Comments on: ‘Student Power for a Library’: How EMC made the national news in 1969

By: Emery Yoder

Emery Yoder — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 02:01:24 +0000

I was on the faculty at that time. Thanks for evoking great memories of those three exciting days!

By: John Horst

John Horst — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 18:23:11 +0000

I donated the antique Bell. It originally resided in M.T. Brackbill’s amazing physics lab in the old Ad building, and was simply stored in the 1968 Suter Science Center. It became a fitting
symbol at the dramatic Monday night auction. It now resides in the historic display case
in the present library foyer. Stop by and view various photos and items from that memorable weekend. A bit of “history on a wall.” John Horst

By: Denton Yoder

Denton Yoder — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:18:55 +0000

I remember (as a 2nd or 3rd grader) carrying stacks of books from the old “Ad” building down to the new library! I was amazed by some of the college students who would balance a tall stack of books on their head and walk down to the library…

By: Jàckie Hamlett

Jàckie Hamlett — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:44:13 +0000

This was such an unforgettable part of our four years at 91��Ƶ. I can still remember the excitement and student involvement from such a diverse student body, even those of us who were not Mennonite. I remember baking for bake sales, and loved feeling part of something bigger! The book carry was unforgettable… just how the students came together for this was amazing, filled with energy, led by the Spirits nudging. We love this university, the education and experiences we were fortunate to have, the people we met who walked with Jesus…Fond remembrances of Al Keim, Pastor Truman Brunk, Rebirth, Dean Miller, Myron Augsburger, and many professors we had who taught us so much about life and faith, along with sociology, biology and the like.