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The Lehman family piano and a shared love of music that transcended rules

February 1, 2018Last updated February 5, 2018 by Kathleen Weaver Kurtz

In the President’s Reception Room at Eastern Mennonite University stands an old upright piano, dark woodwork with a decorative molded vine pattern across the front. A brass plaque on it

EMU awarded record-breaking total of more than $3.3 million in grants in 2017

January 29, 2018Last updated February 14, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

In 2017, Eastern Mennonite University was awarded grants in excess of $3.3 million, including more than $2.2 million in federal funding. The grants support the health and wellbeing of local

EMU receives $672,000 bequest through Virginia College Fund

January 22, 2018Last updated January 26, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) has received a portion of a $2.7 million bequest from the Virginia College Fund. The university will receive $672,000, primarily to be used for student scholarships

‘The 39 Steps’ hosts three benefit performances before heading to Kennedy Center theater festival

January 1, 2018Last updated January 8, 2018 by Moderator

In late November 2017, Professor Justin Poole learned that Eastern Mennonite University’s spring theater production of “The 39 Steps” had been invited to perform at the Region II Kennedy Center American

Washington Community Scholars’ Center visit showcases student internships

December 14, 2017Last updated December 14, 2017 by Karlyn Gehring and Lauren Jefferson

A contingent of Eastern Mennonite University administrators and faculty recently got a taste of what Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) program participants gain: a sampling of the culture and history

EMU Centennial Christmas celebration offers concerts, ‘DoveTale’ play, and lessons and carols service

December 4, 2017Last updated December 4, 2017 by EMU communications staff

A variety of holiday-themed events fill out the calendar at Eastern Mennonite University as the fall semester draws to a close. Please join our community for drama, worship and music.

EMU benefactor Norm Rittenhouse, 91, reflects on ‘working to give’ and the scholarship honoring his wife

November 27, 2017Last updated November 27, 2017 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

During a homestay in the Middle East several decades ago, visiting a friend his son had met at Eastern Mennonite University, Norm Rittenhouse heard a firsthand story that deeply troubled

‘DoveTale’ benefit show marks 20-year anniversary, honors Lee Eshleman and adds to centennial celebrations

November 20, 2017Last updated November 20, 2017 by Andrea Schrock Wenger

Twenty years after it debuted, DoveTale will be performed at Eastern Mennonite University’s Lehman Auditorium Dec. 10, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. All ages are invited to this family-friendly show which

EMU Centennial Christmas celebration offers concerts, ‘DoveTale’ play, and lessons and carols service

November 13, 2017Last updated November 20, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Thursday, Nov. 30: Jazz Ensemble Concert Come hear the 16-member ensemble under the direction of Robert Curry play swing, up-tempo funk, two Benny Carter pieces and more at Lehman Auditorium

Children’s choir and youth symphony join for Nov. 19 concert

November 7, 2017Last updated November 9, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir and the Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony will perform a fall concert together on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium on the Eastern