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Vaccines in the Valley: EMU’s nursing students volunteer at clinics serving community and fellow students

April 16, 2021Last updated May 4, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

As Virginia’s vaccine rollout spreads into the Shenandoah Valley, Eastern Mennonite University students are participating at both ends of the needle: both giving and getting the shot. And in some

Student-scientists receive 2021 summer research grants

April 15, 2021Last updated May 4, 2021 by EMU communications

Seven EMU students heading to careers in science and medicine have earned funding for summer research, provided by the Kauffman-Miller Research Awards and the CT Assist Summer Experiential Learning Program.

Jeffress Grant funds interdisciplinary STEM research to create new particle physics detector technology

April 9, 2021Last updated April 16, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

A team of four Eastern Mennonite University students, with principal investigator Professor Stefano Colafranceschi, are contributing to the design and implementation of new particle physics detector technology. The funding for

‘Identity and Sexual Harms’ on next episode of Peacebuilder

April 8, 2021Last updated April 9, 2021 by EMU Communications

Professor Carolyn Stauffer is the featured guest of this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast. Stauffer speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about her work in the fields of sexual

MC USA announces convention worship plans, morning Bible study

Shannon W. Dycus, dean of students at EMU, is chairing the worship planning committee for this summer's MennoCon21. EMU alumni among the participants include Seth Thomas Crissman '09, member of the Walking Roots Band who will lead the worship band, and Jon Carlson MDiv '21. https://anabaptistworld.org/mc-usa-announces-convention-worship-plans-morning-bible-study/ ... read more about MC USA announces convention worship plans, morning Bible study

CJP joins 23 organizations to oppose regional jail expansion

April 6, 2021Last updated April 9, 2021 by EMU communications

Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding has joined 23 organizations in Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, and Rockingham County to formally state their opposition to the proposed Middle

Bishop’s Mantle: ‘Brothers and sisters, Lent me your ears – listen, hear’

March 26, 2021Last updated March 30, 2021 by Jim Bishop

This column by Jim Bishop ’67 was published in the March 20, 2021, Daily News-Record. Jim has graciously “lent” us his blessing to share, as well as a few photos

EMU musicians contribute to evolving worship resources

Anabaptist World

With a year of COVID experience and lots of new livestreaming equipment, music departments are offering recorded and outdoor performances to churches for use in recorded or livestreamed Sunday services. Anabaptist World surveys EMU and other Mennonite colleges and universities for their contributions. ... read more about EMU musicians contribute to evolving worship resources from Anabaptist World

Writer-in-residence and Times best crime fiction honoree Rebecca Kauffman to present Writers Read

March 17, 2021Last updated March 26, 2021 by EMU communications

Rebecca Kauffman, writer-in-residence at Eastern Mennonite University, presents a Writers Read event Thursday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. She will preview her next work, Chorus, a novel told in linked

Join a conversation with Peacebuilder podcast host Patience Kamau

March 17, 2021Last updated March 31, 2021 by EMU communications

Last year, more than 6,500 listeners in 102 countries and 1,239 cities across the globe enjoyed Season 1 of the “Peacebuilder” podcast, hosted by Patience Kamau MA ’17 and featuring faculty and staff from Eastern

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