About 50 bicyclists set foot to pedal under the gaze of Abraham Lincoln in Washington, D.C. on the morning of May 22. Their final destination was the tiny town of ... read more about Abe Kaufman ’04 smokes the competition on 550-mile TransVA route
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EMU welcomes new Board of Trustees members
Eastern Mennonite University welcomed five new members to the Board of Trustees. They began their terms June 30, 2021. A list of the full membership is located at the President’s ... read more about EMU welcomes new Board of Trustees members
Back in business: Fellowship for Christian Athletes campers kick off summer season for campus crews
For a few weeks, Jenn Gustavus was holding her breath about the Mid-Atlantic region’s Fellowship for Christian Athletes (FCA) summer camp. “We opened registration May 5 and by May 24, ... read more about Back in business: Fellowship for Christian Athletes campers kick off summer season for campus crews
Nursing professor is president of Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) has announced that Deb Cardenas is the new board president. She was formerly serving as vice president and will replace Tarik Khan, who is ... read more about Nursing professor is president of Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
EMU library building (AKA the Sadie Hartzler Library) celebrates 50 years
Today, June 30, marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the library building at Eastern Mennonite University. Marci Frederick, director of libraries, notes that the building was not named for ... read more about EMU library building (AKA the Sadie Hartzler Library) celebrates 50 years
EMU joins national College Vaccine Challenge
Eastern Mennonite University has joined more than 650 colleges and universities, including 18 Virginia institutions, in the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge. The initiative, created in a partnership of the White ... read more about EMU joins national College Vaccine Challenge
CJP 25+1 Anniversary Celebration session recordings available for viewing
After two years in the making, CJP’s 25+1 Anniversary is in the history books. Read on for a quick overview of presenters and their topics. Then visit www.emu.edu/cjp/anniversary to view ... read more about CJP 25+1 Anniversary Celebration session recordings available for viewing
Showalter recognized with regional Mathematical Association of America teaching award
Professor Daniel Showalter, who teaches mathematics at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), is the 2021 recipient of the John M. Smith Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching. The award is ... read more about Showalter recognized with regional Mathematical Association of America teaching award
Alicia Garza talks power and empowerment during CJP’s 25+1 Anniversary Celebration keynote
Alicia Garza opened her keynote address at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s (CJP) 25+1 anniversary celebration with a moving introduction to her life’s work as a community organizer and ... read more about Alicia Garza talks power and empowerment during CJP’s 25+1 Anniversary Celebration keynote
Herm on parade! EMU’s mascot makes debut appearance
Herm made his first public appearance in his new costume during a May parade at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. He was escorted by Lauren Jefferson, Jessica Hostetler ’08 and her son Toby, all ... read more about Herm on parade! EMU’s mascot makes debut appearance