In the best of cases, a college career is often a time of tumult and transition, a succession of new faces, a million conversations that begin with: “Where are you ... read more about ‘Third-culture kids’ find a home at Eastern Mennonite University
Academics
Two-time editor continues The Phoenix’s legacy, since 1958, of showcasing EMU community’s creative works
Eastern Mennonite University senior Naomi Scoville says it’s an honor to be entrusted with people’s “babies”— their literary and artistic offspring, in this case. As a two-time editor of EMU’s ... read more about Two-time editor continues The Phoenix’s legacy, since 1958, of showcasing EMU community’s creative works
Celebrating Service: Special projects manager Jack Rutt keeps his finger on EMU’s pulse, but with a bit more time off
This year, several Eastern Mennonite University faculty and staff, among them Jack Rutt, are moving into retirement after many years of service. To acknowledge their service and deep commitment to ... read more about Celebrating Service: Special projects manager Jack Rutt keeps his finger on EMU’s pulse, but with a bit more time off
Spring recognition chapel celebrates student leadership and achievement
A variety of student accomplishments were celebrated at Eastern Mennonite University’s annual spring student recognition chapel service today [April 15, 2016]. Rachel Roth Sawatzky, director of student programs, opened the ... read more about Spring recognition chapel celebrates student leadership and achievement
Winning C. Henry Smith orator examines conflict in the Mennonite church; other winners explore gun violence, race
“My speech wrote itself,” said Bethany Chupp, winner of the C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). The winning speech, titled “Standing At the Door,” came so ... read more about Winning C. Henry Smith orator examines conflict in the Mennonite church; other winners explore gun violence, race
Retiring president Loren Swartzendruber to speak at 2016 Commencement
As graduates make their way across the stage at Eastern Mennonite University’s 2016 Commencement ceremonies, one other person on the stage will also be celebrating both student and personal accomplishments ... read more about Retiring president Loren Swartzendruber to speak at 2016 Commencement
Three-day conference focuses on Anabaptists and leadership for the common good
What does leadership mean in the Anabaptist tradition today? More than 230 people gathered at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, April 7-9 to explore that question at “Leading into ... read more about Three-day conference focuses on Anabaptists and leadership for the common good
Susan Schultz Huxman named as candidate of choice to be Eastern Mennonite University’s ninth president
At an all-campus meeting April 13 for Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) faculty, staff and students, the institution’s Presidential Search Committee announced Susan Schultz Huxman, Ph.D., as candidate of choice for ... read more about Susan Schultz Huxman named as candidate of choice to be Eastern Mennonite University’s ninth president
Portrait of fictional president unveiled while student-historian interns at American Art and Portrait Gallery library
In the National Portrait Gallery hangs a portrait of every president of the United States. Elsa Miller was recently present for the latest addition, which was, strangely enough, the portrait ... read more about Portrait of fictional president unveiled while student-historian interns at American Art and Portrait Gallery library
International flags fly in the University Commons, as chapel service dedicates The Orie O. Miller Hall of Nations
The flags of 55 countries now hang in “The Orie O. Miller Hall of Nations,” dedicated during a chapel service at the University Commons at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) on ... read more about International flags fly in the University Commons, as chapel service dedicates The Orie O. Miller Hall of Nations