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Internationally renowned human rights lawyer and social justice activist Bryan Stevenson to deliver EMU’s 2022 Commencement address

February 14, 2022Last updated February 15, 2022 by EMU Communications

Bryan Stevenson, internationally renowned social justice activist and founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, will deliver the keynote address during Eastern Mennonite University’s Commencement ceremony on Sunday,

EMU Theater to host summer musical theater intensives for youth

February 8, 2022Last updated February 14, 2022 by EMU Communications

EMU Theater announces two musical theater programs for youth in summer 2022. These three-week intensives will allow students to hone their skills in acting, singing, and dancing with support from

Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza to headline CJP’s 25+1 Anniversary Celebration

May 25, 2021Last updated June 1, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement Alicia Garza will speak at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) during the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s 25th Anniversary Celebration banquet on June 5,

‘Spring Into Bach’ presents music, storytelling, and more

April 22, 2021Last updated April 26, 2021 by EMU Communications

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival season kicks off with the “Spring Into Bach” virtual concert on April 29 at 7:30 p.m. Eight artists hailing from the valley to New York

‘Peacebuilder’ podcast explores trauma-informed care and pedagogy with Matt Tibbles MA ‘18

April 21, 2021Last updated May 18, 2021 by Moderator

Matt Tibbles MA ‘18 is the featured guest of this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast. Tibbles speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about restorative justice and trauma-informed classrooms. The

EMU to host walking ceremony and online Commencement in May

April 9, 2021Last updated April 12, 2021 by EMU communications

Eastern Mennonite University will host an in-person “Walking Ceremony” and online Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020. The Walking Ceremonies will be Saturday, May

‘Identity and Sexual Harms’ on next episode of Peacebuilder

April 8, 2021Last updated April 9, 2021 by EMU Communications

Professor Carolyn Stauffer is the featured guest of this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast. Stauffer speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about her work in the fields of sexual

Seminary MDiv candidates to present capstones

March 21, 2021Last updated March 29, 2021 by EMU communications

Candidates for Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Leadership at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are required to complete a capstone or ministry specialization project. Their study, research and

Globally acclaimed artists featured in music colloquium series

February 9, 2021Last updated March 2, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

A new series of multifaceted music colloquia kicks off at Eastern Mennonite University this semester. The series brings in a flutist from the Houston Symphony, a performance psychologist from Juilliard,

Amanda Gookin to lead Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival

January 16, 2021Last updated January 21, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

The reins of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) have been passed to the very talented hands of a new leader – Amanda Gookin, a Grammy-nominated cellist,

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