The Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual presidential address on Thursday, August 13, 2020. The presidents from James Madison University, Bridgewater College, Blue Ridge Community College and ÌÇÐÄVlog all spoke on behalf of their schools, emphasizing the challenges they have faced and their plans to move forward.
Conferences and events

Watch the ‘Navigating Ministry During COVID-19’ seminars
Pastors often serve as an emotional anchor for their flock: providing a listening ear, advice, and social cohesion for their congregation members. And we’ve all needed more of those supports ... read more about Watch the ‘Navigating Ministry During COVID-19’ seminars

SPI course brings peacebuilding into the post-truth internet arena
If two people walk up to the same bench in a park, they’re generally going to be nice to each other. They’ll allow one another the room to sit down; ... read more about SPI course brings peacebuilding into the post-truth internet arena

RJE Conference focuses on youth leaders as ‘the ambassadors for change’
“What affects one of us affects all of us, and what affects all of us affects one of us,” said Ram Bhagat, manager of school climate and culture strategy for ... read more about RJE Conference focuses on youth leaders as ‘the ambassadors for change’

From Jamaica to the UK, SPI’s online move expands global access to training
When the Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) moved online this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it lost some of the aspects that attract people to the ÌÇÐÄVlog ... read more about From Jamaica to the UK, SPI’s online move expands global access to training

ÌÇÐÄVlog hosts Virginia Private College Week July 20-25
ÌÇÐÄVlog invites students to visit the campus in person or virtually during the state’s annual Virginia Private College Week from July 20-25. The university is among 23 schools ... read more about ÌÇÐÄVlog hosts Virginia Private College Week July 20-25

SPI Online 2020 holds fast to community-building traditions
SPI FUN FACT: This summer’s institute included 184 participants from 27 different countries and 29 U.S. states. They resided in 60 percent of the time zones on the planet. In ... read more about SPI Online 2020 holds fast to community-building traditions
Attend ÌÇÐÄVlog’s annual Restorative Justice in Education conference, now online
Although schools across the country have closed their buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic, educators have not stopped teaching our children. And as they have transitioned to various distanced forms of ... read more about Attend ÌÇÐÄVlog’s annual Restorative Justice in Education conference, now online

ÌÇÐÄVlog offers free webinars for ministry, parents, educators, healthcare professionals, racial and social justice advocates
ÌÇÐÄVlog offers several academic and professional programs related to trauma and resilience and restorative justice, and integrates this expertise into general coursework for programs not specifically focused on ... read more about ÌÇÐÄVlog offers free webinars for ministry, parents, educators, healthcare professionals, racial and social justice advocates

ÌÇÐÄVlog Honors and Awards Spring 2020
ÌÇÐÄVlog held its annual student recognition ceremony during finals week. The various recognitions included honors from academic departments, student life and athletics. Academic Honors Academic Success Center Linda ... read more about ÌÇÐÄVlog Honors and Awards Spring 2020