The Alumni Association of EMU honored two of its graduates Sunday, Oct. 14, for their work in reflecting the school’s vision, mission and values. EMU President Loren Swartzendruber (right) offers ... read more about Alumni Honored for Service Efforts at Homecoming
Social work
An ‘Impossible Dream?’ Not for Luis Padilla
For Luis A. Padilla, 40, of Broadway, Va., the “American dream” of poverty-to-success is not impossible. It is his life story. The son of Luis Alonso and Fany Padilla and ... read more about An ‘Impossible Dream?’ Not for Luis Padilla
Senior Given Peace Award
Peace award recipient Julia R. Gingrich with Dale Long (l.), who initiated the recognition, and Eugene Stoltzfus of Keezletown, Va., son of the late Grant M. Stoltzfus. The Stoltzfus family ... read more about Senior Given Peace Award
‘Homeless’ Advocates to Speak
Jessica Schuler, a civil rights policy analyst with the National Coalition on the Homeless, will speak in several settings at Eastern Mennonite University Thursday, Mar. 22. Schuler will be joined ... read more about ‘Homeless’ Advocates to Speak
EMU Alumni and Pastors Promoting Healthcare Access
It’s easy to drive right past the modest building along busy Rt. 11 just south of the city of Winchester, but it would be unfortunate to miss the exciting goings-on ... read more about EMU Alumni and Pastors Promoting Healthcare Access
Students Wrap Up Some Yule Cheer
(L. to r.): Geoff Ens, Jen Erb, Alex Brodt, Erika Detweiler, Kristi Wenger, Lisa Berry, Jennifer Ruth, Felicia Wideman and Jason Gerig wrap clothing items and toys to be distributed ... read more about Students Wrap Up Some Yule Cheer
EMU Plans ‘Take Back the Night’ Events
“Take Back the Night,” a rally uniting men and women against sexual violence, will be held Monday through Friday, Oct. 2-6, at Eastern Mennonite University. The purpose of the annual ... read more about EMU Plans ‘Take Back the Night’ Events
Students Receive ‘Cords of Distinction’ Honor
Photo by Jim Bishop They’re among Eastern Mennonite University’s most outstanding students, exemplifying the school’s highest ideals. Ten EMU seniors, nominated by faculty, staff and fellow students, were named this ... read more about Students Receive ‘Cords of Distinction’ Honor
Poverty Awareness Week 2006 Schedule
Social Work Program Re-Accredited
EMU social work students Jennifer Erb (l.) and Katie Chaffinch shop for clothing and toys for a Christmas service project. Students raised more than $1,000 to buy gifts for local ... read more about Social Work Program Re-Accredited