Passion. Betrayal. Seduction. Rejection. Euripides’ classic Greek tragedy, "Medea," runs the emotional gamut and features one of the strongest female characters to ever walk the stage. A new translation of ... read more about EMU to Stage Greek Tragedy ‘Medea’
Academics
Noted Children’s Author to Speak
Jane Kurtz, an award-winning children’s book author and fiction writer The language and literature department at Eastern Mennonite University will hold another "Writers Read" program 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 ... read more about Noted Children’s Author to Speak
Healing the Pain of Trauma
Workshop Studies African Drums
By Heather Bowser, Daily News-Record Ben Yoder, 6, of Harrisonburg tries his hand at drumming Saturday at an African drum workshop at EMU. More than 20 students, faculty and community ... read more about Workshop Studies African Drums
Poetry Inspires February Exhibit
"Nude Truths," a collection of paintings and text on peace and justice issues, will open Sunday, Feb. 4, in the third floor art gallery of Hartzler Library at Eastern Mennonite ... read more about Poetry Inspires February Exhibit
Iraqi Peace Worker Killed
An Iraqi-Muslim advocate for peace and reconciliation, who received support from Christian organizations for his work in trauma-healing, has been killed. Dr. Alharith Abdulhameed Hassan, 56-year-old professor of psychiatry at ... read more about Iraqi Peace Worker Killed
EMS Conference Explore ‘Life Abundant’ Theme
Seminary Honors Pioneer Women Broadcasters
Two women who were likely the first in the Mennonite Church to have their own syndicated radio broadcast, called “Heart to Heart,” were honored for their pioneer work Wednesday evening ... read more about Seminary Honors Pioneer Women Broadcasters
Speaker to Address Pornography Issue
What makes pornography so addictive to many people? Why does it destroy thousands of lives and families every year? Is it a spiritual battle or a way to deal with ... read more about Speaker to Address Pornography Issue
Distance Learning Program Celebrates 10 Years
Ten years ago this month, EMS embarked on a new educational path ... read more about Distance Learning Program Celebrates 10 Years