Visual and communication arts Archives - Page 17 of 31

Former VACA professor of Mohawk heritage now providing media coverage of Standing Rock activists

November 18, 2016Last updated September 10, 2018 by Randi B. Hagi

It’s Paulette, coming live to you from Cannonball, North Dakota, and I’m at the sacred defenders’, the Water Defenders’ camp. And it’s early-early. I’m just waiting for the sun to

Future connections plotted for interdisciplinary curriculum ties to visionary scientist Nikola Tesla

November 10, 2016Last updated November 14, 2016 by Randi B. Hagi

Filmmaker and new visual and communication arts faculty member Zeljko Mirkovic brings myriad connections and a growing body of acclaimed work to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). In 2015, Mirkovic won

Communications director for National Council of Churches shares his interfaith journey

November 9, 2016Last updated November 18, 2016 by Randi B. Hagi

After Sept. 11, The Rev. Steven D. Martin found himself the subject of much interest. Suddenly every public television station was scrambling for material on Muslims, and his first major

Mark Loving on the film ‘Loving’ and a Supreme Court case that changed the nation

November 3, 2016Last updated November 3, 2016 by Lauren Jefferson

In his native Caroline County, Virginia, Mark Loving II’s family name is well known. Beyond generations of rootedness, there is both a plaque at the courthouse and a historical marker about his family history. One reason why Mark came to

‘Far Away’ examines the domino effect of violence, how ‘little things lead to big things’

October 31, 2016Last updated November 22, 2016 by Randi B. Hagi

By depicting “a culture where violence has become gradually acceptable,” the play Far Away gives the audience a lens to examine their roles and responsibility in the violence of our

Concert, open studio and theater production featured at expanded Gala Night arts extravaganza

October 28, 2016Last updated October 9, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson with Randi B. Hagi

Arts lovers can enjoy a variety of talents on Saturday, Nov. 12, as Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) hosts the annual gala concert at 7 p.m., followed by an open studio

Digital media expert from George Mason University to speak on educational needs of diverse populations

October 21, 2016Last updated October 21, 2016 by Lauren Jefferson

Professor Kevin Clark, founding director of the Center for Digital Media Innovation and Diversity in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, speaks Wednesday, Oct. 26,

Art director Rachel Wyse gets friendly with Facebook

October 20, 2016Last updated April 24, 2018 by Justine Nolt

Editor’s note: Rachel Wyse has moved on to a full-time position as an art director with a major advertising company. Congratulations, Rachel! Read on to learn more about her path

CJP alumnus brings Nakba Museum Project, Palestinian experience to EMU

October 13, 2016Last updated October 29, 2016 by Lauren Jefferson

Bshara Nassar, Palestinian native and Center for Justice and Peacebuilding alumnus, brings his Nakba Museum Project to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) this month. The “Hope is Stronger than Misery” exhibit

Poet Gary Dop kicks off annual Writers Read series

September 7, 2016Last updated September 20, 2016 by admin

Poet Gary Dop is the first guest of the annual Writers Read lecture series at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). He speaks Thursday, Sept. 15, at 8:30 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium.

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