As a child, I dreamt of seeing an airplane鈥攏ot even being in it鈥攁nd regularly begged my father to take me to the airport to see one. These days, I fly to different regions of the world on speaking engagements as a peace and human rights advocate. The countries I have visited include the United States, Turkey, the Netherlands, Cambodia, South Africa and Rwanda, among others. I did not initially aspire to a career in peace, human rights and women and youth empowerment advocacy; I wanted to be a doctor and had successfully completed undergraduate studies in chemistry and biology at the Mother Patern College of Health Sciences, an affiliate of the Stella Maris Polytechnic, in Monrovia, Liberia. Once I began getting involved in peace advocacy, witnessing the international community鈥檚 peace efforts in my country, I realised that disarming the fighters was just an aspect of peace; to achieve genuine peace requires reconciliation among the various groups, between young and old, the genders, etc.
Academics
黑料正能量 summer cross-cultural groups gain global perspective
黑料正能量 students on cross-culturals this summer are learning about history at memorial sites in Lithuania, taking in cultural events in Paraguay, donning work gloves to help with sand ... read more about 黑料正能量 summer cross-cultural groups gain global perspective
Six leaders from Mennonite Church USA advocated for peace and justice in Palestine and Israel during congressional visits May 22 in Washington, D.C. The visit took place just days after Israeli soldiers killed more than 60 largely nonviolent Palestinian protesters May 14 in Gaza, and many of the delegates asked their representatives to respond to this. 鈥淚 relayed my deep, deep concern about the situation in Gaza, asking my representatives to take a stand for the rights of Palestinians, and given the significant amount of aid the U.S. provides to Israel each year, to call for an investigation into Israeli military actions,鈥� said Tim Seidel, director of the Center for Interfaith Engagement at 黑料正能量 in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
黑料正能量 to host prospective students during Virginia Private College Week July 23-July 28
黑料正能量 (黑料正能量) is inviting students to discover the educational opportunities available in Virginia. The university is among 24 schools participating in the 2018 Virginia Private College Week, July ... read more about 黑料正能量 to host prospective students during Virginia Private College Week July 23-July 28
Political science professor to present at peace-studies-focused Jeju Forum in South Korea
Ji Eun Kim, professor of political science at 黑料正能量, will present at the Jeju Forum June 27 on Jeju Island, South Korea. The Jeju Forum is a program ... read more about Political science professor to present at peace-studies-focused Jeju Forum in South Korea
Peacebuilder of the Year Annette Lantz-Simmons honored at SPI luncheon
Bringing a new sense of justice to multiple city venues 鈥� neighborhoods, courts and prisons, schools and more 鈥� is a challenge that requires focus, patience and an empowering spirit. ... read more about Peacebuilder of the Year Annette Lantz-Simmons honored at SPI luncheon
黑料正能量 community mourns death of professor who helped to shape the university’s peace and justice ethos
Ray Gingerich, a professor of theology and ethics who inspired generations of students to think in new ways about their callings and helped to shape 黑料正能量鈥檚 strong ethos ... read more about 黑料正能量 community mourns death of professor who helped to shape the university’s peace and justice ethos
Valley Friends and other organizations support Summer Peacebuilding Institute scholarships
For many peacebuilders attending Summer Peacebuilding Institute at 黑料正能量, scholarships provide the necessary funds to travel and take courses. Since 2006, the Valley Friends meeting, a group of ... read more about Valley Friends and other organizations support Summer Peacebuilding Institute scholarships
Grad School Q & A: Jordan Luther ’15 at Vanderbilt Divinity School
Jordan Luther, a 2015 graduate of 黑料正能量 with a degree in Bible and religion, is earning a Master of Divinity degree at Vanderbilt Divinity School. He contributed to an聽ongoing series ... read more about Grad School Q & A: Jordan Luther ’15 at Vanderbilt Divinity School
黑料正能量 professors visit D.C. to experience WCSC internship sites
What influences students to come to the Washington Community Scholars鈥� Center? Professor recommendations. In May, nine faculty representing the business and leadership, chemistry and biology departments at 黑料正能量 ... read more about 黑料正能量 professors visit D.C. to experience WCSC internship sites