Caleb Schrock-Hurst is a copy editor for Thế Giới Publishers in Hanoi, Vietnam, via Mennonite Central Committee’s Serving and Learning Together program. He is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Va., and Hesston (Kan.) College. He blogs at Thoughts and Thinks, where this post first appeared. ... read more about In Vietman with MCC, Caleb Schrock-Hurst ’18 visits the site of My Lai from Mennonite World Review
Felicia Zamora, of Managua, Nicaragua, talks about her Mennonite connections and EMU education in this graduate student feature provided by Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. “The University’s logo is from Micah 6:8: ‘What does the Lord require of you?’ My education there made me aware of social justice issues and Jesus’ mandate to love our enemies, our persecutors, and to turn the other cheek,” says Felicia. “We were taught not just to evangelize and save souls but actually to become part of the community in which we lived and ministered.” ... read more about Felicia Zamora ’02 on her Mennonite faith, EMU education and Micah 6:8 from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Catcher Erik Kratz begins a new season with the San Francisco Giants. ... read more about New Giants catcher Erik Kratz leaves a presence everywhere he goes from NBC Sports
CSCS asks 10 people to reflect on what the recent climate reports mean from their professional and personal perspectives. ... read more about Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions: Mennonite voices respond to recent climate reports from Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions
Kathy Evans, professor of teacher education at Eastern Mennonite University, led two professional development sessions on restorative practices in education. ... read more about EMHS hosts professional development on restorative practices from Eastern Mennonite High School
Portsmouth Public Schools assistant principal Basil Marin talks about "Relationships, Efficacy, Attitude, Champion, Hope (REACH)." https://www.coolcatteacher.com/revealing-the-heart-to-breakthrough-to-the-unreachable-student/ ... read more about Principal Basil Marin ’10 shares five tips for reaching the ‘unreachable’ student from 10 Minute Teacher Podcast
Professors at local colleges are tackling the tough topics with their students. Melody Pannell, a professor at Eastern Mennonite University, said the blackface controversy with Governor Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring has been a significant part of her lectures in her "race and gender" class. ... read more about Race and gender class discusses controversy in Virginia from WHSV-TV3
Adam Starks, businessman and father of three, penned a memoir, "Broken Child, Mended Man," in 2013. He recently returned to Rappahannock County to speak to high school students. ... read more about Adam Starks ’03 returns to Rappahannock high school with inspiring story of hard work and resilience from Rappahannock News
Mazhun Idris, of Nigeria, took "Peacebuilding Approaches to Violent Extremism" with Lisa Schirch at last summer's Summer Peacebuilding Institute. His participation was sponsored by the organization hosting his 1-year appointment, the Center for Islam and Religious Freedom in Washington D.C. ... read more about Atlas Fellow from Nigeria reviews SPI experience from Medium
The newly published Palestine and Rule of Power, edited by Alaa Tartir and Timothy Seidel, explores how the rule of power relates to the case of occupied Palestine, and examines features of local dissent and international governance. ... read more about This Week in Palestine reviews book co-edited by Professor Tim Seidel from This Week in Palestine