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Students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members and friends were invited to join the Inaugural Ceremony of Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman as EMU’s ninth president, Friday, April 7, 1 p.m. in the University Commons, followed by a reception.
Special activities took place April 3 through 8, 2017, as part of the week-long celebration.
Watch the video of the ceremony.
3-5 p.m., 1919 Park Rd. Harrisonburg, VA (President’s house)
Invitation only.
9:30 p.m., Martin Chapel (Seminary Building)
This monthly event will feature some of Dr. Huxman’s favorite hymns in honor of her
inauguration. All are welcome.
All day
Campus community, alumni and friends are invited to show their love by giving a gift
to EMU on this special day. Dr. Huxman will contribute $10 for every gift of $10 or more
given by an alumnus. Did you love an athletic team, cross-cultural study, or a special
professor? Do you want to commemorate a special person or your own journey of self-discovery?
Are you grateful for career preparation, vocational exploration or lifelong friendships?
Make that possible for others through your gifts on LovEMU Giving Day.
8-10 p.m., Common Grounds Coffeehouse (University Commons)
Tuesday Trivia, a regular student event planned by the Campus Activities Council,
is hosted by Dr. Huxman. Beverages are half price. Form a group of six to test your
trivia skills! 
7:30 – 9:30 am, Martin Chapel (Seminary Building)
By invitation only.
10 a.m., Lehman Auditorium
Gather for student leader perspectives on being a “student-centered leader” and offering a blessing for Dr. Susan Schultz
Huxman during this week of inauguration activities. Several student musical groups
will enhance this time of worship, celebration and blessing.
1:30 to 4 p.m., Campus Center greeting hall
The provost office hosts the 8th annual EMU Authors Reception. This annual event is to recognize and celebrate EMU faculty who have published a book, peer-reviewed article, chapter, performance or
exhibit in the past two years. Come view the materials and chat with faculty members
as they are available. Open to all.
4 p.m., Common Grounds Coffeehouse (University Commons)
Sociologist, professor, prolific writer and EMU alum Donald B. Kraybill will join the TGIW to talk about the research and outcome of his book for EMU’s Centennial, Eastern Mennonite University: A Century of Countercultural Education, published by Penn State Press University Press. Release date is scheduled for October
2017. Come for coffee, refreshments, input and Q&A with Don Kraybill. All are welcome.
12 p.m., Royals Den (University Commons)
Join the Campus Activities Council’s bi-weekly music series featuring the Jazz Ensemble. Enjoy jazz standards and some remixes of old favorites at this casual “pop-up concert”
event. Bring your lunch, purchase from the Den or be one of 30 lucky students with
an EMU ID to claim a free bagged lunch!
6 p.m., Spotswood Country Club 1980 Country Club Rd., Harrisonburg, VA
By invitation only.
7:30 p.m., MainStage Theater (University Commons)
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and
you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater! This two-time Tony®
and Drama Desk Award-winning is packed with laughs featuring more than 150 zany characters
played by a small cast. Tickets are available through EMU’s box office by calling
540-432-4582 between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays, or via the EMU box office. Additional details
There is an adjusted undergrad class schedule on this day so all students, faculty and staff can attend inauguration events.
10:45 a.m., Martin Chapel (Seminary Building)
By invitation only.
1 p.m., Yoder Arena (University Commons)
All are welcome to join in the ceremony. The service will include piano prelude by
Clement Acevedo, instructor of music, choral selections by Emulate Chamber Ensemble,
congregational singing, and a litany of investiture written by Vi Dutcher, PhD, language
and literature department.
Dr. Harold J. Schultz, father of Dr. Huxman, and former long-time president of Bethel College, North Newton Kansas, among other accomplishments, will bring reflections.
Also offering reflections will be Dr. Wendy L. Fletcher, president and vice-chancellor of Renison University college, affiliated with the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Dr. Huxman will bring the main address.
Special guests from peer institutions as well as EMU faculty will be part of the formal ceremony.
Those from a distance participated by joining through Inauguration live stream online.
Following ceremony, Hall of Nations (University Commons)
Come celebrate in a relaxed atmosphere with beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Open to
the public.
8 p.m., University Commons, Gymnasium courts B and C black tie event for faculty, staff, and students. Spouses/significant others are warmly
welcome.
Purchase tickets online
Purchase tickets by cash and check in the EMU Business Office, located in the Campus Center
9 a.m., 217 Liberty St., Harrisonburg
Blacks Run Clean-up With Dr. Huxman, The EMU community is invited to join Dr. Huxman at the 20th annual Black’s Run Clean-Up event. Let’s get 100 EMU community members involved in honor of our centennial celebrations and to show our
deep commitment to the local community and environment as Dr. Huxman begins her tenure.
Wear an EMU tshirt if you participate! You can still sign up, or just arrive at 9 a.m. for on
site registration.
Check out our list of accommodations available in the area.
