Right around 2 one morning in 1951, Cal Redekop felt somebody kick his sleeping bag. It was odd. Especially considering the makeshift campsite that Redekop and friends Richard Wagner and ... read more about EMU Grad Remembered For Adventurous Spirit
Alumni
Two EMU Alum Honored By Christopher Dock Mennonite High School
A pair of former Eastern Mennonite University athletes will be honored by their high school alma mater this fall, field hockey player Liza Heavener and baseball player Erik Kratz. Both ... read more about Two EMU Alum Honored By Christopher Dock Mennonite High School
Alumni Reunite for “Love of the Game”
Baseball players fill seats, inspire songs, become talking points around the water cooler and, more importantly to a dozen Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) alumni, accumulate statistics. For the past 30 ... read more about Alumni Reunite for “Love of the Game”
Kratz Living the Big League Dream
Erik Kratz, a 2002 Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) graduate, has stepped up when the Philadelphia Phillies have needed him most. Kratz has filled in for starting catcher Carlos Ruiz and ... read more about Kratz Living the Big League Dream
Alumni of the Year: Vic and Christina Buckwalter
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 ... read more about Alumni of the Year: Vic and Christina Buckwalter
Distinguished Service Award: David Boshart
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 ... read more about Distinguished Service Award: David Boshart
Registration Open for Homecoming 2012
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 ... read more about Registration Open for Homecoming 2012
Gbowee Carries Olympic Flag at Ceremony
Leymah Gbowee, one of three recipients jointly awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, carried in the Olympic flag with seven other humanitarians during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. ... read more about Gbowee Carries Olympic Flag at Ceremony
Alum Takes Lead in Sustainable Homebuilding
A construction company owned by Aaron and Melinda Yoder, both ’01 grads, took a top award in 2012 for building a single-family home in an environmentally friendly manner in Virginia. ... read more about Alum Takes Lead in Sustainable Homebuilding
Koser Receives Rollo May Scholarship
Nate Koser, an instructor in Eastern Mennonite University’s (EMU) masters in counseling program and a doctoral candidate at Saybrook University, was chosen as the 2012 Rollo May scholarship winner by ... read more about Koser Receives Rollo May Scholarship