Trivia night, open mic, rock climbing wall, “zombies vs. humans,” glow dance… a sampling of on-campus fun at Eastern Mennonite University! ... read more about EMU student life: On-campus fun
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Iranian-Islamic women scholars embrace model of interactive teaching at Summer Peacebuilding Institute
For two women from an Islamic seminary in Iran, one of the best parts about attending the 2014 Summer Peacebuilding Institute at Eastern Mennonite University is experiencing an interactive style ... read more about Iranian-Islamic women scholars embrace model of interactive teaching at Summer Peacebuilding Institute
From touring rock musician to Teacher of the Year in Valley school system
After earning a degree in songwriting from Berklee College of Music in Boston in 2006, Harrisonburg native John Hostetter ’11 moved to Tucson, Arizona. He spent two years playing guitar ... read more about From touring rock musician to Teacher of the Year in Valley school system
One of first to graduate with MA in biomedicine: ‘everything and more’ than expected
Two years ago, after earning an undergraduate biology degree from the University of Mary Washington, Qaiser Ahmed was looking for a graduate program that could give him extra preparation before ... read more about One of first to graduate with MA in biomedicine: ‘everything and more’ than expected
EMU mourns death of Vincent Harding, a Mennonite compatriot of MLK, a friend to all oppressed peoples
Eastern Mennonite University joins millions of people worldwide in grieving the passing of Vincent Harding, sorrowing that we will no longer hear his prophetic voice in person – reminding us ... read more about EMU mourns death of Vincent Harding, a Mennonite compatriot of MLK, a friend to all oppressed peoples
Chris Yoder ’14 – EMU orchestra and chamber group member
Chris Yoder is writing studies major at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) and is involved in EMU’s orchestra and chamber group. Here he shares about the unique music culture of the ... read more about Chris Yoder ’14 – EMU orchestra and chamber group member
Andrew Claassen ’12 – EMU interdisciplinary studies graduate
Andrew Claassen is a 2012 interdisciplinary studies graduate with concentrations in guitar performance and recording technology from Eastern Mennonite University. Here he shares about the internship opportunities he had at ... read more about Andrew Claassen ’12 – EMU interdisciplinary studies graduate
Eastern Mennonite University launches nation’s first graduate program in Restorative Justice in Education
Long a pioneer in the field of restorative justice, Eastern Mennonite University will become the first in the country to offer restorative justice programs housed within a graduate education program. ... read more about Eastern Mennonite University launches nation’s first graduate program in Restorative Justice in Education
The Summer Peacebuilding Institute draws widely diverse people to “sit and talk outside of the conflict zone”
What started in the mid-1990s as a series of lunches where those working in the peacebuilding field could exchange ideas on theories and practice has grown into a world-renowned institute ... read more about The Summer Peacebuilding Institute draws widely diverse people to “sit and talk outside of the conflict zone”
Well-known scholar leads group of Iranian women from their Islamic seminary to the Summer Peacebuilding Institute
“When you can joyfully sit and eat together,meaningfully pray together, and feel at home and close to God in one another’s holy sites, then surely you have really become intimate ... read more about Well-known scholar leads group of Iranian women from their Islamic seminary to the Summer Peacebuilding Institute