Dr. Joe Longacher '59, former President of Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship, discusses his years in service serving as a general practitioner, how he found his way to the specialty of gastroenterology, and what has continued to keep him busy as a retiree. Dr. Longacher explores his immense grief, considering the death of his several family members over the last 18 months and how he and his family have found resilience in the toughest of times. The MennoHealth Cast podcast is a production of Anabaptist World, and
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Eastern Mennonite Missions appoints new president
The Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) Board of Directors announces the appointment of 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ (91¶ÌÊÓÆµ) and Easterm Mennonite Seminary (EMS) alumnus Marvin Lorenzana as the organization’s ninth president. Lorenzana ... read more about Eastern Mennonite Missions appoints new president

Four alums honored by high school alma maters
Four 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ alumni – Benjamin Bergey ‘11, Andrew Jenner ‘04 and D. Keith Helmuth and Ellen Slaubaugh Helmuth, class of ‘59 – are being honored by their respective high school ... read more about Four alums honored by high school alma maters

91¶ÌÊÓÆµ Homecoming: Catch what you missed!
This year, 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ brought the party to you! The first-ever virtual Homecoming 2020 was hosted on behalf of 21,633 alums and even more friends around the world over the Oct. ... read more about 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ Homecoming: Catch what you missed!

In Memoriam: Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36
Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36, who with his late wife Sara Jane Weaver ’42, shared a special Centennial Award at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ in 2017, died Oct. 1, 2020, at his ... read more about In Memoriam: Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36

Young artists dream of Herm and his coat of many colors
A colorful glitter makeover for Herm, 91¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s mascot, supplied by winning artist Violet Horst, took first place in this week’s Homecoming coloring contest. Approximately 50 entries were judged by Visual ... read more about Young artists dream of Herm and his coat of many colors

Attorney Ral Nwankwo Obioha ‘08 finds rewards in family immigration law
“There might be a million people doing what you do, but there’s only one ‘you,’” says Houston-based attorney Ral Nwankwo Obioha ‘08. “This has encouraged me to build my law ... read more about Attorney Ral Nwankwo Obioha ‘08 finds rewards in family immigration law

Nursing alumna, sisters-in-law recognized for excellence
Beth Finkbiner ’88 and Brenda Auker ’90 are sisters-in-law who both earned nursing degrees from 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ. But they have other things in common: They both work for Geisinger ... read more about Nursing alumna, sisters-in-law recognized for excellence

NIH chief talks mental health and genetics at October Suter seminar
Dr. Francis J. McMahon will give a Suter Science Seminar on Wednesday, October 14 at 4:15 p.m. at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ (91¶ÌÊÓÆµ). Attend via 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s Facebook Live page. McMahon will ... read more about NIH chief talks mental health and genetics at October Suter seminar

CJP: A Look Back At 2019-20
For a more streamlined read, note the following: –links to each CJP program are omitted. To learn more about the specific programs named here, please visit the CJP website. — ... read more about CJP: A Look Back At 2019-20