[DAR es SALAAM] Demand and willingness to buy insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) could increase coverage in malaria-endemic areas in Tanzania, a study suggests. ... read more about Willingness to pay for bed nets high in Tanzania from SciDev.Net
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Centennial Century cycling event offers scenic Shenandoah Valley loops with 62, 31 and 5-mile options
Celebrate Eastern Mennonite University’s 100th year by riding through the Shenandoah Valley in the Centennial Century bike ride. The ride — with 100K (62 miles), 50K (31 miles) and 5-mile ... read more about Centennial Century cycling event offers scenic Shenandoah Valley loops with 62, 31 and 5-mile options
Ministry exploration draws five students to summer internships
Navigating spiritual and personal growth, pastoral roles, early mornings, late nights, and much more, four Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) students are spending 11 weeks this summer exploring the ministry profession ... read more about Ministry exploration draws five students to summer internships
Grad School Q&A: Larisa Zehr heads to law school after six years of peacebuilding work in Colombia
Larisa Zehr is a 2011 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University, where she majored in peacebuilding and development, and minored in pre-law, history and social sciences, and political studies. Since graduation, ... read more about Grad School Q&A: Larisa Zehr heads to law school after six years of peacebuilding work in Colombia
Summer 2017 at WCSC: students intern with NASA, the Smithsonian Institute, midwives, physical therapists and more
Assisting at home births, seeing the bullet that killed President Garfield and rewriting an accounting policies handbook are just some of the on-the-job experiences enjoyed by the 13 students in ... read more about Summer 2017 at WCSC: students intern with NASA, the Smithsonian Institute, midwives, physical therapists and more
Alpacas, Los k’ana Wawakuna and hilltop singing: Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir visits Peru
Nice alpaca? Ernesto. Mean, spitting alpaca? Pancho. Ice cream? “Best ever.” Hamburger? “Peculiar-tasting.” Dogs? 1,186. Cats? “About 4.” Humor, food notes, marvel and occasional touches of homesickness thread the reflections ... read more about Alpacas, Los k’ana Wawakuna and hilltop singing: Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir visits Peru
Educators learn how restorative justice can shift discipline from punishment to transformation at two-day ‘academy’
What makes Avery Trinh’s endorsement of restorative justice in education special is that he’s not an administrator or a teacher. He’s a rising senior at Wilde Lake High School in ... read more about Educators learn how restorative justice can shift discipline from punishment to transformation at two-day ‘academy’
EMU to host prospective students during Virginia Private College Week July 24-July 29
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is inviting students to discover the educational opportunities available in Virginia. The university is among 24 schools participating in the 21st annual Virginia Private College Week, ... read more about EMU to host prospective students during Virginia Private College Week July 24-July 29
George Brunk III: a seminary advocate for 37 years
When George R. Brunk III joined the Eastern Mennonite Seminary faculty in 1974, little did he imagine that three short years later he would be named dean. But, in 1977, ... read more about George Brunk III: a seminary advocate for 37 years
Mennonite colleges and universities launch collaborative campaign to ‘Lead your way’
Five Mennonite colleges are joining forces to highlight how strong academics and affordability prepare their graduates for successful outcomes. The colleges and universities — Bethel College (Newton, Kansas), Bluffton (Ohio) ... read more about Mennonite colleges and universities launch collaborative campaign to ‘Lead your way’