This article was published in the EMU WeatherVane, a student newspaper. Waking up at 3 a.m. every day is part of normal life for the new professor in the music ... read more about New, Energetic Professor in the Music Department
Academics
Undergrad gets hands-on STEM teaching experience through NASA camp, following Kenya stint
Abby Pennington, a biology and education major, was exposed to a highly privileged educational experience and a highly deprived one – all in the summer before her senior year. Going ... read more about Undergrad gets hands-on STEM teaching experience through NASA camp, following Kenya stint
Week of multi-faith events sparks interfaith dialogue and intercultural awareness
“Religious Life” is the kind of topic one would expect Eastern Mennonite University to pick as its 2014 theme for International Education Week. It may surprise some, though, that this ... read more about Week of multi-faith events sparks interfaith dialogue and intercultural awareness
Student wins award for speech that questions sponsor’s policy
In a 2014 bi-national peace oratorical contest, Eastern Mennonite University student Seth Stauffer won second place in a speech that questioned one of the policies of the contest’s sponsor, Mennonite ... read more about Student wins award for speech that questions sponsor’s policy
EMU grows in depth and breadth, setting records for enrollment and diversity while adding grad programs
Enrollment at Eastern Mennonite University this fall set new records, including a record-high number of students who are ethnic minorities or come from other countries. The 2014-15 figures were released ... read more about EMU grows in depth and breadth, setting records for enrollment and diversity while adding grad programs
Alumnus of the Year: Donald Oswald, pioneer in helping children with autism
When Donald Oswald ’75 accepted his first teaching job after graduating from college, he also discovered a field of study that defines his academic and professional career. “The opportunity to ... read more about Alumnus of the Year: Donald Oswald, pioneer in helping children with autism
EMU administration and students join forces to recycle, compost and otherwise aim for sustainability
On any given day at Eastern Mennonite University, you may see a young person riding a bicycle with an attached trailer piled with recyclables. The job represents a broad value ... read more about EMU administration and students join forces to recycle, compost and otherwise aim for sustainability
Disease of alcoholism responds to proper treatment, says Dr. Sam Showalter in kick-off Suter Science talk
Alcoholism is not just a bad habit, weakness, or sin, but a disease with distinct physical symptoms, said local physician Sam Showalter ’65 in the kick-off talk for the 2014-15 ... read more about Disease of alcoholism responds to proper treatment, says Dr. Sam Showalter in kick-off Suter Science talk
Distinguished Service Award: From Vietnam, to NYC, to Lancaster to home, Sensenig serves
Donald Sensenig’s journey of service as a missionary, pastor, refugee advocate, interpreter and restorative justice volunteer has taken him to the Bronx streets of New York City and the heart ... read more about Distinguished Service Award: From Vietnam, to NYC, to Lancaster to home, Sensenig serves
EMU peacebuilding programs recognized by Virginia Living magazine
In a “State of Education” supplement published with its October 2014 issue, Virginia Living magazine listed Eastern Mennonite University among its picks for the top colleges and high schools in ... read more about EMU peacebuilding programs recognized by Virginia Living magazine