Listen to 2015 Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) participants describe their experience at SPI at Eastern Mennonite University in one word. The Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) teaches 16 to 20 short-term, ... read more about SPI in One Word
Academics
Artist and recent graduate student exhibits seven icons interpreting Mennonite theology
When Kathryn Fenton ‘09, MAR ’15, looked for a place to exhibit her artwork, she didn’t have to go far. A Harrisonburg native and long-time attendee of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, ... read more about Artist and recent graduate student exhibits seven icons interpreting Mennonite theology
Restorative justice, peacebuilding and development programs gain new faculty
New faculty members Johonna Turner and Tim Seidel bring strong ties to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP), and to Mennonite peacebuilding organizations, as well ... read more about Restorative justice, peacebuilding and development programs gain new faculty
At Vatican summit, consultant Michael Shank works with media to tell the story of climate change
One of the reasons most of the world has heard about July’s climate change summit at the Vatican is because Eastern Mennonite University alumnus Michael Shank, MA ’05 (conflict transformation), ... read more about At Vatican summit, consultant Michael Shank works with media to tell the story of climate change
Washington Community Scholars’ Center celebrates 10 years at the Nelson Good House in Brookland
The Brookland neighborhood in Washington D.C. got a little noisier — at least for a few minutes — this week when Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) director Kimberly Schmidt gathered with ... read more about Washington Community Scholars’ Center celebrates 10 years at the Nelson Good House in Brookland
Graphic designer and marketing expert Kristen Opalinski turns her expertise to explorations of faith and social justice
Kristen Opalinski is a woman on the go. Even as she hustled to complete a multimedia project during an intensive two-week media course at the Summer Peacebuilding Institute, the graphic ... read more about Graphic designer and marketing expert Kristen Opalinski turns her expertise to explorations of faith and social justice
Returning to Nepal, professor joins father and brother to offer aid, labor and counseling
Nate Koser spent two years of his adolescence in Nepal with his missionary parents. That’s why the professor of counseling at Eastern Mennonite University traveled back in June and why, ... read more about Returning to Nepal, professor joins father and brother to offer aid, labor and counseling
Jordan Hollinger, now working in the solar industry, sees his undergraduate research published in SolarToday magazine
Recent graduate Jordan Hollinger landed his dream job in energy and environmental policy, after an undergraduate internship that included professor-mentored research on the local economic impacts of Eastern Mennonite University’s ... read more about Jordan Hollinger, now working in the solar industry, sees his undergraduate research published in SolarToday magazine
Alumni couple shares the love that goes around and comes around with new Fortress of Hope family in Nicaragua
In October, Mitchell and Lauren Yoder left everything they knew for Managua, Nicaragua and the children’s home called Forteleza de Esperanza [Fortress of Hope]. What caused these two Eastern Mennonite ... read more about Alumni couple shares the love that goes around and comes around with new Fortress of Hope family in Nicaragua
After the tragic loss of her grandson, long-time victim advocate reflects on changing roles and restorative justice
When her 20-year-old grandson was murdered, long-time victim advocate Pamela Leonard, MA ’06 (conflict transformation), found herself suddenly in a new role. What she learned has strengthened her zeal for ... read more about After the tragic loss of her grandson, long-time victim advocate reflects on changing roles and restorative justice