Katie Mansfield, lead trainer of EMU's STAR (Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience) program, shares this blog post is part of Mennonite Church USA’s Welcoming EveryBODY: Learn, Pray, Join initiative. ... read more about STAR lead trainer urges churches to consider disability justice first from MCUSA
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Lord Fairfax Community College names EMU graduate as 2022 Distinguished Alumni of the Year
Kathy Alsberry Temple ’14, the very first person to graduate from Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) during its inaugural commencement ceremony in 1972, was presented with the 2022 Distinguished Alumni ... read more about Lord Fairfax Community College names EMU graduate as 2022 Distinguished Alumni of the Year
Alumni awarded EMU Educator Grant for outdoor rooftop classroom
Students at the Elon Rhodes Early Learning Center in Harrisonburg will now have the opportunity to attend class outdoors, sitting at rooftop picnic tables, learning at the vertical wall garden, ... read more about Alumni awarded EMU Educator Grant for outdoor rooftop classroom
MSN grad launches Vaccines for Children Program in Pennsylvania school district
As she began her final coursework to earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree at Eastern Mennonite University, Crystal Perez saw an opportunity to impact the greater community. Partnering ... read more about MSN grad launches Vaccines for Children Program in Pennsylvania school district
Eastern Mennonite Seminary names The Rev. Veva Mumaw as campus pastor
The Rev. Veva Mumaw will be the new campus pastor at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. She replaces The Rev. Dr. Kevin Clark, assistant professor, who has served in the role since ... read more about Eastern Mennonite Seminary names The Rev. Veva Mumaw as campus pastor
Mennonite Central Committee establishes Michael J. Sharp Global Peacemaker Award
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) announced the establishment of the annual Michael J. Sharp Global Peacemaker Award, which will recognize and encourage courageous peacebuilders across the world. The award will be ... read more about Mennonite Central Committee establishes Michael J. Sharp Global Peacemaker Award
EMU Nursing spotlights alumni for National Nurses Month
Eastern Mennonite University Nursing featured 25 alumni, students, and faculty on their Facebook page for National Nurses Month this May. Nurses shared a diverse array of experiences, stories, and even ... read more about EMU Nursing spotlights alumni for National Nurses Month
Dean Sue Cockley to retire after 26 years at EMU
After 26 years at Eastern Mennonite University in leadership positions with several programs, Dean Sue Cockley has touched hundreds of students, faculty and staff – from those in the adult ... read more about Dean Sue Cockley to retire after 26 years at EMU
‘Healing from Racial Trauma’: SPI instructor Lisa Collins shares how STAR training moved her forward
“You are the subject of your own research.” Listening to that inner voice sent Lisa Collins, EdD, on her own journey of autoethnography. Collins is co-teaching Strategies for Trauma Awareness ... read more about ‘Healing from Racial Trauma’: SPI instructor Lisa Collins shares how STAR training moved her forward
EMU hosts historic first Lavender Graduation and other LGBTQ+ events
This spring, Eastern Mennonite University hosted its first Lavender Graduation to honor LGBTQ+ graduates and alumni. The event recognizes LGBTQ students of all races and ethnicities and acknowledges their achievement ... read more about EMU hosts historic first Lavender Graduation and other LGBTQ+ events