Effective immediately, EMU has cancelled all public events through April 3 in response to concerns about COVID-19. The final seminar, with Dr. Francis McMahon, has been rescheduled from April 1 ... read more about Spring 2020 Suter Science Seminars
Undergraduate programs
Center for Interfaith Engagement to host spring film series
Effective immediately, EMU has cancelled all public events through April 3 in response to concerns about COVID-19. The Colloquium with Dr. Saher Selod for March 18 will hopefully be rescheduled ... read more about Center for Interfaith Engagement to host spring film series
Tom Brenneman ’92 to lead Project GROWS agricultural education nonprofit
Project GROWS announced Thursday the hire of Tom Brenneman ’92 as its new executive director. Brenneman will start on the job on Monday, Jan. 20. “We are thrilled to have ... read more about Tom Brenneman ’92 to lead Project GROWS agricultural education nonprofit
‘Accumulating evidence’ that RJE works: Professor co-authors policy brief to inform implementation
Restorative justice in education can reduce the use of exclusionary discipline, but only if schools do it well, conclude co-authors and professors Kathy Evans, of Eastern Mennonite University, and Anne ... read more about ‘Accumulating evidence’ that RJE works: Professor co-authors policy brief to inform implementation
CJP at 25: Celebrate, Reflect, Dream with Sanjay Pulipaka MA ’07
During the 2019-20 academic year, as the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding commemorates its 25th anniversary, a series of guest authors will share reflections about CJP’s personal impact. We want ... read more about CJP at 25: Celebrate, Reflect, Dream with Sanjay Pulipaka MA ’07
Peace scholar to offer Keim Lecture on predicting genocide and mass atrocities
Professor Ernesto Verdeja, of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at University of Notre Dame, presents the annual Keim Lecture at Eastern Mennonite University. His lecture begins at 5 ... read more about Peace scholar to offer Keim Lecture on predicting genocide and mass atrocities
‘Why Rural Matters’ – Professor Daniel Showalter on rural schools’ strengths and challenges
Nearly one in five U.S. public school students are enrolled in a “rural” school, and those students and schools face challenges particular to their rurality, according to the latest edition ... read more about ‘Why Rural Matters’ – Professor Daniel Showalter on rural schools’ strengths and challenges
Yutzy family honored with local chamber’s Farm Family Stewardship award
A local family was among five area business figures to be honored at the 2019 Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet in early January. Windcrest Holsteins, in Timberville, and ... read more about Yutzy family honored with local chamber’s Farm Family Stewardship award
Pre-med students benefit from new pathways to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) has created new opportunities for Eastern Mennonite University pre-med students in recognition of their academic preparation, commitment to community service, and aptitude to ... read more about Pre-med students benefit from new pathways to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
EMU anatomy students memorialize ‘silent teachers’
Paper lanterns rose into the night sky last week behind the Suter Science Center at Eastern Mennonite University. The 16 students who released them gathered to honor those who had ... read more about EMU anatomy students memorialize ‘silent teachers’