Homecoming and Family Weekend

Oct. 11-13, 2024

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Friday, October 11

COMMON GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE

University Commons 270
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. & 8 p.m.-midnight
EMU’s student-run campus gathering place for coffee and conversation.

REGISTRATION DESK

Seminary Building - main entrance lobby
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
A check-in station for Friday events, information on weekend events, name badges, and tickets.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT VISITATION

University Commons 121 - Admissions Office
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Prospective students and families can catch an hour-long tour during the day.
Registration preferred. Walks-in welcome.

Register

JUBILEE LUNCHEON* (REUNION CLASSES 1950-1974) facebook icon

Seminary Building - Martin Chapel
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
This gathering of alumni who attended EMU 50 or more years ago includes a program, induction of the
class of ‘74, and lunch.
Registration required. Meal ticket: $25.

CLASS OF ‘74 50TH REUNION facebook icon

Seminary Building
2 p.m.

Registration required.          

CLASS OF ‘79 45TH REUNION

Campus Center 100 - Martin Greeting Hall (gathering) | Campus Center 103 – Brunk-Maust Lounge (refreshments)
2-4 p.m.
Class of ‘79 alumni come together to reminisce about their pasts and celebrate their journeys! Registration encouraged.                                                                                                                                

ART GALLERY OPENING         

University Commons - Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery
4-5 p.m.
EMU alumni artists Rebecca Souder Gish ‘09, Rhoda Miller ‘03, and Jon Styer ‘07 will exhibit their work of observations and reflections of the natural world.

BSA ALUMNI GATHERING

University Commons 211-212
5-7 p.m.
BSA alumni reunite to celebrate old friendships and create new memories!
 

ROYAL APPRECIATION RECEPTION: ROYALS IN THE LAND OF OZ*
(BY INVITE ONLY)

University Commons - Hall of Nations/Student Union
5-6:30 p.m.
This event will celebrate EMU’s spring 2024 teacher education graduates on beginning their first year of teaching (or other vocation) and to see how they are doing.
Registration required for this annual donor appreciation stewardship event.

First Year Teachers’ Dinner

East Dining Room
6:30-8 p.m.
Registration preferred via invitation email.

MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTION
Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

University Commons - Studio Theater
7 p.m.
EMU students and community members play multiple roles in this epic rock musical version of Rick Riordan’s beloved young-adult novels about an underachieving kid who discovers he is a demi-god. Familiar characters from Greek mythology come alive with innovative puppetry created by EMU students and staff in this exhilarating spectacle.
Tickets: adult - $20; senior - $18; child (18 and under) - $10; college student - $6.
(The online ticketing link will be available soon. Seating is limited, so buying in advance online is highly recommended. Day-of tickets are available in person at the box office one hour prior to each performance. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.)

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QSA ALUMNI @ PALE FIRE

Poetry Slam hosted by Pale Fire, QSA, DEI, and Alumni Engagement
8-10 p.m.
In celebration of National Coming Out Day, QSA alumni unleash their voices with a poetry slam where every word celebrates queer identity and power.

Register to share your poetry.

Saturday, October 12

REGISTRATION DESK         

University Commons - main entrance lobby
7:30 a.m.-noon
A check-in station for Saturday events, information on weekend events, name badges, and tickets.

OPENING CELEBRATION BREAKFAST*facebook icon  

University Commons 100 - main entrance lobby
8:30-10 a.m.
This celebratory breakfast featuring a welcome by President Susan Schultz Huxman recognizes alumni award winners Kendra Conrad Bailey ‘03, MA ‘05; Seth Crissman ‘09, MDiv ‘15; and Dr. Lee Roy Berry Jr. ‘66 and Hall of Honor inductees Michael Allen ‘13, Roland Landes, Gina Troyer ‘93 and Bianca Ygarza ‘14.
Meal ticket: adult - $20; child (14 and under): $9

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT VISITATION

University Commons 121 - Admissions Office
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Prospective students and families can catch an hour-long tour during the day.
Registration preferred. Walks-in welcome.

Register

COMMON GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE

University Commons 270
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Common Grounds Coffeehouse is EMU’s student-run gathering place. Coffee and conversations with fellow alumni, students, and professors.     

HALL OF HONOR CEREMONY

University Commons 170 - MainStage Theater
10-11 a.m.
This event will celebrate Hall of Honor inductees; jumper/sprinter Michael Allen; coach/professor Roland Landes; middle hitter, forward, and first baseman Gina Troyer; and post player Bianca Ygarza.      

