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
Faculty and staff
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
Campus, community issued ‘Royal Challenge’ to shape up, have fun
Eastern Mennonite University’s department of recreation sports and intramurals is issuing a challenge to students, faculty and staff and the local community. On Saturday, Nov. 9, EMU will host the ... read more about Campus, community issued ‘Royal Challenge’ to shape up, have fun
Renowned thinker on the intersection of evolution, ecology and ‘a transcendent presence’ visits EMU
One of the 20th century’s great thinkers, Holmes Rolston III, offered a small ripple of his big-vision thoughts – on cherishing the environment and feeling awe for the evolution of ... read more about Renowned thinker on the intersection of evolution, ecology and ‘a transcendent presence’ visits EMU
EMU, Seminary alumnus named president of Virginia Mennonite Missions
Aaron M. Kauffman of Harrisonburg, Va., was chosen by Virginia Mennonite Missions’ (VMM) 15-member Board of Directors as their next president at the October 18-19 meeting. Kauffman has extensive local ... read more about EMU, Seminary alumnus named president of Virginia Mennonite Missions
EMU professor, MCC representative fast for reform
Each morning, before heading to work at Eastern Mennonite University, nursing professor Ann Graber Hershberger chows down on breakfast. When she goes home, her angry stomach demands dinner, and she ... read more about EMU professor, MCC representative fast for reform
Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions
The admissions department at Eastern Mennonite University will be led by Jason Good, PhD, beginning Oct. 7. Graduating from EMU in 2005 with a double major in sociology and environmental ... read more about Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions
Restorative justice highlighted by Gandhi Center award and state-wide mediation conference
More than 100 members of the Virginia Mediation Network (VMN), the state’s largest professional association for mediators and mediation scholars, gathered on campus for a September 28-29 conference co-hosted by ... read more about Restorative justice highlighted by Gandhi Center award and state-wide mediation conference
Drafty, old, beloved Martin House yields place for future lovely, traffic-smart entrance to EMU
Facebook lit up with nostalgic comments when Eastern Mennonite University posted a photo of Martin House being torn down in August 2013. Hundreds of students had lived there since the ... read more about Drafty, old, beloved Martin House yields place for future lovely, traffic-smart entrance to EMU