EMU’s Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) recently announced that three students from Bluffton University in Ohio will be based at WCSC in the fall of 2009. This is the first ... read more about WCSC…Exciting Past, Expanding Future
Academics
Learners from 35 nations gather for peacebuilding institute
By Chris Edwards They turned to greet neighbors, each invited to speak in his or her native language. Many said “Hello”; a few, “Hola!” or “Bonjour.” Sebastian Bukenya, a young ... read more about Learners from 35 nations gather for peacebuilding institute
Children’s choir announces 2009-10 season auditions
The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir (SVCC) will hold auditions for their 2009-2010 season May 14, 15 and 16 at EMU for children in rising grades 3-8. Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir ... read more about Children’s choir announces 2009-10 season auditions
Play documenting peace worker has Harrisonburg debut
On Mar. 16, 2003, Rachel Corrie, a 23-year-old woman from Washington State, was crushed to death in Gaza under a bulldozer operated by the Israeli army. Wearing the blaze orange ... read more about Play documenting peace worker has Harrisonburg debut
Faculty and staff honored at annual service awards banquet
The faculty and staff of Eastern Mennonite University honored one colleague who is retiring and cited 55 others for long years of service at the school’s annual recognition dinner Tuesday ... read more about Faculty and staff honored at annual service awards banquet
Students share ‘life-changing’ experiences from cross-cultural journeys
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
Young EMS Grads Carry on Family Legacy
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
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