The house taking shape on the property of Kim and Mike Martin, both ’94 grads, in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, was largely inspired by the couple’s service term with Mennonite Central Committee ... read more about STRAW BALE HOMES: Getting to Zero in Heating Costs
Sustainability
Designing for Health
After being exposed to a variety of toxic substances while renovating his home in 1980, Clint Good, class of ’77, developed hypersensitivities to compounds in paints, adhesives and other building ... read more about Designing for Health
IT LOOKS A LITTLE UNUSUAL…
The house isn’t technically round, but with 20 sides, it’s close. And it looks unusual enough that strangers sometimes drop in just to ask about the place Elmer ’64 and ... read more about IT LOOKS A LITTLE UNUSUAL…
At Interfaith Peace Camp, seeds of friendship sprout in fun
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 ... read more about At Interfaith Peace Camp, seeds of friendship sprout in fun
EMU: Going Green in Royal Blue
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 ... read more about EMU: Going Green in Royal Blue
Solar Dedication and Celebration
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 ... read more about Solar Dedication and Celebration
Cedarwood dorm room tour with Hannah Wenger
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. ... read more about Cedarwood dorm room tour with Hannah Wenger
The Gulf Oil Spill: Discussion on Accountability, Action, and Faith
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, ... read more about The Gulf Oil Spill: Discussion on Accountability, Action, and Faith
EMU To Host Largest Solar Project in Virginia
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). ... read more about EMU To Host Largest Solar Project in Virginia
‘Earth Week’ Events Include Forums and Speaker Joe Stanley
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 ... read more about ‘Earth Week’ Events Include Forums and Speaker Joe Stanley