EMU’s internal emails this summer were unusual – yet oddly heartening. The combined hubbub of construction projects and thousands of summer guests made for feelings of excitement – and of ... read more about Building on Solid Footing
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Virginia Senator honored by Sierra Club in ceremony near EMU’s array of solar panels
A local Republican state senator has received an award from what some may see as an unlikely source. Sen. Emmett Hanger, R-Mount Solon, was awarded a Legislative Leadership Award by ... read more about Virginia Senator honored by Sierra Club in ceremony near EMU’s array of solar panels
All-time top U.S. runner, Jim Ryun, embraces EMU as the East Coast site for an annual summer camp
One of the all-time top athletes in the United States, mile-record-setter Jim Ryun, has settled into making Eastern Mennonite University the site of one of his three annual running camps. ... read more about All-time top U.S. runner, Jim Ryun, embraces EMU as the East Coast site for an annual summer camp
It’s summertime and the living is . . . (well, not easy) – it’s really, really busy on campus
From August to April, students are the life blood of Eastern Mennonite University. After that, the faces on campus may be less familiar, but EMU’s heart keeps beating strong with ... read more about It’s summertime and the living is . . . (well, not easy) – it’s really, really busy on campus
EMU historical library sees leadership transition – Simone Horst succeeds Lois Bowman
On July 1, Simone Horst became the special collections librarian of the Menno Simons Historical Library at Eastern Mennonite University. If her leadership tenure lasts as long as her two ... read more about EMU historical library sees leadership transition – Simone Horst succeeds Lois Bowman
County needs to ask more questions regarding alternatives to jail before building another facility
Restorative justice expert Howard Zehr is the author of the following op-ed piece on the need to examine alternatives to constantly building more space in EMU’s home region to incarcerate ... read more about County needs to ask more questions regarding alternatives to jail before building another facility
EMU to host Virginia Private College Week, July 28-Aug. 2
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is inviting students to discover the educational opportunities available in their own back yard. EMU is among 24 schools participating in the 18th annual Virginia Private ... read more about EMU to host Virginia Private College Week, July 28-Aug. 2
Couple to facilitate women’s healing workshops in Harrisonburg
Helping others find peace. That’s the shared goal of Cristian Quezada and Anita Fonseca-Quezada, Chilean immigrants who were drawn to Eastern Mennonite University because of its emphasis on conflict resolution. ... read more about Couple to facilitate women’s healing workshops in Harrisonburg
Fearing that the kids are not all right with high-stakes testing
The kids are not all right. Another high-stakes testing season is winding down, and the school year is finishing with a clap of silence and emptied boxes of No. 2 ... read more about Fearing that the kids are not all right with high-stakes testing
EMU-connected architecture firm recognized as one of top in Shenandoah Valley
Randy Seitz, founder and president of Blue Ridge Architects [EMU class of ’87], still has a drawing board in his office, a source of much playful chiding from his colleagues. ... read more about EMU-connected architecture firm recognized as one of top in Shenandoah Valley