Suter Science Center breakfast and guest lecture Suter Science Center 104 History department breakfast Location TBD Eastern Mennonite School’s Founders’ Brunch* (RSVP required at alumni@emhs.net) Eastern Mennonite School Dining Hall, 8-9:30 a.m. A brunch and celebration to honor the 2017 Lifetime Service Award Recipient, Dr. Robert Eshleman. Book signing, Donald B. Kraybill ’67 Main floor lobby of the Campus Center, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Purchase a copy of Eastern Mennonite University: A Century of Countercultural Education and have it signed by author Don Kraybill. Books for sale at the registration desk. Centennial art exhibit opening Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery, 9:30 a.m. The 10 x 10 x 100 Centennial Art Show, curated by Ashley Sauder Miller ’03, features six prominent alumni artists and their 100 works, each measuring 10" x 10". A percentage of sales will be donated to the EMU arts program. Faculty emeritus gathering Lehman Auditorium front lawn, 10:30 a.m. Homecoming celebration Lehman Auditorium, 11 a.m. Reunite with class members in this familiar campus landmark. Celebrate alumni award recipients, take class photos (professional photo for classes celebrating 10, 25 and 50 years), and enjoy seeing old friends. All alumni and guests are welcome. Parent reception luncheon University Commons, Royal’s Den, 12 p.m. Class reunions for years ending in 2 and 7 Classes meet at various locations and times. Watch for more information. Childcare and children’s activities 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Childcare (ages 2-5) at EMU’s Early Learning Center at Park View Mennonite Church, 1600 College Avenue; www.emu.edu/education/elc. Registration required. Children’s activities (ages 6-12), led by the EMU Student Education Association in Campus Center 226. Lunch included. Registration required. Common Grounds Coffeehouse open University Commons, Common Grounds, 1-6 p.m. Field hockey vs. Roanoke College Turf Field, 1 p.m. Affinity alumni drop-in - NEW EVENT Various locations, 1–3 p.m.
Jim and Ann Hershberger Central America crosscultural reunion, 1985-present Honors program alumni with Mark Metzler Sawin/ Judy Mullet EMU tutor reunion celebrating 10 years of the writing program with Vi Dutcher and Linda Gnagey Black Student Union alumni and parent soiree Latino Student Association alumni and student gathering Library student /alumni assistants MA in biomedicine program Men's soccer alumni with Roger Mast Alleluia Singers of 1969 Women’s volleyball alumni with Carrie Bert Other various athletic teams and affinity groups (more info to come) Check emu.edu/homecoming for more options and locations. EMUTenTalks. Impact. Influence. Inspire. University Commons, MainStage Theater, 2 p.m. Ten-minute presentations by each alumnus, followed by Q&A: Jodie Geddes MA '16 (conflict transformation), facilitator for RJOY (Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth), slam poet; Anxo Perez '07, entrepreneur, author, musican from Spain; Trent Wagler '02 of Americana band, The Steel Wheels. Campus canvas fun run Front lawn, 2 p.m. registration, 2:30 p.m. start time Cruise the two-mile campus course with friends of all ages. Take in the music and positive vibes on the front lawn. Participants will finish the race covered in color. Registration required. See form to indicate t-shirt size. Decade ice cream social – NEW EVENT Thomas Plaza, 3 p.m. Sample Kline’s special EMU centennial flavor and meet alumni from your decade of graduation!
Fall festival
Front lawn, northwest corner, 3-7 p.m. Fun for all ages! Bring blankets and lawn chairs, listen to Americana band The Steel Wheels (purchase tickets through the EMU box office; see concert listing for details), stay for dinner and enjoy the fall setting. Yard games, inflatables and time to mingle. See highlighted activities below. Tailgate Designated parking lot, 3-7 p.m. Bring your own food and grill! Reserve your spot when you register online. Invite friends to join you in our specially designated tailgating area. Local food trucks, 3-7 p.m. Area between Lehman Auditorium and Hartzler Library Sample the Shenandoah Valley with a tasty tour of local food trucks. Pay on location for individual items. Li’l Royals’ Zone - Children’s Games Kids can play games, jump in inflatables, get their face painted and enjoy more fun activities! Alumni and Parent Reception Tent Visit our reception tent between 4-6 p.m. for a free t-shirt and to chat with EMU staff.
Men’s soccer vs. Randolph Macon College Turf Field, 7 p.m. The Steel Wheels Concert Front lawn (rain location: Yoder Arena, University Commons), 4 p.m. Adults $15 advance, $20 at the door, EMU student ID $5, 12 and under free. Attention: Separate registration. Order tickets through the EMU Box Office. From Aug. 1-31, tickets will be available online only at www.emu.edu/box-office. Beginning Sept. 1, tickets will also be available via phone (540-432-4582) or in person at the EMU Box Office. Box office hours are MondayFriday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Find out more about The Steel Wheels at www.thesteelwheels.com What we bring. What we take. What we leave. Lehman Auditorium, 8 p.m. A play by Ingrid DeSanctis '88 and Ted Swartz '89, MA '92, commissioned for the centennial by EMU, performed by alumni and sponsored by Everence. Adults $10 advanced, $15 at the door, EMU student ID or 12 and under free. Attention: Separate registration. From Aug. 1-31, tickets will be available online only at www.emu.edu/box-office. Beginning Sept. 1, tickets will also be available via phone (540-432-4582) or in person at teh EMU Box Office. Box office hours are Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 15 Eastern Mennonite School Centennial worship service* Eastern Mennonite School Auditorium, 9 a.m. EMU Centennial worship service Lehman Auditorium, 10:30 a.m. Award recipient luncheon (invitation only) Martin Chapel, Seminary, 12 p.m. Anabaptist Center for Religion and Society luncheon “Ministry of the Arts” featuring Esther Augsburger '72 and Burton Buller Northlawn, West Dining Room, 12 p.m. Esther Augsburger '72 will reflect on her groundbreaking global promotion of art and Christian artists. Burton will share about a documentary film on Mennonites through the eyes of others. Purchase your lunch in the dining hall and gather in the west dining room.
Monday, October 16 Alumni Association annual council meeting Campus Center, 301-302, 8 a.m. * EMU SHARES DECADES OF HISTORY WITH WHAT IS NOW EASTERN MENNONITE SCHOOL K-12. IN 1982, THE THEN- HIGH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL BECAME INDEPENDENT OF THE COLLEGE. MANY CENTENNIAL EVENTS WILL BE OF INTEREST TO GRADUATES OF BOTH INSTITUTIONS. SEE THE EASTERN MENNONITE SCHOOL WEBSITE FOR THEIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.