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Mark Shriver: On Being a ‘Pencil in God’s Hand’

April 29, 2013Last updated May 22, 2013 by Mike Zucconi and Bonnie Price Lofton

Commencement speaker Mark Shriver said he had to battle his own ego to address the 2013 graduating class of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) about what really counts: “To perform acts

Doubling Down On Success

April 30, 2012Last updated May 16, 2012 by Jeremy Hunt

Being twins, Justin and Joel Rittenhouse learned to share growing up: toys, birthdays, even, in one sense, each other’s face. Now, the 21-year-olds share another distinction — Eastern Mennonite University

Seminary Widens Horizons of Mennonite-Raised Grad

April 30, 2012Last updated May 11, 2012 by Laura Lehman Amstutz

As a Mennonite, one of the last “take-aways” Aaron Kauffman expected from Eastern Mennonite Seminary was learning about Christian traditions far beyond the Mennonite church and coming to appreciate them.

Disney Urges Larger Role for Women in Peacebuilding

April 30, 2012Last updated May 11, 2012 by Bonnie Price Lofton, Mike Zucconi

Commencement speaker Abigail Disney asked the graduates of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) to support a greater role for women in the political arena, particularly in peace negotiations. If more women

Seminary celebrates 63rd Commencement

April 4, 2012Last updated September 24, 2014 by Laura Lehman Amstutz

Eastern Mennonite Seminary will hold its 63rd annual commencement service 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28 in Lehman Auditorium on the EMU campus. Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Garrett, adjunct professor, United

Disney Heir to Speak at Commencement

February 6, 2012Last updated September 24, 2014 by Marcy Gineris and Mike Zucconi

Her ties to the first family of entertainment are strong but this Disney focuses on brave women in peacebuilding rather than cartoons and children’s films. Abigail Disney, a philanthropist, scholar

EMU Awards ‘Cords of Distinction’

May 2, 2011Last updated September 17, 2014 by Jim Bishop

Ten graduating seniors were honored as “Cords of Distinction” recipients in a ceremony held Saturday afternoon, Apr. 30 at Eastern Mennonite University. Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the recipients,

EMU Grads Grin and Bear it at Graduation

May 2, 2011Last updated June 9, 2011 by Jim Bishop

The more than 3,600 people gathered Sunday afternoon, May 1, under a sea of colorful umbrellas at Eastern Mennonite University learned some lessons from bears, but not just any bears.

Seminary Graduation is April 30

April 20, 2011Last updated May 3, 2011 by Laura Amstutz

Eastern Mennonite Seminary will hold its 62st annual commencement service 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 30 in Lehman Auditorium on the EMU campus. George R. Brunk III, dean emeritus and professor

EMU Celebrates the Graduating Class of 2011

April 11, 2011Last updated September 24, 2014 by Jim Bishop

Eastern Mennonite University will culminate its 2010-11 school year with its 93rd annual commencement exercises 1 p.m. Sunday, May 1, on the front lawn of campus, weather permitting. President Loren

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