A time lapse of the demolition of the Oakwood residence hall and construction of Cedarwood residence hall in its place. Students will move into Cedarwood at the beginning of fall ... read more about Cedarwood Construction – Aug 2008 – July 2009
Sustainability
EMU Trash Fashion Show at Mennonite Youth Convention 2009
Eastern Mennonite University took its trash fashion show on the road to Mennonite Youth Convention at Columbus, Ohio. It featured formal dresses made out of plastic grocery bags and old ... read more about EMU Trash Fashion Show at Mennonite Youth Convention 2009
New Cedarwood Dorm to use solar energy
EMU and Altadena Energy & Solar are cooperating on a solar hot water system for EMU’s new Cedarwood residence hall, scheduled to open in August, 2009. Read more… ... read more about New Cedarwood Dorm to use solar energy
New peacebuilding, development and sustainability majors begin in fall 2010
EMU now offers two new majors that uniquely combine concern for the earth and God’s people with practical skill training. “Peacebuilding and development” and “environmental sustainability” will offer students hands-on ... read more about New peacebuilding, development and sustainability majors begin in fall 2010
Campus garden provides teaching tools and produce
An expanding campus garden at EMU will soon, for a second season, provide fresh, organic and local food for the cafeteria while giving students a practical exercise in sustainability. The ... read more about Campus garden provides teaching tools and produce
Progress Report on ‘Green’ Residence Hall
A silver level LEED ... read more about Progress Report on ‘Green’ Residence Hall
Green Residence Hall Construction Time-lapse – Sept 2008 – Feb 2009
The construction of the new residence hall at Eastern Mennonite University, as seen from a webcam, from September 5, 2008 to February 3, 2009. The building will be one of ... read more about Green Residence Hall Construction Time-lapse – Sept 2008 – Feb 2009
Faith-Ecological Integrity is Seminar Topic
Christian communities around the world have begun to respond to environmental problems, but often struggle to explain how ecological integrity matters for Christian faith. Willis Jenkins, assistant professor of social ... read more about Faith-Ecological Integrity is Seminar Topic
Dining Hall to Go ‘Trayless’ Starting in October
EMU’s dining hall will go “trayless” beginning Wed., Oct. 22, joining hundreds of other colleges across the country eliminating wasted water, energy, food and time. Wednesday is the sixth annual ... read more about Dining Hall to Go ‘Trayless’ Starting in October
Being Green at EMU
Students and faculty talk about environmental sustainability at EMU: green design class, LEED certification, green buildings, recycling, composting, campus garden – all part of our Christian faith ... read more about Being Green at EMU