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Join in the fun of Homecoming and Family Weekend 2021

October 1, 2021Last updated October 18, 2021 by EMU Communications

Alumni, parents, and students are invited to join Eastern Mennonite University’s celebration of Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 15-17, 2021. “Homecoming is one of our favorite times of the year,

EMU Hall of Honor to induct three alumni athletes during Homecoming and Family Weekend

September 27, 2021Last updated September 29, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University will induct three new members to the Hall of Honor this fall: Richy Bikko ‘11, Alyssa Derstine Landis ‘11, and Michelle Leaman Richards ‘10. The induction ceremony,

Fall ’21 Suter Science Seminars explore medicine, chemistry, sustainability

September 2, 2021Last updated September 7, 2021 by Moderator

This semester’s Suter Science Seminar lineup at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) includes an experimental pathologist, a physician, a chemist, and a sustainability consultant. The events will be held in Room

‘Here Together’ Week Photo Album (with a little commentary)

August 23, 2021Last updated August 30, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

EMU’s “Here Together” Week began Monday with a rainstorm for the Waterman/Northwest neighborhood trash pick-up and ended with blazing sun and blue skies for the ice cream giveaway and concert

EMU’s ‘Here Together’ week highlights community connections, service and fun

August 14, 2021Last updated August 23, 2021 by EMU Communications

Next week, Eastern Mennonite University goes out into the community with “Here Together,” a six-day celebration to kick off the 2021-22 academic year. The week’s events were organized by faculty

Huxman joins Valley university presidents at annual Chamber event

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Presidents from four of the Valley’s colleges gave an update Tuesday [Aug. 10] on how their institutions are handling COVID-19 and their plans for the fall semester during the annual Presidential Address breakfast hosted by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. Read DNR coverage and watch WHSV TV-3 coverage. Speakers included (from left) Susan Schultz Huxman of Eastern Mennonite University, Jonathan Alger of James Madison University, David Bushman of Bridgewater College, the chamber's president and CEO Christopher Quinn, and John Downey of Blue Ridge Community College. (Photo courtesy of Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce.) ... read more about Huxman joins Valley university presidents at annual Chamber event from WSHV-3

EMU @ MennoCon21

July 12, 2021Last updated July 27, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

After months of planning and a series of unique pandemic-related challenges, Mennonite Church USA hosted MennoCon21 July 6-10 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Eastern Mennonite University is traditionally represented in strength and

EMU library building (AKA the Sadie Hartzler Library) celebrates 50 years

June 30, 2021Last updated July 1, 2021 by EMU Communications

Today, June 30, marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the library building at Eastern Mennonite University. Marci Frederick, director of libraries, notes that the building was not named for

CJP 25+1 Anniversary Celebration session recordings available for viewing

June 25, 2021Last updated July 27, 2021 by Moderator

After two years in the making, CJP’s 25+1 Anniversary is in the history books. Read on for a quick overview of presenters and their topics. Then visit www.emu.edu/cjp/anniversary to view

Alicia Garza talks power and empowerment during CJP’s 25+1 Anniversary Celebration keynote

June 9, 2021Last updated June 9, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

Alicia Garza opened her keynote address at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s (CJP) 25+1 anniversary celebration with a moving introduction to her life’s work as a community organizer and

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