Eli Wenger '17 is featured in a weekly spotlight by Penn State's Department of Chemistry. He is a fourth-year student in the Bollinger-Krebs lab. ... read more about Penn State doctoral student featured in chem department spotlight from Penn State
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2021 LovEMU Giving Day sets new records (thank you!)
LovEMU Giving Day 2021 was one for the ages — another record-setting event — with $280,654 raised from 1,017 gifts. That’s a gain in $65,000 and more than 300 new ... read more about 2021 LovEMU Giving Day sets new records (thank you!)
‘Identity and Sexual Harms’ on next episode of Peacebuilder
Professor Carolyn Stauffer is the featured guest of this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast. Stauffer speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about her work in the fields of sexual ... read more about ‘Identity and Sexual Harms’ on next episode of Peacebuilder
EMU names five as Teachers of Promise
Five education students from Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) were chosen to attend the 2021 Teachers of Promise Institute, which was held virtually on March 20. The annual event provides professional ... read more about EMU names five as Teachers of Promise
MC USA announces convention worship plans, morning Bible study
Shannon W. Dycus, dean of students at EMU, is chairing the worship planning committee for this summer's MennoCon21. EMU alumni among the participants include Seth Thomas Crissman '09, member of the Walking Roots Band who will lead the worship band, and Jon Carlson MDiv '21. https://anabaptistworld.org/mc-usa-announces-convention-worship-plans-morning-bible-study/ ... read more about MC USA announces convention worship plans, morning Bible study
CJP joins 23 organizations to oppose regional jail expansion
Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding has joined 23 organizations in Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, and Rockingham County to formally state their opposition to the proposed Middle ... read more about CJP joins 23 organizations to oppose regional jail expansion
EMU honors ten seniors with Cords of Distinction
Ten graduating seniors are the 2021 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will receive blue and gold cords signifying their achievement to wear with other academic regalia to the Cords of ... read more about EMU honors ten seniors with Cords of Distinction
In Memoriam: John R. Martin ‘54, emeritus professor of Eastern Mennonite Seminary
Eastern Mennonite Seminary Emeritus Professor John Richard Martin, 92, died at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Harrisonburg, Va., on March 23, 2021. A pastor and scholar, Martin returned to his alma ... read more about In Memoriam: John R. Martin ‘54, emeritus professor of Eastern Mennonite Seminary
‘Shrek the Musical!’ returns – to the outdoor stage
“Shrek the Musical!” makes a triumphant comeback as Eastern Mennonite University’s (EMU) first in-person arts event open to the public since the beginning of the pandemic. Four outdoor, socially distanced ... read more about ‘Shrek the Musical!’ returns – to the outdoor stage
Writers Read panel to discuss ‘Children’s Literature for Challenging Times’
Eastern Mennonite University hosts a panel on “Empowering Children’s Literature for Challenging Times” Sunday, April 11, at 3 p.m. The panel will include authors and educators who have conducted research ... read more about Writers Read panel to discuss ‘Children’s Literature for Challenging Times’