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EMU senior and future teacher Keyri Lopez-Godoy reflects on the educators who guided her path

April 30, 2018Last updated May 6, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Not until coming to the United States did Keyri Lopez-Godoy begin to enjoy school. In El Salvador it had been just something she had to do, but after her parents ... read more about EMU senior and future teacher Keyri Lopez-Godoy reflects on the educators who guided her path

Becoming a teacher at EMU: Alexa Weeks ’18 shares challenges and rewards

April 25, 2018Last updated April 30, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Senior Alexa Weeks talks about the challenges and rewards of student-teaching, including one small change that led to deeper relationships with her students. Alexa taught third grade at Smithland Elementary ... read more about Becoming a teacher at EMU: Alexa Weeks ’18 shares challenges and rewards

WCSC matchmakers connect student-interns with D.C.-area mentors and organizations

April 25, 2018Last updated January 16, 2019 by Karlyn Gehring

For many hosting organizations in the Washington DC region, the work of student-interns from Eastern Mennonite University’s Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) is invaluable. “Without interns and volunteers,” said one ... read more about WCSC matchmakers connect student-interns with D.C.-area mentors and organizations

Donning of the Kente ceremony kicks off EMU’s 100th Commencement celebration

April 20, 2018Last updated April 20, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

“The question is, what have you learned, and what traditions has Eastern Mennonite University imprinted on you?” asked Professor David Owusu-Ansah of  soon-to-be-graduates at Eastern Mennonite University’s third annual Donning ... read more about Donning of the Kente ceremony kicks off EMU’s 100th Commencement celebration

‘Do I really want to be a doctor?’ EMU’s semester-long practicum may help you decide

April 18, 2018Last updated April 24, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Amber Shank says she’s always had a clinical interest in how the body functions — and more specifically, in how and why it stops working. Her interest led her to ... read more about ‘Do I really want to be a doctor?’ EMU’s semester-long practicum may help you decide

Ten 2018 Cords of Distinction recipients honored for contributions to EMU community and beyond

April 4, 2018Last updated April 9, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Ten graduating seniors will be honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, May 5, at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). They will wear gold and blue cords ... read more about Ten 2018 Cords of Distinction recipients honored for contributions to EMU community and beyond

Isaac Alderfer, Hannah Leaman and Allison Shelly named 2018 Yoder Scholars

April 2, 2018Last updated April 3, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

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. ... read more about Isaac Alderfer, Hannah Leaman and Allison Shelly named 2018 Yoder Scholars

Become a Teacher at EMU!

March 26, 2018 by

https://emu.edu/education/ Get in the classroom your first semester! Alexa Weeks is a senior Education major at Eastern Mennonite University and getting valuable student teaching experience in the Harrisonburg school system. ... read more about Become a Teacher at EMU!

Grad School Q & A: Karla Martin ’13, pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy at Duke University

February 27, 2018Last updated March 7, 2018 by EMU communications

Karla Martin graduated from Eastern Mennonite University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and pre-physical therapy and a minor in psychology. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of ... read more about Grad School Q & A: Karla Martin ’13, pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy at Duke University

Local and global practicum experiences prepare EMU’s next generation of peacebuilders

February 7, 2018Last updated February 9, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Writing an instructional manual about growing and using elderberries for medicinal syrups may not look like peacebuilding at first glance, but Eastern Mennonite University senior Ben Rush’s practicum last fall ... read more about Local and global practicum experiences prepare EMU’s next generation of peacebuilders

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