History professor Mark Metzler Sawin, Ph.D., presents a local look at how the Harrisonburg community and the Mennonites of the Valley addressed issues of inclusion and exclusion, with a special ... read more about “Take the first step in faith”: A history of inclusion at EMU
Mark Metzler Sawin
Vincent Harding, close friend of MLK, urges EMU community to meet challenge of building a true democracy
More than 50 years after his first visit to campus, social activist and scholar Vincent Harding returned to EMU on Feb. 26 and 27, where he urged packed audiences to ... read more about Vincent Harding, close friend of MLK, urges EMU community to meet challenge of building a true democracy
Friend, confidant, of Martin Luther King Jr. to speak at EMU – 52 years after first visit in segregated era
When civil rights leader Vincent Harding visited Eastern Mennonite University 52 years ago, he knew that Mennonites had refused to own slaves during the slavery era. But he was surprised ... read more about Friend, confidant, of Martin Luther King Jr. to speak at EMU – 52 years after first visit in segregated era
Professors warn against “domestication” of Martin Luther King Jr., urge renewed focus on all forms of inequality
Two Eastern Mennonite University professors – one white and one black – gave back-to-back chapel talks in the past week that highlighted the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ... read more about Professors warn against “domestication” of Martin Luther King Jr., urge renewed focus on all forms of inequality
Street dedication, community enrichment programs, to highlight MLK Day of Service and Learning
The dedication and renaming of a city street is just one of the highlights of the second annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Learning, Jan. 15-23. “Events ... read more about Street dedication, community enrichment programs, to highlight MLK Day of Service and Learning
Mennonite College Alumni Model Lessons of Peace in Politics
Two families linked to Mennonite colleges playfully provided Harrisonburg, Va. residents with a lesson in friendship this election season. The couples, each with a son and daughter who love socializing ... read more about Mennonite College Alumni Model Lessons of Peace in Politics
EMU “Honors” 53 Incoming Students
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) will welcome in 53 incoming students to the honors program, the largest class in the program’s history. In addition, two incoming students, Hannah Chappell-Dick, a senior ... read more about EMU “Honors” 53 Incoming Students
EMU Student Story – Becca knew she was more than a number at EMU
1:1 conversations with an Eastern Mennonite University history professor made the difference for Becca in choosing EMU. Find out why. ... read more about EMU Student Story – Becca knew she was more than a number at EMU
Incoming Students Honored for Academics, Service
Two incoming students will receive a full-ride scholarship to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) while 75 additional students participated in an honors weekend on campus. Hannah Chappell-Dick, a senior at Bluffton ... read more about Incoming Students Honored for Academics, Service
Laying Down the Law at Harvard
Graduating with a liberal arts degree and a minor in pre-law from Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in 2010, Karissa Sauder wanted to challenge herself in the legal field but maintain a ... read more about Laying Down the Law at Harvard