By Alana Wenger, The Weather Vane student newspaper Many students may not have noticed the absence of the Unity Bell on the bell structure between Hartzler Library and Lehman Auditorium. ... read more about Absence of Tolling on Campus Result of Broken Unity Bell
Campus ministries
Swartz to Explore ‘Laughter and Lament’ Theme
The inimitable Ted Swartz will lead spiritual life week at EMU, Oct. 28-31. When we allow ourselves to laugh, the possibility opens up to experience and accept God’s grace. Local ... read more about Swartz to Explore ‘Laughter and Lament’ Theme
‘Tents of Hope’ Raise Awareness of Darfur Crisis
EMU will host two “Tents of Hope” for Darfur on the campus front lawn Oct. 7 and 8, beginning at 9 a.m. The simulated refugee tents are meant to create ... read more about ‘Tents of Hope’ Raise Awareness of Darfur Crisis
President on EMU’s Mission: ‘We Are Educating for Shalom’
Brian Martin Burkholder, campus pastor, leads the Eastern Mennonite University hymn, "Christ of the Mountain, be our Word." Photo by Jon Styer So, why are you here? A rather strange ... read more about President on EMU’s Mission: ‘We Are Educating for Shalom’
Students Remember Virginia Tech Tragedy
Photo by Jim Bishop EMU senior Lisa N. King of Harrisonburg led a “prayer of remembrance” and lit a candle at the close of the chapel service Wednesday, Apr. 16, ... read more about Students Remember Virginia Tech Tragedy
Students Do Service Over Spring Break
They basked in the warm southern sun, but not at any beachfront locations. EMU students reflect on the sunset at Lakewood Retreat, Brooksville, Fla., a program of Southeast Mennonite Conference ... read more about Students Do Service Over Spring Break
EMU Sends Prayers to Northern Illinois University
Eastern Mennonite University sends its condolences to those at Northern Illinois University (NIU) as the campus and community begin to recover from a tragic event and deep loss. EMU Counseling ... read more about EMU Sends Prayers to Northern Illinois University
D.C. Pastor-Activist to Speak on Campus
Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler, senior minister of Plymouth Congregational Church in D.C. A prominent pastor and community activist in Washington, D.C., will speak at EMU as part of African-American History ... read more about D.C. Pastor-Activist to Speak on Campus
Performing Artist to Lead EMU Spiritual Life Week
Al Staggs A former pastor who combines his passions of writing, acting and peace and justice concerns will lead spring spiritual life week at EMU. Al Staggs, a full-time performing ... read more about Performing Artist to Lead EMU Spiritual Life Week
Environmental Stewardship is Theme of Pastor-Artist Exhibit
Untitled, mixed media, 2006. By Ted Lyddon Hatten A campus pastor who is also an artist will speak on “stewards of creation” and discuss his work at an art exhibit ... read more about Environmental Stewardship is Theme of Pastor-Artist Exhibit