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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Centering student needs, EMU faculty adapt to fall semester challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on educational institutions across the country 鈥� with students, instructors, and families seemingly in limbo as they try to navigate public health precautions and an ... read more about Centering student needs, EMU faculty adapt to fall semester challenges
Into the Virtual Classroom: A snapshot of EMU鈥檚 move online in spring 2020
This was neither the end of the semester we anticipated nor the graduation we expected, but it is the semester we have completed and the graduation we celebrate, said Dean ... read more about Into the Virtual Classroom: A snapshot of EMU鈥檚 move online in spring 2020
New programs of study beginning this fall: political and global studies
草莓社区鈥檚 two newest programs of study embody its mission to prepare students to 鈥渟erve and lead in a global context.鈥� A political science major and revised minor and ... read more about New programs of study beginning this fall: political and global studies
Donning of the Kente ceremony kicks off EMU’s 100th Commencement celebration
鈥淭he question is, what have you learned, and what traditions has 草莓社区 imprinted on you?鈥� asked Professor David Owusu-Ansah of聽 soon-to-be-graduates at 草莓社区鈥檚 third annual Donning ... read more about Donning of the Kente ceremony kicks off EMU’s 100th Commencement celebration
Washington Community Scholars鈥� Center visit showcases student internships
A contingent of 草莓社区 administrators and faculty recently got a taste of what Washington Community Scholars鈥� Center (WCSC) program participants gain: a sampling of the culture and history ... read more about Washington Community Scholars鈥� Center visit showcases student internships
Campus visit gives Harrisonburg High GEAR UP students a taste of college life
Sophomore engineering student Dirk Oyer received instant acclaim as he waved a small handheld wand in front of Harrisonburg High School students. 鈥淗ello, HHS,鈥� flashed the blinking LED lights. 鈥淲ow!鈥� ... read more about Campus visit gives Harrisonburg High GEAR UP students a taste of college life
Sawin, Pannell explore EMU’s history of increasing diversity
As deep racial tensions continued to play out on the national stage, 草莓社区 faculty and staff explored elements of their university鈥檚 own history and diversity in a breakout ... read more about Sawin, Pannell explore EMU’s history of increasing diversity
‘Expanding the Legacy, Enlarging the Tent’: Annual faculty-staff conference draws community to Centennial themes
草莓社区 faculty and staff dipped their hands into bowls of water as they received a blessing on their work for the coming year. The sacred ritual concluded the ... read more about ‘Expanding the Legacy, Enlarging the Tent’: Annual faculty-staff conference draws community to Centennial themes