The phrase, “life-changing” kept recurring as Eastern Mennonite University students reflected on semester-long cross-cultural programs they took to India or Central America in university chapel services held Monday (Apr. 21) ... read more about Students share ‘life-changing’ experiences from cross-cultural journeys
Academics
Four weddings and a commencement
New peacebuilding, development and sustainability majors begin in fall 2010
EMU now offers two new majors that uniquely combine concern for the earth and God’s people with practical skill training. “Peacebuilding and development” and “environmental sustainability” will offer students hands-on ... read more about New peacebuilding, development and sustainability majors begin in fall 2010
Theater students tackle morality and technology
Theater at EMU is presenting three performances of “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” a wildly imaginative comedy, 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 16-18, in the Studio Theater of the University ... read more about Theater students tackle morality and technology
Campus garden provides teaching tools and produce
An expanding campus garden at EMU will soon, for a second season, provide fresh, organic and local food for the cafeteria while giving students a practical exercise in sustainability. The ... read more about Campus garden provides teaching tools and produce
1968 history graduate earns a top position in New York courts
Luis A. Gonzalez, 1968 EMU grad, is now presiding justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court for the First Judicial Department, New York City. A 1968 EMU history ... read more about 1968 history graduate earns a top position in New York courts
Biology and chemistry students to report research findings
Nine EMU biology and chemistry majors will present findings from their research projects at the final Suter Science Seminar of the school year, 4 p.m. Friday, Apr. 17, in room ... read more about Biology and chemistry students to report research findings
Students champion peace in annual oratorical contest
Seven EMU students spoke out for peace and justice in the annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest held Mar. 27 on campus. Each speaker applied the Christian peace position ... read more about Students champion peace in annual oratorical contest
Local duo to present baritone recital
James K. RichardsonShannon Kiser Two musicians who grew up together, attended the same schools and recently relocated to the Harrisonburg area will join in presenting a baritone recital of arias, ... read more about Local duo to present baritone recital
1996 alumna to give peace lecuture
A 1996 Eastern Mennonite University graduate will return to her alma mater to give a C. Henry Smith Peace Lecture. Laura L. Brenneman, now an assistant professor of religion and ... read more about 1996 alumna to give peace lecuture