“What affects one of us affects all of us, and what affects all of us affects one of us,” said Ram Bhagat, manager of school climate and culture strategy for ... read more about RJE Conference focuses on youth leaders as ‘the ambassadors for change’
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EMU hosts Virginia Private College Week July 20-25
Eastern Mennonite University invites students to visit the campus in person or virtually during the state’s annual Virginia Private College Week from July 20-25. The university is among 23 schools ... read more about EMU hosts Virginia Private College Week July 20-25
Summer admissions events offer warm virtual welcome to new Royals and parents
Despite challenges and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, EMU’s incoming Class of 2024 is on track to make their mark. Slated in early estimations to exceed last year’s class ... read more about Summer admissions events offer warm virtual welcome to new Royals and parents
CJP honors Parke, Bombande as Peacebuilders of the Year
Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) announces two Peacebuilder of the Year honorees: Emmanuel Bombande MA ‘02 and Cole Parke MA ‘12. Bombande, a senior mediation adviser ... read more about CJP honors Parke, Bombande as Peacebuilders of the Year
EMU hosts Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship
EMU hosted the 2020 Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship February 7-9. The Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship (ICPF) is an annual student-led conference for students exploring peace and justice from a faith perspective. The ... read more about EMU hosts Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship
‘March Piano Madness’ comes to EMU
Effective immediately, EMU has cancelled all public events through April 3 in response to concerns about COVID-19. This event may be rescheduled. For more information about EMU’s COVID-19 action plan, ... read more about ‘March Piano Madness’ comes to EMU
Mayor Deanna Reed will be EMU’s commencement speaker
The Honorable Deanna Reed, mayor of Harrisonburg and pioneering leader in Virginia, will deliver the commencement address at Eastern Mennonite University. The university’s 102nd Commencement will be Sunday, May 3, ... read more about Mayor Deanna Reed will be EMU’s commencement speaker
Former NAACP president preaches Black history, past and present, is God’s movement among us and touches us all
It took a few years of persistence and many phone calls on the part of Eastern Mennonite University’s Director of Multicultural Services Celeste Thomas to bring The Rev. Dr. Cornell ... read more about Former NAACP president preaches Black history, past and present, is God’s movement among us and touches us all
EMU’s ‘giants’ of chemistry honored with lab dedication
Words of prayer, poetry, thanksgiving and anecdotes both humorous and moving lifted up the life and work of three former faculty members during last week’s Advanced Chemistry Lab dedication ceremony. ... read more about EMU’s ‘giants’ of chemistry honored with lab dedication
Building bridges of understanding, EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement celebrates 10th anniversary
Rabbi Dr. Niles Goldstein, asked to reflect on the impact of Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Interfaith Engagement on its 10th anniversary, called the organization “a counterweight to today’s climate ... read more about Building bridges of understanding, EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement celebrates 10th anniversary