Ten graduating seniors were honored as “Cords of Distinction” recipients in a ceremony held Saturday afternoon, Apr. 30 at Eastern Mennonite University. Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the recipients, ... read more about EMU Awards ‘Cords of Distinction’
Ed Martin of Akron, Pa., has been named director of the Center for Interfaith Engagement at Eastern Mennonite University. The Center – earlier referred to as “Abraham’s Tent” – provides ... read more about EMU Program Changes Name, Appoints Director
Eastern Mennonite University is gearing up to celebrate a long-standing dream come to fruition. On Saturday, Mar. 26, 2011, facilities that comprise “Phase II” of the $2.5 million University Commons ... read more about EMU to Dedicate New University Commons Facilities Saturday, March 26
Twenty-four leaders from Morocco and the United States met at Eastern Mennonite University Feb. 10-13, 2011, with a smaller follow-up session at Georgetown University on Feb. 14, in a quest ... read more about Muslims and Christians from Morocco and U.S. Meet at EMU
“Understanding Peace in Iran” was the focus of a presentation by Muhammad A. Legenhausen of Qom, Iran, during an “Abraham’s Tent” forum held Friday, July 30. Dr. Muhammad A. Legenhausen ... read more about Iranian Speaker Advocates Peace Studies
By Tom Mitchell, Daily News-Record As one of the final activities during Interfaith Peace Camp week, children created and flew kites that included each camper’s personal “message of peace.” Photo ... read more about In Third Year, Interfaith Peace Camp Keeps Growing
It was a welcome invasion of Harrisonburg, Va. Bike Virginia, the Shenandoah Expedition brought some 2,000 bicycling enthusiasts to “The Friendly City” as part of a five-day tour that began ... read more about EMU Welcomes Some 2,000 ‘Spokesmen’
The near-capacity crowds that filled Lehman Auditorium were treated to the soaring harmonies that filled the air at the 18th annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival. Versatile musician John McCutcheon combines ... read more about Concertgoers Pack Out 18th Annual Bach Festival
"Building Bridges, Building Peace" is the theme for the third annual Interfaith Peace Camp to be held at EMU June 22-July 2. Children at the 2009 Interfaith Peace Camp enjoyed ... read more about Interfaith Peace Camp Promotes Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Skills for Area Children
Abraham’s Tent: A Center for Interfaith Engagement at EMU, hosted Dr. Rasoul Rasoulipour, a philosophy of religion professor in Tehran, Iran, for a day-long campus visit, May 25, 2010. ... read more about EMU Hosts Interfaith Forum, Professor from Iran