A collection of over 700 historic documents curated by an Eastern Mennonite University graduate working at Swarthmore (Pennsylvania) College sheds light on a broader spectrum of conscientious objectors (C.O.s) during ... read more about New website curated by Swarthmore archivist Anne Yoder ’81 features World War I conscientious objectors
A vigil hosted by Trinity Presbyterian Church/Rally the Valley gathered at Eastern Mennonite University on Sunday evening to honor and commemorate the 17 students and staff killed last Wednesday by a ... read more about ‘Guns Into Plowshares’ sculpture is the site of a vigil for Florida shooting victims
"Campuses often are at the forefront of efforts to reduce energy use and lessen environmental impacts," says this article from "Smart Cities" that mentions EMU' s new microgrid, among other innovative trends on campuses around the nation. ... read more about Microgrid coverage: How universities’ smart campuses resemble mini smart cities from Smart Cities
Most participants in Timothy Seidel’s workshop were captivated by the humorous image. In one drawing, a huge fish chased a school of smaller fish. In the second, tables had turned: ... read more about Drummers help SPI Community Day participants feel the beating heart of peace
Emulate Chamber Ensemble, from Eastern Mennonite University, will give four concerts this spring. The group specializes in jazz, modern and contemporary concert literature, both secular and sacred. Members of Emulate ... read more about Emulate announces spring concert schedule
Eastern Mennonite University has named Leda Werner as the project coordinator of a new grant funded by the U.S. Department of Justice that focuses on connecting with community partners to ... read more about EMU awarded $300,000 Department of Justice grant
Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday were marked by services at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Eastern Mennonite University this week. Martin Chapel hosted a Lectio Divina service focused on “living waters” ... read more about Ash Wednesday services lead EMU community into Lent
A new association connecting Mennonite Church USA’s institutions of higher education launched Feb. 1. The Mennonite Higher Education Association (MHEA) will increase collaboration between the six member schools and the ... read more about New Mennonite higher ed association aims to strengthen ties between institutions, church
As a cardiologist, Joseph Gascho’s considerations at work go beyond the exterior of the human body – and the same is true in another of his pursuits: portrait photography. “In ... read more about Cardiologist seeks new ways of seeing people – in photography
If the Catholic-priest-turned-Anabaptist-radical Menno Simons were on a speaking tour, you’d expect him to make a stop at his namesake university. But he died in 1561, and so when Simons ... read more about Impersonation brings to life Menno Simons and his ‘soul struggle’