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Academics
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Tributes by faculty and staff for 2018 Cords of Distinction honorees
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, May 5, 2018, at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the ... read more about Tributes by faculty and staff for 2018 Cords of Distinction honorees
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SPI Horizons luncheon speakers offer perspectives on peacebuilding, from Hollywood to the KKK
Once each session, the Summer Peacebuilding Institute community at Eastern Mennonite University gathers together for lunch and to hear from a guest speaker. Lunches are open to the community for a ... read more about SPI Horizons luncheon speakers offer perspectives on peacebuilding, from Hollywood to the KKK
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2018 Centennial Commencement moments
Find more pictures and video at http://www.emu.edu/commencement Celebrate with fun moments from EMU’s Centennial Commencement ceremony! The 100th Commencement was held on May 6th, 2018 on the lawn of EMU’s ... read more about 2018 Centennial Commencement moments
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Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival hosts 26th season June 10-17
From Bach to Bernstein, the 26th Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival explores a wide array of classical music this June. World-class soloists join Artistic Director Kenneth Nafziger, the Festival Orchestra, and Festival ... read more about Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival hosts 26th season June 10-17
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‘We Made It!’ EMU confers 540 degrees and first honorary doctorate at 100th Commencement
James Ramsey III, a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University’s Adult Degree Completion Program, captured the range of ages represented among the graduates at Eastern Mennonite University’s Commencement ceremony on Sunday, ... read more about ‘We Made It!’ EMU confers 540 degrees and first honorary doctorate at 100th Commencement
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Leymah Gbowee’s 2018 Commencement Address, Eastern Mennonite University
Urgently Needed! Defenders of Peace and Justice Thank you, President Huxman. This is really a lot of pressure. In one hundred years of EMU’s existence, who would have told anyone ... read more about Leymah Gbowee’s 2018 Commencement Address, Eastern Mennonite University
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CJP graduates from eight states and 12 countries charged to ‘maximize healing’
At an afternoon reception following Sunday’s Commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University, Center for Justice and Peacebuilding Executive Director Daryl Byler reminded the 29 graduates that they were now members ... read more about CJP graduates from eight states and 12 countries charged to ‘maximize healing’
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Eastern Mennonite Seminary graduates 22 ‘better Christ-followers’ to many callings
For the first time, graduates from Eastern Mennonite Seminary joined those of Eastern Mennonite University for the 100th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 6. The seminary conferred 18 degrees and ... read more about Eastern Mennonite Seminary graduates 22 ‘better Christ-followers’ to many callings
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Collaborative MBA program graduates third cohort
Seven students in the Collaborative Master of Business Administration program received their degrees during the May 6 Commencement ceremonies at Eastern Mennonite University. Administration of the joint 22-month program, including ... read more about Collaborative MBA program graduates third cohort