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EMU honors ten seniors with Cords of Distinction

April 5, 2021Last updated April 9, 2021 by EMU communications

Ten graduating seniors are the 2021 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will receive blue and gold cords signifying their achievement to wear with other academic regalia to the Cords of

EMU names five as Teachers of Promise

April 1, 2021Last updated April 6, 2021 by EMU Communications

Five education students from Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) were chosen to attend the 2021 Teachers of Promise Institute, which was held virtually on March 20. The annual event provides professional

Writers Read panel to discuss ‘Children’s Literature for Challenging Times’

March 31, 2021Last updated April 12, 2021 by EMU communications

Eastern Mennonite University hosts a panel on “Empowering Children’s Literature for Challenging Times” Sunday, April 11, at 3 p.m. The panel will include authors and educators who have conducted research

WCSC interns work in food access, end-of-life care, zoos and more

March 24, 2021Last updated April 1, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

This semester, students are mapping racially restrictive deeds, nursing and caring for the most vulnerable patients, improving food access in food apartheid areas, and monitoring zoo animals – all through the

EMU Music Colloquium to feature performance psychologist Noa Kageyama

March 19, 2021Last updated March 26, 2021 by Moderator

A new series of multifaceted music colloquia continues at Eastern Mennonite University Thursday, March 25, with Noa Kageyama, Juilliard professor, performance psychologist, and violinist. He will present “How to beat

Two ’09 alumna scientists to share Suter Science Seminar stage

March 9, 2021Last updated March 26, 2021 by EMU communications

Laura Cattell Noll ’09 of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and pediatrician Dr. Kelly Smucker ’09 will give a Suter Science Seminar at Eastern Mennonite University Wednesday, March 24,

Royals Athlete of the Week honorees talk senior seasons and future plans

March 8, 2021Last updated April 1, 2021 by EMU communications

With EMU Athletics back in action this semester, so too is the Royals Athlete of the Week award. So far three of the five honorees are seniors, and their Q

New concentration focuses on transforming conflict through music

March 8, 2021Last updated March 22, 2021 by EMU communications

A new concentration at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) combines the disciplines of music and peacebuilding to equip students to creatively transform conflict and promote intercultural intelligence. This interdisciplinary program will

Harrisonburg educator honored by United Way

March 3, 2021Last updated March 19, 2021 by EMU communications

Laura Feichtinger McGrath GC ’18, director of English learner services and Title III at Harrisonburg City Public Schools, was recognized as a 2020 Bright Star by the United Way of

Pre-service teachers glean job search, interview advice

February 25, 2021Last updated March 2, 2021 by Megan Williams/Daily News-Record

The article below, “Internet Interview: Challenge of Recruiting Teachers Moves Online,” by reporter Megan Williams ran in the Feb. 25, 2021, issue of the Daily News-Record. The article includes Shawn

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