Furniture maker Landon Heavener '15, who graduated EMU with a bachelor's degree in English, dabbled in several careers — including middle school teacher — before finding his place at the woodworkers' table. Read the article in the Daily News-Record here. Story and photo by Harleigh Cupp / DN-R ... read more about In the News: Furniture maker, EMU alumnus carves craft in tradition from The Daily News-Record
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A transformational educator
Outstanding Young Alum of the Year Basil Marin ‘10 keeps students’ needs first Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the new position accepted by Dr. Basil Marin. ... read more about A transformational educator
Five EMU students recognized as Teachers of Promise
Five education students from Eastern Mennonite University were selected to attend the 2023 Teachers of Promise Institute, which was held March 24-25 in Midlothian, Va. The annual event brings together ... read more about Five EMU students recognized as Teachers of Promise
Education at Eastern Mennonite University
At EMU we prepare future teachers who teach boldly in a changing world through an ethic of care and critical reflection. For these students, teaching is a calling, an act ... read more about Education at Eastern Mennonite University
CJP alumna and Peace Corps veteran Krista Rigalo leads Michelle Obama’s “Let Girls Learn” global education initiative
Last week, first lady Michelle Obama, with her daughters and mother, visited London to announce a new partnership between the US and British governments to support girls’ education and empowerment. ... read more about CJP alumna and Peace Corps veteran Krista Rigalo leads Michelle Obama’s “Let Girls Learn” global education initiative
Local cross-cultural course leads students through rich diversity of Shenandoah Valley cultures
Doris Harper Allen, 88, greeted a group of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) students in the parking lot of Rose’s in Harrisonburg, the former heart of Newtown. She quickly passed out ... read more about Local cross-cultural course leads students through rich diversity of Shenandoah Valley cultures
A little bit of everything in schools’ I.T.
If a computer glitch threatens to derail something like a state-required proficiency test at Harrisonburg (Virginia) High School, Craig Shoemaker’s phone is bound to start ringing. “[Teachers] get anxious,” he said, chuckling. “I’m ... read more about A little bit of everything in schools’ I.T.
Week of multi-faith events sparks interfaith dialogue and intercultural awareness
“Religious Life” is the kind of topic one would expect Eastern Mennonite University to pick as its 2014 theme for International Education Week. It may surprise some, though, that this ... read more about Week of multi-faith events sparks interfaith dialogue and intercultural awareness
Students Serve Ethnic Foods at International Dinner
This article was published in the EMU WeatherVane, a student newspaper. The International Food Festival was part of the International Education Week and occurred for the student body and community ... read more about Students Serve Ethnic Foods at International Dinner
Two scholars bring colorful lives, Jewish lens, to conversations at Center for Interfaith Engagement
Based on the qualities of its visiting scholars, the Center for Interfaith Engagement (CIE) could make a strong claim to be the most diversified place at Eastern Mennonite University during ... read more about Two scholars bring colorful lives, Jewish lens, to conversations at Center for Interfaith Engagement