Mennonite Central Committee's peacebuilding work in South Korea has been aided for decades by Hyung Gon Lee and more recently, his son, Jae Young Lee MA '03. ... read more about Jae Young Lee MA ’03, peacebuilding in South Korea and the MCC connection from Mennonite World Review
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CJP recognizes winners of its ‘Spreading the Word of Peace’ storytelling contest
Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding has announced the winners of its Alumni Storytelling Contest: Spreading the Word of Peace. Entrants were judged in three categories: literature, visual ... read more about CJP recognizes winners of its ‘Spreading the Word of Peace’ storytelling contest
Outside Magazine: EMU-led STAR trauma training in Grand Canyon National Park
Twenty employees from Grand Canyon National Park attended its first week-long Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) workshop, run by Eastern Mennonite University. ... read more about Outside Magazine: EMU-led STAR trauma training in Grand Canyon National Park from Outside
Student activism presents learning opportunities for all, says faculty/staff conference keynote
Professor Felipe Hinojosa offered a message of promise during his keynote address “Another University Is Possible” at Eastern Mennonite University’s annual fall faculty and staff conference: Embrace students as visionaries ... read more about Student activism presents learning opportunities for all, says faculty/staff conference keynote
CJP alumni, faculty and staff present at the 2018 Caux Forum
Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding was represented at the Caux Forum in Switzerland this summer by six alumni, faculty and staff. The forum, which takes place in ... read more about CJP alumni, faculty and staff present at the 2018 Caux Forum
CJP student participates in historic use of restorative justice in North Carolina felony case
YoungJi Jang graduated from Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) not just with a master’s degree in conflict transformation, but also deep belief in restorative practices. In ... read more about CJP student participates in historic use of restorative justice in North Carolina felony case
At SPI’s Horizons of Change luncheon, a taste of Hollywood and the Pentagon’s mutual exploitation
In the first of four Horizons of Change luncheons during the 2018 Summer Peacebuilding Institute at Eastern Mennonite University, screenwriter and author Tiffany FitzHenry traced the collaboration of the American ... read more about At SPI’s Horizons of Change luncheon, a taste of Hollywood and the Pentagon’s mutual exploitation
CJP’s 2018 graduates share research, practicum learnings
Second-year master’s degree candidates in the conflict transformation and restorative justice programs at Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding are required to fulfill a practicum or research project. ... read more about CJP’s 2018 graduates share research, practicum learnings
CJP graduates from eight states and 12 countries charged to ‘maximize healing’
At an afternoon reception following Sunday’s Commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University, Center for Justice and Peacebuilding Executive Director Daryl Byler reminded the 29 graduates that they were now members ... read more about CJP graduates from eight states and 12 countries charged to ‘maximize healing’
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee to give commencement address, receive inaugural honorary doctorate of justice
On the occasion of its 100th commencement ceremony, Eastern Mennonite University announces that the 2018 address will be given by alumna and 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee. In recognition ... read more about Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee to give commencement address, receive inaugural honorary doctorate of justice