Jan Jenner “Rocks in the Road,” a presentation with discussion on the recent post-election crisis and peace efforts in the east African nation of Kenya will be held 4-5:30 p.m. ... read more about EMU Presentation Examines Kenya Crisis
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Conscientious Objector Speaks About Realities of War
By Heather Bowser, Daily News-Record EMU grad MJ Sharp at chapel on Wednesday. Photo by Jim Bishop When M.J. Sharp graduated from EMU in 2005, his conscientious objection to war ... read more about Conscientious Objector Speaks About Realities of War
EMU Sets Music Programs for Children and Parents
Lynne Mackey (seated) and Joan Griffing are EMU members of the recently-formed “Harmonia Musica” ensemble that will perform Jan. 18 and 19 on campus. Photo by Jim Bishop This ensemble ... read more about EMU Sets Music Programs for Children and Parents
Senior Wins Peace Contest
Nicholas L. (Nick) Stoddard, a senior biblical studies major An EMU student has received first prize in the bi-national C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest. Nicholas L. (Nick) Stoddard, a ... read more about Senior Wins Peace Contest
Iraqi Peace Worker Killed
An Iraqi-Muslim advocate for peace and reconciliation, who received support from Christian organizations for his work in trauma-healing, has been killed. Dr. Alharith Abdulhameed Hassan, 56-year-old professor of psychiatry at ... read more about Iraqi Peace Worker Killed
A Voice Of Peace
Elias Chacour, Christian-Palestinian-Israeli ambassador for peace, addresses a church leaders’ luncheon at EMU. Photo by Jim Bishop By Tom Mitchell, Daily News-Record Upon taking the podium at Monday ... read more about A Voice Of Peace
Assefa Nurtures Cease-Fire in Uganda
Lt. General Dr. Riek Machar (l.), vice president of the government of Southern Sudan and chairman and chief mediator of the peace talks, working with Hizkias Assefa, chief facilitator of ... read more about Assefa Nurtures Cease-Fire in Uganda
Family of Ex-Profs Waits In Hopeful Mood
By Leah Nylen, Daily News-Record Ken and Kathryn Seitz were expected to be aboard a ship bound for Cyprus this morning. Back home, the Seitz family remained upbeat about the ... read more about Family of Ex-Profs Waits In Hopeful Mood
STAR Program Expands to Serve Youth
L. to r.: Lou Furman from New Orleans, Ebun Abeni James of Sierra Leone, Tamara Maslovaric from Serbia and Jeff Mansfield from New York City do a role play representing ... read more about STAR Program Expands to Serve Youth
Deadline Extension ‘A Good Sign’ For EMU-Connected Hostage
By Rob Longley, Daily News-Record Islamic militants holding former Eastern Mennonite University student Tom Fox and three other hostages in Iraq extended the deadline for the captives’ execution to Saturday, ... read more about Deadline Extension ‘A Good Sign’ For EMU-Connected Hostage