Dr. Joe Longacher '59, former President of Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship, discusses his years in service serving as a general practitioner, how he found his way to the specialty of gastroenterology, and what has continued to keep him busy as a retiree. Dr. Longacher explores his immense grief, considering the death of his several family members over the last 18 months and how he and his family have found resilience in the toughest of times. The MennoHealth Cast podcast is a production of Anabaptist World, and Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship. ... read more about MennoHealth Cast: Dr. Longacher ’59 from MennoHealth Cast
Undergraduate programs
Peter Dula on ‘Peacebuilding as presence: MCC assignments in “enemy” contexts’
Peter Dula is professor of religion and culture at Eastern Mennonite University. He worked with MCC in Iraq from 2004-2006. ... read more about Peter Dula on ‘Peacebuilding as presence: MCC assignments in “enemy” contexts’ from MCC Intersections
Eastern Mennonite Missions appoints new president
The Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) Board of Directors announces the appointment of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) and Easterm Mennonite Seminary (EMS) alumnus Marvin Lorenzana as the organization’s ninth president. Lorenzana ... read more about Eastern Mennonite Missions appoints new president
HNN founder Rick Shenkman to speak on ‘Why is Democracy so @#$&! Hard?’
Eastern Mennonite University’s Albert N. Keim Lecture Series brings scholars to campus each year in honor of the well-loved history professor, who was a teacher and administrator for 35 years. ... read more about HNN founder Rick Shenkman to speak on ‘Why is Democracy so @#$&! Hard?’
EMU Homecoming: Catch what you missed!
This year, EMU brought the party to you! The first-ever virtual Homecoming 2020 was hosted on behalf of 21,633 alums and even more friends around the world over the Oct. ... read more about EMU Homecoming: Catch what you missed!
In Memoriam: Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36
Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36, who with his late wife Sara Jane Weaver ’42, shared a special Centennial Award at Eastern Mennonite University in 2017, died Oct. 1, 2020, at his ... read more about In Memoriam: Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36
Young artists dream of Herm and his coat of many colors
A colorful glitter makeover for Herm, EMU’s mascot, supplied by winning artist Violet Horst, took first place in this week’s Homecoming coloring contest. Approximately 50 entries were judged by Visual ... read more about Young artists dream of Herm and his coat of many colors
WCSC hosts student-interns for fall semester
From web work at the world-renowned Smithsonian Institute to digital media production for a thriving creative agency, ten students are gaining professional experience this semester at Washington Community Scholars’ Center ... read more about WCSC hosts student-interns for fall semester
Attorney Ral Nwankwo Obioha ‘08 finds rewards in family immigration law
“There might be a million people doing what you do, but there’s only one ‘you,’” says Houston-based attorney Ral Nwankwo Obioha ‘08. “This has encouraged me to build my law ... read more about Attorney Ral Nwankwo Obioha ‘08 finds rewards in family immigration law
Nursing alumna, sisters-in-law recognized for excellence
Beth Finkbiner ’88 and Brenda Auker ’90 are sisters-in-law who both earned nursing degrees from Eastern Mennonite University. But they have other things in common: They both work for Geisinger ... read more about Nursing alumna, sisters-in-law recognized for excellence