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Locals march for Palestinians

WMRA/NPR

After 10 days of fighting and hundreds killed, Israel and Hamas are observing a cease fire. In Harrisonburg, protesters rallied in solidarity with Palestinians on Saturday. Tim Seidel, professor and director of EMU's Center for Interfaith Engagment, spoke at the rally. ... read more about Locals march for Palestinians from WMRA/NPR

Royal Awards honor spring semester staff performance

May 21, 2021Last updated December 6, 2021 by EMU communications

Eastern Mennonite University presented four Royal Awards for Staff Performance during spring semester 2021. The awardees are selected from nominations of staff or administrators who have shown exceptional performance, and/or

Volleyball’s Paris Hutchinson is EMU’s first VASID Rookie Of The Year

May 20, 2021Last updated May 21, 2021 by admin

EMU women’s volleyball player Paris Hutchinson (Waynesboro, Va./Wilson Memorial) continues forging into new territory with postseason awards, today being named as the Rookie of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Directors

EMS teacher retires after 33 years

May 20, 2021Last updated May 21, 2021 by EMU communications

After 33 years of teaching history and Bible classes at Eastern Mennonite School, Elwood Yoder is ready to “re-wire” — not retire — for a new chapter of history making.

‘Peacebuilder’ podcast: Ben Bergey and the peacebuilding powers of music

May 19, 2021Last updated June 9, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

On this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast, Professor Benjamin Bergey speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about peacebuilding through music, and how working with intercultural youth ensembles inspired him

EMU Dean’s List, Spring Semester 2021

May 18, 2021Last updated May 18, 2021 by admin

The Dean’s List, compiled at the end of each semester, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no W, I, or F grades for

Leonard Dow ’87 begins new role at Everence

May 18, 2021Last updated May 24, 2021 by EMU communications

Leonard Dow ’87 is Everence’s new vice president of community and church development. He assumed the role in late March. Dow was EMU’s Distinguished Service Award honoree in 2017. The

New textbook helps counselors cultivate diagnostic skills

May 15, 2021Last updated May 15, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

Anyone who’s experienced mental health challenges or taken an interest in psychology has likely heard of the DSM-5, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,

Washington Community Scholars’ Center director to retire after 22 years of shaping, invigorating DC cross-cultural program

May 13, 2021Last updated May 14, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

A city divided, Washington D.C. is at once violent and magnificent. Its political and cultural institutions attract politicians, academicians, artists, and immigrants. Rhythm and color from around the globe embellish

Royals notch four on All-ODAC teams

May 13, 2021Last updated May 18, 2021 by Jacob Brown

The EMU Diamond Royals had four standout players recognized on this year’s All-ODAC teams. Jaylon Lee (Newport News, Va./Denbigh) was selected to the All-ODAC first team outfield after another stellar year at

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