The Top Photos of 2021

January 26, 2021 | Photo: Rachel Holderman

January 31, 2021

Snow brings out the students for a casual snow ball fight on the front lawn.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

January 31, 2021 | Photo: Rachel Holderman.

February 1, 2021 | Photo: Rachel Holderman

March 11, 2021

Faculty and staff celebrate Pause "Paws" Day by bringing their dogs to hang out with students before finals!

Photo: Rachel Holderman

March 27, 2021 | Photo: Scott Eyre

March 30, 2021

Students in Professor Anna Westfall's Ceramics 1 class work on slab and wheel-thrown clay projects.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

April 8, 2021

The theater department presents Disney's Shrek the Musical in an outdoor performance.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

April 13, 2021 | Photo: Rachel Holderman

April 14, 2021

Michaela Lane showcases her senior photography gallery "Selective Color Study." Reflected in the image is Jared Oyer's collection titled "Aerial Perspective."

Photo: Rachel Holderman

April 21, 2021

Sustainable Food Initiative members plant new seeds in the campus gardens during Earth Week.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

April 24, 2021

Hannah Nichols, a 2021 Cords of Distinction recipient, joins 2021 and 2020 recipients for a ceremony to honor their achievements and receive blue and gold cords.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

April 25, 2021

Maha Mehanna greets David Brubaker during the Donning of the Kente ceremony honoring students from the graduating classes of 2021 and 2020.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

April 25, 2021

The Chamber Singers present an outdoor concert on Thomas Plaza.

Photo: Randi B. Hagi

May 1, 2021 | Photo: Rachel Holderman

May 1, 2021 | Photo: Rachel Holderman

May 1, 2021 | Photo: Jon Styer

May 1, 2021 | Photo: Jon Styer

May 6, 2021 | Photo: Rachel Holderman

July 15, 2021

Rachel Sauder '21 helps lead a Intensive English Program summer camp for local high school students.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

August 5, 2021 | Photo: Rachel Holderman

August 10, 2021 | Photo: Rachel Holderman

August 18, 2021

Our residence directors welcome in the academic year with Jon Swartz, director of residence life.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

August 23, 2021

Student chaplains share a time of laughter together at the beginning of the semester.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

August 26, 2021

Herm sneaks up and surprises President Susan Schultz Huxman as she films a welcome greeting to incoming students.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

August 28, 2021

Joseph Harder '20 and local band Prince Bellerose perform a concert during Orientation.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

September 10, 2021 | Photo: Scott Eyre

September 16, 2021 | Photo: Alyssa Breidigan

September 16, 2021

Professor Steve Johnson enjoys interactions with students in his photography class.

Photo: Alyssa Breidigan

September 27, 2021

Elizabeth Eby, as Mercutio, and Andrew Stoltzfus, as Romeo, perform an emotional scene in U2 Romeo and Juliet.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

October 7, 2021 | Photo: Rachel Holderman

October 15, 2021

Harpsichordist Joseph Gascho '95 performs as special guest artist with the EMU Orchestra and Chamber Singers during the Homecoming concert.

Photo: Joaquin Sosa

October 16, 2021 | Photo: Joaquin Sosa

October 16, 2021

After running through clouds of color, participants celebrate by jumping into the fountain.

Photo: Jon Styer

October 16, 2021 | Photo: Jon Styer

October 28, 2021 | Photo: Tiffany Showalter

October 28, 2021 | Photo: Tiffany Showalter

November 3, 2021

Dave Detrow, veteran registrar and "heartbeat of EMU," poses for a portrait to commemorate his 44 years of service. He will retire in December of 2021.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

November 4, 2021

Scholar-activist Sarah Nahar delivers a message during a seminary chapel titled MLK & the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

November 5, 2021

High Knob Fire Tower in the George Washington National Forest is located 15 miles west of EMU.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

November 9, 2021 | Photo: Rachel Holderman

November 9, 2021 | Photo: Jon Styer

November 12, 2021

Benjamin Bergey, professor of music, directs the EMU Orchestra during rehearsal for the annual Gala Concert.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

November 13, 2021

Alongside student musicians, guest artist The String Queens present an amazing night of music inspired by the themes of peace and joy.

Photo: Rachel Holderman

December 13, 2021 | Photo: Jon Styer