Enrollment increased this fall by 8 percent over the previous fall at Eastern Mennonite University, counting all students enrolled in for-credit coursework. The numbers rose from 1,519 to 1,640, a ... read more about EMU achieves record enrollment
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Speakers of other languages flood into EMU’s English-language program, often preparing for college
A program to rapidly enable speakers of other languages to master English has reached record enrollment at Eastern Mennonite University. With 85 students this fall, EMU’s Intensive English Program (IEP) ... read more about Speakers of other languages flood into EMU’s English-language program, often preparing for college
Is Fair Trade the best answer for struggling coffee farmers around the world?
Fair trade may not be the panacea for coffee farmers that its proponents want it to be, according to Chris D. Gingrich, PhD, economics professor at Eastern Mennonite University, and ... read more about Is Fair Trade the best answer for struggling coffee farmers around the world?
Lois Bowman belies stereotyping as she wraps up 50 years of service to EMU
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Lois Bowman’s parents would join Lois, husband Wade and their school-aged daughter, Wanda, at the dinnertime table on many evenings. After the kitchen ... read more about Lois Bowman belies stereotyping as she wraps up 50 years of service to EMU
CJP director argues against bombing Syria, in Richmond newspaper op-ed
In June I returned from living in Jordan, where I spent six years as regional director for an international humanitarian organization. I had significant contacts with some of the hundreds ... read more about CJP director argues against bombing Syria, in Richmond newspaper op-ed
Frank X Walker to open 2013-14 Writers Read series
Frank X Walker, a multidisciplinary artist and Al Smith Fellowship recipient, will open the 2013-14 “Writers Read Author series,” on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 8:30 p.m., in Eastern Mennonite University’s ... read more about Frank X Walker to open 2013-14 Writers Read series
Students make ‘As You Like It’ creatively their own at two-week camp, culminating in show, Aug. 28, 30 and 31
For Izzy Howard, it’s hard to choose between her passion for play writing and her love of performing. Lucky for her, she doesn’t have to. For the past two years, ... read more about Students make ‘As You Like It’ creatively their own at two-week camp, culminating in show, Aug. 28, 30 and 31
Seminary alum ministers to soldiers in Afghanistan and other Army posts
John Jacobs Jr., the only chaplain in his U.S. Army battalion, stood on a blood-soaked plywood board as he conducted a worship service for soldiers at a tiny combat outpost ... read more about Seminary alum ministers to soldiers in Afghanistan and other Army posts
People of all types are welcome, indeed belong, at EMU’s table, say university leaders at convocation 2013
In their kick-off convocation remarks for the 2013-14 school year, the top leaders of Eastern Mennonite University stressed the importance of embracing each other within the EMU community, appreciating the ... read more about People of all types are welcome, indeed belong, at EMU’s table, say university leaders at convocation 2013
CJP grad addresses tens of thousands at MLK anniversary march in D.C., decrying U.S.-fostered violence
Speaking to tens of thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on Saturday (08/24/13), EMU grad Michael Shank cited Martin Luther King Jr.’s abhorrence of U.S.-sponsored violence around ... read more about CJP grad addresses tens of thousands at MLK anniversary march in D.C., decrying U.S.-fostered violence