CSCS asks 10 people to reflect on what the recent climate reports mean from their professional and personal perspectives. ... read more about Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions: Mennonite voices respond to recent climate reports from Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions
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EMU’s D.C. program offers policy and advocacy internship opportunities to support new majors
A spring semester visit by Eastern Mennonite University students, history professors Mark Metzler Sawin, Mary Sprunger and Ji Eun Kim, and career services director Kimberly Phillips highlighted internship opportunities in ... read more about EMU’s D.C. program offers policy and advocacy internship opportunities to support new majors
EMU baseball player, a natural ‘people person,’ finds success in financial sales
In the EMU Royals dugout from 2014-16, Aaron Hooven was a talker, remembers baseball coach Ben Spotts. “I had to stay on him sometimes, but to his credit, he always ... read more about EMU baseball player, a natural ‘people person,’ finds success in financial sales
‘Borders, Jails, and Long Drives in the Desert’: Immigrant rights attorney Kara Hartzler ’94 to present Keim Lecture
Federal public defender, immigrant rights attorney and playwright Kara Hartzler ’94 will give the spring 2019 Keim Lecture Series presentation at Eastern Mennonite University. Titled “Borders, Jails, and Long Drives ... read more about ‘Borders, Jails, and Long Drives in the Desert’: Immigrant rights attorney Kara Hartzler ’94 to present Keim Lecture
Three CJP alumni featured in Virginia Humanities immigrant interviews exhibit
A new video collection of interviews of immigrants by Virginia Humanities and the Library of Virginia will feature three graduates of the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at Eastern ... read more about Three CJP alumni featured in Virginia Humanities immigrant interviews exhibit
In the nation’s capital, an ‘invaluable’ internship and ‘new perspectives’ thanks to a new WCSC scholarship
For students who commute to campus for classes, enrolling in a residential program such as the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) can mean taking on a semester of increased room ... read more about In the nation’s capital, an ‘invaluable’ internship and ‘new perspectives’ thanks to a new WCSC scholarship
Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley encourages Michael J. Sharp memorial hikers up Kilimanjaro
In a video greeting to the hikers ascending Kilimanjaro in the memory of Michael J. Sharp ‘05, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki R. Haley offered both greetings ... read more about Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley encourages Michael J. Sharp memorial hikers up Kilimanjaro
Royal Connections Business Spotlight: Trio invests in Hampton Inn Woodstock
The Royal Connections Business Spotlight is a monthly feature about businesses owned by EMU alumni featured in the university’s interactive business directory. Allon Lefever says “business is in my DNA.” ... read more about Royal Connections Business Spotlight: Trio invests in Hampton Inn Woodstock
Jess King ’96 named chief of staff for City of Lancaster
Former nonprofit leader and recent Congressional candidate Jess King will be Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace’s new chief of staff. The announcement was made Feb. 27 at City Hall. With nearly ... read more about Jess King ’96 named chief of staff for City of Lancaster
The Weather Vane: A formative experience for many … and for you, too?
Occasionally a former The Weather Vane staffer brings into sharp relief the fact that writing for the student newspaper at a small university isn’t just a fun way to pass ... read more about The Weather Vane: A formative experience for many … and for you, too?