The “Peacebuilder” podcast, hosted by Patience Kamau MA ‘17, releases the debut episode of its second season today. This announcement will come as a delight to the more than 6,500 ... read more about Season II of Peacebuilder podcast begins!
Faculty and staff
Voice professor-turned-sleuth to sing ‘lost’ music of Armstrong Gibbs
Professor James Richardson, who teaches voice at Eastern Mennonite University, will present his lecture recital, featuring as-of-yet unpublished songs of the late British composer Armstrong Gibbs, on Feb. 19 at ... read more about Voice professor-turned-sleuth to sing ‘lost’ music of Armstrong Gibbs
U.S. Institute of Peace taps CJP professor
After a decade of service at Eastern Mennonite University and the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, Professor Carl Stauffer has accepted a new position as senior expert in reconciliation at ... read more about U.S. Institute of Peace taps CJP professor
EMU announces first executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Following a national search, Eastern Mennonite University announces the appointment of Dr. Jacqueline N. Font-Guzmán as the inaugural executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion. She begins her new role April ... read more about EMU announces first executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Vernal pools photographer to present next University Colloquium
Photographer Steven Johnson, professor of visual and communication arts, will present a virtual University Colloquium Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. Members of the public can view the free livestream ... read more about Vernal pools photographer to present next University Colloquium
Grant funds collaborative project on visual forms of Anabaptist worship
Jerry Holsopple, professor of visual and communication arts at Eastern Mennonite University, was recently awarded a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. He and co-applicant Rebecca ... read more about Grant funds collaborative project on visual forms of Anabaptist worship
In Memoriam: Dr. Samuel L. Horst, professor emeritus of history
Samuel L. Horst, professor emeritus of history at Eastern Mennonite University, died Jan. 6, 2021, at the age of 101. Horst taught history at EMU for nearly 28 years: from ... read more about In Memoriam: Dr. Samuel L. Horst, professor emeritus of history
Recent grads file patent, hoping to put a dent in global food waste
Austin Engle ’20 and Ben Stutzman ’20 recently became inventors, successfully patenting the “Garbage Grader” they created while still students at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). The invention analyzes plates of ... read more about Recent grads file patent, hoping to put a dent in global food waste
Cellist Kim Souther to kick off faculty artist series with jazz-classical crossover
Kim Souther, cellist and director of preparatory music at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), will kick off the Music Faculty Artist Series with a recital on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 7 ... read more about Cellist Kim Souther to kick off faculty artist series with jazz-classical crossover
Team of students and professors publishes research in ‘Phytochemistry’ journal
Have you ever crushed the needles of a spruce or pine tree between your fingers and inhaled the crisp refreshing scent? The smell is created by the release of volatile ... read more about Team of students and professors publishes research in ‘Phytochemistry’ journal