Center for Justice and Peacebuilding
SPI Horizons luncheon speakers offer perspectives on peacebuilding, from Hollywood to the KKK
Once each session, the Summer Peacebuilding Institute community at Eastern Mennonite University gathers together for lunch and to hear from a guest speaker. Lunches are open to the community for a ... read more about SPI Horizons luncheon speakers offer perspectives on peacebuilding, from Hollywood to the KKK
Leymah Gbowee’s 2018 Commencement Address, Eastern Mennonite University
Urgently Needed! Defenders of Peace and Justice Thank you, President Huxman. This is really a lot of pressure. In one hundred years of EMU’s existence, who would have told anyone ... read more about Leymah Gbowee’s 2018 Commencement Address, Eastern Mennonite University
CJP graduates from eight states and 12 countries charged to ‘maximize healing’
At an afternoon reception following Sunday’s Commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University, Center for Justice and Peacebuilding Executive Director Daryl Byler reminded the 29 graduates that they were now members ... read more about CJP graduates from eight states and 12 countries charged to ‘maximize healing’
Spring recognition chapel honors nearly 130 student leaders
Leadership style and abilities emerge from experience and from constant learning, Vice President of Student Life Jim Smucker said in his welcome to Eastern Mennonite University’s spring semester recognition chapel. ... read more about Spring recognition chapel honors nearly 130 student leaders
Inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival builds intellectual buzz
Though surely all professors at Eastern Mennonite University were excited by the inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival on campus last week, new faculty member Sonia Balasch Rodriguez was ... read more about Inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival builds intellectual buzz
Professor Timothy Seidel to participate in summer seminar on teaching interfaith understanding
Timothy Seidel, assistant professor of international development at Eastern Mennonite University, has been selected from a competitive, national pool of nominees to participate in a faculty seminar on the teaching ... read more about Professor Timothy Seidel to participate in summer seminar on teaching interfaith understanding
Fania Davis to keynote inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival at EMU
Since losing two childhood friends in the 1963 Sunday School bombings in Birmingham, Alabama, Fania Davis has dedicated her life to social justice advocacy, becoming a civil rights attorney and ... read more about Fania Davis to keynote inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival at EMU
Scholars from five Iraqi universities gather for CJP-led conflict analysis training
In early February, 20 scholars from five leading Iraqi universities and a representative from Iraq’s Ministry of Education gathered in Beirut, Lebanon, for a five-day training on conflict analysis. The ... read more about Scholars from five Iraqi universities gather for CJP-led conflict analysis training
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee to give commencement address, receive inaugural honorary doctorate of justice
On the occasion of its 100th commencement ceremony, Eastern Mennonite University announces that the 2018 address will be given by alumna and 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee. In recognition ... read more about Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee to give commencement address, receive inaugural honorary doctorate of justice