Soon, a picture of the Rev. Beth Jarrett’s smiling face will be added to the collection of portraits hanging at Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren, but it will be ... read more about EMS alum named first female pastor of local church
Academics
EMU, Seminary alumnus named president of Virginia Mennonite Missions
Aaron M. Kauffman of Harrisonburg, Va., was chosen by Virginia Mennonite Missions’ (VMM) 15-member Board of Directors as their next president at the October 18-19 meeting. Kauffman has extensive local ... read more about EMU, Seminary alumnus named president of Virginia Mennonite Missions
Berry growers pick EMU to host conference, Oct. 21-22
Are you a fan of blueberries or brambleberries? Are you a current berry grower or are you interested in getting into the field? If so, consider attending the Organic and ... read more about Berry growers pick EMU to host conference, Oct. 21-22
Seminary alum named to Mennonite Church USA post
Rachel Springer Gerber, a 2005 Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) alum, was named as the new half-time denominational minister for youth and young adults by Mennonite Church USA. She begins this ... read more about Seminary alum named to Mennonite Church USA post
Science Campaign
EMU’s Suter Science Center has served the university well for more than four decades, preparing thousands of alumni to serve and lead in the sciences. Today, we are poised to ... read more about Science Campaign
EMU professor, MCC representative fast for reform
Each morning, before heading to work at Eastern Mennonite University, nursing professor Ann Graber Hershberger chows down on breakfast. When she goes home, her angry stomach demands dinner, and she ... read more about EMU professor, MCC representative fast for reform
Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions
The admissions department at Eastern Mennonite University will be led by Jason Good, PhD, beginning Oct. 7. Graduating from EMU in 2005 with a double major in sociology and environmental ... read more about Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions
Mennonite professor and Israeli philosopher debate pacifism, violence and resistance to evil
In front of a packed audience at the Common Grounds coffeehouse, an Israeli philosopher and a Mennonite theologian sat down to debate the ethics of pacifism and violence, approaching the ... read more about Mennonite professor and Israeli philosopher debate pacifism, violence and resistance to evil
Arab ‘warrior-scholar-statesman’ inspires fresh biography and essay contest
A town in Iowa is named for Emir Abd el-Kader (1808-1883). The Lincoln White House sent him an honorary gift. Victor Hugo supported his release from prison. The New York ... read more about Arab ‘warrior-scholar-statesman’ inspires fresh biography and essay contest
Restorative justice highlighted by Gandhi Center award and state-wide mediation conference
More than 100 members of the Virginia Mediation Network (VMN), the state’s largest professional association for mediators and mediation scholars, gathered on campus for a September 28-29 conference co-hosted by ... read more about Restorative justice highlighted by Gandhi Center award and state-wide mediation conference