Eastern Mennonite University President Loren Swartzendruber is among more than 300 college presidents asking for tighter gun controls in the aftermath of the Newtown, Conn., shooting. An open letter addressed ... read more about Swartzendruber Joins In Call For Tighter Controls On Firearms
Special programs
Howard Zehr Shifts to Leading Role in New Restorative Justice Institute
Howard Zehr, widely known as the “grandfather of restorative justice,” will step aside from his teaching role at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) after the spring 2013 semester and begin co-leading ... read more about Howard Zehr Shifts to Leading Role in New Restorative Justice Institute
Film and Forum Series To Spark Interfaith Dialogue
The Center for Interfaith Engagement at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is offering a forum and film series to spark dialogue and encourage relationships based on mutual respect and understanding. “Our ... read more about Film and Forum Series To Spark Interfaith Dialogue
‘Weaving Life’ Documentary Wins Award
Weaving Life, a documentary on the life and death of peacemaker Dan Terry in Afghanistan, has received a gold “Pixie” award for innovation in the use of motion graphics, effects ... read more about ‘Weaving Life’ Documentary Wins Award
University Chapel Ushers in Christmas Season
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) will usher in the Christmas season on Monday, Dec. 10, at 4:30 p.m., in Lehman Auditorium with a university chapel on the theme, “Love still takes ... read more about University Chapel Ushers in Christmas Season
School for Leadership Training focuses on Mental Illness
“All congregations are touched in some way by mental illness,” said Linda Alley, coordinator for this year’s School for Leadership Training (SLT) at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. “Our goal is to ... read more about School for Leadership Training focuses on Mental Illness
Children’s Choir to Sing Praises to “A Child of God”
The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir (SVCC) celebrates the Christmas season and “A Child of God” on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m., in Eastern Mennonite University’s (EMU) Lehman Auditorium. “The ... read more about Children’s Choir to Sing Praises to “A Child of God”
Peace, Pies and Prophets Come Together in Ted & Company Performance
Restorative justice and pies will come together in a live performance of “I’d Like to Buy an Enemy,” by Ted & Company on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in ... read more about Peace, Pies and Prophets Come Together in Ted & Company Performance
Youth Symphony Presents Annual Fall Concert
The 38-member Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra, part of the preparatory music program at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), will present its fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. ... read more about Youth Symphony Presents Annual Fall Concert
Musical Forces Combine in Annual Gala Concert
The annual celebration of the winter holiday season happens on Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., as the EMU music program presents its annual gala concert in Lehman Auditorium. For EMU ... read more about Musical Forces Combine in Annual Gala Concert