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CJP announces leadership transition

April 16, 2019Last updated January 6, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

As Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding begins its 25th anniversary year, a leadership transition is taking place. Daryl Byler, CJP’s executive director since 2013, has accepted a

South Korean educators study trauma and resilience at CJP

February 14, 2019Last updated February 14, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

South Korean educator Eunkyung Ahn began her studies at Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) with an intensive short course about trauma and resilience – and she

Tecla Namachanja Wanjala named CJP’s Peacebuilder of the Year

February 4, 2019Last updated May 7, 2019 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at Eastern Mennonite University has named Tecla Namachanja Wanjala as the 2019 Peacebuilder of the Year. Wanjala, who received her master’s in conflict

MCC U.S. Washington Office reflects on 50 years of advocacy

August 3, 2018Last updated August 6, 2018 by Cherelle M. Dessus/MCC

The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) U.S. Washington Office celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house and reception at The Hill Center in Washington D.C. on July 17. In attendance were

Peacebuilder of the Year Annette Lantz-Simmons honored at SPI luncheon

June 23, 2018Last updated July 19, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Bringing a new sense of justice to multiple city venues – neighborhoods, courts and prisons, schools and more – is a challenge that requires focus, patience and an empowering spirit.

CJP graduates from eight states and 12 countries charged to ‘maximize healing’

May 7, 2018Last updated May 10, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

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

Scholars from five Iraqi universities gather for CJP-led conflict analysis training

April 10, 2018Last updated April 11, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

In early February, 20 scholars from five leading Iraqi universities and a representative from Iraq’s Ministry of Education gathered in Beirut, Lebanon, for a five-day training on conflict analysis. The

Seven CJP graduate students selected to present at Notre Dame peace conference

April 3, 2018Last updated April 9, 2018 by EMU communications

Seven graduate students from Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding have been selected to present at the 2018 Notre Dame Student Peace Conference April 13-14 in South Bend,

Weekend performances engage EMU audiences in emotions and history of Israel/Palestine conflict

February 26, 2018Last updated March 23, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Four theatrical performances highlighting multiple perspectives of the Israel/Palestine conflict brought approximately 400 viewers — and one Washington Post theater critic— to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in late February. EMU

‘Guns Into Plowshares’ sculpture is the site of a vigil for Florida shooting victims

February 19, 2018Last updated February 20, 2018 by EMU communications

A vigil hosted by Trinity Presbyterian Church/Rally the Valley gathered at Eastern Mennonite University on Sunday evening to honor and commemorate the 17 students and staff killed last Wednesday by a

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