June 14, 2010 issue
EMU peace program gets new space
By Jim Bishop Eastern Mennonite UniversityHARRISONBURG, Va. — Amazing what acquiring some additional space can do to energize the learning process.
Longtime CJP benefactors James and Marian Payne check out the new JAMAR classroom made possible by their support. — Photo by Jim Bishop/EMU
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University dedicated a 1,274-square-foot classroom carved out of space on the ground floor of Hartzler Library on May 25.
The JAMAR classroom with adjoining kitchenette facilities was completed in time for the start of the 15th annual Summer Peacebuilding Institute, which began May 10.
The new JAMAR classroom name comes from the first letters of the first names of the primary donors and longtime CJP supporters James and Marian Payne of Richmond. The Paynes, both 1958 EMU alumni, are retired educators and church workers. The couple were founding donors of the CJP program and contributed $100,000 toward the new classroom construction.
Lynn Roth, CJP executive director, expressed appreciation for the leadership the Payne family has provided through contributions and support.
“Your generous gifts for facilities, scholarships, program innovation and capacity building have been core to the tremendous growth that has made our program one of the premier peacebuilding programs in the world,” he told the Paynes, who were present for the dedication, along with four of their five adult children.
EMU’s Conflict Transformation Program has seen more than 330 students finish its graduate program and 2,200 attend classes at its Summer Peacebuilding Institute.
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As the 5th child who was not in attendance, thank you for recognizing the good work that my parents are doing.
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