Staunton News Leader covers the 'Welcome Your Neighbor' sign. ... read more about The welcoming sign ‘a message at the heart of Mennonite theology’ from Staunton News Leader
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Planetarium on Vesper Heights and in Suter Science Center exposes generations to starry skies
The planetarium at Eastern Mennonite University – for many of those whose history with the school predates 2007, the words bring up many emotions and fond memories, whether those memories ... read more about Planetarium on Vesper Heights and in Suter Science Center exposes generations to starry skies
‘Rescuing Jesus’ author and journalist Deborah Jian Lee to speak about counter-cultures reclaiming evangelicalism
Journalist, radio producer, professor and author Deborah Jian Lee will visit Eastern Mennonite University on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The 10 a.m. chapel in Lehman Auditorium and a 4 p.m. colloquium, ... read more about ‘Rescuing Jesus’ author and journalist Deborah Jian Lee to speak about counter-cultures reclaiming evangelicalism
A cappella groups invited to audition for Shenandoah Valley Sing-Off
Amateur a cappella groups are invited to audition for The Shenandoah Valley Sing-Off, an April 8 competition with cash prizes hosted by the Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir (SVCC). Audition materials, ... read more about A cappella groups invited to audition for Shenandoah Valley Sing-Off
Printmaker documents melting wilderness with multimedia exhibit ‘The Last Glacier’
An alpine meadow stretches out in subtle shifts of green, interrupted by a stony path winding towards craggy mountains, which fade away into the ephemerally gradiated blue-and-yellow sky. This artwork, ... read more about Printmaker documents melting wilderness with multimedia exhibit ‘The Last Glacier’
An honest challenge to LGBTQ-non-affirming Christians
With high rates of suicide attempts among lesbian, gay and bisexual youths, Matt Hunsberger, assistant director of housing and residence life at Eastern Mennonite University, asks non-affirming Christians to think, and "at least acknowledge," the damage such beliefs cause to young lifes. ... read more about An honest challenge to LGBTQ-non-affirming Christians from Mennonite World Review
At Selma in ’65 and again 50 years later: Civil rights activist Bob Zellner visits EMU for two lectures and time with students
Attacks, arrests, threats and the murders of his friends could not deter Bob Zellner, a white Southerner, from fighting for racial equality in the civil rights movement. The lifelong activist ... read more about At Selma in ’65 and again 50 years later: Civil rights activist Bob Zellner visits EMU for two lectures and time with students
Visiting scholar researches peace through dance, as EMU explores MFA program in arts, media and peacebuilding
Whether a dancer is trained or untrained, the action of dancing itself creates “contact with different sources of knowledge,” says Paula Ditzel Facci, who spent the fall 2016 semester as ... read more about Visiting scholar researches peace through dance, as EMU explores MFA program in arts, media and peacebuilding
Keeping up with Information Systems: the times, they keep a’changin’
This timeline attempts to chronicle the ever-changing landscape, both “mechanical” and academic, of information systems (known as IS) at Eastern Mennonite University. Staff writer Randi B. Hagi and editor Lauren ... read more about Keeping up with Information Systems: the times, they keep a’changin’
Ken L. Nafziger honored for his many contributions to EMU
At his farewell reception in early January, outgoing Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Ken L. Nafziger characterized his 13-plus years at Eastern Mennonite University as “a ... read more about Ken L. Nafziger honored for his many contributions to EMU