Eastern Mennonite University will host its third annual Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) Community Day Friday, Feb. 2. Titled “Practical Tools for Hard Problems in Our Communities,” the day’s workshops will ... read more about ‘Practical Tools for Hard Problems’ at third annual peacebuilding Community Day
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at Eastern Mennonite University was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kumar Anuraj Jha, MA ’07. Jha died in a car ... read more about CJP mourns the loss of UN specialist Kumar Anuraj Jha MA ’07
Impact. Influence. Inspire. Jodie Geddes MA in conflict transformation ’16, works in restorative justice with youth, slam poet; Anxo Pérez ’97, entrepreneur in Spain, author, musician; Trent Wagler ‘02 of ... read more about EMUTenTalks – 2017 Centennial Homecoming
When Channah Fonseca-Quezada and David Quezada talk about their personal journeys that have merged and taken them from their native Chile to the United States and now to Canada, one ... read more about EMU preps multi-talented Chilean alumni for doctoral religious studies, peacebuilding dialogue in the Jewish community
Kevin King '81, executive director of Mennonite Disaster Service, participates in a PeaceLab podcast from Texas. King was part of an assessment team in Texas last week beginning to assess damage from Tropical Storm Harvey. ... read more about Kevin King ’81, executive director of Mennonite Disaster Service, is on site in Texas after Tropical Storm Harvey from PeaceLab
Three women working in peacebuilding will be honored during a special Daughters for Life Foundation Gala Dinner in Washington D.C. The Sept. 16 event at Busboys and Poets is co-sponsored by ... read more about Daughters for Life Gala Dinner to honor three peacebuilders and raise funds for Middle East women scholars to attend CJP’s graduate program
Leymah Gbowee, a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, will deliver a keynote address on “The Critical Significance of Engaging Women in Peace and Security” at the U.S. Naval War College on August 10th at 6:30 pm. ... read more about Leymah Gbowee ’07, a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, will speak at the Naval War College on August 10th from What'sUpNewp (Rhode Island)
This weekend [Nov. 11-13], a small number of police chiefs will come to Harrisonburg to discuss restorative justice best practices that aim to focus more on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large. ... read more about Police talk restorative justice at local retreat from WMRA
After Sept. 11, The Rev. Steven D. Martin found himself the subject of much interest. Suddenly every public television station was scrambling for material on Muslims, and his first major ... read more about Communications director for National Council of Churches shares his interfaith journey
Eastern Mennonite University and the Center for Interfaith Engagement welcomes Fulbright Scholar Dr. Syafaatun Almirzanah for the 2016-17 academic year. She is on the faculty of theology in the Department ... read more about Comparative religions expert and Fulbright Scholar Syafaatun Almirzanah joins EMU faculty from Indonesia