Inspired by EMU's Interfaith Peace Camp, the London Interfaith Peace Camp in Ontario, Canada, began four years ago. ... read more about Canadian peace camp for kids takes inspiration from EMU’s Interfaith Peace Camp from London Interfaith Peace Camp
Bible and religion
Four alumni named to The Mennonite’s ’20 Under 40′ committed to faith
Four alumni are among The Mennonite’s “20 Under 40” honorees, selected for their commitment to “following Jesus” and finding “value in the Christian faith and community.” The honorees were selected ... read more about Four alumni named to The Mennonite’s ’20 Under 40′ committed to faith
Outreach chamber quartet brings together biology, religion, education majors and yes, one future professional musician, to give the gift of music in unusual venues
Isaac Dahl is a religious and intercultural studies major. Quinn Kathrineberg plans on a career as an English teacher. Maria Yoder wants to be a doctor. Among the members of ... read more about Outreach chamber quartet brings together biology, religion, education majors and yes, one future professional musician, to give the gift of music in unusual venues
Spring recognition chapel celebrates student leadership and achievement
A variety of student accomplishments were celebrated at Eastern Mennonite University’s annual spring student recognition chapel service today [April 15, 2016]. Rachel Roth Sawatzky, director of student programs, opened the ... read more about Spring recognition chapel celebrates student leadership and achievement
Winning C. Henry Smith orator examines conflict in the Mennonite church; other winners explore gun violence, race
“My speech wrote itself,” said Bethany Chupp, winner of the C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). The winning speech, titled “Standing At the Door,” came so ... read more about Winning C. Henry Smith orator examines conflict in the Mennonite church; other winners explore gun violence, race
International flags fly in the University Commons, as chapel service dedicates The Orie O. Miller Hall of Nations
The flags of 55 countries now hang in “The Orie O. Miller Hall of Nations,” dedicated during a chapel service at the University Commons at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) on ... read more about International flags fly in the University Commons, as chapel service dedicates The Orie O. Miller Hall of Nations
New men’s ministry creates a space to take on the tough questions of masculinity, identity and faith
During one recent Friday lunch hour, a group of about a dozen male students, faculty and staff gathered around tables in Eastern Mennonite University’s dining hall and broached the question, ... read more about New men’s ministry creates a space to take on the tough questions of masculinity, identity and faith
Faculty and staff open homes and hearts during EMU’s annual Spiritual Life Week
Spiritual Life Week is an annual tradition at Eastern Mennonite University – a rich diversity of opportunities for the campus community to join together in various forums to share about ... read more about Faculty and staff open homes and hearts during EMU’s annual Spiritual Life Week
Lenten Reflections: Carmen Schrock-Hurst reflects on her journey with glaucoma and on walking ‘by faith, not by sight’
In the fall of 1977, I was preparing to be a resident assistant in Northlawn residence hall. I needed to pick a Bible verse to be a theme for our ... read more about Lenten Reflections: Carmen Schrock-Hurst reflects on her journey with glaucoma and on walking ‘by faith, not by sight’
Residence director, athletics photographer and soon-to-be-graduate Scott Eyre came from Canada, twice, to become an integral contributor to the EMU community
For Scott Eyre – residence director of Cedarwood Hall at Eastern Mennonite University, sports photographer for the Royals, and soon-to-be-graduate – the journey to the present day has included “a ... read more about Residence director, athletics photographer and soon-to-be-graduate Scott Eyre came from Canada, twice, to become an integral contributor to the EMU community