Emmanuel Bombande MA '02 has been nominated as Ghana's deputy foreign affairs minister by President John Mahama. ... read more about Emmanuel Bombande MA ’02 nominated as Ghana’s deputy foreign affairs minister from GhanaWeb
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Restorative Justice in Education Academy draws educators from six states for introduction into creating socially just, equitable learning environments
Jonathan Stith invoked civil rights leader Ella Baker in his keynote address at Eastern Mennonite University’s Restorative Justice in Education Academy last week. Stith, who is national coordinator at the ... read more about Restorative Justice in Education Academy draws educators from six states for introduction into creating socially just, equitable learning environments
Poet Angela Carter ’09 to perform ‘Wingspan’ at the International Summit to End Sexual Violence in NYC
Angela Carter '09 will perform her poem 'Wingspan' at the July 10-11 International Summit to End Sexual Violence in New York City. ... read more about Poet Angela Carter ’09 to perform ‘Wingspan’ at the International Summit to End Sexual Violence in NYC from YouTube
Alumnus puts organizational leadership degree to the test as regional coordinator of West Virginia flood relief efforts
This article, published with permission from The News-Gazette and written by Beth Homicz, references alumnus Irvin “Joey” Jones III, a Raphine, Virginia, resident who is providing leadership to Rockbridge County churches ... read more about Alumnus puts organizational leadership degree to the test as regional coordinator of West Virginia flood relief efforts
Shoqi Al-Maktary MA ’07 leads program in Yemen named among most innovative global nonprofits
Search for Common Ground's Shoqi Abas Al-Maktary MA '07, leads the program "Unifying Yemen to Stand Up Against Violence," recently named one of the 100 most innovative nonprofits and social enterprises of 2016. ... read more about Shoqi Al-Maktary MA ’07 leads program in Yemen named among most innovative global nonprofits from Search for Common Ground named among most innovative global nonprofits
Intensive English Program students produce and host ‘The Three Continents Music Show’ on WQSV 106.3 FM
Ha Yeong Ahn sits at a computer terminal in the former WEMC studio building atop the hill at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), practicing a script for a recorded radio show. ... read more about Intensive English Program students produce and host ‘The Three Continents Music Show’ on WQSV 106.3 FM
Dr. Lee Snyder begins her six-month term as interim president of Eastern Mennonite University
Just a few minutes into her first day of work at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), Interim President Lee Snyder was greeted with a pleasant surprise. This surprise was an “old ... read more about Dr. Lee Snyder begins her six-month term as interim president of Eastern Mennonite University
‘No longer a refugee’: Dr. Ashok Gladston Xavier MA ’04 on the Sri Lankan Tamils
Dr. Ashok Gladston Xavier MA '04, head of the department of social work at Loyola College in Chennai, writes about being a "refugee" and the Sri Lankan Tamils who have lived in India for more than 20 years in the Deccan Chronicle. ... read more about ‘No longer a refugee’: Dr. Ashok Gladston Xavier MA ’04 on the Sri Lankan Tamils from Deccan Chronicle
Center for Interfaith Engagement Director Ed Martin retires after six years of facilitating dialogue and scholarly interaction
Ed Martin’s interest in interfaith work won’t stop when he ends his six-year term as director of Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Interfaith Engagement. Martin, whose last day is Thursday, ... read more about Center for Interfaith Engagement Director Ed Martin retires after six years of facilitating dialogue and scholarly interaction
Farewell celebration for President Loren Swartzendruber and wife Pat highlights leadership during 13 years of service
University and college “presidents have to know about fundraising, enrollment, board governance, community and connection,” said Jennifer Braaten at Friday’s farewell celebration for President Loren Swartzendruber and his wife, Pat. ... read more about Farewell celebration for President Loren Swartzendruber and wife Pat highlights leadership during 13 years of service