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EMU Student Story: Josh uses his passion for the outdoors in hands-on ways at EMU

July 13, 2012 by lmr324

Gardening, composting, and learning about environmental issues are just a few of the ways that Josh has explored creation care at Eastern Mennonite University. Josh discusses how our choices today

EMU Among State’s Best in Recycling

April 27, 2012Last updated May 11, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) finished third in the state of Virginia in the latest “Recyclemania” competition. “Recyclemania brings some friendly competition between colleges and universities, and in the end, can

“Composting 101” at EMU

March 30, 2012Last updated April 10, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

From garden, to fork and back into the ground, sustainability measures, including composting, have become prevalent across the Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) landscape. Bob Corso, WHSV-TV3 news anchor, spoke with

Groff Helping Connect Harrisonburg

February 22, 2012Last updated September 17, 2014 by Mike Zucconi

Trying to get around the hustle and bustle of Harrisonburg roadways has driven Tyler Groff to greener pastures. Groff, a senior peacebuilding and development major at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU),

Not Wasting an Opportunity

January 6, 2012Last updated March 20, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

From garden, to fork and back into the ground, new campus initiatives including raspberry bushes and compost bins will dot the Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) landscape thanks to initiatives submitted

Creation Care Evident During Food and Farming Week

September 30, 2011Last updated October 19, 2011 by Mike Zucconi

Baking bread, canning food, creation care, and growing your own food in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way are some of the topics to be covered during the annual Food

Local Meal at EMU

February 9, 2011 by lmr324

EMU’s Sustainable Food Initiatives student group shops at the local farmers’ market and prepares meals — then eats! — the food together regularly.

Earthkeepers Offer Food and Farming Week April 13-16

April 12, 2010 by Marcy Gineris

The Earthkeepers student club is offering Food and Farming week April 13 through 16. The annual event encourages students to learn about and participate in farming practices and important sustainability

‘Global warming’ topic of Nov. 9-10 science events

November 6, 2009 by Jim Bishop

Rev. Lusama Tafue “Ankle Deep in Reality Tour: Christ, Compassion and Climate, A Call for JUSTpower,” a speaking tour on the issue of climate change and global warming is coming

Campus garden provides teaching tools and produce

April 15, 2009Last updated April 6, 2011 by Dan Landes, EMU class of 2009

An expanding campus garden at EMU will soon, for a second season, provide fresh, organic and local food for the cafeteria while giving students a practical exercise in sustainability. The