Dr. Wendsler Nosie, Sr. to speak at Beechy Lecture
Dr. Wendsler Nosie, Sr., former chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, will speak at Goshen College's annual Beechy Peace, Justice and Reconciliation Lecture on Oct. 24.
Archives for Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies Category
Tina Schlabach ’82 named Legacy Peacemaker by MC USA
Mennonite Church USA presented Tina Schlabach '82 and Abby Endashaw with the 2024 MC USA Bring the Peace award.
Coalition podcast features Goshen College student leaders on Indigenous advocacy
The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery recently released a new episode of its Spotify podcast series, featuring Goshen College student leaders Arleth Martinez and Manny Villanueva.
Alumni Spotlight: Q+A with Ben Beachy ’04 from the White House
Since November 2024, Ben Beachy has worked in the White House as a Special Assistant to President Biden for climate policy, industrial sector and community investment.
Robert Brenneman: Peacemaking research in Central America
Robert Brenneman, professor of criminal justice and sociology at Goshen College, has dedicated his research career to understanding and addressing the root causes of violence, particularly in northern Central America.
Senior Jakyra Green wins first place in binational C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest
Goshen College senior Jakyra Green’s speech claimed first prize in Mennonite Central Committee’s binational intercollegiate C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest, after winning at Goshen College’s contest in February 2023. Green’s speech, titled “The Privilege of Peace,” focused on the illusion or privilege surrounding peace for Black people and their realities in America.
Jakyra Green ’25: The privilege of peace
Jakyra Green, a junior English education major from Elkhart, won the 2023 C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest at Goshen College with her speech titled “The privilege of peace.” This feature is a written adaptation of her speech.
Out Now: Howard Zehr’s (’66) book “Restorative Justice: Insights and Stories from My Journey”
February 7, 2023 was the official release date for Dr. Howard Zehr’s newest book Restorative Justice: Insights and Stories from My Journey. Published by Walnut Street Books, the book contains what the title suggests – stories and insights (and photographs!) from Howard’s years spent teaching, practicing, critiquing, synthesizing, mentoring, and leading.
Regina Shands Stoltzfus ’84 earns Everence National Journey Award
Dr. Regina Shands Stotlzfus, professor of Peace, Justice and Conflict studies, has been presented the 2021 Everence National Journey Award for her personal and professional dedication to anti-oppression and social justice.
Matt ’05 & Elizabeth ’06 Troyer-Miller contribute to their Nebraska community’s well-being
Matt Troyer-Miller '05 is pastor of Wood River Mennonite Church, and an EMT and chaplain for the Wood River Volunteer Fire Department, and Elizabeth Troyer-Miller '06 works part time for Heartland Disaster Recovery Group and offers mediation services.