For both Sam Gbaydee Doe and Al Fuertes, the vocation of peacebuilding was forged in the trauma of civil war. In Doe’s native Liberia, 10 percent of the population perished. ... read more about Two SPI learners/teachers who keep coming back
Academics
EMU Group Sings Enroute to Pittsburgh Convention
“Bellaccord,” an all-male acapella ensemble of Eastern Mennonite University students, will present musical programs in six congregations in four states on a week-long tour. The group will present a repertoire ... read more about EMU Group Sings Enroute to Pittsburgh Convention
2011 Graduate Vanessa Landis Wins Regional Academic Award
Senior Vanessa Landis was named Capital One Academic All-America District 3 First Team. Even though her senior year is now completed, Vanessa Landis (Quakertown, Pa./Quakertown) has picked up another award. ... read more about 2011 Graduate Vanessa Landis Wins Regional Academic Award
Play Explores Peace, Justice Themes
Ted & Company TheaterWorks and the Summer Peacebuilding Institute at Eastern Mennonite University will present “I’d Like to Buy an Enemy” 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, in the MainStage Theater ... read more about Play Explores Peace, Justice Themes
EMU to Launch Community Health Project
The scenario is commonplace. A young mother or couple, perhaps new to the area and not fluent in English, has what is perceived as an emergency health care situation with ... read more about EMU to Launch Community Health Project
EMU Play Explores Faith and Ecological Concern
The Affording Hope Project (www.affordinghopeproject.org), EMU’s Theater Department and Community Mennonite Church of Harrisonburg is co-sponsoring a presentation of “Leaps and Bounds,” 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22, in the Mainstage ... read more about EMU Play Explores Faith and Ecological Concern
SPI Learners Bring Hope from 23 Nations
Those entering the opening session of Eastern Mennonite University’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) were handed felt markers and circles of fabric. Their assignment: “Tell what you bring here.” Faisa Loyaan’s ... read more about SPI Learners Bring Hope from 23 Nations
EMU Course Minds Its Outdoor Business
Most business courses find students and instructors meeting in stuffy classrooms – not this one. At least, not entirely. A short-term summer course at Eastern Mennonite University, “Stewardship, Innovation and ... read more about EMU Course Minds Its Outdoor Business
Fuel for Extremism Is Beyond Bin Laden, EMU Prof Says
Pakistan-based graduates of Eastern Mennonite University say U.S. military policy in their country has fed extremism and that, sadly, such extremism may not subside with the death of Osama bin ... read more about Fuel for Extremism Is Beyond Bin Laden, EMU Prof Says
Springfest at EMU
SPRING FEST ’11! Students enjoy cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones, games, inflatable obstacle courses, a dunking booth, door prizes, kickball and ulitmate frisbee on the turf field and an outdoor ... read more about Springfest at EMU