Lit candles and white tablecloths at Eastern Mennonite University helped create a restaurant dining experience Saturday evening at Martin Chapel. But this was no ordinary feast. The main course at ... read more about Soul Food Cafe Dishes Up More Than Heritage
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Performing Artist to Lead EMU Spiritual Life Week
Al Staggs A former pastor who combines his passions of writing, acting and peace and justice concerns will lead spring spiritual life week at EMU. Al Staggs, a full-time performing ... read more about Performing Artist to Lead EMU Spiritual Life Week
Environmental Stewardship is Theme of Pastor-Artist Exhibit
Untitled, mixed media, 2006. By Ted Lyddon Hatten A campus pastor who is also an artist will speak on “stewards of creation” and discuss his work at an art exhibit ... read more about Environmental Stewardship is Theme of Pastor-Artist Exhibit
Sweet Lemons – Mennonites and Iranians Relate
Dan Wesser, professor of international and political studies at EMU, gives an overview of the Iran visit, assisted by (l. to r.): Paul Yoder, Rachel Spory, Josh Brubaker and Fatemeh ... read more about Sweet Lemons – Mennonites and Iranians Relate
Concerts Open African-American History Month at EMU
P.R.O.O.F artists Ben Brickhouse (Brick) (r.) and Aijne Williams will perform at the Holy Hip-Hop Concert Feb. 2 at EMU. “Unconditional” contemporary gospel group from New York City African-American History ... read more about Concerts Open African-American History Month at EMU
‘The Dangerous Calling of the Gospel’ – Reflecting on Dr. King’s Life and Legacy
Leonard Dow reflects on his message to the EMU community. Photo by Jim Bishop An Eastern Mennonite University alumnus who moved from the world of finance to “laying up” spiritual ... read more about ‘The Dangerous Calling of the Gospel’ – Reflecting on Dr. King’s Life and Legacy
Puerto Rican Volleyball Team Gets A Snowy Treat
Giovanny Acosta had no idea what snow would feel like. He had never seen it in person before. But Thursday, he and his teammates on the University of Puerto Rico-Mayag ... read more about Puerto Rican Volleyball Team Gets A Snowy Treat
EMU Grad to Lead ‘King’ Observances, Other Events
Leonard M. Dow, pastor of Oxford Circle Mennonite Church and EMU alum, will lead EMU’s Martin Luther King Jr. observances. A 1987 EMU graduate who is pastor of a growing, ... read more about EMU Grad to Lead ‘King’ Observances, Other Events
Virginia Colleges to Host ‘Information’ Night’ in Petersburg
Five colleges who are members of the Virginia College Fund (VCF) will host a “College Information Night” for students in the Petersburg-Hopewell area, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008. Averett University, Bluefield ... read more about Virginia Colleges to Host ‘Information’ Night’ in Petersburg
EMU ‘Prayer Basket’ Heading to Russia
Brenda Fairweather wanted to respond in some way to a hostage crisis in Russia in which more than 300 civilians eventually lost their lives. On Sept. 1, 2004, terrorists linked ... read more about EMU ‘Prayer Basket’ Heading to Russia