EMU’s Gala Concert to offer evening of hope, inspiration and musical eclectica
David Berry, chair of Eastern Mennonite University’s music department, makes no secret of the vision behind the university’s upcoming made-for-broadcast special premiere of the annual Gala Concert. Always the highlight of EMU’s thriving musical culture, this year’s gala will be a “magnificent evening of music,” Berry said, adding that its inspiration comes from arts broadcasts such as the Kennedy Center Honors. And for musicians who have been unable to perform in front of live audiences, the event offers
EMU's political clubs make bipartisan effort to get out the vote
Two clubs at Eastern Mennonite University did their best to get out the vote this month ahead of the Nov. 3 presidential election – and contrary to the fraught and divisive national scene, they did so harmoniously. The effort, which included a jointly staffed booth on multiple days outside the dining hall and one virtual evening session, was intentionally “bipartisan,” according to Adam Peachey, co-president of the College Republicans, and Luke Wheeler, co-president of the Young Democrats. EMU’s Student
Eastern Mennonite University - Virtual Homecoming and Family Weekend 2020
All are warmly invited to join EMU for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2020 online! Join us for favorites, such as EMU TenTalks, Music Department Concert, and our Opening Celebration where our Alumni Award Recipients will be honored and our new EMU Royals mascot, Herm, will be unveiled. View our full Homecoming schedule of events. Events will be livestreamed on EMU's Facebook page. You do not need to subscribe to or have a Facebook account to watch. Click the link then scroll to find the video you would
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DOJ grant will continue EMU's programs preventing sexual and relationship violence
Additional grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women will allow the Safer Together program at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) to continue to offer a variety of trainings and support services to prevent sexual and relationship violence on campus. Safer Together programming is coordinated by Grant Manager Leda Werner and guided by about 30 faculty, staff, students, and community partners who make up the Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT). Community
EMU announcing STAR Online
Now Announcing STAR Online! Trauma can trap us in cycles of violence within ourselves and our communities. But it doesn't have to be that way. Individuals and communities can learn skills for addressing trauma, healing relationships, and building resilience to improve the well-being of all. STAR trainings are now offered online. Sign-up to join a training this fall! STAR brings together theory and practices from neurobiology, conflict transformation, human security, spirituality, and restorative justice
EMU Donors Set Up Tuition Assistance For Students
By MEGAN WILLIAMSDaily News-Record 8/18/20 When the COVID- 19 pandemic hit in early March, a lot of colleges and universities had to discuss whether to proceed with annual giving campaigns, on which they rely, or to pause given the uncertainty of the current climate.For Eastern Mennonite University, the decision was made to continue with campaigning, which included EMU’s LovEMU Day in April, which garnered record- breaking donations.Since then, campaigning has continued and because of it, EMU has been
Iconic Plane Leads Flyover To Honor Those On Front Lines Of COVID-19 Fight
LOUD AND CLEARIconic Plane Leads Flyover To Honor Those On Front Lines Of COVID-19 FightBy JIM SACCODaily News-Record 6/1/20 BRIDGEWATER — There she sits — sleek and shiny in all her metal glory.And Rod Moyer can’t help himself, he just has to smile.“She’s iconic,” he says, keeping with the old- school tradition of referring to planes with feminine pronouns.“They’ve always been ladies,” he says. “You just treat them with respect and you treat them with honor and they’ll take care of you.” At
Rockingham Cooperative To Celebrate 100 Years
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 3/23/20 When C.V. Smith became the first employee and general manager of the Rockingham Cooperative Farm Bureau, now Rockingham Cooperative, operations of the company were vastly different than today.He worked from a borrowed desk, took out personal loans and helped save members hundreds of dollars.It was what started then with only two employees, Smith and Elmer B. Kaylor, and annual revenue of $17,495 that has led the Rockingham Cooperative to celebrate nearly 100
