When David Showalter decided to focus on plant pathology, he didn’t anticipate he’d ever mount an online donation campaign to support his research. But Showalter, a 2009 biochemistry graduate of ... read more about Plant pathologist crowdfunds research to combat the emerald ash borer and work towards saving North American ash trees
Have you ever wondered if animals are conscious? Are plants conscious? Does an amoeba have free will? David Pruett, James Madison University emeritus professor of mathematics, recently argued in a ... read more about Professor and former NASA researcher shares about science, faith, and the mysterious universe
The third time was indeed the charm when construction crews dug down to find the water main outside the Suter Science Center. The first time, they’d turned up what appeared ... read more about As renovations proceed, Suter Science Center throws some curveballs
Painting, collages, and photography will be offered at a silent art auction hosted by the visual and communication arts department at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). The three-week fundraiser will help ... read more about Art auction aims to benefit EMU, campus community through hosting visiting artists
In his book, I Shall Not Hate, Izzeldin Abuelaish traces his journey from an impoverished childhood in the Gaza Strip to medical school in Egypt and eventually, in face of ... read more about Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Palestinian physician and peace activist, brings message of hope and justice to EMU
Dig a bit into the student population of this “Christian university like no other” and you’ll find about 100 who are sharing their campus experience with siblings. Basketball players, religious ... read more about A ‘Royals’ following: Siblings find EMU the right place to thrive and grow
The annual gala concert at Eastern Mennonite University is “a kaleidoscope,” says music professor Ken J. Nafziger, who conducts the chamber choir. Around the fixed theme of a musical showcase ... read more about Annual music gala to showcase orchestra, choirs and wind ensemble – Handel’s “Messiah” among the featured selections
In the male-dominated field of computer science, Dee Weikle is used to being in the minority. The associate professor of computer science at Eastern Mennonite University can name all of ... read more about Professor, student, inspired at Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
Chris Bolgiano is a self-described “mildly amusing nature writer” and a retired special collections librarian who resides in Fulks Run, Virginia. These authentic identities – citizen scientist, wide-ranging chronicler, and ... read more about Local writer and environmental activist shares love of Appalachian forests
The Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) teaches 16 to 20 short-term, intensive courses each May and June. Courses are taught on a variety of topics, including but not limited to trauma ... read more about Summer Peacebuilding Institute at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding