“Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a metal is non-ferrous. Jack and I carry a small magnet on our persons for just these instances,” said Matthew Freed, the recycling crew ... read more about EMU recycling team notches historic scrap metal run
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Highlights of EMU’s 2021 Commencement
EMU’s Commencement ceremonies spanned nearly two weeks, beginning April 24 with the Donning of the Kente ceremony and concluding yesterday with virtual Commencements. And there still one to go: EMU’s ... read more about Highlights of EMU’s 2021 Commencement
The call to CJP’s 2021 grads: ‘The world needs each and every one of you and everything you learned’
At the end of one journey and the beginning of another, Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding hosted its annual Celebration of Blessings for the 2021 graduates on ... read more about The call to CJP’s 2021 grads: ‘The world needs each and every one of you and everything you learned’
EMU honors students for academic, leadership achievements
Ninety Eastern Mennonite University students were recognized for accomplishments and achievements during the 2020-21 academic year during a special recognition ceremony today. View the livestream recording Academics Academic Success Center ... read more about EMU honors students for academic, leadership achievements
Sixth annual Donning of the Kente ceremony honors grads, their heritage and valued mentors
Last weekend, the Eastern Mennonite University community honored approximately 30 students at the sixth annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony. The ceremony, always the first of the Commencement events, recognizes ... read more about Sixth annual Donning of the Kente ceremony honors grads, their heritage and valued mentors
EMU After the Verdict: Where We Go From Here
On Tuesday evening, just a short time after the verdict was announced, I sent a message to our campus community. I named the value of a cathartic, collective exhale on ... read more about EMU After the Verdict: Where We Go From Here
Hot topics: Five spring semester discussion groups focus on faith, race, and gender
EMU’s campus community entered into a wave of critical discussions about faith, race, and gender this semester. Three book clubs emerged independently, while yet another reading group and a film ... read more about Hot topics: Five spring semester discussion groups focus on faith, race, and gender
EMU honors ten seniors with Cords of Distinction
Ten graduating seniors are the 2021 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will receive blue and gold cords signifying their achievement to wear with other academic regalia to the Cords of ... read more about EMU honors ten seniors with Cords of Distinction
‘Shrek the Musical!’ returns – to the outdoor stage
“Shrek the Musical!” makes a triumphant comeback as Eastern Mennonite University’s (EMU) first in-person arts event open to the public since the beginning of the pandemic. Four outdoor, socially distanced ... read more about ‘Shrek the Musical!’ returns – to the outdoor stage
Bishop’s Mantle: ‘Brothers and sisters, Lent me your ears – listen, hear’
This column by Jim Bishop ’67 was published in the March 20, 2021, Daily News-Record. Jim has graciously “lent” us his blessing to share, as well as a few photos ... read more about Bishop’s Mantle: ‘Brothers and sisters, Lent me your ears – listen, hear’