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Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Palestinian physician and peace activist, brings message of hope and justice to EMU

November 7, 2014Last updated November 19, 2014 by Andrew Jenner

In his book, I Shall Not Hate, Izzeldin Abuelaish traces his journey from an impoverished childhood in the Gaza Strip to medical school in Egypt and eventually, in face of

Annual music gala to showcase orchestra, choirs and wind ensemble – Handel’s “Messiah” among the featured selections

November 4, 2014Last updated January 6, 2016 by Randi Hagi

The annual gala concert at Eastern Mennonite University is “a kaleidoscope,” says music professor Ken J. Nafziger, who conducts the chamber choir. Around the fixed theme of a musical showcase

Local writer and environmental activist shares love of Appalachian forests

October 31, 2014Last updated November 7, 2014 by Lauren Jefferson

Chris Bolgiano is a self-described “mildly amusing nature writer” and a retired special collections librarian who resides in Fulks Run, Virginia. These authentic identities – citizen scientist, wide-ranging chronicler, and

Playwright and actor Ted Swartz brings music, comedy and storytelling to conversation about sexuality, faith and family

October 23, 2014Last updated November 3, 2014 by Lauren Jefferson

Three is a magic number, says veteran actor and playwright Ted Swartz. “That’s true in baseball, theater and comedy,” he says. “I generally listen when things come in threes.” The

Preparatory music department’s adult piano classes, supported by National Piano Foundation grant, finding fans, cultivating talent

October 23, 2014Last updated November 11, 2014 by Randi Hagi

A new piano class at Eastern Mennonite University is not only educational, but therapeutic. Chi Nguyen is in the vanguard of the adult group piano class, which started its first

Prominent Palestinian physician and peace activist to visit EMU, Nov. 4-5

October 20, 2014Last updated November 8, 2014 by Andrew Jenner

Late one January afternoon in 2009, during a three-week war between the Israeli military and Palestinian fighters in the Gaza Strip, two tank shells crashed through the bedroom wall of

Retired, long-time science and math professors recall teaching wide range of topics in original Suter building

October 17, 2014Last updated November 10, 2014 by Steve Shenk

A hammer banged away on the $7 million renovation project of Suter Science Center as six retired professors talked about their careers in the 46-year-old Eastern Mennonite University building. They

Cross-cultural reunion, ‘Jubilee’ memories, alumni awards, one-man drama, sports, mark successful 2014 Homecoming

October 13, 2014Last updated November 4, 2014 by Steve Shenk

“I was on a low-level adrenalin rush the whole time during my cross-cultural,” said Tim Swartzendruber at the 20th anniversary reunion of his Eastern Mennonite University group that spent a

$2.2 million renovation of Roselawn now complete, offering pleasant office, class and interaction spaces

October 9, 2014Last updated January 6, 2016 by Kara Lofton

After more than six months of intensive construction work and a $2.2 million investment, the Roselawn renovation project at Eastern Mennonite University is complete. The former residence hall now houses

Coach Jason Lewkowicz pursues excellence to the glory of God with his track and cross country athletes

October 3, 2014Last updated October 23, 2014 by Andrew Jenner

It was, he’ll tell you, something of a crazy decision to come to Eastern Mennonite University. Jason Lewkowicz and his family were settled and happy in Hannibal, Missouri, where he’d

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