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WEMC unveils new programming, rebrands as region’s home for classical music

August 8, 2014Last updated September 17, 2014 by Andrew Jenner

Starting on Monday, Aug. 11, Eastern Mennonite University’s radio station will broadcast more classical music on its 91.7 FM frequency. The station, WEMC, will also begin billing itself as “the ... read more about WEMC unveils new programming, rebrands as region’s home for classical music

Biomedicine graduate program names first ‘scholar-in-residence’ – Joseph Longacher, MD

August 4, 2014Last updated August 28, 2014 by Steve Shenk

The graduate program in biomedicine at Eastern Mennonite University has appointed its first “scholar-in-residence.” He is Joseph Longacher, a physician who spent most of his career in Richmond, Virginia. Since ... read more about Biomedicine graduate program names first ‘scholar-in-residence’ – Joseph Longacher, MD

Building on Solid Footing

July 29, 2014Last updated August 29, 2014 by Bonnie Price Lofton

EMU’s internal emails this summer were unusual – yet oddly heartening. The combined hubbub of construction projects and thousands of summer guests made for feelings of excitement – and of ... read more about Building on Solid Footing

All-time top U.S. runner, Jim Ryun, embraces EMU as the East Coast site for an annual summer camp

July 21, 2014Last updated August 14, 2014 by Bonnie Price Lofton

One of the all-time top athletes in the United States, mile-record-setter Jim Ryun, has settled into making Eastern Mennonite University the site of one of his three annual running camps. ... read more about All-time top U.S. runner, Jim Ryun, embraces EMU as the East Coast site for an annual summer camp

It’s summertime and the living is . . . (well, not easy) – it’s really, really busy on campus

July 20, 2014Last updated July 11, 2025 by Robert Propst

From August to April, students are the life blood of Eastern Mennonite University. After that, the faces on campus may be less familiar, but EMU’s heart keeps beating strong with ... read more about It’s summertime and the living is . . . (well, not easy) – it’s really, really busy on campus

EMU historical library sees leadership transition – Simone Horst succeeds Lois Bowman

July 10, 2014Last updated August 18, 2014 by Paul Souder

On July 1, Simone Horst became the special collections librarian of the Menno Simons Historical Library at Eastern Mennonite University. If her leadership tenure lasts as long as her two ... read more about EMU historical library sees leadership transition – Simone Horst succeeds Lois Bowman

County needs to ask more questions regarding alternatives to jail before building another facility

July 7, 2014Last updated July 30, 2014 by Howard Zehr

Restorative justice expert Howard Zehr is the author of the following op-ed piece on the need to examine alternatives to constantly building more space in EMU’s home region to incarcerate ... read more about County needs to ask more questions regarding alternatives to jail before building another facility

EMU to host Virginia Private College Week, July 28-Aug. 2

July 3, 2014Last updated August 8, 2014 by Mike Zucconi

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is inviting students to discover the educational opportunities available in their own back yard. EMU is among 24 schools participating in the 18th annual Virginia Private ... read more about EMU to host Virginia Private College Week, July 28-Aug. 2

EMU-connected architecture firm recognized as one of top in Shenandoah Valley

June 22, 2014Last updated July 9, 2014 by Candace Sipos

Randy Seitz, founder and president of Blue Ridge Architects [EMU class of ’87], still has a drawing board in his office, a source of much playful chiding from his colleagues. ... read more about EMU-connected architecture firm recognized as one of top in Shenandoah Valley

EMU delays formal action on hiring policy after listening process

June 21, 2014Last updated July 11, 2014 by Bonnie Price Lofton

After a six-month listening process that engaged a broad range of stakeholders, including Mennonite Church USA, the board of trustees of Eastern Mennonite University has delayed formal action regarding the ... read more about EMU delays formal action on hiring policy after listening process

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