EMU’s internal emails this summer were unusual – yet oddly heartening. The combined hubbub of construction projects and thousands of summer guests made for feelings of excitement – and of ... read more about Building on Solid Footing
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Syrian archbishop leaves EMU abruptly to rally his flock to return to their historic, destroyed city and rebuild their lives
Two days of arduous traveling from war-torn Syria to peaceful Harrisonburg, Virginia. Four days in a class called “PeaceTalk: English Language Skills for Peacebuilders.” Then suddenly rushing back to Syria, ... read more about Syrian archbishop leaves EMU abruptly to rally his flock to return to their historic, destroyed city and rebuild their lives
Larger space, word-of-mouth spur EMU program’s popularity
In just five years, new classroom space and growing interest has more than doubled the number of students enrolling in an Eastern Mennonite University program serving learners with limited English ... read more about Larger space, word-of-mouth spur EMU program’s popularity
Presidential portrait artist, from Belarus, savors new season at EMU
EMU President Loren Swartzendruber smiles slightly, standing near the Campus Center entrance. Portrait artist Natalia Dubina painted pink- and white-blooming trees in the sunny landscape surrounding him. Dubina, who has ... read more about Presidential portrait artist, from Belarus, savors new season at EMU
Speakers of other languages flood into EMU’s English-language program, often preparing for college
A program to rapidly enable speakers of other languages to master English has reached record enrollment at Eastern Mennonite University. With 85 students this fall, EMU’s Intensive English Program (IEP) ... read more about Speakers of other languages flood into EMU’s English-language program, often preparing for college
Language Barriers Falling in EMU’s Intensive English Program
When Fanty Polanco immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic five years ago, she spoke no English. But three years in Eastern Mennonite University’s Intensive English Program has ... read more about Language Barriers Falling in EMU’s Intensive English Program
Mennonite Colleges Collaborate for IEP Students
Mennonite Education Agency (MEA) announced a new three-year agreement among all five colleges/universities of Mennonite Church USA that will facilitate the success of undergraduate international students. Bethel (Kan.) College, Bluffton ... read more about Mennonite Colleges Collaborate for IEP Students
EMU Student Keeps Up With Family In Japan, Avoids News
Since last week’s magnitude-9.0 earthquake and the tsunami that followed in its wake ravaged Japan’s Honshu Island, EMU student Satoyo Yoshida has been eager to return to her native country ... read more about EMU Student Keeps Up With Family In Japan, Avoids News
EMU, Korean School Sign Exchange Agreement
Two schools with a strong commitment to global learning have signed an agreement that encourages student exchanges and other efforts to strengthen relational ties. Representatives of Bell International School (BIS), ... read more about EMU, Korean School Sign Exchange Agreement
Profs to Reflect on Pakistani Elections
Dr. Mike Medley, director of the Intensive English Program (IEP) at EMU An EMU and a James Madison University professor will offer their views on Pakistan-US relations after the elections ... read more about Profs to Reflect on Pakistani Elections