VaCA professor Steve Johnson is a man consumed by love for all manner of frogs, salamanders, toads, and newts. In his colloquium talk on Tuesday afternoon, Johnson spoke on his ... read more about Johnson’s colloquium highlights Oregon wildlife, land
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Duke U. scholar, Methodist minister, to join Eastern Mennonite Seminary faculty
Christian formation curriculum, an integral part of studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, will be overseen by an ordained Methodist minister, Emily Peck-McClain, beginning in January 2015. After a thorough search ... read more about Duke U. scholar, Methodist minister, to join Eastern Mennonite Seminary faculty
Friend, confidant, of Martin Luther King Jr. to speak at EMU – 52 years after first visit in segregated era
When civil rights leader Vincent Harding visited Eastern Mennonite University 52 years ago, he knew that Mennonites had refused to own slaves during the slavery era. But he was surprised ... read more about Friend, confidant, of Martin Luther King Jr. to speak at EMU – 52 years after first visit in segregated era
Professors warn against “domestication” of Martin Luther King Jr., urge renewed focus on all forms of inequality
Two Eastern Mennonite University professors – one white and one black – gave back-to-back chapel talks in the past week that highlighted the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ... read more about Professors warn against “domestication” of Martin Luther King Jr., urge renewed focus on all forms of inequality
EMU VP of Finance recognized in Business Journal’s ’10 Under 40′
Daryl Bert, vice president of finance at Eastern Mennonite University, says he’s looking toward a bright future for the university that means a great deal to him. Not only is ... read more about EMU VP of Finance recognized in Business Journal’s ’10 Under 40′
Nelson Mandela recalled as incarnational presence, modeling ‘practical theology’
“Have you heard that Mandela died?” The staggering impact of this question took my breath away as I stepped into the office after teaching a full day of classes at ... read more about Nelson Mandela recalled as incarnational presence, modeling ‘practical theology’
Faith-grounded book on the science of love hits market in time for Christmas
Just in time for Christmas gift-giving, a book titled Integrating the New Science of Love and a Spirituality of Peace: Becoming Human Again has been published by Cascade Books. It ... read more about Faith-grounded book on the science of love hits market in time for Christmas
EMU mourns passing of always helpful Pam Arbogast
The Eastern Mennonite University community is mourning the loss of Pamela D. Arbogast, lead custodian in the University Commons, who passed away at age 50 on Nov. 30, 2013, after ... read more about EMU mourns passing of always helpful Pam Arbogast
EMU trustees recommend six-month “listening process” regarding same-sex relationships and employment at EMU
In its regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 15 and 16, the Eastern Mennonite University board of trustees heard upbeat reports on the status of a multi-year fundraising campaign to renovate the ... read more about EMU trustees recommend six-month “listening process” regarding same-sex relationships and employment at EMU
Undocumented Latino youth receive scholarly support, plus EMU’s helping hand
Three high school students brought from Mexico as children are looking forward to being successful college students, thanks to the local branch of Scholars’ Latino Initiative program (SLI), with which ... read more about Undocumented Latino youth receive scholarly support, plus EMU’s helping hand