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Learners from 35 nations gather for peacebuilding institute

May 12, 2009 by Chris Edwards

By Chris Edwards They turned to greet neighbors, each invited to speak in his or her native language. Many said “Hello”; a few, “Hola!” or “Bonjour.” Sebastian Bukenya, a young

13th SPI Sessions Under Way

May 8, 2008 by Chris Edwards

With an enrollment of 96 learners from 39 nations, participants gathered May 5 at EMU to launch the 13th annual Summer Peacebuilding Institute. Participants Dr. Babasheb Ghatage, India’ Stephanie Rodriguez,

Student’s Protest Met with Pepper Spray

January 26, 2005Last updated September 22, 2014 by Robert Rhodes, Mennonite Weekly Review

Junior Justin Shenk kneels and prays as protestors are sprayed with pepper spray during the presidential inauguration celebration. Copyright USATODAY, January 20, 2005. Reprinted with permission. by Robert Rhodes, Mennonite