Comments on: EMU urges Congress, President to call for a cease-fire in Gaza

By: Tim Swartzendruber

Tim Swartzendruber — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:21:04 +0000

I greatly admire my alma mater for providing undergraduates the priceless opportunity of studying in the Middle East since 1975 when professor Dr. Willard and Mary Swartley led undergraduates to Jerusalem for a semester. Some 1,000 alumni (thanks to dedicated professors) have learned from the people of Palestine and Israel over the past 49 years via the university’s cross-cultural program. I hope EMU continues to educate and promote peace and justice in this way for decades to come.

By: Harvey Yoder

Harvey Yoder — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:59:49 +0000

Thank you, EMU, for taking this stand.

By: Jessica Sarriot

Jessica Sarriot — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:11:53 +0000

Thank you to the students, faculty and community that made this happen. I am an alumni that fought with a large number of students and faculty for years for “Morally Responsible Investment in Israel/Palestine” from 2007-2011, over Operation Cast Lead and the last major bombing campaign on Gaza. We didn’t get what we asked for then, so to read that investment screens have been updated, and see this statement, is a sign of progress. Then as now the need to be clear and prophetic in calling for and acting towards the end of ethnic cleansing and occupation is critical to being a true voice for peace.