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The story of an ‘exquisite’ new discrete math textbook by EMU’s Owen Byer and Deirdre L. Smeltzer

by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Sometimes the thrill of mathematics doesn’t come from the question, but from a beautiful solution. Consider the approach Eastern Mennonite University math professor Owen Byer took when deciding which problems
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‘Love and friendship’ across generations: literature class includes undergrads and retirement community residents

by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

In a way, the theme of last spring’s global literature class – love and friendship – wasn’t just a matter for required reading. Instead, it became the course experience itself,
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Committee on Diversity and Inclusion begins ‘groundwatering’ for racial equity work on campus

by EMU communications

 The 17-member Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (CODI) at Eastern Mennonite University has a broad mission – and specific plans for implementing its vision. CODI hosts a racial equity leadership institute introductory forum in
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EMU hosts Tent of Nations’ Daoud Nassar, reciprocating hospitality after years of visits to his Palestine farm

by Lauren Jefferson

Since 1998, undergraduate, graduate and alumni groups from Eastern Mennonite University and Eastern Mennonite Seminary have made the Tent of Nations farm outside of Bethlehem a regular stop on their
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