Media specialist Rachel Holderman likes to take her time with a photo – finding vibrant colors and dynamic light and carefully composing the frame. Coupled with this care, though, is versatility ... read more about EMU’s Top Photos of 2020
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Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim visits EMU for virtual ‘Masterclass plus’
Even with 14 years of experience and several masterclass sessions in her past, senior music performance major Eve Yavny was a little nervous as she put bow to strings and ... read more about Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim visits EMU for virtual ‘Masterclass plus’
Pandemic Pastimes: A Photo-Essay of Student Life, Fall Semester 2020
Eastern Mennonite University’s campus was bustling this fall, even as students adapted to serious public health precautions. Masks, social distancing, and even limits on indoor gatherings couldn’t break the stride ... read more about Pandemic Pastimes: A Photo-Essay of Student Life, Fall Semester 2020
What are you thankful for?
Psalm 107:1 O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; for God’s steadfast love endures for ever. As we move into the Thanksgiving season in the United States, we ... read more about What are you thankful for?
Hip hop single immortalizes EMU cafeteria delicacy
I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking. – Albert Einstein I walk in the caf and I smell mac and cheese, my eyes roll ... read more about Hip hop single immortalizes EMU cafeteria delicacy
Self-care tips series with ‘campus celebs’ gains big shares on EMU social media
In recent weeks, EMU’s social media handles have featured five faculty and staff sharing mental health support tips. Geared towards students, the posts have also been shared widely among faculty, ... read more about Self-care tips series with ‘campus celebs’ gains big shares on EMU social media
EMU’s Gala Concert to offer evening of hope, inspiration and musical eclectica
David Berry, chair of Eastern Mennonite University’s music department, makes no secret of the vision behind the university’s upcoming made-for-broadcast special premiere of the annual Gala Concert. Always the highlight ... read more about EMU’s Gala Concert to offer evening of hope, inspiration and musical eclectica
‘One Indian Elephant for delivery, please:’ Common Grounds navigates COVID
Common Grounds, Eastern Mennonite University’s on-campus coffee shop, has a proud tradition of being student-led and operated. This year’s leadership team endeavored to maintain that independence by making huge adaptations ... read more about ‘One Indian Elephant for delivery, please:’ Common Grounds navigates COVID
EMU’s political clubs make bipartisan effort to get out the vote
Two clubs at Eastern Mennonite University did their best to get out the vote this month ahead of the Nov. 3 presidential election – and contrary to the fraught and ... read more about EMU’s political clubs make bipartisan effort to get out the vote
Eastern Mennonite Missions appoints new president
The Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) Board of Directors announces the appointment of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) and Easterm Mennonite Seminary (EMS) alumnus Marvin Lorenzana as the organization’s ninth president. Lorenzana ... read more about Eastern Mennonite Missions appoints new president