By Pam Perez, WeatherVane student newspaper EMU’s new drama professor Tom Joyner His office may still be piled with boxes waiting to be unpacked, and his desk might be cluttered ... read more about Tom Joyner joyful to be part of the EMU theater scene
Academics
Music department hosts Sept. 19 concert to dedicate Steinway
The EMU music department is pleased to present a gift of classical music on a classic instrument that is also a gift to the music program. A dedicatory concert in ... read more about Music department hosts Sept. 19 concert to dedicate Steinway
David Works shares story of restoration after daughters’ murders
Author David Works will tell the story of his daughters’ murders and his decision to choose a restorative response to that tragedy. Works is a guest of EMU and will ... read more about David Works shares story of restoration after daughters’ murders
Development worker opens science seminar series Sept. 14
Jim Bowman of Harrisonburg, a former Mennonite Central Committee representative in Kenya, will speak at the first Suter Science Seminar of the fall semester 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, in ... read more about Development worker opens science seminar series Sept. 14
UVa. professor-author to open ‘Writers Read’ series
The language and literature department at EMU will hold its first "Writers Read" of the new school year Thursday, Sept. 10. Charles Marsh, professor of religious studies and director of ... read more about UVa. professor-author to open ‘Writers Read’ series
Seminary dean new MC USA executive director
Mennonite Church USA’s executive board has named Ervin Stutzman, vice president and seminary dean at EMU, as the next executive director. Dr. Stutzman is also professor of church ministries at ... read more about Seminary dean new MC USA executive director
School year begins with theater piece ‘Stones In His Pockets’
How far is it from Hollywood to County Kerry? Brent Anders and Kelsey Landes, playing 15 characters between them, find out. Photo by Jon Styer No sooner are fall semester ... read more about School year begins with theater piece ‘Stones In His Pockets’
Photo exhibit opens gallery series with look at Guatemalan Mayans
The first public art exhibit of fall semester at EMU, which opens Thursday, Sept. 3, is featuring photography by Aaron H. Johnston in the third floor art gallery of Hartzler ... read more about Photo exhibit opens gallery series with look at Guatemalan Mayans
Music faculty say ‘yes’ to new concentration
Professors are happy about the music major with interdisciplinary studies concentration that starts this fall. Lynne Mackey and James Richardson agree the concentration takes advantage of the EMU music department’s ... read more about Music faculty say ‘yes’ to new concentration
EMU ranked in ‘America’s Best Colleges’ edition
EMU placed in the “third tier” rankings in the “best liberal arts colleges” category in the 2010 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by “U.S. News & World Report” magazine. EMU ... read more about EMU ranked in ‘America’s Best Colleges’ edition