“Even though I am only an intern, the congregation looks at me as a part of the pastoral team … they want me, as well, to not just be able ... read more about Ministry interns learn from ‘amazing’ experiences – and the church leaders they shadow
Alumni
Yoder Golf Classic takes new format on Sept. 20
After more than two decades, EMU’s Paul R. Yoder Sr. Golf Classic is getting a facelift. This year’s Yoder Golf Classic will be Friday, Sept. 20, at Spotswood Country Club in Harrisonburg. ... read more about Yoder Golf Classic takes new format on Sept. 20
‘Real joy’ in improving lives through labor law: Amy Rosenberger ’85
HER MOTHER’S EXASPERATED “You ought to be a lawyer!” was ultimately not lost on Amy Rosenberger ’85, who as an eight-year-old was arguing her case for spending a Saturday with a friend. ... read more about ‘Real joy’ in improving lives through labor law: Amy Rosenberger ’85
Seminary grad to be priest-in-charge at Emmanuel Episcopal
The Reverend Barbara Harrison Seward has accepted a call to become priest-in-charge at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Harrisonburg, Va. She is a 2011 graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary. “From the ... read more about Seminary grad to be priest-in-charge at Emmanuel Episcopal
Virginia teacher selected as state finalist for presidential award
Harrisonburg High School teacher Myron Blosser has been selected as a state finalist for the 2019 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award — regarded as ... read more about Virginia teacher selected as state finalist for presidential award
Unwavering Heart: Child welfare advocates sustained by their belief in human potential
Social worker Heidi Hochstetler ’03 arrived at EMU not knowing what “social services” were. On cross-cultural in Tanzania as a sophomore, however, the native of rural Holmes County, Ohio, grew close ... read more about Unwavering Heart: Child welfare advocates sustained by their belief in human potential
Alumni accompany EMHS students on a 26-day ‘Discovery trip’ across US
When 20 Eastern Mennonite High School (EMHS) students set out on a 26-day road trip to explore food production, land and water issues across the United States this summer, they ... read more about Alumni accompany EMHS students on a 26-day ‘Discovery trip’ across US
Alumni commissioned at Virginia Mennonite Missions centennial celebration service
Many Eastern Mennonite University alumni have some connection to Virginia Mennonite Missions, which celebrates its centennial this year. It was organized in 1916, and incorporated in 1919 as an agency ... read more about Alumni commissioned at Virginia Mennonite Missions centennial celebration service
Kathy Chupp ’84 ‘retires’ after 15 years of volunteer service with Elkhart County 4-H Fair
Kathy Chupp has volunteered with the Elkhart County 4-H Fair's 3-on-3 basketball tournament for 15 years. She's retiring so that she can enjoy more of the fair's other events. ... read more about Kathy Chupp ’84 ‘retires’ after 15 years of volunteer service with Elkhart County 4-H Fair from Goshen News
Red Wing Roots Music Festival, started by EMU alums, grows and grows
Red Wing Roots Music Festival is rocking their seventh year. The three-day music festival — created by a local band — continues to expand their festival and hopes to inspire people with music. ... read more about Red Wing Roots Music Festival, started by EMU alums, grows and grows from Daily Progress