thesis project due date, Eastern Mennonite University senior theater and writing studies major Michael Bodner decided on a path he’d never tread: He wanted to ... read more about Student writes unflinching play, now staged, about 17-year-old dying of cancer

Annual gala concert ushers in winter season
The Eastern Mennonite University music department will be celebrating the start of the winter season by holding the annual gala concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 inside Lehman Auditorium at ... read more about Annual gala concert ushers in winter season

Students make ‘As You Like It’ creatively their own at two-week camp, culminating in show, Aug. 28, 30 and 31
For Izzy Howard, it’s hard to choose between her passion for play writing and her love of performing. Lucky for her, she doesn’t have to. For the past two years, ... read more about Students make ‘As You Like It’ creatively their own at two-week camp, culminating in show, Aug. 28, 30 and 31