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Levi Geyer ’22 seeks to popularize hickory nut use

By Sierra Ross Richer | The Marketplace

EMU alumnus Levi Geyer ’22 is taking environmental sustainability to a whole new level. The Iowa farmer gathers yellowbud hickory nuts from parks and conservation areas to produce hickory oil, which is then filtered, bottled and sold. A recent article in The Marketplace, the official publication of Mennonite Education Development Associates, highlights his mission to popularize the oil. In the article, Geyer credits EMU’s environmental science classes with showing him the connection between agriculture and sustainability. ... read more about Levi Geyer ’22 seeks to popularize hickory nut use from By Sierra Ross Richer | The Marketplace

$2M NSF grant creates access, belonging for STEM majors at EMU

January 22, 2025Last updated January 21, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

A $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship, tutoring and other support services for high-achieving, income-eligible STEM majors at EMU. The grant, awarded through the NSF’s ... read more about $2M NSF grant creates access, belonging for STEM majors at EMU

New environmental justice minor addresses the intersections of environmentalism and social justice movements

September 23, 2020Last updated November 4, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

The term “environmental justice” is increasingly joining the common lexicon of activists and community leaders. The movement addresses massive problems like climate change and racism – but rather than siloing these ... read more about New environmental justice minor addresses the intersections of environmentalism and social justice movements

EMU senior, volunteer EMT, shows dedication beyond his years

March 7, 2014Last updated March 24, 2014 by Matt Gonzales

Clover Hill Volunteer Fire Company rescue captain Blake Rogers [a senior who is double majoring in biology and environmental science at Eastern Mennonite University] reflects on what he considers the ... read more about EMU senior, volunteer EMT, shows dedication beyond his years

Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions

October 4, 2013Last updated September 19, 2014 by Bonnie Price Lofton

The admissions department at Eastern Mennonite University will be led by Jason Good, PhD, beginning Oct. 7. Graduating from EMU in 2005 with a double major in sociology and environmental ... read more about Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions

Watershed Models to Boost EMU Museum and Bay Education

March 2, 2012Last updated March 16, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

How does a watershed work and why does it matter in small towns hundreds of miles from the Chesapeake Bay? New models and workshops funded by a $5,300 grant will ... read more about Watershed Models to Boost EMU Museum and Bay Education

Acclaimed Amish Author to Share Passion for Creation Care

January 31, 2012Last updated March 27, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

In a series of unprecedented talks in Harrisonburg, David Kline, an Amish farmer, naturalist and author, will share his passion for creation care and sustainable farming practices from Wednesday, Feb. ... read more about Acclaimed Amish Author to Share Passion for Creation Care

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Levi Geyer ’22 seeks to popularize hickory nut use

$2M NSF grant creates access, belonging for STEM majors at EMU

EMU senior, volunteer EMT, shows dedication beyond his years

Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions

Watershed Models to Boost EMU Museum and Bay Education

Acclaimed Amish Author to Share Passion for Creation Care

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