lecture

2020 Benjamin Eby Lecture

The #MeToo movement has placed sexual violence in the spotlight and Mennonites are asking; “What does it mean to be people of peace when sexual abuse and assault is woven into the fabric of our own communities?” Through a survey of church periodicals, I will show that some Mennonites have been working on this topic for almost fifty years.

Join us for a panel discussion with Dr. David Weaver-Zercher, Sherri Klassen, Katie Steckly, Sam Steiner, Johnny Wideman, and moderator Dr. Marlene Epp

The panel, “Mennonites and the Media: Telling Mennonite Stories Today,” will grapple with the following questions:

Please join us for an exciting presentation by Conrad Grebel’s Dean, Dr. Trevor Bechtel!

Animals as peers, as persons and peacebuilders.

Speaker:   Trevor Bechtel, Conrad Grebel University College, UW

Date:         Thursday March 26, 2015

Time:        3:30 p.m.

Location:   AL 211

Refreshments will be provided.