Right now, many Eastern Mennonite University students and alumni – wherever they’re waiting out the coronavirus pandemic – are observing the month of Ramadan. The ninth and holiest month in the ... read more about Students, grads reflect on Ramadan
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Twenty-two grads look forward to fall Donning of the Kente ceremony
The Donning of the Kente ceremony is traditionally the first event of Eastern Mennonite University’s Commencement ceremonies. This spring’s event, along with other graduation events, has been postponed until fall ... read more about Twenty-two grads look forward to fall Donning of the Kente ceremony
EMU Honors and Awards Spring 2020
Eastern Mennonite University held its annual student recognition ceremony during finals week. The various recognitions included honors from academic departments, student life and athletics. Academic Honors Academic Success Center Linda ... read more about EMU Honors and Awards Spring 2020
Senior art show goes virtual
Nine student artists have banded together to create Eastern Mennonite University’s first virtual senior exhibition, which will be unveiled on Friday, April 24. Professor Cyndi Gusler said that when the ... read more about Senior art show goes virtual
Earn credits for raising the roof with EMU’s Pep Band
Spectators and athletes during the final men’s and women’s basketball home games of the 2019-20 season enjoyed a rare treat. In the stands, pumping up the atmosphere in Yoder Arena, ... read more about Earn credits for raising the roof with EMU’s Pep Band
Campus activities (Screaming Bingo, COVIDeos!) still thriving: here’s how (more like who)
“SCREAMING BINGO! COVIDeos! NEW WEEKLY PUZZLE! PEN PALS! & MORE!” Undergraduate students at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) are well-familiar with these raucous, all-caps subject lines hitting their inboxes like glitter-filled ... read more about Campus activities (Screaming Bingo, COVIDeos!) still thriving: here’s how (more like who)
EMU announces 2020 Cords of Distinction recipients
Ten graduating seniors are the 2020 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will wear blue and gold cords signifying their achievement during the 2020 Commencement, tentatively scheduled for fall 2020. More ... read more about EMU announces 2020 Cords of Distinction recipients
Just in time for Easter, wildflowers emerge in Park Woods
This spring, as Ervie Glick continued his daily work of battling invasive species in Park Woods, he was delighted to see on the forest floor wildflowers blooming in dappled sunlight. ... read more about Just in time for Easter, wildflowers emerge in Park Woods
Herm ready to ‘pass the torch’ of Royal Pride to next blue lion mascot
Eastern Mennonite University has announced the retirement of Herm, the school’s mascot, effective at the end of the 2019-20 academic year. Known less by his official moniker of Herm the ... read more about Herm ready to ‘pass the torch’ of Royal Pride to next blue lion mascot
Big Green Fun: EMU Theater presents ‘Shrek the Musical’
In response to concerns about COVID-19, all performances of “Shrek the Musical” have been rescheduled. If you have already purchased tickets, your tickets will be valid for the corresponding rescheduled ... read more about Big Green Fun: EMU Theater presents ‘Shrek the Musical’