A Muslim scholar from Iran is teaching at Eastern Mennonite University this academic year as part of a new three-year visiting scholar series. Amir Akrami, from the Iranian Institute of ... read more about Visiting Scholar From Iran at EMU
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Swartzendruber Joins In Call For Tighter Controls On Firearms
Eastern Mennonite University President Loren Swartzendruber is among more than 300 college presidents asking for tighter gun controls in the aftermath of the Newtown, Conn., shooting. An open letter addressed ... read more about Swartzendruber Joins In Call For Tighter Controls On Firearms
Meet the EMU Mascot, Herm
Herm, the EMU Royals’ mascot lion, was first spotted way back in 1983 as he cheered on EMU athletics teams and helped the Loyal Royals in fundraising and other athletics ... read more about Meet the EMU Mascot, Herm
A Mennonite Campus Delicious Enough To Eat
The fruit trees aren’t budding on the hill and the bees aren’t buzzing around their hives as Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) settles into winter 2013 in the Shenandoah Valley of ... read more about A Mennonite Campus Delicious Enough To Eat
Family, EMU Seek To Establish Endowment In Honor Of ‘05 Grad
Matt Styer’s obsession growing up was National Geographic. He not only wanted to read the magazine, he “had” to, said his mother, Grace. “His goal was to work for them,” ... read more about Family, EMU Seek To Establish Endowment In Honor Of ‘05 Grad
Howard Zehr Shifts to Leading Role in New Restorative Justice Institute
Howard Zehr, widely known as the “grandfather of restorative justice,” will step aside from his teaching role at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) after the spring 2013 semester and begin co-leading ... read more about Howard Zehr Shifts to Leading Role in New Restorative Justice Institute
Film and Forum Series To Spark Interfaith Dialogue
The Center for Interfaith Engagement at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is offering a forum and film series to spark dialogue and encourage relationships based on mutual respect and understanding. “Our ... read more about Film and Forum Series To Spark Interfaith Dialogue
Shocked Beyond Words by Sandy Hook… We Must Pray and Act
Dear Community and Friends of EMU: All of us in the EMU community mourn with the families and community of Newtown, Connecticut. We are shocked beyond words and we struggle ... read more about Shocked Beyond Words by Sandy Hook… We Must Pray and Act
‘Weaving Life’ Documentary Wins Award
Weaving Life, a documentary on the life and death of peacemaker Dan Terry in Afghanistan, has received a gold “Pixie” award for innovation in the use of motion graphics, effects ... read more about ‘Weaving Life’ Documentary Wins Award
EMU Celebrates Advent 2012
We celebrate the love of learning and joy of Christian service as we call out “Come, Come Emmanuel.” Enjoy our Advent message featuring the music of EMU alumni who are ... read more about EMU Celebrates Advent 2012