The day before acclaimed human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson gave the Commencement address at Eastern Mennonite University, 29 graduates of the university’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding gathered virtually for ... read more about CJP’s 29 peacebuilding graduates from the Class of ‘22 are ‘already changing the world’
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
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
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
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’
Marshall King ‘92 will be at Eastern Mennonite University Wednesday, Feb. 16, to speak about his new book “Disarmed: The Radical Life and Legacy of MJ Sharp” (Herald Press, 2022). ... read more about Author Marshall King ‘92 to discuss new book ‘Disarmed: The Radical Life and Legacy of MJ Sharp’
The “Peacebuilder” podcast, hosted by Patience Kamau MA ‘17, releases the debut episode of its third season today. Jacqueline N. Font-Guzmán, the inaugural executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion ... read more about ‘Peacebuilder’ podcast season 3 opens with Jackie Font-Guzmán, EMU’s executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion
This year’s top news stories from EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding mark life and professional transitions, celebrate impactful work, and connect us to the challenging issues of the day. ... read more about Top CJP News of 2021
How has CJP changed in the year 2020-21? How do we do justice and peacebuilding education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, sustained racism and oppression, poverty and inequality, ... read more about CJP IMPACT REPORT 2020-21 profiles year of change, innovation
Eastern Mennonite University announces a new partnership with the Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program. The program offers financial assistance and internships to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who ... read more about EMU announces new partnership with Peace Corps