A local conservation photography class has been documenting biodiversity on Shenandoah Mountain this semester. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. ... read more about WMRA: Photography class documents Shenandoah Mountain flora and fauna from WMRA
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Professor publishes psychosocial support manual
Barry Hart, professor emeritus at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, completed a one-year project with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in South Sudan. He and colleague Bena Mark, lecturer of psychology at Juba University, trained 45 psychosocial support facilitators in trauma awareness, resilience, psychosocial support, psychological first-aid, peacebuilding, restorative justice and trustbuilding, as well as a range of related subjects that are context-specific to South Sudan, but can be applied to other settings. They also produced a training manual on these subjects. ... read more about Professor publishes psychosocial support manual from UNDP
Anabaptist World: LMC trailblazer cared for communities
Elizabeth Garman Nissley MDiv '02, the first woman ordained in Lancaster Mennonite Conference, died Sept. 25 after a 21-month journey with breast cancer. ... read more about Anabaptist World: LMC trailblazer cared for communities from Anabaptist World
Professor Kathy Evans on trauma in education environments: ‘How Indian boarding schools left emotional scars that remain’
Professor Kathy Evans contributes on the effects of trauma in educational environments in this coverage of the US government's boarding schools for Native Americans. ... read more about Professor Kathy Evans on trauma in education environments: ‘How Indian boarding schools left emotional scars that remain’ from Redding Record Searchlight
Alumni with downtown businesses share EMU experiences in HDR blog post
In honor of this week's Royals Go Downtown event, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance interviewed a few EMU alumni business owners. Thanks to Mary Yoder, Dart Resale & Trade; Rhoda Miller and Joseph Harder, The Frame Factory; Josh Harold of Brothers Craft Brewing; Rob and Lisa Roeschley and Luisa and Wayne Witmer, of Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company; Shelby Longenecker, Magpie Bakery; and Randy Seitz, Blueline. ... read more about Alumni with downtown businesses share EMU experiences in HDR blog post from Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
Alum teachers bring new Bible curriculum to EMS
Eastern Mennonite School teachers Benjamin Bixler '03 and Nathan Hershberger '12 with Karen Suderman, former instructor in EMU's Intensive English Program, revised the Bible curriculum for grades 9-12 over the summer of 2022. ... read more about Alum teachers bring new Bible curriculum to EMS from Eastern Mennonite School
The Gaines Group Architects profiles MBA grad Deborah Smith
Meet Deborah Smith MBA '16, an architect for The Gaines Group in Harrisonburg. She is president of Harrisonburg Women’s Service League and recently graduated from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. ... read more about The Gaines Group Architects profiles MBA grad Deborah Smith from The Gaines Group
David Driver ’85 co-authors Virginia baseball book
David Driver's new book From Tidewater to The Shenandoah: Snapshots from Virginia’s Rich Baseball Legacy is featured in this Harrisonburg Citizen article. Driver is a longtime journalist and former sports editor of the Daily News-Record. ... read more about David Driver ’85 co-authors Virginia baseball book from Harrisonburg Citizen
Harrisonburg High’s CNA program, run by EMU nursing alumna, connects students with VMRC
Harrisonburg High's CNA program graduated 15 in May. Read more about current EMU nursing major Johana Alvarenga and the program where she got her start, led by alumna Tricia Cummings '15. ... read more about Harrisonburg High’s CNA program, run by EMU nursing alumna, connects students with VMRC from Harrisonburg Citizen
Ten EMU students awarded Everence scholarships
Several EMU students were among 45 recipients of college scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year. The scholarship program encourages students to explore the integration of faith and finances while helping them on their educational journeys. ... read more about Ten EMU students awarded Everence scholarships from Everence