LovEMU Giving Day 2021 was one for the ages — another record-setting event — with $280,654 raised from 1,017 gifts. That’s a gain in $65,000 and more than 300 new ... read more about 2021 LovEMU Giving Day sets new records (thank you!)
Visual and communication arts
EMU honors ten seniors with Cords of Distinction
Ten graduating seniors are the 2021 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will receive blue and gold cords signifying their achievement to wear with other academic regalia to the Cords of ... read more about EMU honors ten seniors with Cords of Distinction
Writers Read panel to discuss ‘Children’s Literature for Challenging Times’
Eastern Mennonite University hosts a panel on “Empowering Children’s Literature for Challenging Times” Sunday, April 11, at 3 p.m. The panel will include authors and educators who have conducted research ... read more about Writers Read panel to discuss ‘Children’s Literature for Challenging Times’
Professor’s paintings enliven Harrisonburg counseling practice
Professor Cyndi Gusler’s oil paintings are exuberant: they emanate a joie de vivre through vibrant foliage and flowers and inviting verandas where you wish you could spend a whole vacation. ... read more about Professor’s paintings enliven Harrisonburg counseling practice
Enviro science major documents bird banding in stunning photo essay
Environmental science major Isaac Alderfer photographed his peers and professors as they studied tiny owls at Highland Retreat in nearby Bergton, Va., last fall. He shares about the experience below. ... read more about Enviro science major documents bird banding in stunning photo essay
VMRC exhibit includes alumni artists
An online art exhibit hosted by the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community includes works from four alumni and a former professor of Eastern Mennonite University reflecting on grief, hope, and resurrected ... read more about VMRC exhibit includes alumni artists
Alumni earn entrepreneur, leadership honors from local Chamber of Commerce
For the fourth consecutive year, alumni of Eastern Mennonite University have been recognized for business leadership in the Shenandoah Valley by the Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. This year, Stan ... read more about Alumni earn entrepreneur, leadership honors from local Chamber of Commerce
Vernal pools photographer to present next University Colloquium
Photographer Steven Johnson, professor of visual and communication arts, will present a virtual University Colloquium Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. Members of the public can view the free livestream ... read more about Vernal pools photographer to present next University Colloquium
Grant funds collaborative project on visual forms of Anabaptist worship
Jerry Holsopple, professor of visual and communication arts at Eastern Mennonite University, was recently awarded a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. He and co-applicant Rebecca ... read more about Grant funds collaborative project on visual forms of Anabaptist worship
Photoessay: Royals athletes prep for spring competition
EMU’s student-athletes didn’t compete last semester because of COVID restrictions and the cessation of conference competition, but they still practiced, conditioned, and laid strong foundations to prepare for spring semester ... read more about Photoessay: Royals athletes prep for spring competition