Eastern Mennonite University has announced the retirement of longtime Head Athletic Trainer Mike Downey. He is in his 30th year at the school, and will finish his duties on Dec. 31. ... read more about Downey to retire as EMU’s head athletic trainer
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What are you thankful for?
Psalm 107:1 O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; for God’s steadfast love endures for ever. As we move into the Thanksgiving season in the United States, we ... read more about What are you thankful for?
DN-R: Virtual Gala crosses genres in uplifting message of hope
Did you miss it? View the Gala. This article by Kathleen Shaw appeared in the Nov. 22, 2020, Daily News-Record. Dressed in a traditional black gown with hair neatly curled ... read more about DN-R: Virtual Gala crosses genres in uplifting message of hope
Hip hop single immortalizes EMU cafeteria delicacy
I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking. – Albert Einstein I walk in the caf and I smell mac and cheese, my eyes roll ... read more about Hip hop single immortalizes EMU cafeteria delicacy
Self-care tips series with ‘campus celebs’ gains big shares on EMU social media
In recent weeks, EMU’s social media handles have featured five faculty and staff sharing mental health support tips. Geared towards students, the posts have also been shared widely among faculty, ... read more about Self-care tips series with ‘campus celebs’ gains big shares on EMU social media
ODAC announces spring 2021 competition plans
The ODAC has outlined plans for spring competitions for each sport. Check emuroyals.com for team schedules, to be released shortly. ... read more about ODAC announces spring 2021 competition plans from Old Dominion Athletic Conference
DN-R: Kratz reflects on 19 years of professional baseball
He appreciates all the stops made, every inning caught and each at-bat taken. Erik Kratz’s playing career is over, he said, after 19 years in professional baseball and spending parts of the last 11 seasons in the big leagues. “There’s a ton I’m proud of,” Kratz told DN-R reporter Greg Madia. ... read more about DN-R: Kratz reflects on 19 years of professional baseball from Daily News-Record
‘One Indian Elephant for delivery, please:’ Common Grounds navigates COVID
Common Grounds, Eastern Mennonite University’s on-campus coffee shop, has a proud tradition of being student-led and operated. This year’s leadership team endeavored to maintain that independence by making huge adaptations ... read more about ‘One Indian Elephant for delivery, please:’ Common Grounds navigates COVID
Fifty years later, EMU’s inaugural nursing graduates reunite
In the spring of 1970, 16 ambitious young women graduated from the nursing program of Eastern Mennonite College. Fifty years later, nine of them gathered to swap stories of careers ... read more about Fifty years later, EMU’s inaugural nursing graduates reunite
Remembering Nigerian human rights activist Arthur Nwankwo ’66
The family of Chief (Dr) Arthur Nwankwo, Nigeria’s foremost human rights activist, writer, publisher and politician has announced the date for his burial, according to an online news source. ... read more about Remembering Nigerian human rights activist Arthur Nwankwo ’66 from Jungle Journalist