Steve Brenneman has a big idea. Actually as the owner of Aluminum Trailer Co. in Nappanee and an emerging civic leader in the region, he has more than one, but let’s focus on the one that’s bigger, more pie-in-the-sky than the rest. ... read more about Goshen businessman Steve Brenneman ’94 on solving one big problem from South Bend Tribune
In Toronto, hospital ethicist Thomas Foreman '85 is part of a group of trying to establish a home dedicated to medical aid in dying (MAID). ... read more about Toronto alumnus leads group trying to establish a home dedicated to medical aid in dying from The Globe and Mail
A 16-year-old interfaith dialogue between Mennonite and Shi'a Muslim scholars—held in Canada and Iran over the years—will continue at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU). ... read more about Canadian Mennonite University hosts seventh Muslim-Mennonite dialogue from Canadian Mennonite University
Community action groups have been putting their heads together to come up with ways to help Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, a portion of the population that earn an income above the federal poverty level, but less than the basic cost of living in the area. ... read more about EMU students join community groups to help area residents struggling on the poverty line from WMRA
Eastern Mennonite University is one of 53 universities to be awarded Department of Justice grant money to combat sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking on campus. ... read more about EMU earns $300,000 grant to fight sexual assault from WHSV
Jacques Mushagasha, a graduate of EMU's Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, currently serves as the president of the Congolese Community of Harrisonburg, chairman of the Congolese American Foundation and is a founding member of the Christian Coalition for Justice and Peace in Congo. ... read more about Jacques Mushagasha MA ’16 on engaging American Christians to stand for peace in D.R. Congo from Peace Signs
EMU alumna Kate Steury Leaman opens a Shirley's Popcorn Gourmet Popcorn Co. franchise in Goshen. ... read more about Alumna opens Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co. store in Goshen from South Bend Tribune
The creation of identity is a dynamic process," writes Professor Andrew Suderman, who teaches theology, peace and mission at Eastern Mennonite University. He also serves as secretary of Mennonite World Conference’s Peace Commission. Andrew and his wife, Karen, served with Mennonite Church Canada as coordinators of the Anabaptist Network in South Africa from 2009 to 2016. ... read more about Professor Andrew Suderman on ‘Wrestling with Mennonite identity’ from The Mennonite
"Campuses often are at the forefront of efforts to reduce energy use and lessen environmental impacts," says this article from "Smart Cities" that mentions EMU' s new microgrid, among other innovative trends on campuses around the nation. ... read more about Microgrid coverage: How universities’ smart campuses resemble mini smart cities from Smart Cities
Najeeha Khan, a 2017 international affairs and religion double major, attended 2017 SPI Community Day and connected there with EMU professors who eventually helped her work with a fellow JMU student from Greene County to inform residents about Muslim religion and culture. ... read more about How two JMU students put civic engagement into practice from James Madison University