Friday, October 11
COMMON GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE
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.
JUBILEE LUNCHEON* (REUNION CLASSES 1950-1974) 
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
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
ROYAL APPRECIATION RECEPTION: ROYALS IN THE LAND OF OZ*
(BY INVITE ONLY)
University Commons - Hall of Nations/Student Union
5-6:30 p.m.
Registration required for this annual donor appreciation stewardship event.
First Year Teachers’ Dinner
East Dining Room
6:30-8 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 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.)
QSA ALUMNI @ PALE FIRE
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*
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.
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.*
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.
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.)
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
**NEW LOCATION** University Commons (2nd floor - Common Grounds Coffee House)
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.)
*Registration required
Facebook livestream option
Schedule is subject to change.
