Academics
SPI instructor David Campt brings ‘white ally’ workshop to Harrisonburg
White Ally 4.0 is a skills-based workshop to gain effective tools for honest conversations about race with white friends, relatives and neighbors. ... read more about SPI instructor David Campt brings ‘white ally’ workshop to Harrisonburg from WMRA/NPR
Harmonizing amidst hostility: Musician Peter Yarrow and talented experts teach conflict transformation processes
Promising that yes, he would eventually sing “Puff the Magic Dragon,” legendary folk singer and activist Peter Yarrow – formerly of the group Peter, Paul and Mary – gave an impromptu ... read more about Harmonizing amidst hostility: Musician Peter Yarrow and talented experts teach conflict transformation processes
The Steel Wheels — with deep EMU roots — to headline Centennial festivities
The Steel Wheels, the nationally recognized Shenandoah Valley-based roots music band consisting of Eastern Mennonite University alumni Trent Wagler ’02, Eric Brubaker ’01, and Brian Dickel ’98, as well as bandmate ... read more about The Steel Wheels — with deep EMU roots — to headline Centennial festivities
Crossroads Spring/Summer 2017 issue honors EMU’s 100 years of countercultural education
The Spring/Summer 2017 issue of Crossroads is the first of two issues celebrating our Centennial year, 2017-18. Eastern Mennonite University was founded 100 years ago, opening for the first classes in ... read more about Crossroads Spring/Summer 2017 issue honors EMU’s 100 years of countercultural education
Grad School Q & A: Matt Gnagey ’05, professor at Weber State
Matt Gnagey, now an assistant professor at Weber State (Ogden, Utah), graduated from Eastern Mennonite University in 2005, majoring in economics and justice, peace and conflict studies. He received his ... read more about Grad School Q & A: Matt Gnagey ’05, professor at Weber State
Practicum helps CJP alumnus Lydell Steiner to found Ohio mediation center
Lydell Steiner’s vocation came calling in the form of a persistent acquaintance who recognized his skills might fit a community need. The Ohio native was a team pastor at Kidron ... read more about Practicum helps CJP alumnus Lydell Steiner to found Ohio mediation center
Denlinger wins Jopson Award as ODAC’s top male scholar-athlete
Eastern Mennonite University’s Tyler Denlinger (Perkasie, Pa./Dock Mennonite Academy) has won the Harry G. “Doc” Jopson Award, giving the Royals a top scholar-athlete award from the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for the ... read more about Denlinger wins Jopson Award as ODAC’s top male scholar-athlete
NPR: Bach Festival celebrates 25 years
New recreational leadership and sports studies major offers leadership and management skills for growing job market
Eastern Mennonite University’s newest major, recreational leadership and sports studies (RLSS), focuses on providing students who love working with active people the managerial and leadership skills to enter into the ... read more about New recreational leadership and sports studies major offers leadership and management skills for growing job market