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Royals Athlete of the Week: RaShawn Latimer

December 4, 2017 by Elizabeth Nisly, sports information intern

Senior Eastern Mennonite University basketball player RaShawn Latimer (Warrenton, Va./Kettle Run) was ready. “Over the summer I played a lot, I trained a lot,” he said. “I had a job for the

Seminary’s School for Leadership Training ‘Broken Vessels, Thriving Pastor’ slated for January

November 30, 2017Last updated November 30, 2017 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

The ministry model of clay jars can take several twists: Are ministers cracked pots? Crackpots? Broken vessels? Is their work – to use another Biblical metaphor – but the sowing

Zehr Institute releases research on best funding opportunities to build sustainable restorative justice projects

November 29, 2017Last updated December 6, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

In a widespread, fast-moving field such as restorative justice (RJ), how does a major grant-funding organization discern where to allot funds? One answer: engage with the Zehr Institute for Restorative

Grad School Q & A: Blair Wilner ’13, on studying theology at Duke Divinity School and UVa.

November 28, 2017Last updated March 7, 2018 by admin

Addison Blair Wilner, a 2013 Bible and religion graduate of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in religious studies at the University of Virginia. He

EMU benefactor Norm Rittenhouse, 91, reflects on ‘working to give’ and the scholarship honoring his wife

November 27, 2017Last updated November 27, 2017 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

During a homestay in the Middle East several decades ago, visiting a friend his son had met at Eastern Mennonite University, Norm Rittenhouse heard a firsthand story that deeply troubled

Campus visit gives Harrisonburg High GEAR UP students a taste of college life

November 27, 2017Last updated December 4, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Sophomore engineering student Dirk Oyer received instant acclaim as he waved a small handheld wand in front of Harrisonburg High School students. “Hello, HHS,” flashed the blinking LED lights. “Wow!”

Royals Athlete of the Week: Isaiah Harris-Winn

November 27, 2017 by Elizabeth Nisly, sports information intern

Isaiah Harris-Winn (Frederick, Md./St. Maria Goretti) got a running start to what promises to be a very exciting senior season for the Eastern Mennonite University men’s basketball player. In last weekend’s

EMU Centennial Christmas celebration offers concerts, ‘DoveTale’ play, and lessons and carols service

November 27, 2017Last updated December 3, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Thursday, Nov. 30: Jazz Ensemble Concert Come hear the 16-member ensemble under the direction of Robert Curry play swing, up-tempo funk, two Benny Carter pieces and more at Lehman Auditorium

‘Business as a Calling’ MEDA convention inspires EMU students

November 27, 2017Last updated December 7, 2017 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

For four Eastern Mennonite University students the Nov. 2-4 convention of Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) fueled their professional interests and provided an opportunity to pitch a business idea in

EMU leaders sign #StudentsAgainstHate statement urging politicians to combat hate

November 27, 2017Last updated November 27, 2017 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Eastern Mennonite University student leaders have added their names to a growing list of university student government presidents with an anti-hate call for the nation’s leaders. Following Student Government Association

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