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Fall Peru intercultural experiences homestays, big cities, the Inka Trail and more

December 9, 2022Last updated December 12, 2022 by EMU Communications

Students on Eastern Mennonite University’s fall semester intercultural to Peru explored history, culture and language, with a special focus on health and education. They have been accompanied by Professor Kristopher

Intercultural Program names new director

September 8, 2022Last updated September 9, 2022 by Kate Szambecki

Byron Peachey begins his first semester in a new role as Eastern Mennonite University’s director of intercultural programs*. He was formerly an advisor and instructor for student success in the

A (*Fairly Comprehensive) Timeline of EMU Intercultural/Cross-cultural Program milestones

September 8, 2022Last updated September 15, 2022 by EMU Communications

First published in 2017, portions of this timeline has been updated through 2022. We thought it was a fun read, so are republishing it now. Remember reading the Bible along

Students share reflections from summer interculturals to Spain, Ghana

July 26, 2022Last updated July 29, 2022 by Kate Szambecki

As the summer comes to a close, students at Eastern Mennonite University reflect on their summer 2022 intercultural experiences in Spain and Ghana. The current trip to Spain and the

Tributes by faculty and staff for 2022 Cords of Distinction honorees

May 17, 2022Last updated May 18, 2022 by EMU Communications

Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2022, at Eastern Mennonite University. Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the recipients, who were

Students receive summer research and experiential learning travel grants

April 18, 2022Last updated April 21, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

Three Eastern Mennonite University students heading to careers in science and medicine have earned funding for summer research and travel. The CT Assist Health Experiential Learning Program awards funds to

Keim Lecture to focus on Cheyenne, Mennonite history and intersections

March 18, 2022Last updated March 22, 2022 by EMU Communications

Professor Kimberly D. Schmidt is the 2022 speaker for the Albert N. Keim Lecture Series, sponsored by Eastern Mennonite University’s history and political science programs. She speaks Monday, March 21, at 5 p.m.

WCSC WORKS: Senior lands full-time employment at internship site

March 3, 2022Last updated July 27, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

Tessa Waidelich, a recent graduate of Eastern Mennonite University, says she wasn’t sure exactly what she wanted to do after college. But after spending just 10 weeks in EMU’s Washington

Spring intercultural settling in at CASAS, Guatemala City

March 3, 2022Last updated March 21, 2022 by Kate Szambecki

Students traveling in Guatemala for EMU’s semester intercultural program are just passing the one-month mark. Between settling into host families, starting language classes at CASAS, navigating public transportation and new

WCSC hosts 15 this spring for DC internships

February 23, 2022Last updated February 28, 2022 by EMU Communications

From assisting DC’s own public defender service to podcast production for a prominent video production company, 15 students are gaining professional experience this semester at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center

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