Eastern Mennonite University has been honored as a winner of the National Wildlife Federation’s annual competition “Chill Out: Climate Action on Campus.” This award program recognizes U.S. schools that are ... read more about EMU Sustainability Video Wins National Award
“Hydrofracking” – the term has a harsh sound to it, and according to a highly-acclaimed film documentary, what it entails is having harsh consequences for many communities. Gasland, the Academy ... read more about ‘Gasland’ Showing at EMU
Harrisonburg City Council Tuesday night (Mar. 8) passed an ordinance offering a 100% exemption from local taxes for solar power installations, helping the city to join 13 other localities in ... read more about Harrisonburg Tax Exemption Vote Gives Incentive for Solar Power
A cart stacked with aluminum pans of food emerged from the cafeteria’s back door, swaying as it rolled down the ramp toward a nearby car. The trunk and back seat ... read more about Students Work With Cafeteria to Donate Uneaten Food
In fall 2010 EMU became host to the largest solar deployment in Virginia. It will eliminate more than 6,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the projected 35-year life of ... read more about EMU Flips the Switch on Solar Project, Largest in State
EMU’s partnership with Secure Futures, LLC, a Staunton-based solar energy developer, is gaining momentum as a solar photovoltaic array is being installed on the roof of (EMU’s Sadie Hartzler Library). ... read more about EMU To Host Largest Solar Project in Virginia
EMU will observe Earth Week with a number of local events including guest speaker Joe Stanley of Virginia Interfaith Power & Light, who will speak on ‘Energy Use and Its ... read more about ‘Earth Week’ Events Include Forums and Speaker Joe Stanley
Harrisonburg City Council approved rezoning that would allow EMU to go forward with plans to install solar power cells that could provide up to 20 percent of EMU’s power among ... read more about Campus Solar Project Moves Forward Following City Council Meeting
The Earthkeepers student club is offering Food and Farming week April 13 through 16. The annual event encourages students to learn about and participate in farming practices and important sustainability ... read more about Earthkeepers Offer Food and Farming Week April 13-16
Update: On April 13 Harrisonburg City Council approved rezoning that would allow EMU to move forward with a solar project. In addition, the size and scope of the project has ... read more about Signature Solar Power Project to be Hosted on Campus