Inspired by EMU's Interfaith Peace Camp, the London Interfaith Peace Camp in Ontario, Canada, began four years ago. ... read more about Canadian peace camp for kids takes inspiration from EMU’s Interfaith Peace Camp from London Interfaith Peace Camp
Peacebuilding and development
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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
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‘Restorative Justice In Motion’ conference provides practitioners with space for meaningful dialogue about race, power, privilege and identity
To the outsider, the June 15-18 Restorative Justice in Motion conference at Eastern Mennonite University may have looked like any other summer gathering of intellectuals, ready to share, network and ... read more about ‘Restorative Justice In Motion’ conference provides practitioners with space for meaningful dialogue about race, power, privilege and identity
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Two-day academy offers introductory training in restorative justice in education
Eastern Mennonite University will offer a Restorative Justice in Education Academy June 27-28 on the Harrisonburg, Virginia, campus. The event, sponsored by EMU’s Master of Arts in Education program, will ... read more about Two-day academy offers introductory training in restorative justice in education
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Four alumni named to The Mennonite’s ’20 Under 40′ committed to faith
Four alumni are among The Mennonite’s “20 Under 40” honorees, selected for their commitment to “following Jesus” and finding “value in the Christian faith and community.” The honorees were selected ... read more about Four alumni named to The Mennonite’s ’20 Under 40′ committed to faith
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Zehr Institute co-director engages with Russian educators and peer mediators on restorative justice practices
Carl Stauffer has seen restorative justice practices at work in places around the world. He had the opportunity to explore a new location last month when a group invited him ... read more about Zehr Institute co-director engages with Russian educators and peer mediators on restorative justice practices
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Center for Justice and Peacebuilding publishes first of e-journals series on peacebuilding origins and values
At the heart of the first e-journal published by Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding is an invitation. Readers are welcomed, in this issue and the next three ... read more about Center for Justice and Peacebuilding publishes first of e-journals series on peacebuilding origins and values
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In Reunion’s ‘Freedom Circles,’ peacebuilding major facilitates life changes and his own learning
Nathan McKnight recognized a quality of reciprocity in his spring semester internship. The people who come through the “freedom circles” hosted by the organization Reunion, he says, “are improving me, ... read more about In Reunion’s ‘Freedom Circles,’ peacebuilding major facilitates life changes and his own learning
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Ten seniors honored with Cords of Distinction for their impact on campus and community
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony held Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2016 at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated ... read more about Ten seniors honored with Cords of Distinction for their impact on campus and community
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EMU faculty, staff and Team Accord students attend restorative justice training together
At a recent conference in New York, Eastern Mennonite University students found themselves in a unique position as participant-representatives. They were the only students among the 30 participants at the ... read more about EMU faculty, staff and Team Accord students attend restorative justice training together