Eastern Mennonite University Podcast

Inside Athletics: May 25, 2012

Matthew Hunsberger — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:34:45 +0000

In this week’s “Inside Athletics,” Dave and James give the regular update on coaching hires and the search process. With Dave heading off to ODAC meetings for most of next week, the topic changes to what he and the rest of the ADs will tackle. James also talks about the ODAC website, and some of what the conference does with it.

Inside Athletics is a weekly podcast hosted by Director of Athletics, Dave King. The podcast offers a synopsis of what is happening in EMU athletics, but also delves deeper into how athletics at EMU shapes lives and enhances college educations by positively impacting an athlete’s understanding of self, others, and God. Sports Information Director James De Boer is a regular guest with EMU coaches and athletes making appearances as well.

Inside Athletics: May 18, 2012

Matthew Hunsberger — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:08:32 +0000

In this week’s “Inside Athletics” podcast, Dave and James are finally back together again. They talk about the first SOAR weekend at EMU and when parents and students get hit with the reality of heading off to college. They also talk about Jeff Tyson, the newest coaching hire, as well as giving an update on the other coaching searches.

Inside Athletics: May 11, 2012

Matthew Hunsberger — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:43 +0000

In this week’s “Inside Athletics” podcast, James fills in for Dave and tackles postseason awards. He talks about the most recent All-ODAC teams, as well as the nomination and voting process for regional and state awards. He also tries to answer the question of what a Sports Information Director does during the summer, and touches on the recent ODAC SID Meeting.

Inside Athletics: May 4, 2012

Matthew Hunsberger — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:14:10 +0000

Dave begins his summer series podcast by talking about the role that parents play in the sports experience of their children. Reading exerpts from letter that former professional baseball player, Mike Matheny wrote to the parents of players on the Little League team that he was coaching, Dave highlights the ways in which parents can interfere with their child’s opportunity to learn life lessons on the field. Being “silent sources of support” should be the goal, but is often very hard for many of us as parents to achieve. He challenges parents to experiment this summer by remaining silent during a game or practice and only asking if their child had fun. This is one of several different topics Dave will be addressing this summer.

2012 Commencement

Matthew Hunsberger — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:51:59 +0000

EMU celebrates the University’s 94th Annual Commencement. Abigail Disney, Ph.D. offers the Commencement address, “Why Women?”. Graduate perspectives are shared by Carmen Miller, Andy Richter, Susan Clark, and Tammy Briggs.

2012 Baccalaureate

Matthew Hunsberger — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:46:08 +0000

EMU celebrates the University’s 94th Annual Commencement in this Baccalaureate Service. Mark Metzler Sawin, Professor of History, addresses the graduates with his speech, titled, Wisdom & Vanity: A Teacher’s Parting Words. Senior class co-presidents Rochelle Fisher and Gabriel Brunk offer Senior Class Salutations.

“Cords of Distinction” Ceremony 2012

Matthew Hunsberger — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:55:45 +0000

The Cords of Distinction award honors the efforts of graduating students who have made outstanding contributions to the university, community or society.

The Blue cord represents strength of conviction that one person can help to create a better institution; also willingness and openness to share thoughts and ideas.

The Gold cord represents love of spirit and yearning towards creating a better university community in which all can take part; gold is also the color of achievement.

This years recipients of the Cords of Distinction are:

-Benjamin Bailey, major in Peacebuilding & Development, and Biblical Studies, from Simsbury, Conn.

-Brendon Derstine, major in History and Social Science, Secondary Education Licensure, from Harleysville, Pa.

-Grace Engle, major in Social Work, from Wauseon, Ohio. (in absencia)

-Brandon Habron, major in Liberal Arts, from Fredricksburg, Va.

-Katie Jantzen, major in Environmental Sustainability, from Plymouth, Nebr.

-Clothilda Johnson, major in Nursing, from Banjul, The Gambia.

-Katie Landis, major in Photography, Digital Media, from Lancaster, Pa.

-Rebekah Maldonado-Nofzger, major in Nursing, from Pettisville, Oh.

-Michelle Ramirez, major in Social Work, from Harrisonburg, Va.

-Andy Richter, major in Business Administration, from Perkasie, Pa.

2012 Seminary Commencement

Matthew Hunsberger — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:32:47 +0000

Eastern Mennonite Seminary celebrates the 63nd Annual Commencement with an address by Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Garrett, Adjunct professor, United Methodist Studies at EMS, titled, “Lessons from Grandpa, Dad, and other Theologians.”

2012 Nurses’ Pinning

Matthew Hunsberger — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:23:11 +0000

The Spring semester nursing graduates celebrate the completion of their Nursing degrees in this traditional pinning ceremony. Laura Yoder delivers the “Message to the Graduates.”

2012 Seminary Baccalaureate

Matthew Hunsberger — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:05:21 +0000

Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s 2012 Baccalaureate service includes reflections on the seminary experience by some of the graduates, as well as a presentation of the Senior Class gift and a prayer of dedication.

Inside Athletics: April 26, 2012

Matthew Hunsberger — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:40:49 +0000

In this week’s “Inside Athletics,” Dave and James talk about the whirlwind end of the regular season, which saw softball have two doubleheaders postponed and then rescheduled into the middle of finals week. They also talk about the upcoming ODAC Softball Tournament, as well as the All-ODAC Teams and possible philosophies behind voting.

Inside Athletics is a weekly podcast hosted by Director of Athletics, Dave King. The podcast offers a synopsis of what is happening in EMU athletics, but also delves deeper into how athletics at EMU shapes lives and enhances college educations by positively impacting an athlete’s understanding of self, others, and God. Sports Information Director James De Boer is a regular guest with EMU coaches and athletes making appearances as well.

Cross-cultural Chapel: Middle East

Matthew Hunsberger — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:08:11 +0000

The returning Spring 2012 Middle East Cross-cultural group shares reflections and adventures from their experiences in the Middle East this semester.

Cross-cultural Chapel: Guatemala & Mexico

Matthew Hunsberger — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:23:42 +0000

The returning Spring 2012 Guatemala Cross-cultural group shares reflections and adventures from their experiences in Guatemala and Mexico this semester.

Inside Athletics:April 20, 2012

Matthew Hunsberger — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:21:27 +0000

In this week’s “Inside Athletics” podcast, Dave and James talk about the spring seasons as they draw to a close, including baseball Senior Recognition earlier this week and the softball team as they fight for postseason positioning. They close the program recapping the Senior Athletic Honors Banquet, which was Tuesday, mentioning those winning awards as well as some of the Senior Reflection highlights.

“Reflections of Awe” – Earthkeepers

Matthew Hunsberger — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:27:16 +0000

EMU professors Doug Graber-Neufeld, Steve Johnson, and Lester Zook share reflections of awe of the natural world and revering nature in this chapel hosted by the Earthkeepers club.