On a sunny day in September, 64 students from Eastern Mennonite University stood in a graveyard, listening to the names of people who may be buried there. Cream violets blanketed ... read more about Students pilgrimage to local enslaved graveyard
Academics
‘Shalom in the Streets’: January 2020 School for Leadership Training
Right in the midst of what is being dismantled, biblical narratives beckon us to discover shalom in genuine relationships with the people in our neighborhoods, communities and cities. In the ... read more about ‘Shalom in the Streets’: January 2020 School for Leadership Training
STAR program works with National Park Service on restorative justice, trauma and healing
“It takes courage to try to address harms at the systemic level, such as the land theft that is at the foundation of the service; at the institutional level, like ... read more about STAR program works with National Park Service on restorative justice, trauma and healing
Seminary alum named new pastor in Troy, Pa.
Joshua Yorks MDiv '13 is the new pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Troy, Pa. This article introduces him to the community. ... read more about Seminary alum named new pastor in Troy, Pa. from Troy Penny Saver
Professor facilitates RJ in education conversations in Indiana
Professor Kathy Evans met with staff and area educators in Elkhart, Indiana, to talk about efforts with restorative justice in education. ... read more about Professor facilitates RJ in education conversations in Indiana from Elkhart Truth
Opera star and EMU ensembles soar at 2019 gala concert
“Simply magical,” says Professor David Berry in recollection of last weekend’s Gala concert at Eastern Mennonite University. “It is rarer than rare to have a consummate artist who has graced ... read more about Opera star and EMU ensembles soar at 2019 gala concert
Bike Club supports alum on Great Divide summer trip
The EMU Bike Club supports student-cyclists with local rides, bike rentals, and other events. Co-president Ella Reist worked with sophomore writer Kate Szambecki to provide this news coverage of a ... read more about Bike Club supports alum on Great Divide summer trip
Wenger named ODAC Scholar-Athlete Of The Year
Eastern Mennonite University goalkeeper Leah Wenger (Broadway, Va./Eastern Mennonite) has been named the top scholar-athlete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. As part of the ODAC postseason awards, Wenger was voted as ... read more about Wenger named ODAC Scholar-Athlete Of The Year
‘A Bach Festival Christmas’ to usher in holiday spirit
The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, now in its 28th season, will celebrate the holidays with “A Bach Festival Christmas” concert featuring soprano Susan Gouthro, trumpet player Christine Carrillo, and pianist ... read more about ‘A Bach Festival Christmas’ to usher in holiday spirit
CJP at 25: Celebrate, Reflect, Dream with Maryam Sheikh GC ‘17
During the 2019-20 academic year, as the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding commemorates its 25th anniversary, a series of guest authors will share reflections about CJP’s personal impact. We want ... read more about CJP at 25: Celebrate, Reflect, Dream with Maryam Sheikh GC ‘17