Two clubs at Eastern Mennonite University did their best to get out the vote this month ahead of the Nov. 3 presidential election – and contrary to the fraught and ... read more about EMU’s political clubs make bipartisan effort to get out the vote
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Eastern Mennonite Missions appoints new president
The Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) Board of Directors announces the appointment of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) and Easterm Mennonite Seminary (EMS) alumnus Marvin Lorenzana as the organization’s ninth president. Lorenzana ... read more about Eastern Mennonite Missions appoints new president
Four alums honored by high school alma maters
Four EMU alumni – Benjamin Bergey ‘11, Andrew Jenner ‘04 and D. Keith Helmuth and Ellen Slaubaugh Helmuth, class of ‘59 – are being honored by their respective high school ... read more about Four alums honored by high school alma maters
HNN founder Rick Shenkman to speak on ‘Why is Democracy so @#$&! Hard?’
Eastern Mennonite University’s Albert N. Keim Lecture Series brings scholars to campus each year in honor of the well-loved history professor, who was a teacher and administrator for 35 years. ... read more about HNN founder Rick Shenkman to speak on ‘Why is Democracy so @#$&! Hard?’
EMU Homecoming: Catch what you missed!
This year, EMU brought the party to you! The first-ever virtual Homecoming 2020 was hosted on behalf of 21,633 alums and even more friends around the world over the Oct. ... read more about EMU Homecoming: Catch what you missed!
In Memoriam: Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36
Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36, who with his late wife Sara Jane Weaver ’42, shared a special Centennial Award at Eastern Mennonite University in 2017, died Oct. 1, 2020, at his ... read more about In Memoriam: Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36
Young artists dream of Herm and his coat of many colors
A colorful glitter makeover for Herm, EMU’s mascot, supplied by winning artist Violet Horst, took first place in this week’s Homecoming coloring contest. Approximately 50 entries were judged by Visual ... read more about Young artists dream of Herm and his coat of many colors
WCSC hosts student-interns for fall semester
From web work at the world-renowned Smithsonian Institute to digital media production for a thriving creative agency, ten students are gaining professional experience this semester at Washington Community Scholars’ Center ... read more about WCSC hosts student-interns for fall semester
Attorney Ral Nwankwo Obioha ‘08 finds rewards in family immigration law
“There might be a million people doing what you do, but there’s only one ‘you,’” says Houston-based attorney Ral Nwankwo Obioha ‘08. “This has encouraged me to build my law ... read more about Attorney Ral Nwankwo Obioha ‘08 finds rewards in family immigration law
Nursing alumna, sisters-in-law recognized for excellence
Beth Finkbiner ’88 and Brenda Auker ’90 are sisters-in-law who both earned nursing degrees from Eastern Mennonite University. But they have other things in common: They both work for Geisinger ... read more about Nursing alumna, sisters-in-law recognized for excellence