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‘Peacebuilder’ podcast: Ben Bergey and the peacebuilding powers of music

May 19, 2021Last updated June 9, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

On this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast, Professor Benjamin Bergey speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about peacebuilding through music, and how working with intercultural youth ensembles inspired him

New textbook helps counselors cultivate diagnostic skills

May 15, 2021Last updated May 15, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

Anyone who’s experienced mental health challenges or taken an interest in psychology has likely heard of the DSM-5, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,

Washington Community Scholars’ Center director to retire after 22 years of shaping, invigorating DC cross-cultural program

May 13, 2021Last updated May 14, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

A city divided, Washington D.C. is at once violent and magnificent. Its political and cultural institutions attract politicians, academicians, artists, and immigrants. Rhythm and color from around the globe embellish

Highlights of EMU’s 2021 Commencement

May 10, 2021Last updated May 14, 2021 by EMU communications

EMU’s Commencement ceremonies spanned nearly two weeks, beginning April 24 with the Donning of the Kente ceremony and concluding yesterday with virtual Commencements. And there still one to go: EMU’s

The call to CJP’s 2021 grads: ‘The world needs each and every one of you and everything you learned’

May 10, 2021Last updated May 11, 2021 by EMU communications

At the end of one journey and the beginning of another, Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding hosted its annual Celebration of Blessings for the 2021 graduates on

Weekend ‘walking ceremonies’ celebrate EMU’s ’20 and ’21 graduates

May 3, 2021Last updated May 4, 2021 by EMU communications

Balloons, flowers, cheers, caps and gowns, and big smiles… Pageantry and “Pomp and Circumstance”… Saturday’s sun-filled celebrations were a semblance of normalcy in pandemic times, as more than 1,300 guests

In Memoriam: Laban Peachey ’52, MA ’97, former dean and faculty member

April 28, 2021Last updated May 3, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

Laban Peachey left behind a long legacy in Anabaptist higher education and ministry when he died Friday, April 23, 2021, at age 94. The former professor and dean of students

‘Peacebuilder’ podcast explores trauma-informed care and pedagogy with Matt Tibbles MA ‘18

April 21, 2021Last updated May 18, 2021 by admin

Matt Tibbles MA ‘18 is the featured guest of this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast. Tibbles speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about restorative justice and trauma-informed classrooms. The

Hot topics: Five spring semester discussion groups focus on faith, race, and gender

April 21, 2021Last updated April 29, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi and Lauren Jefferson

EMU’s campus community entered into a wave of critical discussions about faith, race, and gender this semester. Three book clubs emerged independently, while yet another reading group and a film

Sarah Ann Bixler named associate dean at Eastern Mennonite Seminary

April 19, 2021Last updated April 19, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

Sarah Ann Bixler has been named associate dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary. She begins administrative duties July 1, 2021, and will continue teaching responsibilities as a faculty member of the

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