New STAR director brings vast experience with trauma, from 9/11 in Manhattan, through Kenya, to Swiss grad studies

The first leg of her journey toward directing Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) began in 2001 when Katie Mansfield, then a divisional vice president of Goldman Sachs, lived ... read more about New STAR director brings vast experience with trauma, from 9/11 in Manhattan, through Kenya, to Swiss grad studies

Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Palestinian physician and peace activist, brings message of hope and justice to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿

In his book, I Shall Not Hate, Izzeldin Abuelaish traces his journey from an impoverished childhood in the Gaza Strip to medical school in Egypt and eventually, in face of ... read more about Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Palestinian physician and peace activist, brings message of hope and justice to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿

Smiles, music, hugs, dancing, food, beauty, love, can be found at the International Festival this Saturday

More than 9,000 people are expected to flow through the Harrisonburg International Festival this Saturday (09/27/14) swaying to music from a half-dozen areas of the world, partaking of food from ... read more about Smiles, music, hugs, dancing, food, beauty, love, can be found at the International Festival this Saturday