Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz ’81, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, the denominational minister for peace and justice for Mennonite Church USA, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice at the 9th annual National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice in Washington, D.C., on July 30.
Academics

Chamber Singers to represent North America at international gathering
Hymnal sing-through to raise funds for May 2025 trip Sing-through of Voices TogetherWhere: Martin Chapel, ÌÇÐÄVlog Seminary Building, 1181 Smith Ave., HarrisonburgWhen: 7-11 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6 | 9 a.m.-9 ... read more about Chamber Singers to represent North America at international gathering

Renowned photojournalist, National Geographic Explorer to visit ÌÇÐÄVlog
Wildlife photojournalist, filmmaker and adventurer Morgan Heim will speak about her work at a pair of ÌÇÐÄVlog events on Friday, Sept. 6. Heim’s work focuses on the ways human-influenced environmental ... read more about Renowned photojournalist, National Geographic Explorer to visit ÌÇÐÄVlog

In the News: ÌÇÐÄVlog, JMU partner together to preserve historic Green Book house
ÌÇÐÄVlog history professor Mark Metzler Sawin is part of the team helping uncover the past behind a Harrisonburg, Virginia, house listed in the Green Book guide. The professor is working ... read more about In the News: ÌÇÐÄVlog, JMU partner together to preserve historic Green Book house

ÌÇÐÄVlog recognized for commitment to first-generation college students
Selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network FirstGen Forward recently announced ÌÇÐÄVlog as one of 80 new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2024-25. To be ... read more about ÌÇÐÄVlog recognized for commitment to first-generation college students

Healing harm
CJP alumna leads Charlottesville restorative justice program Erin Campbell MA ‘22 (conflict transformation) is using the skills she acquired from ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) to heal harms ... read more about Healing harm

Popular music minor launches this fall
A new minor in popular music is launching this fall at ÌÇÐÄVlog. The minor provides an accessible way for students interested in music, but who might lack the formal training ... read more about Popular music minor launches this fall

Longtime cross-cultural leaders plan final voyage
The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the water. Genesis ... read more about Longtime cross-cultural leaders plan final voyage
Bishop Andudu Adam Elnail MA ’18 (conflict transformation) was recently highlighted by WMRA for his work through the Pax Dei for Nuba nonprofit in helping the people of his homeland during Sudan’s ongoing civil war.

Board of Trustees approves new Doctor of Ministry program
A new doctoral program is set to launch at Eastern Mennonite Seminary next year. The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Peacemaking and Social Change program, approved by the ÌÇÐÄVlog Board ... read more about Board of Trustees approves new Doctor of Ministry program