Read Harvard Magazine's coverage of restorative justice, with reference to Howard Zehr and an interview with sujatha baliga, one of the speakers at EMU's recent anniversary celebration of the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. Former Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice director Carl Stauffer was a keynote speaker at Harvard's 2019 RJ symposium. ... read more about Restorative justice, Howard Zehr and sujatha baliga featured in Harvard Magazine from Harvard Magazine
After two years in the making, CJP’s 25+1 Anniversary is in the history books. Read on for a quick overview of presenters and their topics. Then visit www.emu.edu/cjp/anniversary to view ... read more about CJP 25+1 Anniversary Celebration session recordings available for viewing
Jacques Mushagasha MA ’16 shared this op-ed in the June 19, 2021, Daily News-Record. He is a mediator for the Supreme Court of Virginia focusing on juvenile and family court, ... read more about Jacques Mushagasha MA ’16: ‘On World Refugee Day, Let’s Rekindle Hope’
A new photo book memorializing the “MJ Dream Hike” is now available for purchase, with proceeds going towards the MJ Sharp Peace & Justice Endowed Scholarship at Eastern Mennonite University. ... read more about ‘Dream Hike’ photo book proceeds to bolster endowed scholarship
Alicia Garza opened her keynote address at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s (CJP) 25+1 anniversary celebration with a moving introduction to her life’s work as a community organizer and ... read more about Alicia Garza talks power and empowerment during CJP’s 25+1 Anniversary Celebration keynote
On this week’s episode of “Peacebuilder” podcast, host Patience Kamau MA ’17 is interviewed by Lindsay Martin, associate director of development for the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. The podcast ... read more about ‘We are a Storytelling Species’: Host Patience Kaumau featured in ‘Peacebuilder’ podcast final episode
Gwendolyn Myers GC ’14 has been appointed Global Chairperson for Youth Empowerment for the G100, a club of 100 top women leaders. Myers is founder and executive director of Messengers ... read more about Alumna announced as youth chair in the G100 global women’s leadership club
The global and domestic impact of Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding will be celebrated June-4-6 at the 25+1 Anniversary Celebration. The event was originally planned for summer ... read more about Join the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s 25+1 Anniversary Celebration June 4-6
Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement Alicia Garza will speak at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) during the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s 25th Anniversary Celebration banquet on June 5, ... read more about Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza to headline CJP’s 25+1 Anniversary Celebration
After 10 days of fighting and hundreds killed, Israel and Hamas are observing a cease fire. In Harrisonburg, protesters rallied in solidarity with Palestinians on Saturday. Tim Seidel, professor and director of EMU's Center for Interfaith Engagment, spoke at the rally. ... read more about Locals march for Palestinians from WMRA/NPR