For your consideration, a unique EMU alumni story, began the email from Cheryl Kreider Carey ‘83 late this summer. Unique is right. For 38 years, “The Gang” has hosted 74 ... read more about ‘The Gang’: 38 years, 74 reunions…and counting
Alumni
Fabrice Guerrier MA ‘15 named to The Root’s 100 List
Fabrice Guerrier MA ‘15 was named this month to The Root’s 100 List. He is included among 100 of the most influential African American innovators, public figures, community leaders, change ... read more about Fabrice Guerrier MA ‘15 named to The Root’s 100 List
EMU musicians and The String Queens inspire at 2021 Gala Concert
With photos by Rachel Holderman Thanks to EMU students, community contributors and faculty David Berry, Benjamin Bergey, Kyle Remnant, James Richardson and Kimberly Souther for an amazing night of music ... read more about EMU musicians and The String Queens inspire at 2021 Gala Concert
Honoring chaplains during National Pastoral Care Week: CPE Director Penny Driediger on walking with patients and families amidst COVID challenges
In honor of National Pastoral Care / Spiritual Care Week Oct. 24-30, Penny Driediger was asked to share a reflection about her work as chaplain at Sentara RMH Medical Center. ... read more about Honoring chaplains during National Pastoral Care Week: CPE Director Penny Driediger on walking with patients and families amidst COVID challenges
CJP IMPACT REPORT 2020-21 profiles year of change, innovation
How has CJP changed in the year 2020-21? How do we do justice and peacebuilding education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, sustained racism and oppression, poverty and inequality, ... read more about CJP IMPACT REPORT 2020-21 profiles year of change, innovation
Regina Wenger ’09 on ‘Southern Anabaptist Colleges and Civil War Memory’
Wenger, a PhD candidate at Baylor University, offers Part I of a two-part series on Bridgewater College and EMU. She'll be bringing the topic to a presentation next year at the American Society of Church History on a panel titled “Competing Identities: Denominational Higher Education in the American South.” ... read more about Regina Wenger ’09 on ‘Southern Anabaptist Colleges and Civil War Memory’ from Anabaptist Historians
Marta Castillo ’90 to become associate executive minister of Mosaic Conference
Marta Castillo will assume the role of associate executive minister for Mosaic Conference on Feb. 1, 2022. In recent years, Castillo has served as the leadership minister of intercultural formation and brings strong experience in pastoral leadership and intercultural understanding to the Conference leadership team. She is passionate about the intercultural work of unity in cultural diversity, antiracism, and racial reconciliation. ... read more about Marta Castillo ’90 to become associate executive minister of Mosaic Conference from Mosaic Conference
Class of ‘70 celebrates $1 million raised for EMU student scholarships
At 1:30 p.m. on Saturday during EMU’s Homecoming and Family Weekend, the Community Bell rang out to mark the end of an historic fundraising campaign. The celebratory toll honored the ... read more about Class of ‘70 celebrates $1 million raised for EMU student scholarships
David Shenk ’59 to discuss new book ‘A Gentle Boldness’
David Shenk and his wife, Grace, will discuss a new book, “A Gentle Boldness: Sharing the Peace of Jesus in a Multi-Faith World" at Landisville Mennonite Church, Landisville ,Pa. ... read more about David Shenk ’59 to discuss new book ‘A Gentle Boldness’ from Lancaster Online
Suter West ceremony dedicates renovated Swartzendruber Hall, natural history collection, and classroom/lab spaces
Since opening in 1968, the Suter Science Center has been an important site of learning, research and inspiration for hundreds of Eastern Mennonite University’s alumni working in the STEM fields. ... read more about Suter West ceremony dedicates renovated Swartzendruber Hall, natural history collection, and classroom/lab spaces