At first glance, there is nothing “shadowy” about the rise of fundraising organizations tied to Philadelphia public schools. These independently run nonprofits are typically associated with the sunny side of public education. But researchers Ryan Good and Katharine Nelson say there is a central paradox embedded in these “Friends of” groups, which have burst onto the scene in many wealthy or gentrifying parts of Philadelphia.
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The fourth episode of the Peacebuilder podcast features the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s (CJP) academic program coordinator, Janelle Myers-Benner, who has worked at CJP in various capacities for 20 ... read more about Peacebuilder Podcast: ‘Nora Lynne’ with Janelle Myers-Benner
It took a few years of persistence and many phone calls on the part of Eastern Mennonite University’s Director of Multicultural Services Celeste Thomas to bring The Rev. Dr. Cornell ... read more about Former NAACP president preaches Black history, past and present, is God’s movement among us and touches us all
“Family means everything to Monacan people,” said the tribe’s chief, Kenneth Branham, during Eastern Mennonite University’s Community Day on Feb. 14. During a noon plenary session, Branham interspersed the history ... read more about SPI Community Day 2020 highlights racial justice advocates
James Ramsey ’18 dons safety glasses, a hairnet, and ear plugs to go out onto the production floor at the Artisan Packaging plant, known for many years as Graham Packaging, ... read more about EMU education ‘opened doors’ for packaging operations manager
The Black Student Alliance, Multicultural Student Services at Eastern Mennonite University and the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion invites attendance at two remaining events in celebration of Black History Month. ... read more about EMU Black History Month hosts former NAACP president
The third episode of the Peacebuilder podcast features Center for Justice and Peacebuilding professor Carl Stauffer, who speaks on transitional justice from the perspective of growing up in the Vietnam ... read more about Peacebuilder Podcast: ‘Remembering without Revenge’ with Carl Stauffer
Eastern Mennonite University’s new director of counseling services knows the university and its students well. Allison Collazo, a Pennsylvania native, graduated from EMU with a bachelor’s degree in ... read more about New director of counseling services is no stranger to EMU
During the 2019-20 academic year, as the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding commemorates its 25th anniversary, a series of guest authors will share reflections about CJP’s personal impact. We want ... read more about CJP at 25: Celebrate, Reflect, Dream with Shyamika Jayasundara-Smits MA ‘04
Rabbi Dr. Niles Goldstein, asked to reflect on the impact of Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Interfaith Engagement on its 10th anniversary, called the organization “a counterweight to today’s climate ... read more about Building bridges of understanding, EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement celebrates 10th anniversary
