Peggy Heatwole Landis and Jay B. Landis have a long history with Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), one that began more than half a century ago. The two met, fell in ... read more about Landises Books Chronicle Life, Family and EMU Careers
Alumni
Alumni Come “Half Circle” to Rock Harrisonburg
The concrete floor was cold. Wires snaked through the low-hanging wooden ceiling of the basement in an old brick house near Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). A vibrant peach couch with ... read more about Alumni Come “Half Circle” to Rock Harrisonburg
EMU Alum Erik Kratz Is Catching a Dream
Erik Kratz, a 2002 Eastern Mennonite University graduate, went from taking pictures for fans to being the subject of their pictures during a roller-coaster 2012 Major League Baseball season with ... read more about EMU Alum Erik Kratz Is Catching a Dream
EMU Development Director Provides Financial Care for Local Church Congregation
Recent family news took Phil and Loretta Helmuth into the future and the past at the same time. Three more grandchildren are due to arrive in March, which led Phil ... read more about EMU Development Director Provides Financial Care for Local Church Congregation
This Nurse Hopes to Work Herself Out of a Job in Guatemala
Even though Jeanette Nisly fell in love with Guatemala on a cross-cultural with Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), she never would have dreamed that she would return four months after she ... read more about This Nurse Hopes to Work Herself Out of a Job in Guatemala
One Alum Passes the Torch to Another as CEO for Large Retirement Community
A hospital administrator and community leader will be the new president and chief executive officer of Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, Va., starting in April. Judith (Reitz) Trumbo ’82 ... read more about One Alum Passes the Torch to Another as CEO for Large Retirement Community
Real or Fake, ‘Amish Mafia’ Is Bigotry
Many people overlook the harm caused by the Discovery Channel’s television show Amish Mafia, perhaps assuming it’s similar in nature to previous Amish-themed “reality” programs — distasteful, but nothing to ... read more about Real or Fake, ‘Amish Mafia’ Is Bigotry
Egypt Trip Shows Common Ground of Seminary and Peacebuilding
Ever since 2011, Egypt has featured prominently in U.S. news. But what do U.S. citizens, especially Christians, really know about the country? Matthew Bucher and Greta Shenk are teaming up ... read more about Egypt Trip Shows Common Ground of Seminary and Peacebuilding
Dynamic Duo Will Lead CJP Into New Era
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is moving into a new leadership era. J. Daryl Byler, JD, has been named as its next executive ... read more about Dynamic Duo Will Lead CJP Into New Era
Submit Your Ideas for Park Woods Cabin
Calling all Eastern Mennonite University alumni! We need your help in deciding the next step for Park Woods Cabin. There is student interest in improving the condition of the cabin, ... read more about Submit Your Ideas for Park Woods Cabin