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Homecoming to Celebrate 30 Years of Cross-Cultural Learning

October 3, 2012Last updated October 15, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

Alumni who have experienced the jarring, exciting sensations of crossing into another culture – namely, almost every student at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) over the last 30 years – will

Alumni of the Year: Vic and Christina Buckwalter

August 8, 2012Last updated August 31, 2012 by Steve Shenk

Two idealistic young people meet at EMU, earn their degrees in pre-med and education, and spend their entire careers serving others – without fanfare – at home and abroad. Now

Distinguished Service Award: David Boshart

August 8, 2012Last updated August 30, 2012 by Steve Shenk

Some people dream of a denomination that grows by embracing diverse groups of people. David Boshart ’86, MA ’87 (religion), is facilitating such growth in his corner of the Mennonite

Registration Open for Homecoming 2012

August 7, 2012Last updated August 27, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

Registration is now available for Homecoming 2012 at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), Oct. 12-14. Celebrations will include recognition of EMU’s 30th anniversary of the cross-cultural programs. All cross-cultural programs will

Humility Links Nobel Winner and Alum Who Was Killed

October 19, 2011Last updated December 22, 2011 by Bonnie Price Lofton and Mike Zucconi

Being humble in the face of adversity and joy intertwined two alumni honored for their devotion to peace and relief of suffering on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at Eastern Mennonite

“Same Locations, New Creations” for Homecoming 2011

October 14, 2011Last updated October 15, 2011 by Mike Zucconi

HARRISONBURG, Va. – From the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Campus Center to the first-year anniversary of Eastern Mennonite University’s (EMU) first (but not last) “green” building, EMU

A “Wilde” Comedy to Open MainStage Theater

October 4, 2011Last updated October 19, 2011 by Mike Zucconi

One of the most famous comedies from Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest, will open the fall MainStage theater at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) during Homecoming weekend. Showtimes are

Register for the Paul R. Yoder Sr., Golf Classic

September 22, 2011Last updated January 6, 2016 by James De Boer

The Paul R. Yoder Sr., Golf Classic is back again in 2011. The popular golf outing hosted by the Loyal Royals will be Friday, Oct. 7, at Heritage Oaks Golf

2010 EMU Alumnus of the Year Dwight Gingerich

2010 Alumnus of the Year: Dwight Gingerich, EMU Class of ’81

October 8, 2010Last updated January 25, 2011 by Larry Swartzendruber

A Great Coach On and Off Court By Larry Swartzendruber ’83 Dwight Gingerich has coached at Iowa Mennonite School (IMS) for 28 years, compiling an amazing record: 509 wins to

2010 Distinguished Service Award Recipient: Nadene Brunk, EMU Class of ’75

October 8, 2010Last updated January 25, 2011 by

Compassionate, Gentle Births in Haiti By Ken Heatwole, MD A good cause. Passion. Compassion. High motivation. Extremely motivating. Delicate negotiator. Put all of these into a lady who is already

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