Christian communities around the world have begun to respond to environmental problems, but often struggle to explain how ecological integrity matters for Christian faith. Willis Jenkins, assistant professor of social ... read more about Faith-Ecological Integrity is Seminar Topic
Applied social sciences
‘Tents of Hope’ Raise Awareness of Darfur Crisis
EMU will host two “Tents of Hope” for Darfur on the campus front lawn Oct. 7 and 8, beginning at 9 a.m. The simulated refugee tents are meant to create ... read more about ‘Tents of Hope’ Raise Awareness of Darfur Crisis
Science Seminars Open with Focus on Environmental Issues
The first Suter Science Seminar of the fall semester will feature a presentation on the environmental impact of agricultural fertilizer runoff and possible ways to address the issue. Rory O. ... read more about Science Seminars Open with Focus on Environmental Issues
Prof Edits Book on Trauma Healing
Barry Hart, associate professor of conflict and trauma studies at EMU A specialist in trauma healing at EMU has edited a book on the subject, published by University Press of ... read more about Prof Edits Book on Trauma Healing
EMU Participates in Peace Oratorical Contest
Anna Engle, a freshman history & social science education major with a TESL endorsement, won the grand prize award at EMU. Six EMU students took part in the annual C. ... read more about EMU Participates in Peace Oratorical Contest
Sweet Lemons – Mennonites and Iranians Relate
Dan Wesser, professor of international and political studies at EMU, gives an overview of the Iran visit, assisted by (l. to r.): Paul Yoder, Rachel Spory, Josh Brubaker and Fatemeh ... read more about Sweet Lemons – Mennonites and Iranians Relate
Will Peace License Plate See Daylight?
If you notice and enjoy seeing peace-doves on Virginia license plates in the coming year, you can thank Christine Poulson, a 1998 masters degree graduate of the Center for Justice ... read more about Will Peace License Plate See Daylight?
Bible Prof Cited for Article
Ted Grimsrud Ted Grimsrud, associate professor of Bible and religion and justice, peace and conflict studies at Eastern Mennonite University, was awarded “honorable mention” (third place) for biblical interpretation at ... read more about Bible Prof Cited for Article
Senior Given Peace Award
Peace award recipient Julia R. Gingrich with Dale Long (l.), who initiated the recognition, and Eugene Stoltzfus of Keezletown, Va., son of the late Grant M. Stoltzfus. The Stoltzfus family ... read more about Senior Given Peace Award
EMU, Iranians Explore Mutual Interests
Dr. Karimi (second from left), from Mofid University in Qom, Iran, gets acquainted with faculty from EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. Photo by Jim Bishop A leading Iranian human ... read more about EMU, Iranians Explore Mutual Interests