Mennonite Work in Vietnam is Topic of Eastern Mennonite Lecture Series
Eastern Mennonite School will learn about 65-years of Mennonite Central Committee presence in Vietnam as part of the Kennel Charles Lecture Series. The public is invited to a panel session on Monday, Oct. 28 at 12:30 p.m. featuring Caleb Schrock-Hurst, EMHS class of ’14, who recently returned from a year in Hanoi, and Earl Martin, local storyteller who lived in Vietnam during the late 1960s and '70s. The session will be in the school auditorium at 801 Parkwood Drive, Harrisonburg. Schrock-Hurst worked
EMU's new ‘Lead Together’ tagline comes to life at Homecoming and Family Weekend
As more than 1,000 alumni, family and friends converged on the Eastern Mennonite University campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend, the reunion gatherings, fall festival and athletic events were not the only item on the agenda.EMU officially rolled out its new brand tagline “Lead Together” with new campus signage, special banners and a new brand video that aired at the Homecoming welcome celebration in Lehman Auditorium. The fruit of a one-year research process that collected input from diverse
Community criminal justice conference at EMU set for Oct. 17-18
A free two-day conference Oct. 17-18 at Eastern Mennonite University will bring together community stakeholders for discussions and planning around reducing incarceration and recidivism in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, Virginia. The event is a collaboration between EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding and The Institute for Reform & Solution, a nonprofit organization that advocates for greater education and understanding of criminal justice reforms. Each year, it brings the participation of
‘Phantom’ Broadway and Met Opera star Janinah Burnett to perform at EMU’s annual Gala Concert
Eastern Mennonite University’s gala concert has always been a musical tour de force, involving all ensembles on campus and often bringing in special guests. But the 2019 event without a doubt tops them all. Metropolitan Opera star Janinah Burnett, currently appearing in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, will be the featured artist. The acclaimed soprano will perform classic arias of Puccini and Verdi, as well as jazz showstoppers by Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, accompanied by the university
Bridgewater Arts and Event Calendar
Arts and Events CalendarSept. 30, 2019 Sept. 30 – Oct. 29 Art Exhibition – Judith Ely: Lower level of the Kline Campus Center “An Eagle’s View” – Judith Ely, a Bridgewater College alumna, will present acrylic paintings that are abstracted landscapes on canvas or board.Opening Reception: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, KCC, lower levelArtist’s Talk: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, KCC, lower levelHomecoming Reception: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, KCC, lower level Hours: 9 a.m.
EMU student numbers are up, retention rate at historic high
Eastern Mennonite University begins the new academic year with gains in new student enrollment, including among transfer students, and a record-high retention rate, according to university officials. “EMU’s unique educational experience and excellent post-graduate outcomes continue to draw students who seek the skills and knowledge to be unifying leaders in their careers and communities,” said President Susan Schultz Huxman. “These gains highlight one of our ongoing strategic priorities of creating new
EMU ranked among top third of universities in South by Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education
Eastern Mennonite University landed in the top third of two rankings reported by this month by The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education. EMU ranked 299 out of 801 institutions nationally, rising 53 spots over its 2018 ranking. It was also ranked 66th out of 209 institutions in the South region. The WSJ/THE methodology uses 15 individual performance metrics, grouped in four pillars: resources, engagement, outcomes and environment. Of all the pillars, outcomes is weighted the highest at 40 percent,
Students Explore Photography and Science on North Fork with College Profs
Eastern Mennonite High School students in environmental science and chemistry classes spent a recent afternoon along the North Fork in Bergton, Virginia, doing chemical analysis and studying macroinvertebrates, organisms that lack a spine and are large enough to be seen with the naked eye. They also were introduced to underwater photography. Three professors from Eastern Mennonite University facilitated the study as part of a citizen monitoring grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Playground Offers Hands-on Science Lessons
Eighth grade physical science students dug holes, examined rocks, weighed and measured inside and outside the school building in recent weeks to help install donated oversize tractor tires for a new elementary climbing structure. The hands-on project was spearheaded by Lee Good, middle school physical science teacher, who rounded up the five-foot size tires for Kendal Bauman. Bauman, K-5 PE teacher, developed a new playground on the site of the elementary building renovation this summer. “It’s been a
Eastern Mennonite Elementary Peace Pledge Signing Includes Rock Formations
Each elementary student chose a rock as part of this fall’s annual time of signing the school’s Peace Pledge. This is the 15th year that EMES students have signed the pledge, which highlights seven tenets (full listing below): To respect self and others; to communicate better; to listen; to forgive; to respect nature; to play creatively; and to be courageous. This year, students created cairns or rock formations with the individual rocks they chose. They are keeping the cairns in their classrooms to
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Food Entrepreneur, Kirsten Nafziger ’89 Moore, Honored with Community Engagement Award
Not even a surprise downpour on an outdoor dinner party can dampen the enthusiasm of Kirsten Nafziger ‘89 Moore, recipient of the Community Engagement Award for Eastern Mennonite School 2019. That dinner–a flora and fauna themed event with native and foraged foods–took place on 834 private acres in George Washington National Forest in late July with the Sub Rosa Supper Club. Moore and her business partner host the themed dinners in unique venues about once a month; only 30 guests from a list of more than
Bridgewater College Unveils New Brand Identity
Bridgewater College Unveils New Brand Identity BRIDGEWATER, Va.—Bridgewater College kicked off the 2019-20 academic year—its 140th year of educating students—by ushering in a new brand identity for the College. This strategic communications framework and new visual identity enhance how the College presents itself to the greater community and articulate what makes a Bridgewater education distinctive.“While the College continues to hold dear the same values it has for 140 years, the institution has changed
Celebrating National Aviation Day
August 19, 2019/in Blog Posts /by Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Happy National Aviation Day – a day that we honor the history and continued advances in aviation! President Franklin Theodore Roosevelt first introduced National Aviation Day in 1939. The date of August 19th was chosen because it’s also the birthday of Orville Wright, who along with his brother Wilbur, made early advancements in powered flight. In celebration of National Aviation Day, we’ve done a deep dive into the SHD historical
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
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
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
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
