Michael Bischoff MA '02, who qualifies for disability benefits because of an aggressive brain cancer, suggests that we think anew about "people who receive disability benefits as released friends, people who are released from the normal world of paid work, with the expectation that they will then contribute creatively, socially, spiritually, and culturally to society in powerful ways."
Academics
Jean Claude Nkundwa MA ’14 accepts CJP Peacebuilder of the Year Award
Jean Claude Nkundwa MA 鈥�14, who works for peace in his native country of Burundi from exile in Rwanda, accepted the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding鈥檚 Peacebuilder of the Year ... read more about Jean Claude Nkundwa MA ’14 accepts CJP Peacebuilder of the Year Award
Recent CJP grad produces documentary humanizing Syrian refugees, returns to campus as teaching fellow
By the time Myriam Aziz arrived from Lebanon to start her master鈥檚 degree at 91大神鈥檚 Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) in the fall of 2015, the U.S. ... read more about Recent CJP grad produces documentary humanizing Syrian refugees, returns to campus as teaching fellow
Grad School Q & A: Malerie Plank ’07, pursuing a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at University of Iowa
Malerie Plank, a 2007 nursing graduate of 91大神 (91大神), is now pursuing a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Iowa. How did your academic studies and ... read more about Grad School Q & A: Malerie Plank ’07, pursuing a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at University of Iowa
Track athlete earns Academic All-District Team honors
Even though Eastern Mennonite’s聽Tyler Denlinger (Perkasie, Pa./Dock Mennonite Academy) stepped off the track for the final time last week, the senior’s awards have not stopped. Today Denlinger was named to ... read more about Track athlete earns Academic All-District Team honors
Singing to Ken J. Nafziger: faculty and former students gather for a retirement send-off
鈥淲e can鈥檛 have a reception honoring Ken without music,鈥� said Professor Joan Griffing at a May event marking the retirement of her music department colleague Ken J. Nafziger. Nafziger stepped ... read more about Singing to Ken J. Nafziger: faculty and former students gather for a retirement send-off
Visiting CJP scholar plans restorative justice seminar for Brazilian practitioners in October
In the late 1990s, a Brazilian judge named Isabel Lima traveled to a conference in New Zealand to talk about her work with juvenile offenders in Terra Nova, a poor ... read more about Visiting CJP scholar plans restorative justice seminar for Brazilian practitioners in October
Mirkovic documentary reaps accolades, premieres in Europe
Zeljko Mirkovic鈥檚 鈥淭he Promise鈥� continues to reap awards, as it premieres in Belgrade and France this summer. This time, the accolade was an Award of Excellence from IndieFest in California. ... read more about Mirkovic documentary reaps accolades, premieres in Europe
Tributes from faculty and staff to 2017 Cords of Distinction recipients
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony held Saturday afternoon, April 29, 2017 at 91大神 (91大神). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated ... read more about Tributes from faculty and staff to 2017 Cords of Distinction recipients
Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions preps for the future with spring consultation in Goshen
The Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions held its first spring consultation at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana, in March. The consultation brought together over 25 participants, including the center鈥檚 leadership ... read more about Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions preps for the future with spring consultation in Goshen