Andrew Miller named new director of MBA, MAOL programs
https://emu.edu/now/news/2019/andrew-miller-named-new-director-of-mba-maol-programs/ Eastern Mennonite University announces the appointment of Andrew Miller as director of the MBAand MA in organizational leadership programs. He will also be EMU’s representative in the Collaborative MBA program, an innovative online degree program offered jointly by EMU, Bluffton University, Canadian Mennonite University and Goshen College. Miller succeeds Dr. David Brubaker, who has been named to a leadership
An internship with a beat: New partnership to place students at Blue Sprocket Sound
https://emu.edu/now/news/2019/an-internship-with-a-beat-new-partnership-to-place-students-at-blue-sprocket-sound/ Eastern Mennonite University students wanting to learn about recording music can now apply to intern at a professional recording studio in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Under a new agreement, Blue Sprocket Sound will reserve two internship positions each semester for EMU students. “We are committed to helping our music students meet all of their goals,” said professor of music David Berry.
EMU names new academic deans
Eastern Mennonite University has named long-time campus leaders to three new academic dean positions, effective July 1. David Brubaker, Sue Cockley and Tara Kishbaugh now each lead one of three schools as part of EMU’s new academic structure. The design, developed after a year of study and discussion, will enhance opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and will streamline undergraduate-graduate tracks, among other objectives. It is being phased in and will be fully implemented by the start of
EMS Starts Year with Increased Enrollment
Eastern Mennonite School will welcome 354 students this fall, up 10 students K-12 from the previous year with 93 students in K-5, 100 students in middle school and 161 in high school. A Back-to-School party for grades 6-12 will begin the year on Sunday, August 18 at 3:30 p.m., with classes starting on Tuesday, August 20. "We are thrilled with the high energy and growing diversity of our student body, faculty and staff," says Paul Leaman, head of school. "Our vision is to be a school where every student
Eastern Mennonite Seminary grad to be priest-in-charge at Emmanuel Episcopal
https://emu.edu/now/news/2019/seminary-grad-to-be-priest-in-charge-at-emmanuel-episcopal/ The Reverend Barbara Harrison Seward has accepted a call to become priest-in-charge at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Harrisonburg, Va. She is a 2011 graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary. “From the days of old, I strongly believe that God planted the story of me within the soil of Harrisonburg,” Seward said. “Therefore, I’m coming home to the place where I encountered the living God. This community, including
Bridgewater College Named ‘Best College’ by Kiplinger and The Princeton Review
BRIDGEWATER, Va.—Bridgewater College’s model of preparing its students for life beyond campus means more than just connecting them with the right career. It means providing them with a quality educational experience at a price they can afford. Kiplinger, a Washington, D.C.-based publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice, released recently its annual “Best College Values, 2019” list of all U.S. colleges and universities, along with its lists of best value private universities, private
Sheena Armentrout of Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Completes First Year at Institute for Organization Management
Sheena Armentrout of Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Completes First Year at Institute for Organization ManagementA Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationWASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Sheena Armentrout, Director of Membership & Investments, of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her
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Three peacebuilders to speak at October Homecoming TenTalks event
https://emu.edu/now/news/2019/cjp-at-25-three-peacebuilders-to-speak-at-october-homecoming-tentalks-event/ Eastern Mennonite University welcomes three peacebuilders for its annual “TenTalks. Impact. Influence. Inspire.” The free event begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, in the MainStage Theater, University Commons. TenTalks is a feature offering of EMU’s Homecoming and Family Weekend. Three 10-minute presentations are followed by audience Q &A. The 2019 event honors and celebrates the 25th
Art Council of the Valley Now Accepting Advancing the Art Grant Applications
HARRISONBURG, VA– Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) announces its Fall 2019 A d v a n cin g t h e A r t s grants funding cycle, with applications due October 11 for projects occurring between November 1, 2019 and May 31, 2020. Two free Grant Information Sessions provide an overview of the submission process and answer applicant questions regarding their proposals. Info sessions are scheduled at 5:15 pm on Thursday, September 19 and Tuesday, October 1 at the Smith House Galleries, 311 South Main
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Chamber Leadership Program Enter 40th Year
Chamber Leadership Program Enter 40th Year The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce has been training future leaders since its inception in 1916, but formalized its role in community leadership training in 1979 when the Community Leadership Program (CLP) was started. In 2012, the program was re-named Leadership Harrisonburg-Rockingham (LHR) to reflect the geographic connection to the community. LHR was “designed to identify citizens who exhibited leadership potential and to broaden their
Intensive English Program now accepting fall semester applications
The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Eastern Mennonite University is now accepting local and international applications for the fall semester, which runs August 28-December 12, 2019. New student assessments and registration will be Monday, August 26. Students can choose to attend morning classes from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., afternoon classes from 1-2:50 p.m., or both. Local applications will be accepted until August 26. International applications should be submitted as soon as possible, to allow sufficient
Harrisonburg City Public Schools Announces the selection of candidates for 3 principal positions
Harrisonburg City Public Schools is pleased to announce the selection of candidates for three principal positions. At its July 2, 2019 meeting, the Harrisonburg City School Board approved the following appointments: Ms. Deb Cook, principal of Spotswood Elementary SchoolMr. Mark Miller, principal of Keister Elementary SchoolMs. Melissa Hensley, principal of Harrisonburg High School Ms. Cook has 16 years of instructional and school leadership experience. She has served as assistant principal for Spotswood
Secretary Of Education Visits HCPS
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 5/9/19 HARRISONBURG — Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni visited Harrisonburg High School on Wednesday to learn about the computer science program offered at the school.Qarni later visited Bluestone Elementary, stopping by classrooms and discussing student-centered instructional practices with teachers and the school’s leadership team.Computer science teachers Perry Shank and Jon Stapleton, along with Harrisonburg High School Principal Cynthia Prieto, Assistant
2019 Wage & Benefit Survey
Click the links below to find out about the 2019 Wage and Benefit Survey.2019 Wage & Benefit Survey - Benefits by Major Industry Sector 2019 Wage & Benefit Survey - Regional Benefits2019 Wage & Benefit Survey
REAL ID Information - Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
REAL ID Information SessionSome upcoming travel changes are quickly approaching that will affect everyone that flies! Beginning on October 1st, 2020, federal regulations will require a new form of identification for all Virginia residents boarding domestic flights called a REAL ID. The Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport will be hosting a free Information Session on April 4th from 12-5 pm where the community can get questions answered about the REAL ID process by DMV representatives. For more information on
HRCC is pleased to announce officers and new board members for 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce officers and new Board members for 2019 elected at the January 3rd Annual Banquet, held at the Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Valley Conference Center. This year’s Executive Committee introduced at the Annual Banquet includes:Dr. John Downey, BRCC –ChairFrank Oncken, Skyline Roofing – Chair-ElectJoel Shank, Dynamic Aviation -Immediate Past-ChairDwight Buracker, PBMares -Vice-Chair of FinanceDonna Preziuso, American
