Eastern Mennonite University has announced the hiring of Ted Erickson as the new head women’s soccer coach. Erickson, a 2005 EMU alum, becomes the fifth head coach in the history of the ... read more about Erickson tabbed as new Women’s Soccer coach
Academics
Seminary study “a tremendous privilege” for grad now working in missions in Africa
Greek conjugations, stone cathedrals, and stories from catacombs may not seem relevant to the Mennonite churches in East Africa, which use an assortment of indigenous African languages and meet in ... read more about Seminary study “a tremendous privilege” for grad now working in missions in Africa
Student-led auction raises $21,000 for science center renovations
Enjoying one of the spring’s first balmy Saturday afternoons, an enthusiastic crowd gathered April 5 on Eastern Mennonite University’s Thomas Plaza for a student-led auction to benefit the Suter Science ... read more about Student-led auction raises $21,000 for science center renovations
Two scholars bring colorful lives, Jewish lens, to conversations at Center for Interfaith Engagement
Based on the qualities of its visiting scholars, the Center for Interfaith Engagement (CIE) could make a strong claim to be the most diversified place at Eastern Mennonite University during ... read more about Two scholars bring colorful lives, Jewish lens, to conversations at Center for Interfaith Engagement
Time to rebuild good relations with Iran, CJP Director argues in Richmond newspaper op-ed
When envoys from Iran and the world’s six major powers gather in Vienna today for a third round of talks about Iran’s nuclear program, you can safely bet that no ... read more about Time to rebuild good relations with Iran, CJP Director argues in Richmond newspaper op-ed
First-year student paper selected for publication in nationally used composition textbook
Future students in the “College Writing for Transitions” class at Eastern Mennonite University may recognize a familiar name and face when they thumb through the required handbook. Among the nearly ... read more about First-year student paper selected for publication in nationally used composition textbook
Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir chooses EMU music grad as new artistic director
The pile of applications to fill the artistic director’s role with the Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir (SVCC) included submissions from across the country and beyond. The person ultimately selected for ... read more about Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir chooses EMU music grad as new artistic director
Center for Justice and Peacebuilding announces new restorative justice certificate
This summer, Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) will introduce a new certificate program for restorative justice practitioners. The program is open to all interested in furthering ... read more about Center for Justice and Peacebuilding announces new restorative justice certificate
Scholars of religion and theology debate purpose and outcomes of interfaith dialogue
When the Center for Interfaith Engagement (CIE) at Eastern Mennonite University brings people of different religions together to talk, what’s the point? Should everyone water down their beliefs in order ... read more about Scholars of religion and theology debate purpose and outcomes of interfaith dialogue
Newest Yoder Scholars look forward to studies at EMU
In August 2014 when they enter EMU’s first-year class, Michaela Mast of Harrisonburg, Va., and Harrison Horst of Landisville, Pa., will begin their four-year journey as Yoder Scholars. Each year ... read more about Newest Yoder Scholars look forward to studies at EMU