John Paul Lederach, professor and founding director of the Conflict Transformation Program at EMU John Paul Lederach, professor and founding director of the Conflict Transformation Program at EMU, now the ... read more about Notre Dame gives Lederach peacebuilding award
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Memphis group explores restorative justice at SPI
Last November in Memphis, a nine-year-old member of Brenda Alexander’s family was shot in street-fight crossfire. Following a painful struggle with the child’s abdominal injuries, Alexander says, “Praise the Lord, ... read more about Memphis group explores restorative justice at SPI
EMU in top 20 percent of nation in recycling competition
By Brooke Fansler, EMU class of 2012 (English major) EMU placed 28th in the “waste minimization” category out of 510 colleges and universities in a nationwide recycling challenge called “Recylemania” ... read more about EMU in top 20 percent of nation in recycling competition
Grad gets scholarship for theological study
Nicholas L. (Nick) Detweiler-Stoddard, an entering master of divinity student at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, has been recognized as a young leader who demonstrates exceptional gifts for ministry by The Fund ... read more about Grad gets scholarship for theological study
What does ‘community’ mean at EMU?
‘Coming to the Table’ program awarded $845,000 in funds
EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) has received funding from the Kellogg Foundation and the Fetzer Institute to further its work with the “Coming to the Table” program (CTTT). ... read more about ‘Coming to the Table’ program awarded $845,000 in funds
WCSC…Exciting Past, Expanding Future
EMU’s Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) recently announced that three students from Bluffton University in Ohio will be based at WCSC in the fall of 2009. This is the first ... read more about WCSC…Exciting Past, Expanding Future
Learners from 35 nations gather for peacebuilding institute
By Chris Edwards They turned to greet neighbors, each invited to speak in his or her native language. Many said “Hello”; a few, “Hola!” or “Bonjour.” Sebastian Bukenya, a young ... read more about Learners from 35 nations gather for peacebuilding institute
Summer institute at EMU trains peacebuilders
Program Draws Activists From Around The World To Valley By Jeremy Hunt, Daily News-Record Folks representing cultures from all over the world dance Monday at an event marking the end ... read more about Summer institute at EMU trains peacebuilders
Play documenting peace worker has Harrisonburg debut
On Mar. 16, 2003, Rachel Corrie, a 23-year-old woman from Washington State, was crushed to death in Gaza under a bulldozer operated by the Israeli army. Wearing the blaze orange ... read more about Play documenting peace worker has Harrisonburg debut