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EMU to offer five new majors, five new minors

April 13, 2018Last updated April 17, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Beginning this fall, Eastern Mennonite University will offer five new majors – and as many new minors. “As the professional marketplace evolves, so do educational priorities,” said Deirdre L. Smeltzer,

EMU’s spring musical, ‘The Spitfire Grill,’ tells the story of second chances in a Midwest town

April 3, 2018Last updated April 23, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Its wide acclaim – The New York Times called it “soul-satisfying” and “freeing” – isn’t the only reason The Spitfire Grill musical is Eastern Mennonite University’s spring theater production: It

Poole and Clemens reprise ‘The Gospel Project’ for Asbury’s Sacred Arts Series

March 19, 2018Last updated March 26, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Justin Poole, assistant professor of theater at Eastern Mennonite University, and professional composer and musician Jim Clemens present “The Gospel Project: A Theatrical Journey through the Life of Jesus Christ.” The

Weekend performances engage EMU audiences in emotions and history of Israel/Palestine conflict

February 26, 2018Last updated March 23, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Four theatrical performances highlighting multiple perspectives of the Israel/Palestine conflict brought approximately 400 viewers — and one Washington Post theater critic— to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in late February. EMU

Award-winning Mosaic Theater Company of D.C. brings two Israel/Palestine-themed productions to EMU

January 25, 2018Last updated February 20, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Local theater-goers will be challenged by different perspectives on the Israel/Palestine conflict in February at Eastern Mennonite University. The Mosaic Theater Company of D.C., one of Washington D.C.’s newest and

Biochemistry degree, theater involvement and liberal arts education prepared this Ebola researcher for challenging work

January 18, 2018Last updated January 23, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Imagine a scientist working in a lab, and you might envision gleaming, sterile equipment in a strictly controlled environment. For one Eastern Mennonite University graduate now studying effects of Ebola

‘The 39 Steps’ hosts three benefit performances before heading to Kennedy Center theater festival

January 1, 2018Last updated January 8, 2018 by Moderator

In late November 2017, Professor Justin Poole learned that Eastern Mennonite University’s spring theater production of “The 39 Steps” had been invited to perform at the Region II Kennedy Center American

Inside Out playback theater group awarded Catalyst Initiative, Justpax grants

December 23, 2017Last updated April 3, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University’s Inside Out playback theater group is the recent recipient of two grants to expand their work with racial healing and marginalized populations. [Editor’s note 4/3/2018: Inside Out

FIT4MOM franchise owner and ‘40 Under Forty’ honoree helps moms find their voices, community

December 14, 2017Last updated December 18, 2017 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

An Eastern Mennonite University graduate is one of this year’s “40 Under Forty” honorees recognized by the Tacoma, Washington-based Business Examiner. Kristy King, who owns a FIT4MOM franchise in Olympia,

‘The 39 Steps’ invited to regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, fundraiser now in progress

December 11, 2017Last updated December 18, 2017 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Eastern Mennonite University’s spring 2017 production of “The 39 Steps” has been selected for presentation at a regional event of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The Region