Kate Baer’s first book of poetry, “What Kind of Woman,” has lived up to its book jacket descriptor as a “stunning and honest debut poetry collection about the beauty and ... read more about Poet Kate Baer ’07 debuts with No. 1 NYT bestseller
Arts
DN-R: Virtual Gala crosses genres in uplifting message of hope
Did you miss it? View the Gala. This article by Kathleen Shaw appeared in the Nov. 22, 2020, Daily News-Record. Dressed in a traditional black gown with hair neatly curled ... read more about DN-R: Virtual Gala crosses genres in uplifting message of hope
EMU’s Gala Concert to offer evening of hope, inspiration and musical eclectica
David Berry, chair of Eastern Mennonite University’s music department, makes no secret of the vision behind the university’s upcoming made-for-broadcast special premiere of the annual Gala Concert. Always the highlight ... read more about EMU’s Gala Concert to offer evening of hope, inspiration and musical eclectica
Bishop’s Mantle: John Horst, a music man for all seasons
In his “Bishop’s Mantle” column in a recent Daily News-Record (10/24/2020), Jim Bishop ’67 offers this appreciation of fellow music-lover and radio DJ John L. Horst Jr. ’60, emeritus professor of ... read more about Bishop’s Mantle: John Horst, a music man for all seasons
Black Student Alliance hosts dedication ceremony for Black Lives Matter mural
Forever. That’s how long senior Johnny Gabriel Prioleau III hopes the newest art at Eastern Mennonite University will last. Prioleau, along with fellow members of EMU’s Black Student Alliance, and ... read more about Black Student Alliance hosts dedication ceremony for Black Lives Matter mural
Homecoming art exhibit explores childhood, memory
“Elsewhere,” this year’s Homecoming art exhibit at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) started with a painting and a reflection. “I was reminiscing about the past and my childhood. I wanted to ... read more about Homecoming art exhibit explores childhood, memory
Join virtual events with poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama Sept. 14-18
Poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama will spend the second week of September virtually touring Eastern Mennonite University: speaking in chapels, colloquia, and classes; chatting with pastors and LGBTQ+ groups; ... read more about Join virtual events with poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama Sept. 14-18
All-virtual Homecoming and Family Weekend features new Herm, fun run/ride, TenTalks and much more
Newsflash! Wondering how the Great Herm Search of 2020 was going? Mark Oct. 16 on your calendar. Eastern Mennonite University’s new blue lion mascot will meet his fans during the ... read more about All-virtual Homecoming and Family Weekend features new Herm, fun run/ride, TenTalks and much more
Poet, theologian and peacemaker Pádraig Ó Tuama to make a virtual visit to EMU Sept. 14-18
Pádraig Ó Tuama speaks softly, soothingly, with just a touch of grit in his gentle Irish accent. Next month, you can hear the voice of this poet, theologian, and mediator on ... read more about Poet, theologian and peacemaker Pádraig Ó Tuama to make a virtual visit to EMU Sept. 14-18
A photographer’s quest to document the ephemeral world of vernal pools
Professor Steven Johnson is pushing the frontier of conservation photography – by entering “toad time.” He explains: a toad could sit on a rock for six or seven hours, seemingly ... read more about A photographer’s quest to document the ephemeral world of vernal pools