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Mark Shriver: On Being a ‘Pencil in God’s Hand’

April 29, 2013Last updated May 22, 2013 by Mike Zucconi and Bonnie Price Lofton

Commencement speaker Mark Shriver said he had to battle his own ego to address the 2013 graduating class of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) about what really counts: “To perform acts ... read more about Mark Shriver: On Being a ‘Pencil in God’s Hand’

Deirdre Smeltzer Named V-P and Undergrad Dean

April 8, 2013Last updated April 29, 2013 by Bonnie Price Lofton

Mathematics professor Deirdre L. Smeltzer, PhD, has been named vice president and undergraduate dean of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), beginning July 1, 2013. “Deirdre brings a wealth of experience as ... read more about Deirdre Smeltzer Named V-P and Undergrad Dean

EMU Plans $7 Million Science Center Upgrade

April 5, 2013Last updated January 6, 2016 by Emily Sharrer

Eastern Mennonite University is seeking to raise about $2 million to complete a $7 million renovation to the university’s Suter Science Center. Kirk Shisler, EMU’s vice president for advancement, said ... read more about EMU Plans $7 Million Science Center Upgrade

Alumni Come “Half Circle” to Rock Harrisonburg

April 2, 2013Last updated August 18, 2014 by Timothy Schumacher

The concrete floor was cold. Wires snaked through the low-hanging wooden ceiling of the basement in an old brick house near Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). A vibrant peach couch with ... read more about Alumni Come “Half Circle” to Rock Harrisonburg

Fresh Plans Unveiled for Modernizing the Suter Science Center

March 28, 2013Last updated January 6, 2016 by Bonnie Price Lofton

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) unveiled updated plans on March 25, 2013, for renovating its Suter Science Center, a storied facility named after a beloved and widely respected professor, Dr. Daniel ... read more about Fresh Plans Unveiled for Modernizing the Suter Science Center

Students Reflect Changing Face of Church

March 25, 2013Last updated April 16, 2013 by Stephen Kriss

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been dispatched to diverse contexts in relationship to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). This included Spanish conversations in Sarasota, Fla., gathering around a ping-pong table ... read more about Students Reflect Changing Face of Church

Saner Named Seminary, Bible and Religion Professor

March 14, 2013Last updated April 3, 2013 by Laura Lehman Amstutz

Andrea Saner will help Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) and undergraduate students find connections between the ancient texts of the Old Testament and our modern world and church life. The newest ... read more about Saner Named Seminary, Bible and Religion Professor

Peace Undergrads To Do Grant-Supported Practicums in Colombia and Iran

March 7, 2013Last updated January 6, 2016 by Chris Edwards

Peacebuilding and development majors at Eastern Mennonite University may now receive financial aid for overseas summer practicums. A two-year, $20,000 grant from the United Service Foundation – an Anabaptist-rooted organization ... read more about Peace Undergrads To Do Grant-Supported Practicums in Colombia and Iran

EMU Development Director Provides Financial Care for Local Church Congregation

March 6, 2013Last updated January 6, 2016 by Gloria Diener

Recent family news took Phil and Loretta Helmuth into the future and the past at the same time. Three more grandchildren are due to arrive in March, which led Phil ... read more about EMU Development Director Provides Financial Care for Local Church Congregation

EMU Tops Small Colleges in National Bike Challenge

March 4, 2013Last updated March 18, 2013 by Mike Zucconi

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) pedaled its way to the top of the pack, according to the League of American Bicyclists, which awarded EMU first-place in the small university category of ... read more about EMU Tops Small Colleges in National Bike Challenge

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