“Have you heard that Mandela died?” The staggering impact of this question took my breath away as I stepped into the office after teaching a full day of classes at ... read more about Nelson Mandela recalled as incarnational presence, modeling ‘practical theology’
We celebrate the love of learning and joy of Christian service and embrace the ties that bind during the 2013 Advent season. EMU’s online Advent greeting for 2013 features the ... read more about EMU celebrates Advent 2013
Young seminary graduates typically seek pastoral positions in large suburban or urban congregations, but Brett Klingenberg craved something else. He grew up on a farm, loved farming and wanted to ... read more about Pastor’s farm work connects him with his rural congregants
Over $6.5 million of the $7 million needed in gifts and pledges to renovate the Suter Science Center is now in place. The Campaign for the Suter Science Center will ... read more about EMU nearing completion of Science Campaign; join the final push
“Don’t know much about history . . . don’t know much biology . . .” The late Sam Cooke may not have made such a declaration in his song, “Wonderful ... read more about Alum Myron Blosser awarded as top biology teacher in Virginia
Since elementary school she had wanted to be a doctor, but Margaret “Maggie” Parker didn’t know that that dream would merge with a later dream – marrying a good man ... read more about Osteopathic medical school in Blacksburg, Va., ‘perfect fit’ for EMU grads
For most EMU undergrads, cross-cultural study entails deepening their knowledge of humanity in such settings as South Korea, Eastern Europe or the Galapagos. Yet others find equally life-changing experiences in ... read more about Near-home “cross-culturals” prove to be life-changing too
Soon, a picture of the Rev. Beth Jarrett’s smiling face will be added to the collection of portraits hanging at Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren, but it will be ... read more about EMS alum named first female pastor of local church
Aaron M. Kauffman of Harrisonburg, Va., was chosen by Virginia Mennonite Missions’ (VMM) 15-member Board of Directors as their next president at the October 18-19 meeting. Kauffman has extensive local ... read more about EMU, Seminary alumnus named president of Virginia Mennonite Missions
Amish “bonnet rippers” have become massively popular in the past decade, Valerie Weaver-Zercher told an audience of fellow-alumni and faculty during Homecoming 2013 at Eastern Mennonite University, Oct. 11-13. A ... read more about Amish “bonnet rippers” examined in alumna’s book, published by Johns Hopkins University Press