The Centennial Celebration this past weekend was an incredible success, drawing unprecedented numbers of families and alumni to campus to participate in over 80 events during a three-day period. A …
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University Welcomes Student Feedback
Like many universities, we use the word “diversity” a lot, but recently, EMU has made it a priority to learn more about the on-the-ground realities of diversity on campus. As …
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Our Climate Solutions and Our University
Let’s start with a well-established fact: climate neutrality is imperative by 2050. If we do not curb carbon emissions by that admittedly-arbitrary date, then we will likely be unable to …
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TBTN Week Emphasizes Holding Space
“Let’s just hold this space for a moment,” said senior Perry Blosser, just before an extended moment of silence at the end of Monday night’s lament-themed hymn sing. “Silence is …
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Are We All Cut Out for “Life Together?”
Late on Friday afternoon, Nov. 3, an all-campus email entitled “Our Life Together” was sent out by Jim Smucker on behalf of the Student Life directors. This particular email angered …
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EMU and the Inescapable Progress Machine
The Centennial Celebration this past weekend was an incredible success, drawing unprecedented numbers of families and alumni to campus to participate in over 80 events during a three-day period. A …
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“BYO” Brings Zero-Waste Living Downtown
Downtown Harrisonburg is full of unconventional shops, but one new Court Square addition called Bring Your Own, LLC, sits apart from the rest. Operating out of a renovated Airstream trailer …
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Mast on Running, Team, and EMU Career
For senior Michaela Mast, running has never been about winning. Even with the wins piling up, running represents something more than a competition: an exercise in presence. “I never run …
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Lee Enriches Global Perspective at EMU
For many college students, backpacking across Europe is the ultimate bucket list item. For new Business and Economics professor Dr. Joohyun Lee, it was a dream come true as a …
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Dr. Berry Challenges Musical Boundaries
For new EMU piano professor Dr. David Berry, playing music has always been about making connections and crossing boundaries. “My musical education from day one was as a classical pianist, …