Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36, who with his late wife Sara Jane Weaver ’42, shared a special Centennial Award at Eastern Mennonite University in 2017, died Oct. 1, 2020, at his ... read more about In Memoriam: Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36
Graduate programs
NIH chief talks mental health and genetics at October Suter seminar
Dr. Francis J. McMahon will give a Suter Science Seminar on Wednesday, October 14 at 4:15 p.m. at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Attend via EMU’s Facebook Live page. McMahon will ... read more about NIH chief talks mental health and genetics at October Suter seminar
CJP: A Look Back At 2019-20
For a more streamlined read, note the following: –links to each CJP program are omitted. To learn more about the specific programs named here, please visit the CJP website. — ... read more about CJP: A Look Back At 2019-20
Homecoming 2020: Alumni Awards
Celebrate EMU’s Alumni Award recipients Friday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 on Facebook Live! These honored guests will be joined at the Homecoming opening celebration with President Susan Schultz Huxman (and ... read more about Homecoming 2020: Alumni Awards
Co-pastors Ron and Judy Zook, both EMS alumni, saw a need after shooting across from their Lancaster church
“I stood on bare feet on the parking lot and it was rough, it hurt my feet,” Ron Zook said. “And it just felt like a really holy moment standing there — a moment I will not forget. But then we had no idea that four or five hours later our parking lot would become the staging area and command center for the police.” ... read more about Co-pastors Ron and Judy Zook, both EMS alumni, saw a need after shooting across from their Lancaster church from Anabaptist World
New environmental justice minor addresses the intersections of environmentalism and social justice movements
The term “environmental justice” is increasingly joining the common lexicon of activists and community leaders. The movement addresses massive problems like climate change and racism – but rather than siloing these ... read more about New environmental justice minor addresses the intersections of environmentalism and social justice movements
EMU sees growth across undergrad, grad programs
Innovative new undergraduate and graduate programs and a strong showing in retention across the undergraduate classes have helped Eastern Mennonite University report favorable gains in student numbers this fall despite ... read more about EMU sees growth across undergrad, grad programs
Leader of Virginia’s public health response to COVID-19 to speak Wednesday
Jeannine Uzel MSN ’18* is the director of public health nursing at the Virginia Department of Health. She will give a lecture as part of the Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) ... read more about Leader of Virginia’s public health response to COVID-19 to speak Wednesday
Pastor and congregation recognized by UMC conference
Pastor Alanna McGuinn, a 2020 graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, and her congregation at Central United Methodist Church were among three recipients of the One Matters award. The award is ... read more about Pastor and congregation recognized by UMC conference
CJP supporters give generously during 25th Anniversary year
The following message is from Lindsay Martin, associate director of development for the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. Contact Lindsay at lindsay.e.martin@emu.edu to explore creative giving options that meet your ... read more about CJP supporters give generously during 25th Anniversary year