Laura Feichtinger McGrath GC ’18, director of English learner services and Title III at Harrisonburg City Public Schools, was recognized as a 2020 Bright Star by the United Way of ... read more about Harrisonburg educator honored by United Way
Education
Pre-service teachers glean job search, interview advice
The article below, “Internet Interview: Challenge of Recruiting Teachers Moves Online,” by reporter Megan Williams ran in the Feb. 25, 2021, issue of the Daily News-Record. The article includes Shawn ... read more about Pre-service teachers glean job search, interview advice
Restorative justice in education master’s program offers online option
Beginning in fall 2021, Eastern Mennonite University’s MA in Education: Restorative Justice in Education degree program will offer an online option, in addition to the current curriculum on the Harrisonburg campus. The ... read more about Restorative justice in education master’s program offers online option
County teacher receives prestigious certification
Owen Longacre ’13 is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University’s teacher education program. He teaches and coaches at Spotswood High School in Rockingham County Public Schools. *** Owen Longacre was ... read more about County teacher receives prestigious certification
HNN founder Rick Shenkman to speak on ‘Why is Democracy so @#$&! Hard?’
Eastern Mennonite University’s Albert N. Keim Lecture Series brings scholars to campus each year in honor of the well-loved history professor, who was a teacher and administrator for 35 years. ... read more about HNN founder Rick Shenkman to speak on ‘Why is Democracy so @#$&! Hard?’
Centering student needs, EMU faculty adapt to fall semester challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on educational institutions across the country – with students, instructors, and families seemingly in limbo as they try to navigate public health precautions and an ... read more about Centering student needs, EMU faculty adapt to fall semester challenges
Join virtual events with poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama Sept. 14-18
Poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama will spend the second week of September virtually touring Eastern Mennonite University: speaking in chapels, colloquia, and classes; chatting with pastors and LGBTQ+ groups; ... read more about Join virtual events with poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama Sept. 14-18
Rockbridge AD Mike Gale ’01 is the new boys basketball coach
Mike Gale, 42, came to Lexington after spending 14 seasons as the boys basketball coach at Stuarts Draft High in neighboring Augusta County. He is a 1996 graduate of Fort Defiance High School and a 2001 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University, where he played baseball. ... read more about Rockbridge AD Mike Gale ’01 is the new boys basketball coach from Roanoke Times
Park View baseball coach retires after 30 years
Michael Greene '76, who was been coaching for over 40 years, leaves Park View as its longest tenured coach with 30 years of service at the high school. He is married to Bonnie Showalter Greene '77, whom he met at EMU. ... read more about Park View baseball coach retires after 30 years from Brunswick Times-Gazette
All-virtual Homecoming and Family Weekend features new Herm, fun run/ride, TenTalks and much more
Newsflash! Wondering how the Great Herm Search of 2020 was going? Mark Oct. 16 on your calendar. Eastern Mennonite University’s new blue lion mascot will meet his fans during the ... read more about All-virtual Homecoming and Family Weekend features new Herm, fun run/ride, TenTalks and much more