Angela Carter '09 will perform her poem 'Wingspan' at the July 10-11 International Summit to End Sexual Violence in New York City. ... read more about Poet Angela Carter ’09 to perform ‘Wingspan’ at the International Summit to End Sexual Violence in NYC from YouTube
Alumni
Alumnus puts organizational leadership degree to the test as regional coordinator of West Virginia flood relief efforts
This article, published with permission from The News-Gazette and written by Beth Homicz, references alumnus Irvin “Joey” Jones III, a Raphine, Virginia, resident who is providing leadership to Rockbridge County churches ... read more about Alumnus puts organizational leadership degree to the test as regional coordinator of West Virginia flood relief efforts
Dr. Lee Snyder begins her six-month term as interim president of Eastern Mennonite University
Just a few minutes into her first day of work at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), Interim President Lee Snyder was greeted with a pleasant surprise. This surprise was an “old ... read more about Dr. Lee Snyder begins her six-month term as interim president of Eastern Mennonite University
‘No longer a refugee’: Dr. Ashok Gladston Xavier MA ’04 on the Sri Lankan Tamils
Dr. Ashok Gladston Xavier MA '04, head of the department of social work at Loyola College in Chennai, writes about being a "refugee" and the Sri Lankan Tamils who have lived in India for more than 20 years in the Deccan Chronicle. ... read more about ‘No longer a refugee’: Dr. Ashok Gladston Xavier MA ’04 on the Sri Lankan Tamils from Deccan Chronicle
Farewell celebration for President Loren Swartzendruber and wife Pat highlights leadership during 13 years of service
University and college “presidents have to know about fundraising, enrollment, board governance, community and connection,” said Jennifer Braaten at Friday’s farewell celebration for President Loren Swartzendruber and his wife, Pat. ... read more about Farewell celebration for President Loren Swartzendruber and wife Pat highlights leadership during 13 years of service
Daryl Lambert, EMU’s star center fielder, earns induction into the Rockingham County Baseball League Hall of Fame
Two elite baseball players have played for the Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) Royals.* One is catcher Erik Kratz, in his 15th season in the MLB and currently with the Pittsburgh ... read more about Daryl Lambert, EMU’s star center fielder, earns induction into the Rockingham County Baseball League Hall of Fame
Musical legend ‘Rebirth’ re-releases their third and final self-titled album to benefit EMU library
“Rebirth.” Merely mentioning the word opens a floodgate of great memories for the five members of the music group bearing that name – James Krabill, Mel Lehman, Elaine Warfel Stauffer, ... read more about Musical legend ‘Rebirth’ re-releases their third and final self-titled album to benefit EMU library
Retired English professor and his wife, who met on campus in 1936, celebrate 75 years together
“My one true love is looking at me,” said Hubert Pellman, 97, gazing across the table at his wife, Mildred, 98. The couple was sitting in a room at Virginia ... read more about Retired English professor and his wife, who met on campus in 1936, celebrate 75 years together
VCU nurse practitioner grad earns Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship to finish her final clinical rotation in India
Carrie Schlabach is the first family nurse practitioner graduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Nursing to be sponsored by the Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship’s Student Elective Term. With the ... read more about VCU nurse practitioner grad earns Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship to finish her final clinical rotation in India
Four alumni named to The Mennonite’s ’20 Under 40′ committed to faith
Four alumni are among The Mennonite’s “20 Under 40” honorees, selected for their commitment to “following Jesus” and finding “value in the Christian faith and community.” The honorees were selected ... read more about Four alumni named to The Mennonite’s ’20 Under 40′ committed to faith