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At Interfaith Peace Camp, seeds of friendship sprout in fun

June 21, 2011Last updated July 20, 2011 by Chris Edwards

What does a bike-powered ice-cream maker have to do with peace and justice? A lot, for the 47 children from grades 1-6 attending June’s Interfaith Peace Camp — a collaboration

EMU: Going Green in Royal Blue

December 20, 2010 by

Herm, EMU’s mascot, explores creation care at Eastern Mennonite University. Highlights include the bike co-op, campus garden, compost pile, recycling efforts and new majors like environmental sustainability. The video features

Solar Dedication and Celebration

November 18, 2010 by admin

Highlights from the solar dedication and celebration. In fall 2010 EMU became host to the largest solar deployment in Virginia, with capacity to generate 104.3 kilowatts of electricity from 328

Cedarwood dorm room tour with Hannah Wenger

October 7, 2010 by

Check out the newest dorm at Eastern Mennonite University, Cedarwood. Hannah Wenger gives a brief tour and describes what she likes about living in Cedarwood.

The Gulf Oil Spill: Discussion on Accountability, Action, and Faith

September 29, 2010 by admin

Students, faculty and staff of Eastern Mennonite University gather for a discussion following James Akerson’s chapel presentation on the Gulf Oil Spill. Panel members share their thoughts on the spill,

EMU To Host Largest Solar Project in Virginia

September 23, 2010 by Jim Bishop

EMU’s partnership with Secure Futures, LLC, a Staunton-based solar energy developer, is gaining momentum as a solar photovoltaic array is being installed on the roof of (EMU’s Sadie Hartzler Library).

‘Earth Week’ Events Include Forums and Speaker Joe Stanley

April 16, 2010 by Jim Bishop

EMU will observe Earth Week with a number of local events including guest speaker Joe Stanley of Virginia Interfaith Power & Light, who will speak on ‘Energy Use and Its

Earthkeepers Offer Food and Farming Week April 13-16

April 12, 2010 by Marcy Gineris

The Earthkeepers student club is offering Food and Farming week April 13 through 16. The annual event encourages students to learn about and participate in farming practices and important sustainability

Reaccreditation Process Features Unique ‘Sustainability’ Plan

April 7, 2010 by Andrea Wenger

“A model for other colleges.” That’s how the EMU Quality Enhancement Plan was described by a visiting reaffirmation team from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges in

Sun to Efficiently Power Campus, Save EMU Money

February 25, 2010 by Nathan Kauffman, Weather Vane student newspaper

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