Developers of a new Sunday school curriculum say it goes down a seldom-walked path — where pacifists accompany veterans toward peace. Released on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, the free six-week ... read more about Sunday school materials connect veterans, peace churches
When civil rights leader Vincent Harding visited Eastern Mennonite University 52 years ago, he knew that Mennonites had refused to own slaves during the slavery era. But he was surprised ... read more about Friend, confidant, of Martin Luther King Jr. to speak at EMU – 52 years after first visit in segregated era
Lisa Schirch, PhD, director of human security at the Alliance for Peacebuilding and a former Fulbright fellow in East and West Africa, will give the keynote speech at the 2014 ... read more about Former Fulbright fellow, nationally known leader in human security, to speak at intercollegiate peace forum
Veterans Day 2013 was remembered at Eastern Mennonite University with 242 dog tags hung from a tree along a well-traveled footpath near the center of campus. Two graduate students, Michael ... read more about Veterans’ suicides remembered by EMU students, faculty and staff
In an event marking Veterans Day 2012, dozens of students, faculty, staff and visitors at Eastern Mennonite University circulated sometime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. among rows of 200 ... read more about ‘Overwhelming Response’ to Veterans’ Remembrance at Pacifist EMU
A U.S. Army veteran of the Iraqi War, Evan Knappenberger, led a student-initiated remembrance of veterans on Monday, Nov. 12, at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). “Veterans Day is typically a ... read more about Veterans’ Remembrance Held at Pacifist EMU
Leroy Plaugher, a World War II army veteran, likes young people to be interested in the war, even if they go beyond the usual battle stories to explore the less-known ... read more about EMU Students Tap Veterans and Conscientious Objectors for WWII History Project
The rescheduled softball games for Eastern Mennonite University not only have new dates, but now will also have new locations. Due to exam schedules at EMU, both makeup doubleheaders need ... read more about Rescheduled Softball Games Moving Off Campus
Carolyn Yoder (l.), STAR director, facilitates a small group discussion at the military veterans roundtable. Photo by Jim Bishop Ten adults were given clay, blocks and pipe-cleaners. During a March ... read more about EMU Hosts Concern Group for Military Vets
By Kristine Sensenig The message of ROTC recruiters to the young people of America: “Give us a few weekends each year and you ... read more about Drama Ministry Class Performs Original Play