For 2008 Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) alum Adam Brown, his working environment is not a day at the beach or a walk in the park, it’s a swamp. Brown, a ... read more about Life’s a Swamp
Environmental sustainability
Not Wasting an Opportunity
From garden, to fork and back into the ground, new campus initiatives including raspberry bushes and compost bins will dot the Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) landscape thanks to initiatives submitted ... read more about Not Wasting an Opportunity
USDA Aids Valley-Grown Blueberries
A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will help feed an organic blueberry revolution in the Shenandoah Valley. “Sustaining Organic Blueberry Production: Analysis of Practices and Assessing Outcomes,” ... read more about USDA Aids Valley-Grown Blueberries
Local Businesses Lead Organizational Seminar
From large corporation to a one-stop shop, local businesses in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County came together at Eastern Mennonite University Friday, Nov. 4, to discuss the challenges of the current ... read more about Local Businesses Lead Organizational Seminar
Creation Care Evident During Food and Farming Week
Baking bread, canning food, creation care, and growing your own food in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way are some of the topics to be covered during the annual Food ... read more about Creation Care Evident During Food and Farming Week
EMU’s Solar Array Exceeds Expectations
Judging by its performance over the past 10 months, the solar energy system at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) will exceed the annual guaranteed power production by 12 percent, according to ... read more about EMU’s Solar Array Exceeds Expectations
Farm Evolution: Innovation Important for Large and Small
Posted with permission from Daily News Record, Sept. 13, 2011 HARRISONBURG – When Matt Lohr, commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, decided to open a corn ... read more about Farm Evolution: Innovation Important for Large and Small
LEED-Certified Dorm Sets College Precedent
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) remains on the forefront of the “green movement” among U.S. universities, with having the first residence hall in Virginia to attain LEED “gold” certification—one of 33 ... read more about LEED-Certified Dorm Sets College Precedent
Fall Equals Sustainability at EMU
Sustainability will be front and center during the fall semester at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) as Jonathan Lantz-Trissel, sustainability coordinator, announced a full slate of activities, from singing and storytelling ... read more about Fall Equals Sustainability at EMU
TIME not wasted at trash fashion show
HARRISONBURG, VA. – The latest trend in fashion is usually found inside a magazine – not composed of the magazine itself. But for trash fashion designer Sophia Mast, fashion is ... read more about TIME not wasted at trash fashion show