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Weekend performances engage EMU audiences in emotions and history of Israel/Palestine conflict

February 26, 2018Last updated March 23, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Four theatrical performances highlighting multiple perspectives of the Israel/Palestine conflict brought approximately 400 viewers — and one Washington Post theater critic— to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in late February. EMU

Annette Lantz-Simmons named CJP’s 2018 Peacebuilder of the Year

February 23, 2018Last updated February 27, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Annette Lantz-Simmons has been named 2018 Peacebuilder of the Year by the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University. The annual award recognizes “alumni who have demonstrated exceptional

‘Honest, practical’ book on RJE implementation and sustainability features foreword by Dr. Kathy Evans

February 20, 2018Last updated February 21, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

In 2016, Dr. Kathy Evans was interviewed for an article about restorative justice in education in The Atlantic. Her message was simple: the implementation of an RJE program needs to be

New website curated by Swarthmore archivist Anne Yoder ’81 features World War I conscientious objectors

February 20, 2018Last updated February 20, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

A collection of over 700 historic documents curated by an Eastern Mennonite University graduate working at Swarthmore (Pennsylvania) College sheds light on a broader spectrum of conscientious objectors (C.O.s) during

‘Guns Into Plowshares’ sculpture is the site of a vigil for Florida shooting victims

February 19, 2018Last updated February 20, 2018 by EMU communications

A vigil hosted by Trinity Presbyterian Church/Rally the Valley gathered at Eastern Mennonite University on Sunday evening to honor and commemorate the 17 students and staff killed last Wednesday by a

Drummers help SPI Community Day participants feel the beating heart of peace

February 16, 2018Last updated February 22, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Most participants in Timothy Seidel’s workshop were captivated by the humorous image. In one drawing, a huge fish chased a school of smaller fish. In the second, tables had turned:

EMU awarded $300,000 Department of Justice grant

February 14, 2018Last updated March 14, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University has named Leda Werner as the project coordinator of a new grant funded by the U.S. Department of Justice that focuses on connecting with community partners to

Local and global practicum experiences prepare EMU’s next generation of peacebuilders

February 7, 2018Last updated February 9, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Writing an instructional manual about growing and using elderberries for medicinal syrups may not look like peacebuilding at first glance, but Eastern Mennonite University senior Ben Rush’s practicum last fall

Meeting new demands, SPI adds seven new courses and several 3-day trainings

February 5, 2018Last updated April 23, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Participation in marches and protests alone does not adequately address the complexities and shifting natures of national and societal challenges. It is a good first step to become interested in

Exploring a paradigm: South Koreans visit EMU to learn about the roots of restorative justice

February 1, 2018Last updated February 2, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Last year in South Korea, middle school teachers Yongseung Roh and Kyungyun Hwang read Howard Zehr’s seminal text Changing Lenses with a study group. This year, they were part of

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