One thing haiku calls for, and what is often least found but most needed in times of war or its aftermath, is the ability to pause and be in the moment. Read more on the art of haiku and peacebuilding with poet John Paul Lederach, founding director of EMU's Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, ... read more about John Paul Lederach on the power and pause of pandemic haiku from Notre Dame
Kim Souther, nationally acclaimed cellist, touring artist, and educator, returns to the Shenandoah Valley as new administrative director for the Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Program at Eastern Mennonite University. The ... read more about Cellist and music educator is new director of EMU’s Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Program
“ … he saw her, and also to his horror saw that a lighted match was in her hand, and that she stood by a train of gun powder, which ... read more about ‘Emu Editions’ publishing house reanimates 19th century pulp fiction
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is bringing its collection of classical symphonic sounds to your home through daily video uploads by festival performers. Going on its 28th year, anticipation was high ... read more about Bach Festival keeps ‘the rhythm of the week’ alive with virtual concerts
Poetry recitations, the gifts of home-grown roses, a special grace of dignity in the simple acts of being and sharing, and an encyclopedic memory that connected him deeply to all ... read more about Beloved professor Jay B. Landis ’54 leaves deep legacy
The sixty-third volume of The Phoenix is out – a 52-page collection of stories, artwork, and poetry cultivated from the Eastern Mennonite University community. Works featured in the annual publication ... read more about The Phoenix rises again, mid-quarantine
This was neither the end of the semester we anticipated nor the graduation we expected, but it is the semester we have completed and the graduation we celebrate, said Dean ... read more about Into the Virtual Classroom: A snapshot of EMU’s move online in spring 2020
The sixty-third volume of The Phoenix is out – a 52-page collection of stories, artwork, and poetry cultivated from the Eastern Mennonite University community. Works featured in the annual publication ... read more about The Phoenix rises again, mid-quarantine
Eastern Mennonite University held its annual student recognition ceremony during finals week. The various recognitions included honors from academic departments, student life and athletics. Academic Honors Academic Success Center Linda ... read more about EMU Honors and Awards Spring 2020
Nine student artists have banded together to create Eastern Mennonite University’s first virtual senior exhibition, which will be unveiled on Friday, April 24. Professor Cyndi Gusler said that when the ... read more about Senior art show goes virtual