Professors at local colleges are tackling the tough topics with their students. Melody Pannell, a professor at Eastern Mennonite University, said the blackface controversy with Governor Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring has been a significant part of her lectures in her "race and gender" class. ... read more about Race and gender class discusses controversy in Virginia from WHSV-TV3
Jay B. Landis and his checkerboard-wrinkled forehead: That’s basically what started Elizabeth Beachy Hansen ’99 on her career path. As a first-year student, she had biotech and science research leanings, some ... read more about Through audio, film and theater, versatile writer Liz Hansen ’99 tells stories and prompts questions
Two Eastern Mennonite University alumni traveled in early December to Tijuana, Mexico, to assist people seeking asylum in the United States. As part of a Charlottesville-based group of lawyers, law ... read more about Alumni join Charlottesville group aiding asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border
The spring semester lineup of five Suter Science Seminars at Eastern Mennonite University includes presentations from experts in coastal systems, bibliotherapy, nitrogen and other topics. The seminars are free and ... read more about Spring 2019 Suter Science Seminars
Donovan Tann is a 2008 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University who now teaches courses in literature, writing and film at Hesston (Kansas) College. A member of the Lilly Graduate Fellows ... read more about Grad School Q&A: Donovan Tann reflects on the courses and professors who shaped how he now teaches
In a way, the theme of last spring’s global literature class – love and friendship – wasn’t just a matter for required reading. Instead, it became the course experience itself, ... read more about ‘Love and friendship’ across generations: literature class includes undergrads and retirement community residents
Eastern Mennonite University archivist Simone Horst reviews the “Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War” exhibit, which closes Nov. 17 at the Sadie Hartzler Library. It has been forty-five ... read more about EMU archivist reflects on ‘Voices of Peace’ exhibit and the sacrifice of conscientious objectors
The Royal Connections Business Spotlight is a monthly feature about businesses owned by EMU alumni featured in the university’s new interactive directory. October’s spotlight is on Fabrice Guerrier and his ... read more about Royal Connections Business Spotlight: Syllble Studios, Inc.
The Eastern Mennonite University Faculty Artist Series opens Friday, Nov. 2, with Alkemie, a medieval music group that includes Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival director David McCormick. The free concert begins ... read more about Medieval music group Alkemie opens EMU Faculty Artist Series
The Latino Student Alliance’s annual banquet, a delicious culinary and cultural expedition, marked the near-conclusion of Eastern Mennonite University’s Latino Heritage Month celebration. Six events beginning in mid-September provided the campus ... read more about Latino Student Alliance hosts arts, food, music and more during Latino Heritage Month