The free 鈥淲it & Wisdom鈥� program, designed for adults age 50 and older, invites community members of all experience levels to explore the works and worlds of William Shakespeare. The weekly sessions are held Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Old Common Grounds (University Commons 177) at EMU.
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Seminary hosts Thriving in Ministry conference
A range of faith leaders gathered at Eastern Mennonite Seminary from May 5-6 for a two-day conference focused on exploration and learning. The conference, 鈥淭hriving in Ministry: Family Systems Theory ... read more about Seminary hosts Thriving in Ministry conference
Anthropologist and peacebuilder Dr. Angela J. Lederach to deliver EMU鈥檚 2026 Commencement address
Dr. Angela J. Lederach, assistant professor of peace and justice studies at Chapman University, will deliver the keynote address at 草莓社区鈥檚 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 3, 2026, ... read more about Anthropologist and peacebuilder Dr. Angela J. Lederach to deliver EMU鈥檚 2026 Commencement address
Noted environmental scientist to present ACE Fest keynote on Wednesday
Dr. Deborah Lawrence, chief scientist and director of forest and land at Calyx Global, to speak about 鈥榦ur connection to nature鈥� ACE Fest Keynote AddressDate: Wednesday, April 15Time: 10:15-11:15 a.m.Location: ... read more about Noted environmental scientist to present ACE Fest keynote on Wednesday
鈥楾hey’re my inspiration鈥�: EMU dedicates Inclusivity in Science Mural
Whenever third-year biochemistry major Dante Flowe walks by the Inclusivity in Science Mural and sees the smiling faces along the walls of the Suter Science Center, they feel a sense ... read more about 鈥楾hey’re my inspiration鈥�: EMU dedicates Inclusivity in Science Mural
Former U.S. assistant secretary for health visits campus for mural dedication
Dr. Rachel Levine, the first openly transgender federal official confirmed by the Senate, signs her portrait on the Suter Science Center mural ADM (ret.) Rachel Levine, a pediatrician who served ... read more about Former U.S. assistant secretary for health visits campus for mural dedication
Mayor Reed reprises role as talk show host for second annual 鈥楳ornings with the Mayor鈥� Convocation
Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed channeled her inner Oprah Winfrey for another installment of Mornings with the Mayor, a special edition of Convocation, on Friday morning at the University Commons Student ... read more about Mayor Reed reprises role as talk show host for second annual 鈥楳ornings with the Mayor鈥� Convocation
Student Sustainability Summit seeks to inspire new ideas, partnerships, and pathways
EMU will host the fifth annual Student Sustainability Summit in partnership with Sustainable Shenandoah Valley on Saturday, April 11. The summit will be held at EMU’s Suter Science Center (1194 ... read more about Student Sustainability Summit seeks to inspire new ideas, partnerships, and pathways
EMU hosts consultation on Judaism, the Bible, and Anabaptism
This article originally appeared in the March 26 issue of The Weather Vane. To read more articles like it, visit theweathervane.org. On Monday, March 23, Anabaptist and Jewish scholars and ... read more about EMU hosts consultation on Judaism, the Bible, and Anabaptism
Students talk campus organizing at Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship Conference 2026
Participants from across U.S. gather at EMU to connect, learn, and grow in solidarity The Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship (ICPF) Conference returned to EMU on March 13-15 for another year of ... read more about Students talk campus organizing at Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship Conference 2026