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Herm on parade! EMU’s mascot makes debut appearance

June 8, 2021Last updated June 14, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

Herm made his first public appearance in his new costume during a May parade at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. He was escorted by Lauren Jefferson, Jessica Hostetler ’08 and her son Toby, all

‘We are a Storytelling Species’: Host Patience Kaumau featured in ‘Peacebuilder’ podcast final episode

June 3, 2021Last updated February 2, 2022 by EMU communications

On this week’s episode of “Peacebuilder” podcast, host Patience Kamau MA ’17 is interviewed by Lindsay Martin, associate director of development for the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. The podcast

Alumna announced as youth chair in the G100 global women’s leadership club

June 2, 2021Last updated June 3, 2021 by EMU communications

Gwendolyn Myers GC ’14 has been appointed Global Chairperson for Youth Empowerment for the G100, a club of 100 top women leaders. Myers is founder and executive director of Messengers

Join the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s 25+1 Anniversary Celebration June 4-6

June 1, 2021Last updated June 3, 2021 by EMU communications

The global and domestic impact of Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding will be celebrated June-4-6 at the 25+1 Anniversary Celebration. The event was originally planned for summer

Troyer left lasting legacy on TA, Valley volleyball

May 27, 2021Last updated June 3, 2021 by Cody Elliott/Daily News-Record

This article about EMU alumna Gina Campbell Troyer ’93 appeared in the 5/27/2021 Daily News-Record. A special education teacher at Turner Ashby High School in Bridgewater, Troyer coached varsity volleyball

CSCS Climate Ride: The journey begins May 31!

May 25, 2021Last updated June 1, 2021 by admin

The Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions is “Moving the Story” on climate issues with its Climate Ride this summer. For 59 days, 17 riders will bicycle 3737 miles from Seattle to Washington

EMS teacher retires after 33 years

May 20, 2021Last updated May 21, 2021 by EMU communications

After 33 years of teaching history and Bible classes at Eastern Mennonite School, Elwood Yoder is ready to “re-wire” — not retire — for a new chapter of history making.

‘Peacebuilder’ podcast: Ben Bergey and the peacebuilding powers of music

May 19, 2021Last updated June 9, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

On this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast, Professor Benjamin Bergey speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about peacebuilding through music, and how working with intercultural youth ensembles inspired him

Leonard Dow ’87 begins new role at Everence

May 18, 2021Last updated May 24, 2021 by EMU communications

Leonard Dow ’87 is Everence’s new vice president of community and church development. He assumed the role in late March. Dow was EMU’s Distinguished Service Award honoree in 2017. The

Washington Community Scholars’ Center director to retire after 22 years of shaping, invigorating DC cross-cultural program

May 13, 2021Last updated May 14, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

A city divided, Washington D.C. is at once violent and magnificent. Its political and cultural institutions attract politicians, academicians, artists, and immigrants. Rhythm and color from around the globe embellish

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