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From Brazil to EMU, Sisters Keep Family Bond

April 26, 2011Last updated May 24, 2011 by Jim Bishop

HARRISONBURG, Va. – One sister is about to graduate from Eastern Mennonite University, the other is completing her sophomore year after transferring from another school. Each decided independently of the ... read more about From Brazil to EMU, Sisters Keep Family Bond

EMU Students Named ‘Teachers of Promise’

April 12, 2011Last updated May 3, 2011 by Jim Bishop

Ten Eastern Mennonite University seniors have been named “Teachers of Promise” based on their academic credentials, their commitment to the teaching profession and their exemplary character. The students were among ... read more about EMU Students Named ‘Teachers of Promise’

Education grad gets national teaching award

July 18, 2009 by Jim Bishop

Jolene Kratz, 2008 EMU grad Jolene Kratz, who has completed her first year of teaching in the Rockingham County Public School System, has been selected to attend the 2009 Mickelson ... read more about Education grad gets national teaching award

Third Member of Extended Lehman Family Dies

February 9, 2009 by Jim Bishop

Elsie E. Lehman Elsie E. Lehman, 85, of Harrisonburg, Va., died Feb. 5, 2009 at Oak Lea, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. She was professor emerita of education. From 1956 to ... read more about Third Member of Extended Lehman Family Dies

Veteran Education Prof Mourned

February 5, 2009 by Jim Bishop

A retired long-time member of the education department faculty died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. Esther K. Lehman, 85, professor emerita of education at EMU, was a resident of Oak Lea, ... read more about Veteran Education Prof Mourned

EMU Names New Faculty and Staff

July 24, 2007 by Jim Bishop

EMU will have 16 new undergraduate and graduate faculty members when fall semester classes begin Aug. 29, 2007. The new faculty, announced by Dr. Beryl H. Brubaker, EMU provost, and ... read more about EMU Names New Faculty and Staff

State Recognizes EMU ‘Teachers of Promise’

April 3, 2007 by Jim Bishop

Teachers of Promise (l. to r.): Katrina Martin, Kendal Swartzendruber, EMU professor Lori H. Leaman and Shannon Yoder. Absent: Rachel Sims. Photo by Jim Bishop Four Eastern Mennonite University seniors ... read more about State Recognizes EMU ‘Teachers of Promise’

Middle School Students Sample College Life

March 21, 2007 by Andrea Schrock Wenger

EMU’s middle school education class hosted a “College for a Day” event Thursday, Mar. 22 for some lucky local middle schoolers. Sandra L. (Sandy) Brownscombe, professor of education, helps Dillon ... read more about Middle School Students Sample College Life

Bookfair to Benefit EMU Early Learning Center

December 7, 2006 by Jim Bishop

Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 289 Burgess Road in the Harrisonburg Crossing Shopping Center, is holding a “Bookfair” Dec. 14-17 to benefit the Early Learning Center at Eastern Mennonite University. Customers ... read more about Bookfair to Benefit EMU Early Learning Center

City’s Youngest, Newest Principal

August 18, 2006 by Heather Bowser, Daily News-Record

By Heather Bowser, Daily News-Record When it comes to major life events, Sandy Thorpe tends to double up. In 1975, she began life as a double ... read more about City’s Youngest, Newest Principal

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