This article, written by editor-in-chief Lauren Jefferson, served as the introduction to feature content in the most recent Crossroads (spring/summer 2018). This summer, we’ve been running some of that magazine ... read more about Shyleen Wesley ’99 finds soul-filling work with the Harlem Children’s Zone
Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding was represented at the Caux Forum in Switzerland this summer by six alumni, faculty and staff. The forum, which takes place in ... read more about CJP alumni, faculty and staff present at the 2018 Caux Forum
Elizabeth Witmer, a senior social work major at Eastern Mennonite University, returned to the country of her childhood for a summer practicum experience. “I was a missionary kid in Guatemala ... read more about Senior social work major returns to Guatemala for immigration-related AFSC practicum
Sue Blauch, a WNBA referee for 20 seasons, has been named to the newly created role of Head of WNBA Referee Performance and Development, according to a WNBA news release. ... read more about Sue Blauch ’86 to be first head of WNBA referee performance and development
Keri Weaver ‘15, a labor and delivery nurse at Lancaster General Hospital, was recognized for professional excellence during the July managing partners meeting. CEO Jan Bergen begins the monthly meeting ... read more about Labor and delivery nurse at Lancaster hospital earns accolades
Leah Kennel Magal’s spirit was evident for her entire impactful life – and will live on in an endowed scholarship at Eastern Mennonite University that bears her name and that ... read more about The deep roots behind a new scholarship for international students at EMU
The Eastern Mennonite University Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) instructor behind a restorative justice pilot program for Richmond Public Schools (RPS) has led an “epic” life, says a July 2018 Richmond ... read more about What’s next in Ram Bhagat’s ‘epic’ life: ‘Massive Resilience’
The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) U.S. Washington Office celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house and reception at The Hill Center in Washington D.C. on July 17. In attendance were ... read more about MCC U.S. Washington Office reflects on 50 years of advocacy
Eastern Mennonite University junior Abigail Shelly’s arrival at her home for the summer in Philadelphia was, she said, “a proper foreshadowing” of the love and welcoming spirit she’d experience in ... read more about Inquiry program offers a ‘well-rounded way’ to explore ministry
Sumanto Al Qurtuby MA '07 (conflict transformation), an Indonesian professor of cultural anthropology at King Fahd University in Saudi Arabia, believes Indonesia's national motto of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, or Unity in Diversity, is an achievable endeavor and that the archipelago could serve as an example to the rest of the world. ... read more about Sumanto Al Qurtuby MA ’07, professor at King Fahd University, speaks on diversity in his native Indonesia from Jakarta Globe