On Mar. 16, 2003, Rachel Corrie, a 23-year-old woman from Washington State, was crushed to death in Gaza under a bulldozer operated by the Israeli army. Wearing the blaze orange ... read more about Play documenting peace worker has Harrisonburg debut
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Crisis team monitors H1N1 (swine) flu situation
Members of the EMU Crisis Preparedness Team (chaired by Ken L. Nafziger, VP of student life) are monitoring the H1N1 (swine) flu situation and its possible impact on university life. ... read more about Crisis team monitors H1N1 (swine) flu situation
Students share ‘life-changing’ experiences from cross-cultural journeys
The phrase, “life-changing” kept recurring as Eastern Mennonite University students reflected on semester-long cross-cultural programs they took to India or Central America in university chapel services held Monday (Apr. 21) ... read more about Students share ‘life-changing’ experiences from cross-cultural journeys
Four weddings and a commencement
Commencement 2009: a weekend to remember
On an afternoon that felt more like summer than spring, EMU held its 91st commencement on the front lawn of campus Sunday, Apr. 26. Read more… ... read more about Commencement 2009: a weekend to remember
Rookie track star keeps EMU In tune
Allen excels In first season By Matthew Stoss, Daily News-Record Michael Allen Samfee Doe still remembers the first time she saw Michael Allen. It was in late summer, around the ... read more about Rookie track star keeps EMU In tune
Students honored for contributions to campus and community
Ten EMU seniors were honored as this year’s "Cords of Distinction" recipients in an awards ceremony held following university chapel on Monday, Apr. 20. ‘Cords of Distinction’ recipients (standing, l. ... read more about Students honored for contributions to campus and community
Theater students tackle morality and technology
Theater at EMU is presenting three performances of “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” a wildly imaginative comedy, 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 16-18, in the Studio Theater of the University ... read more about Theater students tackle morality and technology
Campus garden provides teaching tools and produce
An expanding campus garden at EMU will soon, for a second season, provide fresh, organic and local food for the cafeteria while giving students a practical exercise in sustainability. The ... read more about Campus garden provides teaching tools and produce
Students champion peace in annual oratorical contest
Seven EMU students spoke out for peace and justice in the annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest held Mar. 27 on campus. Each speaker applied the Christian peace position ... read more about Students champion peace in annual oratorical contest