Are you a fan of blueberries or brambleberries? Are you a current berry grower or are you interested in getting into the field? If so, consider attending the Organic and ... read more about Berry growers pick EMU to host conference, Oct. 21-22
Special programs
Sunny skies for 1,000 volunteers behind Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale
The calendar declared that it’s autumn, but Mother Nature decided to stick with summer at least one more weekend, providing a warm backdrop for heated bidding and buying at the ... read more about Sunny skies for 1,000 volunteers behind Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale
Mennonite professor and Israeli philosopher debate pacifism, violence and resistance to evil
In front of a packed audience at the Common Grounds coffeehouse, an Israeli philosopher and a Mennonite theologian sat down to debate the ethics of pacifism and violence, approaching the ... read more about Mennonite professor and Israeli philosopher debate pacifism, violence and resistance to evil
Arab ‘warrior-scholar-statesman’ inspires fresh biography and essay contest
A town in Iowa is named for Emir Abd el-Kader (1808-1883). The Lincoln White House sent him an honorary gift. Victor Hugo supported his release from prison. The New York ... read more about Arab ‘warrior-scholar-statesman’ inspires fresh biography and essay contest
Restorative justice highlighted by Gandhi Center award and state-wide mediation conference
More than 100 members of the Virginia Mediation Network (VMN), the state’s largest professional association for mediators and mediation scholars, gathered on campus for a September 28-29 conference co-hosted by ... read more about Restorative justice highlighted by Gandhi Center award and state-wide mediation conference
Shirley Showalter ’70 shares steps in her journey from conservative Mennonite upbringing to college president
Shirley Showalter is named for the iconic curly-haired child star, but, as a youngster, she wasn’t allowed to watch Ms. Temple’s performances. “I think it might have been on Youtube ... read more about Shirley Showalter ’70 shares steps in her journey from conservative Mennonite upbringing to college president
Visiting Islamic scholars from Iran begin first full year teaching at EMU
The first visiting scholars at Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Interfaith Engagement (CIE) will teach several courses on Islam and contemporary issues in Iran during the coming academic year, their ... read more about Visiting Islamic scholars from Iran begin first full year teaching at EMU
Frank X Walker to open 2013-14 Writers Read series
Frank X Walker, a multidisciplinary artist and Al Smith Fellowship recipient, will open the 2013-14 “Writers Read Author series,” on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 8:30 p.m., in Eastern Mennonite University’s ... read more about Frank X Walker to open 2013-14 Writers Read series
Students make ‘As You Like It’ creatively their own at two-week camp, culminating in show, Aug. 28, 30 and 31
For Izzy Howard, it’s hard to choose between her passion for play writing and her love of performing. Lucky for her, she doesn’t have to. For the past two years, ... read more about Students make ‘As You Like It’ creatively their own at two-week camp, culminating in show, Aug. 28, 30 and 31
Book Publisher Merle Good Writes Off-Broadway Play
Returning to professional theater after a 30-years hiatus, Merle Good’s latest play – on the interactions between a female psychiatrist, two male pastors, and an estranged daughter – will be ... read more about Book Publisher Merle Good Writes Off-Broadway Play