No more than 25 feet north of my home (I live almost adjacent to EMU) resides one of the best neighbors a person could have, Mildred Heacock Hostetter. She graduated ... read more about An essay on the advent of the accounting major at EMU
Undergraduate programs
Money does matter–so let’s talk about it
Our numbers-focused alumni consider how to invest pension funds, what benefits employers can afford, whether a financial institution should offer a particular service, how much life insurance to recommend, and how ... read more about Money does matter–so let’s talk about it
Johnson’s colloquium highlights Oregon wildlife, land
VaCA professor Steve Johnson is a man consumed by love for all manner of frogs, salamanders, toads, and newts. In his colloquium talk on Tuesday afternoon, Johnson spoke on his ... read more about Johnson’s colloquium highlights Oregon wildlife, land
‘Shenandoah Confession’ emerges from 2014 intercollegiate peace meeting, in spirit of 1527 Schleitheim Confession
Students from seven Anabaptist colleges wrapped up a three-day Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship Conference, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2014, at Eastern Mennonite University by deciding to issue the Shenandoah Confession, drafted in ... read more about ‘Shenandoah Confession’ emerges from 2014 intercollegiate peace meeting, in spirit of 1527 Schleitheim Confession
Honors program attracts students who share ‘vigor and enthusiasm for education’
Ask senior Aaron Erb to name the quality he appreciates most about his four-year experience in the Honors Program, and he begins with people. “This program has added so much ... read more about Honors program attracts students who share ‘vigor and enthusiasm for education’
Two pioneers of Playback Theatre – evoking understanding, empathy and change – will be teaching at SPI 2014
Imagine a theatrical performance with no starting script. Several actors listen intently to a volunteer from the audience tell a first-person story. On the cue, “Let’s watch,” the actors interpret ... read more about Two pioneers of Playback Theatre – evoking understanding, empathy and change – will be teaching at SPI 2014
Alumnus at helm of Martin Stone Quarries recognized as national leader in the aggregates industry
If you’re going to extract stone from a 350-acre hole adjacent to a borough of 950 residents, Rod Martin has learned that it helps to live in a house beside ... read more about Alumnus at helm of Martin Stone Quarries recognized as national leader in the aggregates industry
Play explores relationships, social issues, through lens of photojournalist injured in Iraq war
A photojournalist returning from war-torn Iraq deals with the images her mind cannot erase and the personal, marital and moral choices that define her life in the Eastern Mennonite University ... read more about Play explores relationships, social issues, through lens of photojournalist injured in Iraq war
EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement promotes friendship and understanding among those who believe differently
Why would an explicitly Christian university go out of its way to bring Muslim and Jewish scholars to its campus to teach entire courses and interact every day with students? ... read more about EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement promotes friendship and understanding among those who believe differently
CJP prof Lisa Schirch points way to better relationships, roles, for military, government and civil society
On the Wikipedia page for “Security Sector Reform,” you’ll read some nice-sounding stuff about helping police and military forces become more accountable to democratically elected governments and to hold human ... read more about CJP prof Lisa Schirch points way to better relationships, roles, for military, government and civil society