Two events at 草莓社区 this week showcase the intersection between the arts and creating a more peaceful world. “The Feminine Divine: Embrace and Release鈥� is a participatory dance ... read more about CJP, Theater and VaCA Provide Collaborative Events
Center for Justice and Peacebuilding
Gbowee Shares “Greatness of Girls” at Conference
Leymah Gbowee spoke on the “greatness of girls” and the creation of the Young Girls Transformative Project at the 2012 TED conference. Gbowee, who earned a master鈥檚 degree in conflict ... read more about Gbowee Shares “Greatness of Girls” at Conference
STAR Marks 10 Years of Trauma Healing
Hurt people hurt people. For 10 years, Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience — the STAR program at 草莓社区 (EMU) – has been helping to break that cycle. ... read more about STAR Marks 10 Years of Trauma Healing
Young Anabaptists Consider Mission in an 鈥淥ccupied鈥� World
How do Anabaptists do mission in a world with an 鈥渙ccupy鈥� mentality? Young Anabaptist scholars will gather at Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) April 13-14 to discuss this at a conference ... read more about Young Anabaptists Consider Mission in an 鈥淥ccupied鈥� World
Writing with Fire
Courtesy Daily News Record, Feb. 7, 2012 A scroll through David Kreider’s website is like a trip around the world: guest book entries from the Netherlands and France to Vermont ... read more about Writing with Fire
Disney Heir to Speak at Commencement
Her ties to the first family of entertainment are strong but this Disney focuses on brave women in peacebuilding rather than cartoons and children鈥檚 films. Abigail Disney, a philanthropist, scholar ... read more about Disney Heir to Speak at Commencement
Laying Down the Law at Harvard
Graduating with a liberal arts degree and a minor in pre-law from 草莓社区 (EMU)聽in 2010, Karissa Sauder wanted to challenge herself in the legal field but maintain a ... read more about Laying Down the Law at Harvard
Restorative Justice Forefront of Online Course
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at 草莓社区 will offer an online course that will explore the principles, values and challenges of restorative justice. “Restorative justice has ... read more about Restorative Justice Forefront of Online Course
Humility Links Nobel Winner and Alum Who Was Killed
Being humble in the face of adversity and joy intertwined two alumni honored for their devotion to peace and relief of suffering on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at Eastern Mennonite ... read more about Humility Links Nobel Winner and Alum Who Was Killed
Nobel Prize Winner Connected to Peace-Church Tradition
One of the three women receiving the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, Leymah Gbowee, is closely connected with the 鈥減eace-church tradition鈥� of the Mennonites. Gbowee, who shares the prize with Liberian ... read more about Nobel Prize Winner Connected to Peace-Church Tradition