Sustainability coordinator Jonathan Lantz-Trissel contributes to "Calculating Institution Nitrogen Footprints Creates Connection Across Campus," about a research project involving several university campuses. ... read more about Calculating institution nitrogen footprints creates connection across campus from Sustainability magazine
Holding his 19-month-old grandson, Ray Martin told the audience gathered at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) Thursday afternoon why he had made a generous donation to study and combat the issues
... read more about A catalyst for stewardship, Ray Martin helps EMU and partners to launch the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions
Thanks to an alumna scientist, Eastern Mennonite University was among the first schools involved in groundbreaking work that is raising awareness about institutional nitrogen footprints. Laura Cattell Noll ’09, a
... read more about Groundbreaking research shows sustainably produced foods are a big factor in maintaining EMU’s low nitrogen footprint
Not all sustainability initiatives come from the top down at Eastern Mennonite University. Earthkeepers’ annual mini-grant competition fosters grass-roots innovation and ingenuity among the entire campus community, says club president
... read more about Earthkeepers sustainability mini-grant competition rewards grassroots innovation on campus
This profile of Eldon Kurtz was originally published in the Feb. 18, 2016, edition of The Weather Vane. We’re grateful for the contributed copy, as we can’t possibly profile each
... read more about After thirty years with the campus physical plant, director Eldon Kurtz leaves behind a changed landscape
In its rookie debut, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) was a top finisher in the Campus Conservation Nationals (CCN), landing within the top ten schools among 125 campus participants in North
... read more about EMU places in the top ten of Campus Conservation Nationals competition to reduce electricity consumption
For the last four years, Eastern Mennonite University has finished as runner-up in the state rankings of colleges and universities participating in the national Recyclemania contest. But not in 2015.
... read more about After two years as Recyclemania runner-up, EMU wins the top state ranking in campus community recycling contest
About 10 years ago, Gordon Shantz, director of maintenance at Highland Retreat in Bergton, Virginia, faced a problem. The first permanent structure ever built on the property – a bathhouse with
... read more about Mennonite Camping Association maintenance teams visit EMU to learn sustainable models for renovation of historic facilities
On any given day at Eastern Mennonite University, you may see a young person riding a bicycle with an attached trailer piled with recyclables. The job represents a broad value
... read more about EMU administration and students join forces to recycle, compost and otherwise aim for sustainability
From a headlining act to the bike-powered recycling effort, from a group of staff and volunteers to the tent distributing Menno Tea to hundreds of friends and alumni, EMU and
... read more about Thousands throng to new music festival made possible by many folks with ties to EMU