Energy is bursting in Harrisonburg as students move back onto campus to start the 2018-19 academic year. ... read more about 2018 Move-in weekend
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Fall convocation highlights diversity’s opportunities
In the annual fall “coming together” of convocation at Eastern Mennonite University, President Susan Schultz Huxman invited community members, both the newly arrived and those returning to Harrisonburg and off ... read more about Fall convocation highlights diversity’s opportunities
Common Read to explore vocation in StoryCorps’ ‘Callings’
The Eastern Mennonite University Common Read for the 2018-19 academic year is Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work by StoryCorps founder Dave Isay with Maya Millett (Penguin, 2017). In ... read more about Common Read to explore vocation in StoryCorps’ ‘Callings’
Grad School Q & A: Joshua Lomas ’15, pursuing an MEd in higher education at Kutztown University
Contributing to an ongoing series about EMU alumni in graduate school, Joshua Lomas ’15 talks about his studies at EMU, where he was a liberal arts major with a concentration in ... read more about Grad School Q & A: Joshua Lomas ’15, pursuing an MEd in higher education at Kutztown University
Tributes by faculty and staff for 2018 Cords of Distinction honorees
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, May 5, 2018, at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the ... read more about Tributes by faculty and staff for 2018 Cords of Distinction honorees
ISO Gala raises funds and awareness for Congelese women
After a year of planning, the International Student Organization (ISO) held their fifth annual ISO Gala April 14. The event served $5,628.65 to support women who are victims of sexual ... read more about ISO Gala raises funds and awareness for Congelese women
Spring recognition chapel honors nearly 130 student leaders
Leadership style and abilities emerge from experience and from constant learning, Vice President of Student Life Jim Smucker said in his welcome to Eastern Mennonite University’s spring semester recognition chapel. ... read more about Spring recognition chapel honors nearly 130 student leaders
Recycling team’s creative publicity is (surely) behind EMU’s fourth consecutive Recyclemania state championship
Eastern Mennonite University has retained its crown as the RecycleMania champion of Virginia. For the fourth straight year, EMU finished first among Virginia colleges and universities entered in the Competition ... read more about Recycling team’s creative publicity is (surely) behind EMU’s fourth consecutive Recyclemania state championship
Inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival builds intellectual buzz
Though surely all professors at Eastern Mennonite University were excited by the inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival on campus last week, new faculty member Sonia Balasch Rodriguez was ... read more about Inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival builds intellectual buzz
Donning of the Kente ceremony kicks off EMU’s 100th Commencement celebration
“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