Courtesy Daily News Record, Mar. 19, 2012 Leymah Gbowee’s journey to becoming a Nobel Peace laureate began, ironically enough, because she was angry. Angry about the way women’s roles were ... read more about Be ‘Your Own Mandela …’
Alumni
Donald B. Kraybill to Pen EMU History
Donald B. Kraybill, the nation’s best-known writer on Amish and Mennonite culture, will be the principal author of a fresh history of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Its publication will coincide ... read more about Donald B. Kraybill to Pen EMU History
Pastor Pairs Love of Church, People with Disabilities
Courtesy Bluffton University Having an adopted brother with tubular meningitis has made a huge mark on the Rev. Paula Snyder Belousek’s life. “Early on, I became interested in what role ... read more about Pastor Pairs Love of Church, People with Disabilities
EMU to Host Alumni Golf Outing in Sarasota
Eastern Mennonite University announces the 2012 EMU President’s Cup Golf Classic for Thursday, March 8, in Sarasota, Fla. The event, at Misty Creek Country Club, is for EMU alumni, students, ... read more about EMU to Host Alumni Golf Outing in Sarasota
Unique, Practical Peacebuilding Program Accepting Applications
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah Gbowee, (MA ’07) calls Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) home. Make it your home, too: Join us this fall and become a part a transformative, internationally-known ... read more about Unique, Practical Peacebuilding Program Accepting Applications
SVCC, Alumni Choir Host Spring Concert
The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir (SVCC) will celebrate 20 years of music performance and education at two spring concerts featuring alumni, March 17 at 7 p.m., and March 18 at ... read more about SVCC, Alumni Choir Host Spring Concert
Writing with Fire
Courtesy Daily News Record, Feb. 7, 2012 A scroll through David Kreider’s website is like a trip around the world: guest book entries from the Netherlands and France to Vermont ... read more about Writing with Fire
Alumnae Sing to Support Childcare Center
“Shekinah,” a 10-member women’s a cappella ensemble, will present “Clear Blue Morning,” featuring guest artist Trent Wagler on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m., in Muhlenberg Lutheran Church. The concert ... read more about Alumnae Sing to Support Childcare Center
Disney Heir to Speak at Commencement
Her ties to the first family of entertainment are strong but this Disney focuses on brave women in peacebuilding rather than cartoons and children’s films. Abigail Disney, a philanthropist, scholar ... read more about Disney Heir to Speak at Commencement
Alumnus a Champion for Mental Health Care
This article appears in Crossroads magazine, fall 2011 supplement When the state of Georgia needed someone to rescue its troubled system for mentally ill and disabled individuals, it hired Frank ... read more about Alumnus a Champion for Mental Health Care