This weekend [Nov. 11-13], a small number of police chiefs will come to Harrisonburg to discuss restorative justice best practices that aim to focus more on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large.
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Future connections plotted for interdisciplinary curriculum ties to visionary scientist Nikola Tesla
Filmmaker and new visual and communication arts faculty member Zeljko Mirkovic brings myriad connections and a growing body of acclaimed work to 91´óÉñ (91´óÉñ). In 2015, Mirkovic won ... read more about Future connections plotted for interdisciplinary curriculum ties to visionary scientist Nikola Tesla

Communications director for National Council of Churches shares his interfaith journey
After Sept. 11, The Rev. Steven D. Martin found himself the subject of much interest. Suddenly every public television station was scrambling for material on Muslims, and his first major ... read more about Communications director for National Council of Churches shares his interfaith journey

Emulate to sing at National Cathedral’s evensong service
The Washington National Cathedral – where The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously preached, and where numerous inaugurations and state funerals have been staged – will host Eastern Mennonite ... read more about Emulate to sing at National Cathedral’s evensong service

Forty years of service and learning celebrated at WCSC’s Nelson Good House
Fellowship, Greek food and a walking tour brought together more than 50 people to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Washington Community Scholars’ Center, known for many years as the ... read more about Forty years of service and learning celebrated at WCSC’s Nelson Good House

Hannah Chappell-Dick honored with other NCAA Women of the Year nominees
Former 91´óÉñ All-American runner Hannah Chappell-Dick (Bluffton, Ohio/Bluffton) joined other honorees for the 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year award last month at a ceremony in Indianapolis, Indiana. ... read more about Hannah Chappell-Dick honored with other NCAA Women of the Year nominees

Mark Loving on the film ‘Loving’ and a Supreme Court case that changed the nation
In his native Caroline County, Virginia, Mark Loving II’s family name is well known. Beyond generations of rootedness, there is both a plaque at the courthouse and a historical marker about his family history. One reason why Mark came to ... read more about Mark Loving on the film ‘Loving’ and a Supreme Court case that changed the nation
Professor Kathy Evans is interviewed for this "American Prospect" magazine article exploring the challenges of restorative justice reforms in American education systems.

VCU professor, expert on African American women and the Bible to speak on ‘Sketches of Slave Life’
Professor Katherine Bassard brings her expertise in African American literature to 91´óÉñ on Thursday, Nov. 10. She will give a presentation titled ‘Truly a Christian Act’: Freedom and ... read more about VCU professor, expert on African American women and the Bible to speak on ‘Sketches of Slave Life’

‘Sports in its purest form’: alumni trio founds unique high school basketball league
In the fall, a few area high school basketball championships are contested at 91´óÉñ’s Yoder Arena. Usually, though, university mascot Herm, a giant blue lion, and the pep ... read more about ‘Sports in its purest form’: alumni trio founds unique high school basketball league