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EMU professor shares comedic memoir on Mennonite life

Daily News-Record

The Daily News-Record spilled some ink on EMU Professor Kirsten Eve Beachy '02 and her new collection of essays, Martyrs and Chickens: Confessions of a Granola Mennonite, in a Thursday, April 24, article. Beachy, reading excerpts from the book at a Writers Read on Tuesday, delivered “frequent moments of sarcastic and dark humor (that) made the audience at the event laugh,” the reporter wrote. Watch a recording of the event here. ... read more about EMU professor shares comedic memoir on Mennonite life from Daily News-Record

RJE Conference celebrates 10 years at EMU

April 24, 2025Last updated July 3, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

Theme of this year’s event is ‘Language Matters’ Restorative Justice in Education ConferenceDate: Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25, 2025Location: Campus Center at EMU, 1200 Park Rd, Harrisonburg, VirginiaCost: $350 for full-program registration. ... read more about RJE Conference celebrates 10 years at EMU

Festival showcases academic and creative excellence at EMU

April 22, 2025Last updated April 23, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

Despite the bright and sunny skies outside, visitors in the Discovery Room at the Suter Science Center on Thursday morning watched thousands of stars fill the night sky above their ... read more about Festival showcases academic and creative excellence at EMU

2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards celebrate faculty members’ exemplary performance

April 22, 2025Last updated April 24, 2025 by Ryan Cornell with photos from Macson McGuigan/EMU

Ceremony also recognizes recipients of student academic awards Hosted by the Provost’s Office, the 16th annual EMU Authors’ Reception and Awards Presentation on Thursday, April 17, recognized and celebrated the ... read more about 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards celebrate faculty members’ exemplary performance

Dynamic pastor and educator Rev. Dr. Lesley Francisco McClendon to deliver EMU’s 2025 Commencement address

April 14, 2025Last updated April 14, 2025 by EMU Communications

The Rev. Dr. Lesley Francisco McClendon, senior pastor of C3 Hampton (Virginia) and adjunct instructor at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, will deliver the keynote address at Eastern Mennonite University’s Commencement ceremony on Sunday, ... read more about Dynamic pastor and educator Rev. Dr. Lesley Francisco McClendon to deliver EMU’s 2025 Commencement address

EMU names its student affairs leader Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as interim president

April 11, 2025Last updated April 9, 2025 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite University announced on Friday, April 11, the selection of the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as interim president. Dr. Dycus serves as vice president for student affairs, equity, ... read more about EMU names its student affairs leader Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as interim president

Social work students form connections, share ideas at Rally in the Valley

April 9, 2025Last updated April 8, 2025 by Ryan Cornell with photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

This year’s conference featured EMU students on the planning committee along with Deanna Durham, Social Work Program Director Just before wrapping up her speech at the annual Rally in the ... read more about Social work students form connections, share ideas at Rally in the Valley

EMU students discuss Huey Newton’s ‘Revolutionary Suicide’ during book study

April 8, 2025Last updated April 8, 2025 by Joyce Beachy, student marketing intern

On Monday mornings earlier this semester, a group of students met weekly at the old Common Grounds space to discuss Huey Newton’s Revolutionary Suicide. The autobiography, originally published in 1973, ... read more about EMU students discuss Huey Newton’s ‘Revolutionary Suicide’ during book study

EMU’s new pickleball courts a smash hit

April 4, 2025Last updated April 4, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

Local groups, donors team up to revitalize outdoor space As temperatures climb back into the 70s, word has spread about the six new pickleball courts on EMU’s campus. Athletic Director ... read more about EMU’s new pickleball courts a smash hit

LovEMU Giving Day 2025 ‘a huge success,’ raises record-setting $365K

April 3, 2025Last updated April 7, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

Grand total surpasses $350K goal set by organizers Before the clock struck midnight on Wednesday, April 2, LovEMU Giving Day 2025 achieved its fairy tale ending. A generous outpouring of ... read more about LovEMU Giving Day 2025 ‘a huge success,’ raises record-setting $365K

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