In Chris Grim’s first-grade classroom when a student does something kind, or accomplishes something important, they get to ring the celebration bell. The celebration bell may just look like a ... read more about Chris Grim ’90 selected for regional teacher of the year award
Lynette Mast '88 helps Eastern Mennonite Elementary students take part in an annual tradition, with each student adding their name to their classroom’s pledge of nonviolence poster, and then washing one another’s hands. ... read more about EMS elementary school students sign pledge of nonviolence from Eastern Mennonite School
Twenty employees from Grand Canyon National Park attended its first week-long Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) workshop, run by Eastern Mennonite University. ... read more about Outside Magazine: EMU-led STAR trauma training in Grand Canyon National Park from Outside
Working as a full-time pastor in Roanoke, Virginia, or a volunteer chaplain in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and taking courses at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are no longer incompatible, thanks to a relatively ... read more about Hybrid seminary courses blend face-to-face and flexible learning
A September Writers Read event at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) will feature alumna Allison K. Garcia, a licensed professional counselor and “Latina at heart.” Garcia will read from her novel ... read more about September Writers Read features alumna Allison K. Garcia and her novel ‘Vivir el Dream’
Royal Connections, a new feature launching on Eastern Mennonite University’s website, showcases alumni-owned or managed businesses all over the world – and helps students, parents and graduates find and connect ... read more about Connected in a Royals way: New website locates alumni businesses, internship opportunities
Eastern Mennonite University is expanding its clinical laboratory space and adding simulation equipment to meet a growing national demand for highly qualified nurses. The enhanced capacity will allow the nursing ... read more about Nursing simulation lab undergoes renovations and equipment upgrades to meet growing demand
In Kenya a new social healing and reconciliation program called Kumekucha – Kiswahili for “It’s a new dawn” – is empowering local leaders to create “sacred space” for people dealing ... read more about Trauma healing program ‘Kumekucha’ supports ‘sustainable agents of resilience and community strength’
Charlie Tinsley MDiv. '18, Virginia state ambassador for the National Association of Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse (NAASCA), was a panelist on the organization's Aug. 11 radio show. To find resources and the podcast, visit the NAASCA website. ... read more about Seminary grad is ambassador for organization supporting adult survivors of child abuse from National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding was represented at the Caux Forum in Switzerland this summer by six alumni, faculty and staff. The forum, which takes place in ... read more about CJP alumni, faculty and staff present at the 2018 Caux Forum