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
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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
EMU Awards ‘Cords of Distinction’
Ten graduating seniors were honored as “Cords of Distinction” recipients in a ceremony held Saturday afternoon, Apr. 30 at Eastern Mennonite University. Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the recipients, ... read more about EMU Awards ‘Cords of Distinction’
Twenty-four ‘Anointed’ for Ministry
Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) graduates Carl and Becky Van Stavern have spent the last three years juggling seminary and eight churches. Carl had five United Methodist congregations and Becky had ... read more about Twenty-four ‘Anointed’ for Ministry
EMU Grads Grin and Bear it at Graduation
The more than 3,600 people gathered Sunday afternoon, May 1, under a sea of colorful umbrellas at Eastern Mennonite University learned some lessons from bears, but not just any bears. ... read more about EMU Grads Grin and Bear it at Graduation
Long-Time Church Historian, Irvin B. Horst, Dies
Irvin B. Horst, a former Eastern Mennonite University professor who devoted most of his life to Anabaptist history, research and thought, died Apr. 23, 2011, at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. ... read more about Long-Time Church Historian, Irvin B. Horst, Dies