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Social work grad finds calling with independent living organization

February 26, 2022Last updated February 28, 2022 by Kate Szambecki

When senior Tessa Hickman interviewed for a practicum during her final semester at Eastern Mennonite University, she was called back a few days later – not just for her acceptance

WCSC hosts 15 this spring for DC internships

February 23, 2022Last updated February 28, 2022 by EMU Communications

From assisting DC’s own public defender service to podcast production for a prominent video production company, 15 students are gaining professional experience this semester at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center

WCSC fall 2021 interns work in DC-area clinics, labs, orgs and more

November 19, 2021Last updated November 30, 2021 by EMU Communications

This fall, students are working in schools, theaters, research labs and medical clinics as part of the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC). The center, located in D.C. since 1976, is

EMU Hall of Honor to induct three alumni athletes during Homecoming and Family Weekend

September 27, 2021Last updated September 29, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University will induct three new members to the Hall of Honor this fall: Richy Bikko ‘11, Alyssa Derstine Landis ‘11, and Michelle Leaman Richards ‘10. The induction ceremony,

EMU welcomes new faculty for 2021-22 academic year

August 23, 2021Last updated August 30, 2021 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite University welcomes several new faculty for the 2021-22 academic year. (This article features only full-time faculty). Tarek Maassarani JD, visiting professor of restorative justice, Center for Justice and

WCSC Summer 2021 hosts full house with wide-ranging internships

July 13, 2021Last updated February 28, 2022 by EMU Communications

This summer, students are shooting films, nursing human and wildlife patients back to health, and providing Spanish language translation throughout the city of Washington DC. These internships and more are

Sixth annual Donning of the Kente ceremony honors grads, their heritage and valued mentors

April 26, 2021Last updated October 5, 2021 by EMU communications

Last weekend, the Eastern Mennonite University community honored approximately 30 students at the sixth annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony. The ceremony, always the first of the Commencement events, recognizes

‘Peacebuilder’ podcast explores trauma-informed care and pedagogy with Matt Tibbles MA ‘18

April 21, 2021Last updated May 18, 2021 by admin

Matt Tibbles MA ‘18 is the featured guest of this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast. Tibbles speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about restorative justice and trauma-informed classrooms. The

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