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Meet EMU’s Young Alum of the Year: Liza Heavener ’07

September 9, 2019Last updated September 9, 2019 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Eastern Mennonite University’s 2019 Young Alum of the Year Liza Heavener ’07 says she is “not afraid to jump into unchartered territory.” Her passion for changemaking has taken her from

CJP at 25: Three peacebuilders to speak at October Homecoming TenTalks event

September 1, 2019Last updated October 14, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University welcomes three peacebuilders for its annual “TenTalks. Impact. Influence. Inspire.” The free event begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, in the MainStage Theater, University Commons.

Yoder Golf Classic takes new format on Sept. 20

August 12, 2019Last updated September 20, 2019 by James De Boer

After more than two decades, EMU’s Paul R. Yoder Sr. Golf Classic is getting a facelift. This year’s Yoder Golf Classic will be Friday, Sept. 20, at Spotswood Country Club in Harrisonburg.

‘These are my people’: Celebrating LovEMU with friends who are family

April 1, 2019Last updated April 4, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

Nearly 50 years ago, eight first-year students gathered in EMU’s Northlawn residence hall for Bible study. The “Northlawn Gang” still celebrate their ongoing friendship with an annual get-together that sometimes

EMU hosts Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities during a perfect fall weekend

October 15, 2018Last updated October 16, 2018 by EMU communications

Eastern Mennonite University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend was a nostalgia-filled weekend for many, from the reunited ‘80s jazz vocal trio the Bubble Sisters, to Alumni Council President Liza Heavener ‘07

Bringing Back the Bubble Sisters: Alumni concert highlights musical talent

October 15, 2018Last updated October 16, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

“First it was ‘Yes,’ and then a few minutes later it was, ‘What in the world have we done?’ We haven’t sung together in 30 years!” Despite initial reservations, the

Alumni award honorees speak during Homecoming and Family Weekend luncheon

October 15, 2018Last updated October 16, 2018 by EMU communications

The 2018 Eastern Mennonite University alumni award recipients were honored – and invited to speak – at a Sunday luncheon during Homecoming and Family Weekend. The three honorees included: Alumna

Philanthropist of the Year Award honors the generous leadership and support of Levi and Lillis Troyer

October 15, 2018Last updated October 16, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Levi ’67 and Lillis Troyer accepted the Margaret Martin Gehman Philanthropist of the Year award during Friday evening’s annual donor appreciation banquet at Eastern Mennonite University. During the evening event,

Three alumni athletes inducted into EMU Hall of Honor

October 13, 2018Last updated October 16, 2018 by James De Boer

Eastern Mennonite University inducted three new members Saturday, Oct. 13, into the Hall of Honor during Homecoming & Family Weekend. [WATCH VIDEO OF THE CEREMONY HERE.] With this year’s inductions, the hall

Pediatric oncologist Dr. Trent Hummel ‘97 to present Homecoming Suter Science Seminar

October 8, 2018Last updated November 5, 2018 by EMU communications

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center associate professor of pediatrics Dr. Trent Hummel ‘97 will present a Suter Science Seminar at Eastern Mennonite University on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 9 a.m.

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