Zehr's new book Still Doing Life: 22 Lifers, 25 Years Later, checks in with individuals serving life sentences in Pennsylvania. The book is a sequel to his 1996 work Doing Life, which introduces the individuals and shares their stories. ... read more about Howard Zehr talks about his book “Still Doing Life” from WHSV TV-3
Center for Justice and Peacebuilding
Summer Peacebuilding Institute back in person with ‘all-star’ line-up of courses, instructors
Though it’s only March, Bill Goldberg is already looking forward to the 2022 Summer Peacebuilding Institute this May and June with anticipation. After two years of online programming, SPI returns ... read more about Summer Peacebuilding Institute back in person with ‘all-star’ line-up of courses, instructors
Royals ready to rise up for LovEMU Day, April 6!
“Rise Up Together” is our rallying cry for the sixth annual LovEMU Day. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 6, and start thinking about all the ways you love EMU. ... read more about Royals ready to rise up for LovEMU Day, April 6!
Stanford Social Innovation Review features ‘The Neutrality Trap’
Jackie Font-Guzmán, EMU's Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Bernard Mayer introduce an excerpt from their book "The Neutrality Trap" in this issue of the Stanford Social Innovation Review. ... read more about Stanford Social Innovation Review features ‘The Neutrality Trap’ from Stanford Social Innovation Review
EMU announces transitions at Center for Justice and Peacebuilding and executive leadership team
Eastern Mennonite University announces two leadership transitions that highlight and strengthen the university’s core values of commitments to peacebuilding and diversity, equity and inclusion. Jayne Docherty, executive director and professor ... read more about EMU announces transitions at Center for Justice and Peacebuilding and executive leadership team
Rodrigue Makelele MA ’20 honored as U*Nite’s 2022 Young Community Builder
Rodrigue Makelele, a 2020 graduate of EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, was honored by the area United Way of Harrisonburg and Rocknigham as the 2022 Young Community Builder Award. ... read more about Rodrigue Makelele MA ’20 honored as U*Nite’s 2022 Young Community Builder
Najla El Mangoush MA ‘15 honored with International Women of Courage Award
Eastern Mennonite University alumna Najla El Mangoush, foreign minister of Libya, will be among 12 women honored by the U.S. State Department for “extraordinary courage, strength and leadership in improving ... read more about Najla El Mangoush MA ‘15 honored with International Women of Courage Award
Howard Zehr and Barb Toews MA ‘00 publish ‘Still Doing Life: 22 Lifers, 25 Years Later’
Howard Zehr, distinguished professor of restorative justice at Eastern Mennonite University, and co-author Barb Toews MA ‘00 will talk about their book “Still Doing Life: 22 Lifers, 25 Years Later” ... read more about Howard Zehr and Barb Toews MA ‘00 publish ‘Still Doing Life: 22 Lifers, 25 Years Later’
‘Cousins’ authors return to Harrisonburg, EMU where their journey of racial reconciliation began
Betty Kilby Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby have told their remarkable story of reconciliation and reparation 37 times in seven months across the country, with features in The Baltimore Sun, BBC ... read more about ‘Cousins’ authors return to Harrisonburg, EMU where their journey of racial reconciliation began
Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary professor to speak on the Bible and Christian nationalism
Drew Strait, assistant professor of New Testament and Christian origins at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, will explore biblical perspectives on Christian nationalism at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and at Park View ... read more about Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary professor to speak on the Bible and Christian nationalism