Explore the importance of diverse visual representation on the EMU campus with reflections from a Yale Medical School study and panelists of EMU students, faculty and staff facilitated by Jackie Font Guzman. The local case study explores why the presidential portraits (all white and male) were moved out of a classroom, in the Hartzler Library and the....
Seminary Chapel: All Saints’ Day with Rev. Ashley Isernhagen
In observance of All Saints’ Day, Spiritual Direction student Rev. Ashley Isernhagen leads us in reflection and meditation on “Everyday Saints,” including lighting of candles to remember our spiritual ancestors past and present.
Seminary Chapel: Mark Adams
Join us as Mark Adams, U.S. Coordinator of Frontera de Cristo, shares about his experiences as a US-Mexico border missionary.
Seminary Chapel: Anabaptist Bible Project
Nancy Heisey introduces us to the Anabaptist Bible Project, which is set to release for the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Anabaptist Movement.
Seminary Chapel: “From the Gut”
Rev. Crystal Sygeel brings the message, “From the Gut,” based on Exodus 32:9-14 and Mark 7:24-30. Rev. Sygeel is the Associate Director for Call and Candidacy for the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Seminary Chapel: Taize Worship
Join us for Prayers and Songs from the Taize Community.
Campus Worship: 100 Years of Y Service
Have you heard of the EMU student organization called Y-Serve? Did you know that it is the longest running student organization on campus? How long? Y-Serve is celebrating 100 years in 2022 with gatherings during the EMU Homecoming and Family Weekend. Gather for worship and reflections from alumni, and current students, who led and shaped Y-Serve and the Young People’s....
Convocation: Salvador Romero
Join the Latinx Student Alliance (LSA) for a Latinx Heritage Month convocation featuring Salvador (Sal) Romero speaking on the theme: Si se puede: through resilience and hopefulness we will strive for more. Romero serves as Vice Mayor for the City of Harrisonburg and Director of Equity and Community Engagement for Harrisonburg City Public Schools.
Seminary Chapel: “Meditations on Blessings”
“Meditations on Blessings” – Seminary community members will reflect on Genesis 12:1-4a. A blessing for new Seminary faculty will be given, followed by an open house time to discover where faculty have their offices.
University Colloquium: Ron Shultz
Understanding the Needs of Dual Language Teachers Ron Shultz, PhDAssociate Professor of EducationEastern Mennonite University Across the country, bilingual teachers are in short supply. This has direct implications for Dual Language programs. Professional literature also suggests that equally problematic to the recruitment of DL teachers is their retention. Multiple factors can influence a teacher’s choice....