At first, Park Woods seemed … pretty. “Just having this little piece of the woods to come and kind of escape to was so valuable to me,” senior Bekah Mongold ... read more about A ‘live project’ for environmental sustainability students: Park Woods
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EMU announces new dean of students
Eastern Mennonite University announces the appointment of Shannon W. Dycus to the dean of students position. Dycus, most recently co-pastor of First Mennonite Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, brings experience in ... read more about EMU announces new dean of students
Bach Festival interns and fellows provide ‘invaluable’ help, perform with world-class musicians
While the 27th annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival (SVBF) at Eastern Mennonite University attracted professional musicians from all over the country, its 10 days of rehearsals and performances also provided ... read more about Bach Festival interns and fellows provide ‘invaluable’ help, perform with world-class musicians
Practitioners from five states and 11 Virginia school districts attend EMU’s fourth annual Restorative Justice in Education Conference
The American public school system has many structural issues, from an emphasis on standardized assessments to inequitable disciplinary procedures and overcrowding, but Kathy Evans, an education professor at Eastern Mennonite ... read more about Practitioners from five states and 11 Virginia school districts attend EMU’s fourth annual Restorative Justice in Education Conference
EMU honored with CASE award for excellence in fundraising
For the third time in recent years, Eastern Mennonite University has earned accolades for its exceptional fundraising program from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Only 90 ... read more about EMU honored with CASE award for excellence in fundraising
TBI research offers one postgraduate path for psychology/history alumnus Roberto Wingfield ’15
Roberto Wingfield first developed an interest in interdisciplinary research while at EMU, and his current position as a project coordinator at the internationally renowned Moss Rehab Research Institute in Elkins ... read more about TBI research offers one postgraduate path for psychology/history alumnus Roberto Wingfield ’15
Geddes, DeWolf offer skills, strategies and an invitation into deep conversation with ‘Little Book of Racial Healing’
Co-authors Jodie Geddes MA ‘16 and Tom DeWolf launched The Little Book of Racial Healing (Skyhorse Publishing, 2018) during a webinar hosted by the Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice in ... read more about Geddes, DeWolf offer skills, strategies and an invitation into deep conversation with ‘Little Book of Racial Healing’
Exiled ‘Good Morning Syria’ radio host Honey Al Sayed speaks on the arts and media in conflict
“When art moves and media amplifies, it brings the heart and the mind together,” former “Good Morning Syria” radio host and Syrian expat Honey Al Sayed said during a visit ... read more about Exiled ‘Good Morning Syria’ radio host Honey Al Sayed speaks on the arts and media in conflict
Staff Spotlight #5: Tony Brenneman, Facilities Management structural supervisor
This occasional series features Eastern Mennonite University staff members. Read Staff Spotlight #1 about Lynn Veurink, #2 about Vanessa Derrow, #3 about Betty Lee, and #4 about Sarah Gant. As structural supervisor for ... read more about Staff Spotlight #5: Tony Brenneman, Facilities Management structural supervisor
Preparatory music administrator and co-founder of several area youth music programs retires after 30 years
After a school day in the Shenandoah Valley, it’s a sure thing that several hundred children are making music — in part because of the work of Sharon Miller. The ... read more about Preparatory music administrator and co-founder of several area youth music programs retires after 30 years