Mark Sawin Archives

Centering student needs, EMU faculty adapt to fall semester challenges

September 14, 2020Last updated September 15, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on educational institutions across the country – with students, instructors, and families seemingly in limbo as they try to navigate public health precautions and an

Into the Virtual Classroom: A snapshot of EMU’s move online in spring 2020

May 9, 2020Last updated June 2, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

This was neither the end of the semester we anticipated nor the graduation we expected, but it is the semester we have completed and the graduation we celebrate, said Dean

New programs of study beginning this fall: political and global studies

March 25, 2019Last updated September 18, 2019 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Eastern Mennonite University’s two newest programs of study embody its mission to prepare students to “serve and lead in a global context.” A political science major and revised minor and

Donning of the Kente ceremony kicks off EMU’s 100th Commencement celebration

April 20, 2018Last updated April 20, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

“The question is, what have you learned, and what traditions has Eastern Mennonite University imprinted on you?” asked Professor David Owusu-Ansah of soon-to-be-graduates at Eastern Mennonite University’s third annual Donning

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

Campus visit gives Harrisonburg High GEAR UP students a taste of college life

November 27, 2017Last updated December 4, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Sophomore engineering student Dirk Oyer received instant acclaim as he waved a small handheld wand in front of Harrisonburg High School students. “Hello, HHS,” flashed the blinking LED lights. “Wow!”

Sawin, Pannell explore EMU’s history of increasing diversity

August 17, 2017Last updated August 25, 2020 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

As deep racial tensions continued to play out on the national stage, Eastern Mennonite University faculty and staff explored elements of their university’s own history and diversity in a breakout

‘Expanding the Legacy, Enlarging the Tent’: Annual faculty-staff conference draws community to Centennial themes

August 17, 2017Last updated August 21, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University faculty and staff dipped their hands into bowls of water as they received a blessing on their work for the coming year. The sacred ritual concluded the

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