Six of the women who planned to study at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in the summer of 2012 in the brand-new Women’s Peacebuilding Leadership Program were unable to enter the ... read more about EMU Peace Profs Go to Women in Somaliland
Academics
Castillo Sees Movement Toward Easing Immigrants’ Plight
After a June 2012 announcement by President Obama to grant “deferred action” to undocumented youth, Isabel Castillo ‘07 applied for authorization to work and live legally in the United States ... read more about Castillo Sees Movement Toward Easing Immigrants’ Plight
Bilingual Grad Enlivens Elementary Spanish Classes
Fifteen kindergarteners file into Camila Pandolfi’s classroom at Waterman Elementary School in Harrisonburg, Va., and take seats in the illustrated rows they recognize by such names as triángulo, corazón, estrella ... read more about Bilingual Grad Enlivens Elementary Spanish Classes
Dr. Chris Taylor Explores Advances in Treating Aneurysms
The science of treating brain aneurysms, a key component of neurosurgery, has developed in the last 70 years, says Chris Taylor ’91, a neurosurgeon on the medical school faculty of ... read more about Dr. Chris Taylor Explores Advances in Treating Aneurysms
Human Trafficking, Sex Trade Take Center Stage in EMU Theater Production
Sex trade and human trafficking take center stage as the theater department at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) presents Silenced Auction, featuring the play “27 Million Voices.” Written and directed by ... read more about Human Trafficking, Sex Trade Take Center Stage in EMU Theater Production
EMU’s Cadaver Dissection Gives Pre-Med Students Big Advantage
After some preliminary classroom lectures and PowerPoints, it was time for Jason Hostetter ’07 and a handful of other upper-level EMU biology students to get down to business in a ... read more about EMU’s Cadaver Dissection Gives Pre-Med Students Big Advantage
Youth Symphony Presents Annual Fall Concert
The 38-member Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra, part of the preparatory music program at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), will present its fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. ... read more about Youth Symphony Presents Annual Fall Concert
Musical Forces Combine in Annual Gala Concert
The annual celebration of the winter holiday season happens on Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., as the EMU music program presents its annual gala concert in Lehman Auditorium. For EMU ... read more about Musical Forces Combine in Annual Gala Concert
Writing Major Offers Real World Prep for Many Fields
The following article is republished from The Weather Vane, the student newspaper of Eastern Mennonite University. Hello. My name is Lani, and I am a writing major. No need to ... read more about Writing Major Offers Real World Prep for Many Fields
EMU Grad Grows Hope in the Desert
Emma Stahl-Wert is growing hope, one vegetable at a time. As garden coordinator for the Primavera Foundation, Stahl-Wert plans and manages community gardens at transitional housing properties in Tucson, Ariz., where ... read more about EMU Grad Grows Hope in the Desert