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Common Read selection ‘Between the World and Me’ a challenging invitation

September 1, 2017Last updated September 7, 2017 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (Random House, 2015) is the 2017-18 Common Read selection for Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Each year since 2013, faculty, staff, and students

‘Their cups are completely overflowing’: Residence life staff foster community for student advisors

August 28, 2017Last updated October 6, 2017 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Living in a residence hall at Eastern Mennonite University is not just about having a place to stay. Rather, it’s about being part of a caring community. In August, 37

From the Atlantic to the Pacific: Summer bike ride both ‘grueling’ and ‘exhilarating’

August 10, 2017Last updated August 14, 2017 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

The trip began with the traditional dipping of back tires in the Atlantic Ocean at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware. It ended 59 days later in the Pacific at Lincoln City,

Grad School Q&A: Larisa Zehr heads to law school after six years of peacebuilding work in Colombia

July 24, 2017Last updated July 26, 2017 by Moderator

Larisa Zehr is a 2011 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University, where she majored in peacebuilding and development, and minored in pre-law, history and social sciences, and political studies. Since graduation,

Eastern Mennonite University Campus Tour

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Harmonizing amidst hostility: Musician Peter Yarrow and talented experts teach conflict transformation processes

June 16, 2017Last updated June 21, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Promising that yes, he would eventually sing “Puff the Magic Dragon,” legendary folk singer and activist Peter Yarrow – formerly of the group Peter, Paul and Mary – gave an impromptu

Weather Vane’s ‘2016-17 Year In Review’ disappears from the racks: here’s a digital issue in case you missed it!

May 5, 2017Last updated May 11, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Not all issues of the Weather Vane fly off the racks quite so quickly as the final issue of the 2016-17 academic year –a special nostalgia-laden “Year in Review.” Because

Three EMU students make commitment to service and achievement with Kappa Alpha Psi

May 3, 2017Last updated June 21, 2017 by Moderator

Holding a short crimson and cream cane, Azariah Cox was still profoundly moved by what had happened the day before at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Cox couldn’t quite wrap his

CJP’s 25-strong class of 2017 includes peacebuilders from 11 states and nine countries, including first MA in RJ graduate

May 1, 2017Last updated May 2, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Drumbeats filled Martin Chapel Sunday afternoon to mark the beginning of the-post commencement “Celebration of Blessings” for graduates of Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. Shedding their gowns

Cords of Distinction awarded to 10 graduating seniors from the class of 2017

April 29, 2017Last updated May 22, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, April 29, 2017 at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the

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