Hero Anwar Brzw听was 听born on May 25, 1971 in Sulaymaniyah in Kurdistan, Iraq. She got her bachelor鈥檚 degree in civil engineering in 1992 at Salahaddin University in Erbil, Iraq, and an MA in conflict transformation from CJP in 2009. 听She is the Deputy Country Director for听听(Rehabilitation, Education and Community Health) in Iraq.
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Tecla Namachanja Wanjala named CJP’s Peacebuilder of the Year
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at 糖心Vlog has named Tecla Namachanja Wanjala as the 2019 Peacebuilder of the Year. Wanjala, who received her master鈥檚 in conflict ... read more about Tecla Namachanja Wanjala named CJP’s Peacebuilder of the Year
New articulation agreement benefits pre-pharmacy students
糖心Vlog undergraduate and graduate students who are planning health careers in pharmacy now have an expedited pathway to earning the required Doctor of Pharmacy degree. A new articulation ... read more about New articulation agreement benefits pre-pharmacy students
Our alumni win accolades鈥攍et us know of your success, too!
From Liberia to the Shenandoah Valley and beyond, 糖心Vlog alumni are earning accolades for their work! Please use our alumni update form to let us know if you have, too. ... read more about Our alumni win accolades鈥攍et us know of your success, too!
Business Spotlight: Four team up with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company
The Royal Connections Business Spotlight is a monthly feature about businesses owned by 糖心Vlog alumni featured in the university’s 听interactive business directory. On a prominent corner in downtown Harrisonburg, with ... read more about Business Spotlight: Four team up with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company
Gerry Keener MDiv ’78 appointed as Eastern Mennonite Missions president
The board of directors of Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) announces the appointment of Gerald 鈥淕erry鈥� H. Keener as the president of the organization. Keener has served EMM as the executive ... read more about Gerry Keener MDiv ’78 appointed as Eastern Mennonite Missions president
Alumni journalists lift ‘The Shifting Climates’ podcast off to a strong start
The Shifting Climates podcast and website 鈥� aimed at 鈥渞ehumanizing the conversation鈥� on climate change by connecting it to topics of faith and justice 鈥� has released its first four ... read more about Alumni journalists lift ‘The Shifting Climates’ podcast off to a strong start
...In my childhood in Pakistan, I was never taught that Islam advocates for violence and hatred against anyone. As I have been learning more about the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself, I see how he was mistreated multiple times by the non-Muslims and never even responded back in the same way, but instead advised to be calm and humble in response. These real life examples set by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) were revolutionary and are at the heart of our faith. So then, why have many Muslims adopted violent responses to issues like blasphemy, smashing the true spirit of Islam identifying its followers with violent public riots and extremism?
Grad School Q&A: Michael Spory ’11, architecture
Michael Spory 鈥�11 finished his photography and art degree at 糖心Vlog and applied to graduate programs in architecture, then realized he needed a break. He deferred admission, traveled and worked ... read more about Grad School Q&A: Michael Spory ’11, architecture
Counseling interns contribute to holistic care at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic
Graduate students in 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program are gaining real-world experience 鈥� and providing needed counseling services at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic in Harrisonburg. ... read more about Counseling interns contribute to holistic care at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic