"Laundry and Bourbon," a student-directed comedy revolving around the lives of three small-town women and their less-than-ideal marriages will be performed 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 5-7, on Thomas ... read more about EMU Theater to Present Student-Directed Comedy
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Backyard Slackline Hits Campus
EMU sophomore Brad Kolb, 20, walks carefully on top of tubular webbing (rock climbing rope) on Tuesday afternoon. A few times a week, he and a few other students on ... read more about Backyard Slackline Hits Campus
Speaker Moves from Fear to Hope in Sept. 11 Speech
A tall candle flickered on the podium, the word "hope" attached to the base. It seemed an appropriate symbol for the day, Sept. 11, 2006, exactly five years after terrorists’ ... read more about Speaker Moves from Fear to Hope in Sept. 11 Speech
Convocation Explores ‘Vocation’ Theme
Returning students, faculty and staff form a “tunnel of welcome” to greet new members of the EMU campus community as they pass by.Photo by Jim Bishop “In the words of ... read more about Convocation Explores ‘Vocation’ Theme
Renowned Trauma Expert to Speak
September 11. Say no more, and horrific images of that day five years ago immediately spring to mind. How do people process such violent acts, whether victims themselves or onlookers ... read more about Renowned Trauma Expert to Speak
Newcomer to Perform at EMU
"She is more than a singer-songwriter. She’s a poet, storyteller, snake-charmer, good neighbor, friend and lover, minister of the wide-eyed gospel of hope and grace." That’s how Barbara Kingsolver, best-selling ... read more about Newcomer to Perform at EMU
Undergrads sample ministry from seminary grads
Seminary Student Alicia Horst Begins Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
By Leah Nylen, Daily News-Record With her foot encased in a plastic boot to protect her broken ankle, it takes Alicia Horst a few extra beats to make it up ... read more about Seminary Student Alicia Horst Begins Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
EMU Cites Retirees, Gives Service Awards
EMU retirees Mamie M. Mellinger and Paul T. (P.T.) Guengerich Photo by Jim Bishop The faculty and staff of Eastern Mennonite University recognized two colleagues who are retiring and cited ... read more about EMU Cites Retirees, Gives Service Awards
Students Receive ‘Cords of Distinction’ Honor
Photo by Jim Bishop They’re among Eastern Mennonite University’s most outstanding students, exemplifying the school’s highest ideals. Ten EMU seniors, nominated by faculty, staff and fellow students, were named this ... read more about Students Receive ‘Cords of Distinction’ Honor