Few things permeate American culture like sports; successful collegiate athletes are even dubbed “All-American.” The American Alliance of Health, Physical Education and Recreation recommends children get a minimum of 30 ... read more about In his new book ‘Overplayed,’ athletic director Dave King advises parents trying to stay sane and supportive of young athletes
A multi-year research project on domestic violence, under the direction of professor Carolyn Stauffer, will be highlighted in a community education symposium at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) this spring. The ... read more about ‘Conversations on Sexual Violence’ symposium aims to nurture community-building and resilience
In the fall of 1977, I was preparing to be a resident assistant in Northlawn residence hall. I needed to pick a Bible verse to be a theme for our ... read more about Lenten Reflections: Carmen Schrock-Hurst reflects on her journey with glaucoma and on walking ‘by faith, not by sight’
HARRISONBURG — Micah Hurst has one question — “When will it stop?” Hurst, a pastoral intern at Eastern Mennonite University, was one of about 30 people who came to the ... read more about ‘When Will It Stop?’ EMU Vigil Honors Victims Of Hesston, Kan., Shooting
I felt as though I was washing away the desert sand of Iraq. —Michael King, seminary dean Darin Busé, a United Methodist pastor, came to Eastern Mennonite Seminary with ... read more about Lenten Reflections: A pacifist and a combat veteran are filled by the Holy Spirit at the footwashing bowl
Author and speaker Peter Block headlines a list of notable speakers for “Leading into the Common Good: An Anabaptist Perspective,” a conference for practitioners, scholars and students April 7-9, 2016, ... read more about EMU leadership conference to create a new paradigm of “Leading into the Common Good”
Inside Goshen College’s athletics building, metallic “pings” pricked the air as bat-wielding kids hit — and missed — balls thrown by Goshen baseball players. Murmurs of conversation gurgled in the ... read more about Catcher Erik Kratz, now with the San Diego Padres, reflects on the blessings of a baseball life
Respected educator and administrator Lee Snyder, PhD., will serve as interim president of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) beginning July 1, 2016. Her appointment comes as President Loren Swartzendruber retires after ... read more about With presidential search on schedule, educator and administrator Lee Snyder will serve in an interim role
Inviting participants to “several days of learning that have the potential to transform us,” School for Leadership Training (SLT) coordinator Linda Alley welcomed about 200 people to this year’s event ... read more about ‘Oasis’-themed School for Leadership Training revisions the metaphorical desert as a vital site of growth and rebirth
When freelance legal affairs journalist Mark Obbie wrote a six-part series on crime victims for Slate in 2015, he made sure to include Howard Zehr, professor of restorative justice at ... read more about In Slate series on victim’s rights, Howard Zehr identifies ‘entrenched’ challenges to systematic change through restorative justice