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Annual Peacebuilder magazine highlights work in peace, justice and resilience by CJP and its alumni

September 18, 2018Last updated September 18, 2018 by Moderator

Name any current major conflict in the world, domestic or international, and there is likely at least one graduate on location, employing the analysis and peacebuilding tools learned while studying

‘Is This a Bonhoeffer Moment?’ takes second in bi-national C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest

September 11, 2018Last updated September 14, 2018 by EMU communications

The winner of the spring 2018 C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest at Eastern Mennonite University has placed second at the contest’s final, bi-national level. Caleb Schrock Hurst, currently in Vietnam

EMS elementary school students sign pledge of nonviolence

Eastern Mennonite School

Lynette Mast '88 helps Eastern Mennonite Elementary students take part in an annual tradition, with each student adding their name to their classroom’s pledge of nonviolence poster, and then washing one another’s hands. ... read more about EMS elementary school students sign pledge of nonviolence from Eastern Mennonite School

Four recent grads begin MCC SALT voluntary service

August 28, 2018Last updated August 30, 2018 by EMU communications

Four Eastern Mennonite University alumni started their Serving and Learning Together (SALT) Program terms this week. SALT is a year-long cross-cultural service program of Mennonite Central Committee. During their assignments,

Lancaster doctor honored for leadership and teaching excellence while co-chief resident

August 13, 2018Last updated August 15, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Dr. Brianna Oelschlager ’11 Moyer was recently awarded the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Resident Teacher Award for exemplary leadership and teaching excellence in the Lancaster General Family Medicine

Senior social work major returns to Guatemala for immigration-related AFSC practicum

August 8, 2018Last updated August 22, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Elizabeth Witmer, a senior social work major at Eastern Mennonite University, returned to the country of her childhood for a summer practicum experience. “I was a missionary kid in Guatemala

MCC U.S. Washington Office reflects on 50 years of advocacy

August 3, 2018Last updated August 6, 2018 by Cherelle M. Dessus/MCC

The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) U.S. Washington Office celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house and reception at The Hill Center in Washington D.C. on July 17. In attendance were

The Hechinger Report: Professor Kathy Evans identifies priorities of restorative justice in education movement

KQED/The Hechinger Report

Why Restorative Justice is About More Than Reducing Suspensions: The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education, taps Professor Kathy Evans to comment on the restorative justice in education movement. . ... read more about The Hechinger Report: Professor Kathy Evans identifies priorities of restorative justice in education movement from KQED/The Hechinger Report

DNP candidate works in Ethiopia to improve maternal and newborn mortality rates

July 26, 2018Last updated July 31, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Rebekah Maldonado-Nofziger ‘12, a Doctor of Nursing Practice candidate at the University of Washington, is serving for nine months in Ethiopia as a fellow with Strengthening Care Opportunities through Partnership

Professor joins MCUSA congressional delegation to advocate for peace in Israel and Palestine

The Mennonite

Six leaders from Mennonite Church USA advocated for peace and justice in Palestine and Israel during congressional visits May 22 in Washington, D.C. The visit took place just days after Israeli soldiers killed more than 60 largely nonviolent Palestinian protesters May 14 in Gaza, and many of the delegates asked their representatives to respond to this. “I relayed my deep, deep concern about the situation in Gaza, asking my representatives to take a stand for the rights of Palestinians, and given the significant amount of aid the U.S. provides to Israel each year, to call for an investigation into Israeli military actions,” said Tim Seidel, director of the Center for Interfaith Engagement at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. ... read more about Professor joins MCUSA congressional delegation to advocate for peace in Israel and Palestine from The Mennonite

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