David Works, Shay Banks-Young and Julia Jefferson Westerinen are joining past award winners Jimmy Carter, Desmond Tutu and Muhammad Ali in receiving the 2010 Common Ground Award. For over a ... read more about ‘Search for Common Ground’ to Honor Catalysts for Healing the Legacy of US Slavery
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Youth Orchestra to Present Concert for Children of All Ages
The Shenandoah Valley Youth Orchestra is presenting its annual “Musical Treats” concert 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, in Lehman Auditorium. The short program, designed for families with children of all ... read more about Youth Orchestra to Present Concert for Children of All Ages
Canadian Leaders Find Resources and Refreshment at Summer Institute
Professor Wendy Miller engages students in conversation about deepening faith during the Summer Institute for Spiritual Formation. “I see and hear of so many people who are exhausted, befuddled and ... read more about Canadian Leaders Find Resources and Refreshment at Summer Institute
Homecoming Breakfast Features Broetje Orchards Story
Attenders at the annual homecoming breakfast sponsored by the Department of Business and Economics and the local MEDA chapter heard the inspiring story of Broetje Orchards from Roger Bairstow, son-in-law ... read more about Homecoming Breakfast Features Broetje Orchards Story
2010 Distinguished Service Award Recipient: Nadene Brunk, EMU Class of ’75
Compassionate, Gentle Births in Haiti By Ken Heatwole, MD A good cause. Passion. Compassion. High motivation. Extremely motivating. Delicate negotiator. Put all of these into a lady who is already ... read more about 2010 Distinguished Service Award Recipient: Nadene Brunk, EMU Class of ’75
Alumni Building Understanding, Both In Faith And Art
By Tim Chapman, Daily News-Record Asbury United Methodist Church is featuring a new exhibit, “Elements,” in its Sacred Arts Series. The exhibit runs through Nov. 14 and features expressionist acrylic ... read more about Alumni Building Understanding, Both In Faith And Art
Cedarwood dorm room tour with Hannah Wenger
Check out the newest dorm at Eastern Mennonite University, Cedarwood. Hannah Wenger gives a brief tour and describes what she likes about living in Cedarwood. ... read more about Cedarwood dorm room tour with Hannah Wenger
Third Straight Shutout for Women’s Soccer After 5-0 Win at Sweet Briar
It’s now been a week and a half since the Lady Royals last allowed a goal. The Eastern Mennonite women’s soccer team made it three straight shutouts Wednesday afternoon with ... read more about Third Straight Shutout for Women’s Soccer After 5-0 Win at Sweet Briar
EMS Alum is First Female Moderator of Virginia Mennonite Conference
Shirley Yoder Brubaker, a 2010 Eastern Mennonite Seminary graduate, has been named the first female moderator of Virginia Mennonite Conference, beginning Sept. 1, 2010. Shirley and her husband Kenton last ... read more about EMS Alum is First Female Moderator of Virginia Mennonite Conference
Curtain Rises on EMU Musical-Comedy
View event poster (pdf) Four performances of “Triumph of Love,” a musical comedy appropriate for a wide audience, will be staged early October in Lehman Auditorium at Eastern Mennonite University. ... read more about Curtain Rises on EMU Musical-Comedy