EMU's Power, Systems & Justice course (CORE 300) hosted a panel on the history of Harrisonburg's Northeast Neighborhood at the Student Union on Thursday evening. EMU History Professor Mark Sawin, Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, City Councilwoman Monica Robinson, and Deputy City Manager Amy Snider served on the panel.
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From Zurich to Zimbabwe: Mennonite historian and professor to present annual Keim lecture on Wednesday
Keim History Lecture, presented by Troy OsborneDate: Wednesday, Oct. 8Time: 4:30 p.m. for reception, 5 p.m. for lectureLocation: Suter Science Center 106 (1194 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802)Cost: Free and ... read more about From Zurich to Zimbabwe: Mennonite historian and professor to present annual Keim lecture on Wednesday
EMU Professor Suderman caps off 鈥楩ive Centuries鈥� lecture series
Five-part series marks 500th anniversary of Anabaptism It was a hard time to be a pacifist during World War I. When the U.S. officially entered the war in 1917, American ... read more about EMU Professor Suderman caps off 鈥楩ive Centuries鈥� lecture series
EMU TenTalks aim to 鈥榠mpact, influence and inspire鈥�
Adesola Johnson, senior biology major; Ashley Mellinger 鈥�24; and Dr. Mark Sawin, professor of history and honors program director, had 10 minutes to 鈥渋mpact, influence and inspire鈥� audience members during ... read more about EMU TenTalks aim to 鈥榠mpact, influence and inspire鈥�
Career lawyer, educator Dr. Lee Roy Berry Jr. 鈥�66 selected for Distinguished Service Award
When Dr. Lee Roy Berry Jr. 鈥�66 graduated from Eastern Mennonite College (now 草莓社区), several members of his Sarasota, Florida, church were there to celebrate his achievement. 鈥淭hey ... read more about Career lawyer, educator Dr. Lee Roy Berry Jr. 鈥�66 selected for Distinguished Service Award
In the News: EMU, JMU partner together to preserve historic Green Book house
EMU history professor Mark Metzler Sawin is part of the team helping uncover the past behind a Harrisonburg, Virginia, house listed in the Green Book guide. The professor is working ... read more about In the News: EMU, JMU partner together to preserve historic Green Book house
Meet the presidents: Learn more about our school鈥檚 eight former leaders聽
Did you know that the first president of EMU resigned in a dispute about allowing musical instruments in the home? Or, that the fifth president took office at age 35? ... read more about Meet the presidents: Learn more about our school鈥檚 eight former leaders聽
Students gain fresh perspective on Ukraine through Keim Lecture Series
EMU junior Jason Dwyer is interested in a career in public policy. The Fairfax, Virginia, native is double-majoring in political science and history and envisions a job someday at the ... read more about Students gain fresh perspective on Ukraine through Keim Lecture Series
Keim lecture features Oberlin College professor on U.S. history of HIV/AIDS
Clayton Koppes, professor emeritus of Oberlin College, will present on 鈥淪ex, Drugs and Human Rights: The Contested History of HIV/AIDS in the U.S.鈥� for the annual Keim Lecture Thursday, Jan. ... read more about Keim lecture features Oberlin College professor on U.S. history of HIV/AIDS
WCSC hosts 10 for fall 2022 DC internships
Ten 草莓社区 students are gaining professional experience this fall at the Washington Community Scholars鈥� Center (WCSC). They represent nine different majors, showing the range of placement possibilities available ... read more about WCSC hosts 10 for fall 2022 DC internships