It was in the rainforest of Borneo, alone for hours at a time and a day’s boat ride from the nearest town, that Dr. Deborah Lawrence first felt a deep ... read more about Climate scientist Dr. Deborah Lawrence opens ACE Fest with keynote address
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Noted environmental scientist to present ACE Fest keynote on Wednesday
Dr. Deborah Lawrence, chief scientist and director of forest and land at Calyx Global, to speak about ‘our connection to nature’ ACE Fest Keynote AddressDate: Wednesday, April 15Time: 10:15-11:15 a.m.Location: ... read more about Noted environmental scientist to present ACE Fest keynote on Wednesday
For cost-conscious college students, new S-STEM Scholarship offers much-needed relief
Jose Lopez Vasquez is a junior at EMU, a first-generation college student, and a reservist in the U.S. Marine Corps. Like many students on campus, he is mindful of the ... read more about For cost-conscious college students, new S-STEM Scholarship offers much-needed relief
Levi Geyer ’22 seeks to popularize hickory nut use
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
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
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
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
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
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
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