EMU’s internal emails this summer were unusual – yet oddly heartening. The combined hubbub of construction projects and thousands of summer guests made for feelings of excitement – and of ... read more about Building on Solid Footing
Environmental sustainability
The BruCrew: EMU junior spins demand for odd jobs into business employing his classmates
The average junior in college is better known for ridiculous behavior or pulling all-nighters to finish a paper put off until the last minute, not running a successful business that ... read more about The BruCrew: EMU junior spins demand for odd jobs into business employing his classmates
EMU sustainability efforts recognized by statewide climate action campaign
A new campaign highlighting steps taken by institutions and local governments across Virginia to cut carbon emissions brought a crowd to Eastern Mennonite University for a panel discussion on the ... read more about EMU sustainability efforts recognized by statewide climate action campaign
Students’ dramatic photos help focus attention on wilderness conservation in Virginia
The Virginia Wilderness Committee has hailed the “stunning photos” of Eastern Mennonite University students, using them “on our web site, in our publications, and for the celebration of the 50th ... read more about Students’ dramatic photos help focus attention on wilderness conservation in Virginia
EMU pre-engineering students take second in regional competition with solar greenhouse design
The newest structure on Eastern Mennonite University’s campus cost just $600 to build and was completed by six students in less than eight hours. This fall it will extend the ... read more about EMU pre-engineering students take second in regional competition with solar greenhouse design
EMU partners with Virginia Sierra Club for Earth Day forum, April 22
Eastern Mennonite University will partner with the Virginia Sierra Club to discuss green technology on campus – including campus gardens and a solar array – during Earth Day, April 22, at ... read more about EMU partners with Virginia Sierra Club for Earth Day forum, April 22
EMU earns ‘Silver’ in STARS ranking of sustainability efforts by universities around the world
Ask any student to locate the most tangible indicators of Eastern Mennonite’s commitment to sustainability and they might point towards the three LEED gold-certified residential halls, the massive solar array ... read more about EMU earns ‘Silver’ in STARS ranking of sustainability efforts by universities around the world
Bike advocate, by accident
When she woke up on May 1, 2008, Denise Martin ’08 was one of the many cyclists who “just kind of rode” without giving much thought to the complicated politics ... read more about Bike advocate, by accident
Bike capital, where riders are gearing up to lead the way
In 2010, a new class made its first appearance in EMU’s course catalog: bicycle maintenance, taught by Ben Wyse ’99. That was the same year that the university cooperated with ... read more about Bike capital, where riders are gearing up to lead the way
Ben Wyse ’99: bicycle lifestyle, bicycle livelihood
It’s been nearly five years since Ben Wyse ’99 launched Wyse Cycles, based on a simple, and unprecedented, premise: opening a bike shop with no shop. Instead, Wyse makes house ... read more about Ben Wyse ’99: bicycle lifestyle, bicycle livelihood