Poet Gary Dop is the first guest of the annual Writers Read lecture series at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). He speaks Thursday, Sept. 15, at 8:30 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium. ... read more about Poet Gary Dop kicks off annual Writers Read series
Academics
Professors Joan Griffing and Marti Eads celebrate Leymah Gbowee’s peace work with new musical work
A review of the CD When the Spirit Sings: Chamber Music of Gwyneth Walker includes "The Peacemakers," a commissioned work that involves two EMU professors, violinist Joan Griffing and poet Marti Eads. ... read more about Professors Joan Griffing and Marti Eads celebrate Leymah Gbowee’s peace work with new musical work from Classical Voice of North Carolina
High-achieving psych majors can now earn BA and MA in Counseling in five years
A new accelerated program at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) will allow high-achieving students to earn both a BA in psychology and an MA in counseling in five years. The first two ... read more about High-achieving psych majors can now earn BA and MA in Counseling in five years
EMU mourns loss of Sarah Armstrong, pioneering administrator and nurturing professor
Dr. Sarah Spruill Armstrong, director of the MA in Education program at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Armstrong joined EMU in January 2015. Under ... read more about EMU mourns loss of Sarah Armstrong, pioneering administrator and nurturing professor
EMU’s Common Read selection ‘Memory of Water’ addresses drought, climate change and hidden knowledge
Water, water everywhere—and so many people take it for granted. As the life-giving liquid becomes an increasingly significant global resource, though, Eastern Mennonite University wants to make sure students are ... read more about EMU’s Common Read selection ‘Memory of Water’ addresses drought, climate change and hidden knowledge
With the ageless theme of finding hope in times of fear, seminary convocation opens new academic year
With natural and man-made disasters on the collective minds of many students and faculty, Eastern Mennonite Seminary dean Michael King provided some assurance in his opening convocation address. “Will we ... read more about With the ageless theme of finding hope in times of fear, seminary convocation opens new academic year
Convocation and traditional ‘Shenandoah Welcome’ kick off new academic year
With the greeting of “Happy new year!” from Provost Fred Kniss, an address from Interim President Lee Snyder and a traditional “Shenandoah Welcome,” Eastern Mennonite University’s 2016-2017 academic year made ... read more about Convocation and traditional ‘Shenandoah Welcome’ kick off new academic year
EMU welcomes 13 new faculty for 2016-2017 academic year
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) welcomes 13 new faculty to the ranks for the 2016-17 academic year. [See photo album here and at the end of this article.] The new faculty, ... read more about EMU welcomes 13 new faculty for 2016-2017 academic year
Ministry Inquiry Program began the road to ministry for Mennonite pastor Stephen Kriss
Stephen Kriss is associate director of pastoral studies at EMU Lancaster's seminary. He lives in Philadelphia. ... read more about Ministry Inquiry Program began the road to ministry for Mennonite pastor Stephen Kriss from Mennonite World Review
SGA co-president Elisabeth Wilder, blogging in The Mennonite, urges support of college students
SGA co-president Elisabeth Wilder, blogging in The Mennonite, talks about the tensions in college students' lives. ... read more about SGA co-president Elisabeth Wilder, blogging in The Mennonite, urges support of college students from The Mennonite