Poet and professor Todd Davis returns to Eastern Mennonite University for a Sept. 26 Writers Read event. He will read at 6:30 p.m. in Common Grounds Coffeehouse in the University ... read more about Poet Todd Davis returns to EMU for Writers Read
Language and literature
A day in the life of ESL teacher (and EMU double grad) Patty Baer
Read about a day in the life of Patty Baer '90 MA '17, who has taught nearly 30 years with Harrisonburg City Schools. She is a half time Elementary ELS Specialist for the district and also teaches half-time at Keister Elementary School. ... read more about A day in the life of ESL teacher (and EMU double grad) Patty Baer from Curio Magazine
University of Richmond RJ symposium to feature Zehr Institute co-director, two CJP alums
Professor Johonna Turner will give the keynote address and two alumnae of Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding will contribute to an October 4 symposium on restorative justice ... read more about University of Richmond RJ symposium to feature Zehr Institute co-director, two CJP alums
EMU welcomes new faculty
Eastern Mennonite University and Eastern Mennonite Seminary welcome several new full-time faculty to the ranks for the 2019-20 academic year. The following appointments are announced by Fred Kniss, provost; David ... read more about EMU welcomes new faculty
Ministry interns learn from ‘amazing’ experiences – and the church leaders they shadow
“Even though I am only an intern, the congregation looks at me as a part of the pastoral team … they want me, as well, to not just be able ... read more about Ministry interns learn from ‘amazing’ experiences – and the church leaders they shadow
‘Real joy’ in improving lives through labor law: Amy Rosenberger ’85
HER MOTHER’S EXASPERATED “You ought to be a lawyer!” was ultimately not lost on Amy Rosenberger ’85, who as an eight-year-old was arguing her case for spending a Saturday with a friend. ... read more about ‘Real joy’ in improving lives through labor law: Amy Rosenberger ’85
EMU puts six on VaSID Academic All-State Team
Six EMU student-athletes have been named to the Academic-All State Team by the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID). A total of 198 student-athletes representing 33 colleges and universities across the ... read more about EMU puts six on VaSID Academic All-State Team
A Sacred Space: John Neiswander ’05 amplifies voices otherwise unheard
John Neiswander ’05 makes his living through speech, but he remembers clearly one time when words simply failed him. A young patient at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia had been pronounced ... read more about A Sacred Space: John Neiswander ’05 amplifies voices otherwise unheard
Brazilian judges, lawyers visit EMU
Danielle Arle has prosecuted thousands of crimes over her 27-year career in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. From her experience, the 49-year-old said the current method of criminal justice — ... read more about Brazilian judges, lawyers visit EMU
EMU awards five Yoder Scholarships
Eastern Mennonite University has awarded Yoder Scholars to five students beginning their studies this fall. Established in 1993 and named for alumni Carol and Paul R. Yoder Jr., the scholarships ... read more about EMU awards five Yoder Scholarships