By Chris Edwards They turned to greet neighbors, each invited to speak in his or her native language. Many said “Hello”; a few, “Hola!” or “Bonjour.” Sebastian Bukenya, a young ... read more about Learners from 35 nations gather for peacebuilding institute
Undergraduate programs
WCSC…Exciting Past, Expanding Future
ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) recently announced that three students from Bluffton University in Ohio will be based at WCSC in the fall of 2009. This is the first ... read more about WCSC…Exciting Past, Expanding Future
Play documenting peace worker has Harrisonburg debut
On Mar. 16, 2003, Rachel Corrie, a 23-year-old woman from Washington State, was crushed to death in Gaza under a bulldozer operated by the Israeli army. Wearing the blaze orange ... read more about Play documenting peace worker has Harrisonburg debut
Children’s choir announces 2009-10 season auditions
The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir (SVCC) will hold auditions for their 2009-2010 season May 14, 15 and 16 at ÌÇÐÄVlog for children in rising grades 3-8. Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir ... read more about Children’s choir announces 2009-10 season auditions
Students share ‘life-changing’ experiences from cross-cultural journeys
The phrase, “life-changing” kept recurring as ÌÇÐÄVlog students reflected on semester-long cross-cultural programs they took to India or Central America in university chapel services held Monday (Apr. 21) ... read more about Students share ‘life-changing’ experiences from cross-cultural journeys
New peacebuilding, development and sustainability majors begin in fall 2010
ÌÇÐÄVlog now offers two new majors that uniquely combine concern for the earth and God’s people with practical skill training. “Peacebuilding and development” and “environmental sustainability” will offer students hands-on ... read more about New peacebuilding, development and sustainability majors begin in fall 2010
Theater students tackle morality and technology
Theater at ÌÇÐÄVlog is presenting three performances of “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” a wildly imaginative comedy, 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 16-18, in the Studio Theater of the University ... read more about Theater students tackle morality and technology
Campus garden provides teaching tools and produce
An expanding campus garden at ÌÇÐÄVlog will soon, for a second season, provide fresh, organic and local food for the cafeteria while giving students a practical exercise in sustainability. The ... read more about Campus garden provides teaching tools and produce
Students champion peace in annual oratorical contest
Seven ÌÇÐÄVlog students spoke out for peace and justice in the annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest held Mar. 27 on campus. Each speaker applied the Christian peace position ... read more about Students champion peace in annual oratorical contest
1968 history graduate earns a top position in New York courts
Luis A. Gonzalez, 1968 ÌÇÐÄVlog grad, is now presiding justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court for the First Judicial Department, New York City. A 1968 ÌÇÐÄVlog history ... read more about 1968 history graduate earns a top position in New York courts