“Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a metal is non-ferrous. Jack and I carry a small magnet on our persons for just these instances,” said Matthew Freed, the recycling crew ... read more about EMU recycling team notches historic scrap metal run
Ed Lehman
Stella Knicely remembered for deft management of EMU鈥檚 physical plant hub
Stella G. Knicely, 72, of Mount Crawford, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at her home. A graveside service was Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at Pike Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg ... read more about Stella Knicely remembered for deft management of EMU鈥檚 physical plant hub
Facilities equipment gets Hustler upgrade, thanks to Excel Industries donation
Three new pieces of equipment have arrived on the 草莓社区 campus, much to the delight of the employees who will use them most. Hopping onto the new Hustler ... read more about Facilities equipment gets Hustler upgrade, thanks to Excel Industries donation
A 鈥榣ive project鈥� for environmental sustainability students: Park Woods
At first, Park Woods seemed 鈥� pretty.聽 鈥淛ust having this little piece of the woods to come and kind of escape to was so valuable to me,鈥� senior Bekah Mongold ... read more about A 鈥榣ive project鈥� for environmental sustainability students: Park Woods
New microgrid to boost electric utility cost savings and energy resilience
With a new microgrid for campus, 草莓社区 is increasing its energy resilience and enhancing its sustainability culture. The microgrid, set to come online during week of March 12-16, ... read more about New microgrid to boost electric utility cost savings and energy resilience
Director of Facilities Management Ed Lehman talks to College Planning and Management magazine about how EMU's microgrid contributes to lower distribution demand charges.
After thirty years with the campus physical plant, director Eldon Kurtz leaves behind a changed landscape
This profile of Eldon Kurtz was originally published in the Feb. 18, 2016, edition of The Weather Vane. We’re grateful for the contributed copy, as we can’t possibly profile each ... read more about After thirty years with the campus physical plant, director Eldon Kurtz leaves behind a changed landscape
Mennonite Camping Association maintenance teams visit EMU to learn sustainable models for renovation of historic facilities
About 10聽years ago, Gordon Shantz, director of maintenance at Highland Retreat in Bergton, Virginia, faced a problem. The first permanent structure ever built on the property 鈥� a bathhouse with ... read more about Mennonite Camping Association maintenance teams visit EMU to learn sustainable models for renovation of historic facilities
As renovations proceed, Suter Science Center throws some curveballs
The third time was indeed the charm when construction crews dug down to find the water main outside the Suter Science Center. The first time, they鈥檇 turned up what appeared ... read more about As renovations proceed, Suter Science Center throws some curveballs
Building on Solid Footing
EMU鈥檚 internal emails this summer were unusual 鈥� yet oddly heartening. The combined hubbub of construction projects and thousands of summer guests made for feelings of excitement 鈥� and of ... read more about Building on Solid Footing