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In Memoriam: Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36

October 15, 2020Last updated February 2, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36, who with his late wife Sara Jane Weaver ’42, shared a special Centennial Award at Eastern Mennonite University in 2017, died Oct. 1, 2020, at his

Join virtual events with poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama Sept. 14-18

September 9, 2020Last updated September 18, 2020 by admin

Poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama will spend the second week of September virtually touring Eastern Mennonite University: speaking in chapels, colloquia, and classes; chatting with pastors and LGBTQ+ groups;

Conference to explore history of Brethren, Mennonite churches on issues of race

September 7, 2020Last updated September 14, 2020 by admin

“The Church in Black & White,” a one-day virtual symposium on Saturday, Sept. 12, explores the history of Brethren and Mennonite churches on issues of race. The event is co-sponsored

All-virtual Homecoming and Family Weekend features new Herm, fun run/ride, TenTalks and much more

August 31, 2020Last updated October 5, 2020 by EMU communications

Newsflash! Wondering how the Great Herm Search of 2020 was going? Mark Oct. 16 on your calendar. Eastern Mennonite University’s new blue lion mascot will meet his fans during the

Poet, theologian and peacemaker Pádraig Ó Tuama to make a virtual visit to EMU Sept. 14-18

August 18, 2020Last updated August 25, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi and Lauren Jefferson

Pádraig Ó Tuama speaks softly, soothingly, with just a touch of grit in his gentle Irish accent. Next month, you can hear the voice of this poet, theologian, and mediator on

Watch the ‘Navigating Ministry During COVID-19’ seminars

August 11, 2020Last updated August 16, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

Pastors often serve as an emotional anchor for their flock: providing a listening ear, advice, and social cohesion for their congregation members. And we’ve all needed more of those supports

ROYALS RESPOND: Pandemic postcards from across the globe

July 30, 2020Last updated August 3, 2020 by admin

The Spring/Summer 2020 issue of Crossroads featured heartfelt reflections from alumni on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brooke Hensley ’14, in the photo above with colleagues, is an emergency

Jolee Paden ’16 now on the run for bigger causes

May 15, 2020Last updated June 2, 2020 by David Driver/Daily News-Record

Jolee Paden went from being a Division III runner at Eastern Mennonite University to working with Division I athletes in the nation’s capital. But the native of Illinois is not

Students, grads reflect on Ramadan

May 14, 2020Last updated May 18, 2020 by EMU communications

Right now, many Eastern Mennonite University students and alumni – wherever they’re waiting out the coronavirus pandemic – are observing the month of Ramadan. The ninth and holiest month in the

Twenty-two grads look forward to fall Donning of the Kente ceremony

April 29, 2020Last updated April 30, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

The Donning of the Kente ceremony is traditionally the first event of Eastern Mennonite University’s Commencement ceremonies. This spring’s event, along with other graduation events, has been postponed until fall

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