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‘Rescuing Jesus’ author and journalist Deborah Jian Lee to speak about counter-cultures reclaiming evangelicalism
Journalist, radio producer, professor and author Deborah Jian Lee will visit Eastern Mennonite University on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The 10 a.m. chapel in Lehman Auditorium and a 4 p.m. colloquium, ... read more about ‘Rescuing Jesus’ author and journalist Deborah Jian Lee to speak about counter-cultures reclaiming evangelicalism
An honest challenge to LGBTQ-non-affirming Christians
With high rates of suicide attempts among lesbian, gay and bisexual youths, Matt Hunsberger, assistant director of housing and residence life at Eastern Mennonite University, asks non-affirming Christians to think, and "at least acknowledge," the damage such beliefs cause to young lifes. ... read more about An honest challenge to LGBTQ-non-affirming Christians from Mennonite World Review
Ken L. Nafziger honored for his many contributions to EMU
At his farewell reception in early January, outgoing Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Ken L. Nafziger characterized his 13-plus years at Eastern Mennonite University as “a ... read more about Ken L. Nafziger honored for his many contributions to EMU
Marching From the Margins: A perspective on the Women’s March on Washington as a radical Anabaptist womanist
Melody M. Pannell, assistant professor of social work at Eastern Mennonite University, talks about marching with her family members from New York City, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania and Harrisonburg, Virginia — "North, South, Liberal, Conservative, White and Black all marching together." ... read more about Marching From the Margins: A perspective on the Women’s March on Washington as a radical Anabaptist womanist from Mennonite Church USA
Jonathan Swartz named first director of residence life, student accountability and restorative justice
When Jonathan Swartz thinks of residence life at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), he thinks of the idea behind home, a space from which and in which students learn, grow and ... read more about Jonathan Swartz named first director of residence life, student accountability and restorative justice
Campus community honors life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through service, march and celebrations
“Jesus Christ was an extremist for love, truth and goodness, and thereby rose above his environment. Perhaps the South, the nation and the world are in dire need of creative ... read more about Campus community honors life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through service, march and celebrations
‘How can we be silent?’: Mennonite education is more important now than ever, says executive director of Mennonite Education Agency
Carlos Romero is Executive Director of Mennonite Education Agency. This article originally ran in the January issue of The Mennonite magazine, focused on education. I can’t remember living in a ... read more about ‘How can we be silent?’: Mennonite education is more important now than ever, says executive director of Mennonite Education Agency
Special education teacher Sarah Beck ’11 Weirich on what she values about EMU’s teacher preparation program
Sarah Beck Weirich, a 2011 EMU graduate, has taught special education in Rockingham County and Covington, Virginia, and is now teaching in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She shares how her EMU ... read more about Special education teacher Sarah Beck ’11 Weirich on what she values about EMU’s teacher preparation program
Coptic Christian community embraces service learning group
A slum in North Africa became home last summer to a group of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) students led by Professor Johonna Turner and her husband, Julian. “They survive off ... read more about Coptic Christian community embraces service learning group