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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

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

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

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

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.

Life’s a Swamp

January 20, 2012Last updated September 17, 2014 by Mike Zucconi

For 2008 Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) alum Adam Brown, his working environment is not a day at the beach or a walk in the park, it’s a swamp. Brown, a

EMU STEM student interview – Phillip Martin

January 10, 2011 by

EMU student Phillip Martin shares about being a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) major and participating in the Summer Bridge program.

In Bloom at EMU

March 20, 2008 by Jim Bishop

Christina Harman, a sophomore environmental science major from Harrisonburg, Va., admires an uncommon plant showing off in the Suter Science Center greenhouse. Photo (and insert) by Lindsey Roeschley This week

Speaker to Address Environmental Issues

October 11, 2004Last updated September 26, 2014 by Jim Bishop

Richard Wright Richard Wright, professor emeritus of biology at Gordon College, Wenham, Mass., will speak on an environmental theme at the second Suter Science Seminar of the fall semester. Dr.

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