After a pro career that lasted from 2002 to 2020, Erik Kratz is the baseball coach for the middle-school team at Dock Mennonite Academy — which has campuses in Souderton and Lansdale, Penn. One of his assistant coaches is Kara Derstine, also an EMU grad. ... read more about Kratz: From MLB Catcher To Middle School Coach from Daily News-Record
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Everence Federal Credit Union leadership transition involves alumni
Matthew Gehman ‘09 has been appointed to lead Everence Federal Credit Union. He succeeds W. Kent Hartzler ‘94, who served as the credit union’s president and chief executive officer ... read more about Everence Federal Credit Union leadership transition involves alumni
Show up together April 7 for LovEMU Giving Day!
The 2021 LovEMU Giving Day theme of “Forward Together” is a rallying cry. Whether the picture that springs to mind in your head for LovEMU Day is the good friends ... read more about Show up together April 7 for LovEMU Giving Day!
EMU Athletics shares ‘Royal Dose of Gratitude’ to alumni working in healthcare
This spring, EMU Athletics has been celebrating alumni-athletes working in the health care professions. “It has been so exciting to reconnect with former Royals for this special social media campaign ... read more about EMU Athletics shares ‘Royal Dose of Gratitude’ to alumni working in healthcare
Bishop’s Mantle: ‘Brothers and sisters, Lent me your ears – listen, hear’
This column by Jim Bishop ’67 was published in the March 20, 2021, Daily News-Record. Jim has graciously “lent” us his blessing to share, as well as a few photos ... read more about Bishop’s Mantle: ‘Brothers and sisters, Lent me your ears – listen, hear’
New restorative justice certificate available to adult degree earners
Law enforcement, security, and mediation professionals looking to finish their bachelor’s degree may find a perfect fit in a new concentration at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). A new certificate in ... read more about New restorative justice certificate available to adult degree earners
EMU musicians contribute to evolving worship resources
With a year of COVID experience and lots of new livestreaming equipment, music departments are offering recorded and outdoor performances to churches for use in recorded or livestreamed Sunday services. Anabaptist World surveys EMU and other Mennonite colleges and universities for their contributions. ... read more about EMU musicians contribute to evolving worship resources from Anabaptist World
‘Peacebuilder’ podcast hosts Tim Seidel, professor and director of EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement
Professor Tim Seidel, this week’s guest on the “Peacebuilder” podcast, has played an integral role in the fields of strategic peacebuilding, global studies and interfaith engagement at Eastern Mennonite University. ... read more about ‘Peacebuilder’ podcast hosts Tim Seidel, professor and director of EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement
WCSC interns work in food access, end-of-life care, zoos and more
This semester, students are mapping racially restrictive deeds, nursing and caring for the most vulnerable patients, improving food access in food apartheid areas, and monitoring zoo animals – all through the ... read more about WCSC interns work in food access, end-of-life care, zoos and more
MDiv candidate nominated as Mennonite Church USA moderator-elect
Jon Carlson, a Master of Divinity candidate at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, was nominated March 12 as moderator-elect of Mennonite Church USA (MC USA). He also holds a Certificate in Ministry ... read more about MDiv candidate nominated as Mennonite Church USA moderator-elect