EMU President Loren Swartzendruber presents Margaret Martin Gehman with a plaque naming her first recipient of the annual "Philanthropist of the Year" award from the university. At right are Susan ... read more about EMU Gives Gehman Philanthropy Award
Academics
Novelist Giardina to Speak at ‘Writers Read’
Denise Giardina, novelist Denise Giardina will read from her published novels at the second "Writers Read" of the fall semester 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Martin Chapel of the ... read more about Novelist Giardina to Speak at ‘Writers Read’
EMU Senior Depicts Bolivian Town
EMU Trainees Nominated for Nobel Prize
A Nepalese Buddhist who has received trauma training at Eastern Mennonite University was among 1,000 women nominated to win as a group the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize. Stella Tamang Stella ... read more about EMU Trainees Nominated for Nobel Prize
Planetarium Show Spotlights Venus, Mars
Look, up in the air, it’s a bird, it’s a plane! No, it’s a planet – in fact, two celestial bodies currently shining brightly in the night sky. Earth’s next-door ... read more about Planetarium Show Spotlights Venus, Mars
Acclaimed Gospel Choir to Appear at EMU
The Harlem Gospel Choir, one of the pre-eminent gospel choirs in the world, will be in concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in Lehman Auditorium at Eastern Mennonite University. The ... read more about Acclaimed Gospel Choir to Appear at EMU
Nursing Students Help Flood Victims in Gulf
The EMU volunteer group to Mississippi held a debriefing session after returning to campus (Standing, l. to r.): Hadley Jenner, Aaron Schmucker, Sue Klassen, Don Tyson. Front: Kara Glick, Amanda ... read more about Nursing Students Help Flood Victims in Gulf
EMU Sets Fall ‘Mission and Service Days’
Eastern Mennonite University is holding its fall mission and service days Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 12-14. Service agencies and organizations will have displays set up in the Campus Center Greeting ... read more about EMU Sets Fall ‘Mission and Service Days’
Women to Discuss Mideast Peace Prospects
Three women representing three faith traditions will speak at Eastern Mennonite University Thursday, Oct. 27, on their shared vision of a peaceful resolution to the protracted Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Sherene Abdulhadi, ... read more about Women to Discuss Mideast Peace Prospects
EMU Historian to Speak on Educator
Samuel L. Horst Samuel L. Horst, professor emeritus of history, has been invited to speak on his research of a white educator who taught blacks in Lynchburg, Va., following the ... read more about EMU Historian to Speak on Educator