After five-year hiatus, formerly annual conference successfully resumes at EMU Lars Åkerson ’08 used a familiar Mennonite symbol, that of a quilt, to discuss the importance of belonging. “We need ... read more about Peace & justice take center stage at Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship
At 4 a.m. on June 26, 2023, Jerry Holsopple, professor of Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) at EMU, waved goodbye to a group of students as they boarded a bus ... read more about Retiring VACA professor Jerry Holsopple embraces ‘mystery of what is yet to come’ in gallery exhibition
Come out and watch the choir perform at a venue near you! The EMU Chamber Singers is taking the show on the road. The auditioned touring chamber choir has released ... read more about Chamber Singers releases spring break tour schedule
They came, they saw, they con-Kurd. Aram Hanson, an instructor in EMU’s Intensive English Program (IEP), along with two of his IEP students, Dastan and Shalaw, conquered the competition at ... read more about International Food Festival returns to EMU, reflects rich diversity on campus
Editor’s Note: This profile is the first of six stories about students and alumni leading up to LovEMU Giving Day on April 2. For more information about the day and ... read more about A Royal Tale: Content creator Willem Hedrick ’27 sharpens skills at EMU
Her novel, about a mom who turns canine, is now a feature film starring Amy Adams Writers Read Author Series with Rachel YoderDate: Friday, Feb. 28Time: 7:30 p.m.Location: Martin Chapel, ... read more about ‘Nightbitch’ author headlines Writers Read on Feb. 28
Historical research has a funny way of changing your writing plans, says Dr. David Evans, professor of history and intercultural studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. What began as a book ... read more about Seminary professor introduces forthcoming book at Convocation
One early spring morning in 1994, Philip Zapanta ’96, then a sophomore biology major at Eastern Mennonite College, boarded a bus in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with the rest of his ... read more about Dr. Philip Zapanta ’96 shares life lessons from a career in health care spanning decades
Have you ever wondered about the spiral-looking maze on the hill above the EMU Seminary Building? The Daily News-Record highlighted EMU’s prayer labyrinth in a wonderful feature story last week, detailing how it’s used, how it was built and where the design came from. EMU senior Emma Nord, who was quoted in the article, had this to say: “I love the rhythm of the labyrinth, kind of focusing on God and the design. Once you get to the center, you’re not done. You then walk back the way you came in.” ... read more about In the News: Prayer labyrinth at EMU offers unique way to connect with God from Daily News-Record
Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, director of alumni engagement and community connections at EMU, has been named among the Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia for 2025. The list of luminaries, ... read more about EMU’s Deanna Reed on Top 50 list of Women Leaders in Virginia