In the best of cases, a college career is often a time of tumult and transition, a succession of new faces, a million conversations that begin with: “Where are you ... read more about ‘Third-culture kids’ find a home at Eastern Mennonite University
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Winning C. Henry Smith orator examines conflict in the Mennonite church; other winners explore gun violence, race
“My speech wrote itself,” said Bethany Chupp, winner of the C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). The winning speech, titled “Standing At the Door,” came so ... read more about Winning C. Henry Smith orator examines conflict in the Mennonite church; other winners explore gun violence, race
Retiring president Loren Swartzendruber to speak at 2016 Commencement
As graduates make their way across the stage at Eastern Mennonite University’s 2016 Commencement ceremonies, one other person on the stage will also be celebrating both student and personal accomplishments ... read more about Retiring president Loren Swartzendruber to speak at 2016 Commencement
Undergraduate presents computer science research at prestigious SIGSCE conference
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) senior Alex Bender presented in the Student Research Competition at this year’s Association for Computing Machinery’s Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, popularly known as SIGCSE. ... read more about Undergraduate presents computer science research at prestigious SIGSCE conference
New men’s ministry creates a space to take on the tough questions of masculinity, identity and faith
During one recent Friday lunch hour, a group of about a dozen male students, faculty and staff gathered around tables in Eastern Mennonite University’s dining hall and broached the question, ... read more about New men’s ministry creates a space to take on the tough questions of masculinity, identity and faith
Royals baseball team plays games, takes in the Los Angeles sights over spring break trip to California
The Eastern Mennonite University baseball team didn’t have to settle for California dreaming over this year’s mid-March spring break. They boarded a plane to Los Angeles and experienced the real ... read more about Royals baseball team plays games, takes in the Los Angeles sights over spring break trip to California
Poet Angela Carter ’09 and campus communities unite for fifth annual Walk For Hope, raising awareness of depression and suicide
Poet Angela Carter ’09 and James Madison University graduate student Erin Casey will headline the April 2 Walk for Hope, which is hosted by James Madison University (JMU) this year. ... read more about Poet Angela Carter ’09 and campus communities unite for fifth annual Walk For Hope, raising awareness of depression and suicide
Three Yoder Scholars bring host of talents to Eastern Mennonite University
Each year, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) engages in a rigorous process to select recipients for the prestigious Yoder Scholarships. Established in 1993 and named for alumni Carol and Paul R. Yoder Jr., ... read more about Three Yoder Scholars bring host of talents to Eastern Mennonite University
EMU students lead Y-Serve trips to Georgia, West Virginia and Michigan, while Civil Rights Tour makes pilgrimage south
Eastern Mennonite University students scattered far and wide — from Georgia to Michigan — during March’s Spring Break on four different Y-Serve service learning trips. (Y-Serve is the new name ... read more about EMU students lead Y-Serve trips to Georgia, West Virginia and Michigan, while Civil Rights Tour makes pilgrimage south
Faculty and staff open homes and hearts during EMU’s annual Spiritual Life Week
Spiritual Life Week is an annual tradition at Eastern Mennonite University – a rich diversity of opportunities for the campus community to join together in various forums to share about ... read more about Faculty and staff open homes and hearts during EMU’s annual Spiritual Life Week