Prompted by the recent violence in Gaza – which claimed the lives of more than 1,300 Palestinians as well as 13 Israelis – EMU’s student-run Peace Fellowship has planned a ... read more about Campus Community’s Prayerful Response to the Conflict in Gaza
Academics
‘Musica Harmonia’ Quartet to Perform Chamber Music
“Musica Harmonia” of EMU will present a concert featuring “French gems” from the chamber music genre 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 in Martin Chapel at EMU. Joan Griffing Lynne Mackey ... read more about ‘Musica Harmonia’ Quartet to Perform Chamber Music
‘Take Back the Night’ Activities Begin Jan. 19
“Take Back the Night,” an annual student-directed rally uniting men and women against sexual violence, will be held Monday through Thursday, Jan. 19-22. “The purpose of the annual program is ... read more about ‘Take Back the Night’ Activities Begin Jan. 19
Science Seminar Examines ‘Fetal Alcohol Syndrome’
When women drink during pregnancy, they not only affect their health, but they put their unborn child at risk of having a wide range of physical, cognitive and behavioral difficulties ... read more about Science Seminar Examines ‘Fetal Alcohol Syndrome’
For Local Mennonite Couple, Ethiopia’s Future Looks Bright
The Ethiopians Jim Engle knows have outlooks as bright as their nation’s sunniest summers. ‘Most of the people in Ethiopia are warm and welcoming,’ said Engle, a professor of Old ... read more about For Local Mennonite Couple, Ethiopia’s Future Looks Bright
EMU Offers WRAP Session on Private College Affordability
Virginia’s private colleges are within reach financially – despite tough economic times. That’s the message EMU President Loren Swartzendruber is inviting prospective students and parents to hear on campus Saturday, ... read more about EMU Offers WRAP Session on Private College Affordability
Marketer Turned Conservationist to Speak at Science Seminar
Joe Johnston The speaker for the first Suter Science Seminar of the second (spring) semester will respond to some of the very environmental problems he once helped create. Joe Johnston ... read more about Marketer Turned Conservationist to Speak at Science Seminar
Nigerian Author to Speak at ‘Writers Read’
Helon Habila, who teaches creative writing at George Mason University, will be featured speaker at the first “Writers Read” program of the spring semester. Habila, who was born in Nigeria, ... read more about Nigerian Author to Speak at ‘Writers Read’
Media Authority to Speak at SLT
How does the pervasive and changing electronic media distract and enamor us to the point of shaping how we think and act, often without our awareness? Shane Hipps (www.shanehipps.com) of ... read more about Media Authority to Speak at SLT
Gingrich Goes Global With Sabbatical
EMU economics professor Chris Gingrich When thinking about his upcoming sabbatical last year, EMU economics professor Chris Gingrich knew he wanted to do something that wasn’t in his own backyard. ... read more about Gingrich Goes Global With Sabbatical