For Luis A. Padilla, 40, of Broadway, Va., the “American dream” of poverty-to-success is not impossible. It is his life story. The son of Luis Alonso and Fany Padilla and ... read more about An ‘Impossible Dream?’ Not for Luis Padilla
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Board Honors Former President and Announces Science Center Plans
The portrait of EMU’s seventh president, Joseph L. Lapp, who served 1987-03. Photo by Jim Bishop Former EMU president Joseph L. Lapp and his wife, Hannah Mack Lapp, returned to ... read more about Board Honors Former President and Announces Science Center Plans
Seminary Grad Keeps on Truckin’
Jeremy Byler is always looking for ways to combine his love of trucking with his love of ministry. This summer, he has an unexpected opportunity to do both. Read more… ... read more about Seminary Grad Keeps on Truckin’
Exploring Restorative Justice: Peacebuilders, crime victims and ex-prisoners
Crime victims, offenders and communities share a stake in restorative justice. At the just-completed Summer Peacebuilding Institute at EMU, two courses brought stakeholders face-to-face. A former Virginia prisoner studied with ... read more about Exploring Restorative Justice: Peacebuilders, crime victims and ex-prisoners
Will Peace License Plate See Daylight?
If you notice and enjoy seeing peace-doves on Virginia license plates in the coming year, you can thank Christine Poulson, a 1998 masters degree graduate of the Center for Justice ... read more about Will Peace License Plate See Daylight?
Students Exploring Ministry Interests
Emily Derstine, a JPCS major at EMU, with her supervisor, Kirk Hanger, an EMU alumnus, at Nueva Esperanza/New Hope Fellowship in suburban Washington, D.C. A record-setting 10 students have begun ... read more about Students Exploring Ministry Interests
EMU Sponsors Sojourners Event June 3-6
Eastern Mennonite University is sponsoring the Emerging Leaders Track at the Sojourners June 3-6 Pentecost 2007 event, “Taking the Vision to the Streets.” Sojourners is a faith-based organization in Washington, ... read more about EMU Sponsors Sojourners Event June 3-6
STEP Graduates First Class at Lancaster
As pastor at Weaverland Mennonite Church in East Earl, Pa., Brian Martin was called to sit with grieving widows and preach sermons. His 20 years in agricultural sales and construction ... read more about STEP Graduates First Class at Lancaster
Eshleman Leaves Legacy of Profound Laughter
The simple props were in place, lighting and sound were ready and a final run through had taken place earlier in the day for “Live at Jacob’s Ladder,” a musical ... read more about Eshleman Leaves Legacy of Profound Laughter
A Tribute to Lee Eshleman
The EMU community grieves the untimely death of Lee Eshleman, a 1986 EMU graduate, on May 17. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Reagan, children, parents, extended family, ... read more about A Tribute to Lee Eshleman