EMU SWAG SHOP      

University Commons 110 - Box Office
8 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
The shop where EMU swag is available to snag for purchase.            

ROYAL CITY CELEBRATION

Thomas Plaza/Front Lawn
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
ALL class reunions, affinity groups, department and club gatherings are invited to follow the yellow brick road to the Royal City Celebration for food, fellowship and fun. Join EMU students, faculty and staff and friends old and new as we fill Thomas Plaza and the Front Lawn for our largest gathering this Homecoming! Features live music by EMU’s Gospel Choir and Harrisonburg’s The Walking Roots Band.
Registration encouraged. Meal ticket: adult - $20; child (5-11) - $9.

WOMEN’S FIELD HOCKEY VS. SWEET BRIAR

Turf Field
Noon  

LSA/APISA ALUMNI GATHERING

Campus Center 100 - Martin Greeting Hall (gathering) | Campus Center 103 – Brunk-Maust Lounge (refreshments)
1-3 p.m.
Cherished memories and new opportunities come together as LSA/APISA alumni reconnect and celebrate their shared legacy.
Registration encouraged. 

ALUMNI BASEBALL GAME

Baseball Field
1 p.m.
Alumni take to the field for an afternoon of nostalgia, camaraderie, and unforgettable plays!

EMU TENTALKS | IMPACT. INFLUENCE. INSPIRE.* facebook icon    

Suter Science Center 106
2-3 p.m.
Modeled after TED Talks, this event features three speakers—Ashley Mellinger ‘24; Adesola Johnson, senior biology major; and Mark Sawin, EMU professor of history—sharing their stories for 10 minutes each with a Q&A at the end.
Registration required.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. LYNCHBURG

University Commons - Yoder Arena
2-3 p.m.
A meet-and-greet with members of the Women’s Volleyball team will take place in Yoder Arena on Courts B&C immediately after the game.

WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. GUILFORD

Turf Field
3 p.m.

NEW TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX DEDICATION

New Track & Field Complex
3:30-4:30 p.m.
This event celebrates EMU’s New Track & Field Complex! To learn more and support this project, visit: emu.edu/track

CLASS OF ‘99 25TH REUNION

Pale Fire - 217 S. Liberty St. #105, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 p.m.
Class of ‘99 alumni relive the magic, rekindle the bonds, and celebrate 25 years of memories!
Registration encouraged.

MEN’S SOCCER VS. LYNCHBURG        

Turf Field
6 p.m.

MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTION
Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
    

University Commons - Studio Theater
7 p.m.
EMU students and community members play multiple roles in this epic rock musical version of Rick Riordan’s beloved young-adult novels about an underachieving kid who discovers he is a demi-god. Familiar characters from Greek mythology come alive with innovative puppetry created by EMU students and staff in this exhilarating spectacle.
Tickets: adult - $20; senior - $18; child (18 and under) - $10; college student - $6.
(The online ticketing link will be available soon. Seating is limited, so buying in advance online is highly recommended. Day-of tickets are available in person at the box office one hour prior to each performance. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.) 

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BONFIRE (WEATHER AND CONDITIONS PERMITTING)

East of Turf Field at conclusion of field hockey game

 

Sunday, October 13

WORSHIP WITH EMU CHAMBER SINGERS        

Park View Mennonite Church - 1600 College Ave., Harrisonburg, VA
9:30 a.m.

EMU’s Chamber Singers will lead worship in this service featuring music sung by the group and opportunities for all to sing along!

QSA ALUMNI GATHERING

University Commons 177 (old Common Grounds)
2-4 p.m.
The vibrant QSA alumni community come together with their shared stories for an unforgettable afternoon of pride and unity.
Registration encouraged. 

MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTION
Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

University Commons - Studio Theater
2 p.m.
EMU students and community members play multiple roles in this epic rock musical version of Rick Riordan’s beloved young-adult novels about an underachieving kid who discovers he is a demi-god. Familiar characters from Greek mythology come alive with innovative puppetry created by EMU students and staff in this exhilarating spectacle.
Tickets: adult - $20; senior - $18; child (18 and under) - $10; college student - $6.
(The online ticketing link will be available soon. Seating is limited, so buying in advance online is highly recommended. Day-of tickets are available in person at the box office one hour prior to each performance. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.)

Buy Tickets

*Registration required

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