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EMU celebrates 2017 Teachers of Promise

April 21, 2017Last updated April 24, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Four senior education students and one recent graduate from Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) were selected to attend the March 24-25 Teachers of Promise Foundation Institute in Richmond, Virginia. The annual

‘The Phoenix’ celebrates 60th edition

April 19, 2017Last updated April 19, 2017 by Randi B. Hagi

When Justine Nolt visited campus as a high school student, she picked up a copy of The Phoenix, Eastern Mennonite University’s literary and visual arts journal. “I remember knowing I

Jasmine Wilson: Joining a village to become family to vulnerable children

April 12, 2017 by Emily Will

As the proverb goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This semester, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) sophomore Jasmine Wilson is learning that maxim’s truth. She’s helping fix firmer

New museum outreach program brings hands-on natural history and science lessons into area classrooms

April 11, 2017Last updated April 11, 2017 by Randi B. Hagi

The D. Ralph Hostetter Natural History Museum at Eastern Mennonite University, which has entranced thousands of schoolchildren since the 1960s, has launched a new outreach program that brings their collection

Zehr Institute webinar and online course focus on police-community partnerships and restorative justice practices

April 6, 2017Last updated July 5, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

This course has been postponed until fall 2017. Please contact the Zehr Institute program director at patience.kamau@emu.edu for more information. The Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice announces a special webinar

Refugee teens discover strengths and work to smooth newcomers’ paths with Harrisonburg High’s Peer Leader program

March 22, 2017Last updated June 21, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

For 15 students participating in a resilience training at Eastern Mennonite University, one role-play activity hit close to home. The small-group skits were focused on inviting students to learn how

Our Royal Pride: Quinn Kathrineberg, SGA co-president, musician, future teacher and more

March 21, 2017Last updated April 6, 2017 by Randi B. Hagi

“Our Royal Pride” is an occasional series celebrating Eastern Mennonite University’s undergraduate students who contribute to campus life in extraordinary ways in addition to their academic pursuits. These students enthusiastically create

Learn ethical, responsible interpretation skills at ‘Interpreting for Social Justice’ workshop

March 16, 2017Last updated August 31, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson and Randi B. Hagi

Professor Adriana Rojas knows the demand for professional interpreters has increased in Harrisonburg. Rojas, who teaches Spanish at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), says she often receives emails asking for student

Lent day four: Restorative Justice, Shalom and Well-Watered Gardens

The Mennonite

Professor Kathy Evans offers this Lent reflection on the impact of Isaiah 58 at important times in her life. ... read more about Lent day four: Restorative Justice, Shalom and Well-Watered Gardens from The Mennonite

Soul Fire Farm co-owner to talk about working to end racism and injustice through sustainable food production

March 14, 2017Last updated March 21, 2017 by Randi B. Hagi

At the intersection of sustainable food production and racial justice work is Leah Penniman. Penniman, a farmer, educator and and co-owner of Soul Fire Farm, will visit Eastern Mennonite University

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