Courtesy Daily News Record, Jan. 26, 2011 The student body at Eastern Mennonite University is about 45 percent Mennonite. So as the only Mennonite on the school’s most popular athletic ... read more about The One and Only
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Yoders Named “Philanthropists of the Year”
Carol and Paul R. Yoder Jr. trace their charitable impulses to their respective sets of parents. “My parents always tithed, plus,” says Paul, referring to giving more than the biblical ... read more about Yoders Named “Philanthropists of the Year”
Helmuth Named Valley Fundraiser of the Year
Phil Helmuth sees no contradiction between his two longtime professions: ordained Mennonite minister and fundraiser for Mennonite-backed causes. Both roles are relationship-based and mission-oriented, he says. Phil grew up in ... read more about Helmuth Named Valley Fundraiser of the Year
Early Learning Center Hosts Open House
The early learning center at Eastern Mennonite University will host an open house on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 12 – 4 p.m. The center is a child-focused, developmentally appropriate preschool ... read more about Early Learning Center Hosts Open House
Rare Books Landing New Home
Melody Keim never truly believed her father when the late Eastern Mennonite University history professor humbly claimed his extensive book collection was a way to build toward retirement. Albert N. ... read more about Rare Books Landing New Home
Race Relations is Focus at Hyattsville Church
An event billed as “a frank discussion of race relations in the United States” will be held 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at Hyattsville Mennonite Church, 4217 East-West Highway, Hyattsville, ... read more about Race Relations is Focus at Hyattsville Church
2010 Alumnus of the Year: Dwight Gingerich, EMU Class of ’81
A Great Coach On and Off Court By Larry Swartzendruber ’83 Dwight Gingerich has coached at Iowa Mennonite School (IMS) for 28 years, compiling an amazing record: 509 wins to ... read more about 2010 Alumnus of the Year: Dwight Gingerich, EMU Class of ’81
Theologian Greg Boyd to Address Campus Community Jan. 19
Greg Boyd, author of The Myth of the Christian Nation and other works, will speak at a community event Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. at Park View Mennonite Church. ... read more about Theologian Greg Boyd to Address Campus Community Jan. 19
Seminary Leadership School to Tackle Divisive Issues
Western culture is becoming increasingly polarized around political and social issues. In turn, these issues find their way into congregations and heighten tension. The 2010 School for Leadership Training at ... read more about Seminary Leadership School to Tackle Divisive Issues
EMU alumna Laura Cattell receives top peace award
A 2009 graduate has received top honors in the bi-national C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest. Laura C. Cattell Laura C. Cattell, an environmental science and justice, peace and conflict ... read more about EMU alumna Laura Cattell receives top peace award