A tall candle flickered on the podium, the word "hope" attached to the base. It seemed an appropriate symbol for the day, Sept. 11, 2006, exactly five years after terrorists’ ... read more about Speaker Moves from Fear to Hope in Sept. 11 Speech
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Convocation Explores ‘Vocation’ Theme
Returning students, faculty and staff form a “tunnel of welcome” to greet new members of the EMU campus community as they pass by.Photo by Jim Bishop “In the words of ... read more about Convocation Explores ‘Vocation’ Theme
Renowned Trauma Expert to Speak
September 11. Say no more, and horrific images of that day five years ago immediately spring to mind. How do people process such violent acts, whether victims themselves or onlookers ... read more about Renowned Trauma Expert to Speak
Newcomer to Perform at EMU
"She is more than a singer-songwriter. She’s a poet, storyteller, snake-charmer, good neighbor, friend and lover, minister of the wide-eyed gospel of hope and grace." That’s how Barbara Kingsolver, best-selling ... read more about Newcomer to Perform at EMU
EMU Tools Up for Fall Semester
According to the calendar, it’s still summer, but Eastern Mennonite University is gearing up for the start of the 2006 fall semester. The annual faculty-staff conference will be held Wednesday ... read more about EMU Tools Up for Fall Semester
Undergrads sample ministry from seminary grads
Zucconi to Succeed Warner as Sports Information Director
Eastern Mennonite University Athletic Director Dave King named Mike Zucconi Sports Information Director on Friday, July 28, taking the place of Kevin Warner, who will be stepping down from his ... read more about Zucconi to Succeed Warner as Sports Information Director
EMU Announces New Faculty
Eastern Mennonite University will have nine new undergraduate teaching faculty members when the fall semester opens Aug. 30, 2006. The new faculty, announced by Dr. Beryl H. Brubaker, EMU provost, ... read more about EMU Announces New Faculty
Seminary Student Alicia Horst Begins Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
By Leah Nylen, Daily News-Record With her foot encased in a plastic boot to protect her broken ankle, it takes Alicia Horst a few extra beats to make it up ... read more about Seminary Student Alicia Horst Begins Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
EMU Festival Offers Bach – and All that Jazz
Prolific German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) scarcely had time to catch his breath. No sooner did he compose a cantata for the Sunday worship service at the St. Thomas ... read more about EMU Festival Offers Bach – and All that Jazz