With thanks to contributor Cynthia Yoder When he travels, Dale Collingwood ‘98 sets out walking to get a feel for the place and the people — just as he did ... read more about 90’s Middle East cross-culturals gather for ‘sacred’ sharing
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EMU welcomes new faculty for 2021-22 academic year
Eastern Mennonite University welcomes several new faculty for the 2021-22 academic year. (This article features only full-time faculty). Tarek Maassarani JD, visiting professor of restorative justice, Center for Justice and ... read more about EMU welcomes new faculty for 2021-22 academic year
CJP welcomes new faculty and staff for 2021-22 academic year
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University welcomes several new faculty and staff for the 2021-22 academic year. “CJP is blessed to have highly qualified faculty members ... read more about CJP welcomes new faculty and staff for 2021-22 academic year
‘Here Together’ Week Photo Album (with a little commentary)
EMU’s “Here Together” Week began Monday with a rainstorm for the Waterman/Northwest neighborhood trash pick-up and ended with blazing sun and blue skies for the ice cream giveaway and concert ... read more about ‘Here Together’ Week Photo Album (with a little commentary)
Intensive English Program hosts summer camp for local high schoolers
Nine Harrisonburg High School students got a feel for campus life at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) and plenty of laughs through a summer day camp hosted by the Intensive English ... read more about Intensive English Program hosts summer camp for local high schoolers
‘Ready to do the hard work’: DEI director sees surge of support during first months in new role
Scroll down to view an 8/17/2021 interview with Dr. Font-Guzmán. Not a week after beginning in her new role as EMU’s first executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Jacqueline ... read more about ‘Ready to do the hard work’: DEI director sees surge of support during first months in new role
EMU announces 2021 Yoder and Webb Scholars
Eastern Mennonite University has announced the 2021 Yoder Scholars and Webb Scholars. The scholarships cover full tuition and include admission into EMU’s Honors Program. The Yoder Scholars program was founded ... read more about EMU announces 2021 Yoder and Webb Scholars
EMU’s ‘Here Together’ week highlights community connections, service and fun
Next week, Eastern Mennonite University goes out into the community with “Here Together,” a six-day celebration to kick off the 2021-22 academic year. The week’s events were organized by faculty ... read more about EMU’s ‘Here Together’ week highlights community connections, service and fun
Huxman joins Valley university presidents at annual Chamber event
Presidents from four of the Valley’s colleges gave an update Tuesday [Aug. 10] on how their institutions are handling COVID-19 and their plans for the fall semester during the annual Presidential Address breakfast hosted by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. Read DNR coverage and watch WHSV TV-3 coverage. Speakers included (from left) Susan Schultz Huxman of Eastern Mennonite University, Jonathan Alger of James Madison University, David Bushman of Bridgewater College, the chamber's president and CEO Christopher Quinn, and John Downey of Blue Ridge Community College. (Photo courtesy of Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce.) ... read more about Huxman joins Valley university presidents at annual Chamber event from WSHV-3
In Memoriam: Herbert L. Swartz, emeritus professor of Biblical studies
Herbert L. Swartz, who taught Biblical studies at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) for two and a half decades, died on July 31, 2021 at age 89. EMU’s academic dean once ... read more about In Memoriam: Herbert L. Swartz, emeritus professor of Biblical studies