Come out and watch the choir perform at a venue near you! The EMU Chamber Singers is taking the show on the road. The auditioned touring chamber choir has released ... read more about Chamber Singers releases spring break tour schedule
Academics
‘Nightbitch’ author headlines Writers Read on Feb. 28
Her novel, about a mom who turns canine, is now a feature film starring Amy Adams Writers Read Author Series with Rachel YoderDate: Friday, Feb. 28Time: 7:30 p.m.Location: Martin Chapel, ... read more about ‘Nightbitch’ author headlines Writers Read on Feb. 28
Seminary professor introduces forthcoming book at Convocation
Historical research has a funny way of changing your writing plans, says Dr. David Evans, professor of history and intercultural studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. What began as a book ... read more about Seminary professor introduces forthcoming book at Convocation
Dr. Philip Zapanta ’96 shares life lessons from a career in health care spanning decades
One early spring morning in 1994, Philip Zapanta ’96, then a sophomore biology major at Eastern Mennonite College, boarded a bus in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with the rest of his ... read more about Dr. Philip Zapanta ’96 shares life lessons from a career in health care spanning decades
In the News: Prayer labyrinth at EMU offers unique way to connect with God
Have you ever wondered about the spiral-looking maze on the hill above the EMU Seminary Building? The Daily News-Record highlighted EMU’s prayer labyrinth in a wonderful feature story last week, detailing how it’s used, how it was built and where the design came from. EMU senior Emma Nord, who was quoted in the article, had this to say: “I love the rhythm of the labyrinth, kind of focusing on God and the design. Once you get to the center, you’re not done. You then walk back the way you came in.” ... read more about In the News: Prayer labyrinth at EMU offers unique way to connect with God from Daily News-Record
EMU to host Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship
Weekend conference returns to campus for the first time in five years From Feb. 21-23, 2025, the EMU Peace Fellowship club will host the Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship (ICPF) conference. This ... read more about EMU to host Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship
In the News: $2M grant gives EMU STEM majors new opportunities
In a news report on Thursday morning, WHSV-TV3 highlighted the $2 million grant awarded to EMU by the National Science Foundation. This grant, one of the largest in EMU's history, will fund annual scholarships for 23 high-achieving, income-eligible STEM majors over the next six years, along with mentoring, tutoring and other support services. ... read more about In the News: $2M grant gives EMU STEM majors new opportunities from WHSV-TV3
Amidst a decline in qualified teachers, EMU answers the call
Graduate certificate equips new teachers with the tools needed to better serve their students Classrooms are in crisis. The teaching profession is experiencing its lowest levels of employment in 50 ... read more about Amidst a decline in qualified teachers, EMU answers the call
Musicians make EMU history by becoming first trio to win annual Concerto/Aria Competition
Music so precise, they named winners thrice. That’s the quick rhyme behind last week’s annual Concerto/Aria Competition, which awarded top honors to three student-musicians for the first time in its ... read more about Musicians make EMU history by becoming first trio to win annual Concerto/Aria Competition
Mennonite historian says EMU students are equipped to heal a broken world
The world is out of alignment, said Mennonite historian John D. Roth. Civil discourse is strained, the principles of democracy are challenged, and social movements have laid bare injustices in ... read more about Mennonite historian says EMU students are equipped to heal a broken world