“You’re going to hear music this first half hour that you probably have not heard for at least 50 years.” That’s Chris Runion on the radio, introducing one of his ... read more about Digital media major finds ‘down home’ niche in southern gospel
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Hard times come again no more: campus during the Depression
EMU Archivist Simone Horst wrote this article for the Anabaptist Historians website. “Anabaptist Historians: Bringing the Anabaptist Past into a Digital Century” is a collaborative blog by Anabaptist scholars, both those working ... read more about Hard times come again no more: campus during the Depression
Move-in Weekend 2020: Royals return!
After a bit of a wait, Eastern Mennonite University sophomore Abby Olmstead is finally on campus and she is “pumped to be back,” she said. “My favorite thing about EMU ... read more about Move-in Weekend 2020: Royals return!
Conference to explore history of Brethren, Mennonite churches on issues of race
“The Church in Black & White,” a one-day virtual symposium on Saturday, Sept. 12, explores the history of Brethren and Mennonite churches on issues of race. The event is co-sponsored ... read more about Conference to explore history of Brethren, Mennonite churches on issues of race
CODI hosts racism, anti-racism and belonging discussion for EMU faculty and staff
On August 19, faculty and staff from Eastern Mennonite University gathered for a required online session on “Racism, Anti-Racism, and Belonging” hosted by the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. The ... read more about CODI hosts racism, anti-racism and belonging discussion for EMU faculty and staff
All-virtual Homecoming and Family Weekend features new Herm, fun run/ride, TenTalks and much more
Newsflash! Wondering how the Great Herm Search of 2020 was going? Mark Oct. 16 on your calendar. Eastern Mennonite University’s new blue lion mascot will meet his fans during the ... read more about All-virtual Homecoming and Family Weekend features new Herm, fun run/ride, TenTalks and much more
Christianity Today: Professor David Evans on ‘racial reconciliation’
"So-called 'racial reconciliation' is primarily a white Christian attempt to remedy the tension in American race relations. But from a black perspective, racism is not so much interpersonal as institutional." Read the full article by Dr. David Evans, associate professor of history and intercultural studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. ... read more about Christianity Today: Professor David Evans on ‘racial reconciliation’ from Christianity Today
EMU partners in public health campaigns
Eastern Mennonite University is participating in two public health campaigns calling on the community and university students to prioritize public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. A video produced by Sentara ... read more about EMU partners in public health campaigns
Royals athletes contribute to RCBL title for Broadway Bruins
EMU’s John Judy and Bailey Hall were joined by five D-1 James Madison players in contributing to the Broadway Bruins RCBL title, the team’s first since 1938. The league’s Pitcher ... read more about Royals athletes contribute to RCBL title for Broadway Bruins
Sophomore scores accounting scholarship
La`akea Fujita is a sophomore at Eastern Mennonite University with an impressively varied resume. She is an associate in her mother’s public relations business, plays violin in her home church, ... read more about Sophomore scores accounting scholarship