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
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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
Conflict Transformation Alumni Share Global Experiences
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EMU Hosting ‘Artist in Residence’
"She is more than a singer-songwriter. She’s a poet, storyteller, snake-charmer, good neighbor, friend and lover, minister of the wide-eyed gospel of hope and grace. That’s how Barbara Kingsolver, best-selling ... read more about EMU Hosting ‘Artist in Residence’
Peacebuilding Program to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Hundreds of visitors and local residents will gather in Harrisonburg, Va., the first weekend in June to celebrate the first decade of a program that has grown to be one ... read more about Peacebuilding Program to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Student’s Protest Met with Pepper Spray
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 ... read more about Student’s Protest Met with Pepper Spray
THE MORAL IMAGINATION, The Art and Soul of Building Peace
Toward A More Peaceful World
By Luanne Austin, Daily News-Record Fiji ... read more about Toward A More Peaceful World
Peacebuilding Institute Begins Ninth Year
Philip Okeyo, a bishop in and secretary of the Kenya Mennonite Church, introduces himself during the May 3 opening session of the Summer Peacebuilding Institute. More than 185 people from ... read more about Peacebuilding Institute Begins Ninth Year
EMU’s Zehr Cited for Restorative Justice Work
Howard Zehr has been awarded the 2003 International Prize for Restorative Justice by the PFI Centre for Justice and Reconciliation. The cash prize was presented in recognition of his “significant ... read more about EMU’s Zehr Cited for Restorative Justice Work