John R. Mumaw (1904-1993) was not a large man, but he was a "big" person. On Nov. 14, 190 people gathered at the Eastern Mennonite High School dining hall for ... read more about Celebration Banquet Honors Former President
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Board of Trustees Hears Updates in Lively Sessions
Upbeat reports on enrollment and finances dominated the fall meeting of the EMU board of trustees held Friday and Saturday (Nov. 13-14) on campus. The 17-member governing body approved a ... read more about Board of Trustees Hears Updates in Lively Sessions
Musical ‘Gala’ Concert Set for Saturday, Nov. 21
There’s something to suit just about every musical taste in a fall musical ‘gala’ coming up at EMU. The EMU Chamber Singers and Chamber Orchestra will share their musical gifts ... read more about Musical ‘Gala’ Concert Set for Saturday, Nov. 21
Seminary Leadership School to Tackle Divisive Issues
Western culture is becoming increasingly polarized around political and social issues. In turn, these issues find their way into congregations and heighten tension. The 2010 School for Leadership Training at ... read more about Seminary Leadership School to Tackle Divisive Issues
President Loren Swartzendruber Elected Private College Council Chair
Loren Swartzendruber is serving as chair of the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) for the 2009-10 fiscal year. Loren Swartzendruber, president of EMU, is serving as chair of ... read more about President Loren Swartzendruber Elected Private College Council Chair
Studio Theater Named in Honor of Lee E. Eshleman
EMU celebrates the life and work of Lee E. Eshleman, 1963-2007, by naming the University Commons studio theater in his honor. A small gallery at the theater entrance will showcase ... read more about Studio Theater Named in Honor of Lee E. Eshleman
Hard Times? It’s A Chance To Help More
EMU’s Spiritual Life Week Focuses On Creative Approach To Service By Tom Mitchell, Daily News-Record One of the earliest uses of Tom Sine’s creativity turned heads – and cars. Sine ... read more about Hard Times? It’s A Chance To Help More
‘Global warming’ topic of Nov. 9-10 science events
Rev. Lusama Tafue “Ankle Deep in Reality Tour: Christ, Compassion and Climate, A Call for JUSTpower,” a speaking tour on the issue of climate change and global warming is coming ... read more about ‘Global warming’ topic of Nov. 9-10 science events
Sara Wenger Shenk named president of Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary
Geo Dr. Sara Wenger Shenk Sara Wenger Shenk, associate dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) in Harrisonburg, Va., has been named president of Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS), Elkhart, Ind. ... read more about Sara Wenger Shenk named president of Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary
Peacebuilder alumna tells her story at EMU
Leymah Gbowee, a 2007 graduate of EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (photo by Jon Styer) Her name is Leymah Gbowee, a 2007 graduate of EMU’s Center for Justice and ... read more about Peacebuilder alumna tells her story at EMU