This listing includes events for the spring semester at Eastern Mennonite University. To see most current details, additional events and further information, please visit the events calendar at www.emu.edu/events.
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January
Jan. 15 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Service. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Lehman Auditorium.
Jan. 15-17 – School for Leadership Training, Eastern Mennonite Seminary.
Jan. 17 – University Colloquium: Professor Mark Metzler Sawin. 4 p.m. Martin Chapel.
Jan. 19-Feb. 16 – Professor Steven Johnson, “Vernal Pools” gallery opening. 4 p.m. Jan. 19. Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery.
Jan. 31 – Suter Science Seminar: Kathy Hosig. “Community-based Lifestyle Intervention to Improve Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes.” 4 p.m. Suter Science Center 106.
Jan. 31 – Spanish Language Film Series. “La teta asustada [The Milk of Sorrow].“ 6:30 p.m. Suter Science Center 106.
February
Feb. 13 – Spanish Language Film Series. “Volver” [Return].“ 6:30 p.m. Suter Science Center 106.
Feb. 14 & 16 – Spiritual renewal chapels. 10-10:40 a.m. Lehman Auditorium.
Feb. 16-17 – Mosaic Theater production of “I Shall Not Hate.” Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mainstage Theater. Free, but tickets must be reserved and a donation is suggested to support CJP scholarships and EMU theater department scholarships. For more information, visit www.emu.edu/box-office.
Feb. 18 – Mosaic Theater production of “Via Dolorosa.” 2:30 p.m., Mainstage Theater. Free, but tickets must be reserved and a donation is suggested to support CJP scholarships and EMU theater department scholarships. For more information, visit www.emu.edu/box-office.
Feb. 21 – University Colloquium: Professor Jim Leaman. 4 p.m. Martin Chapel.
Feb. 22 – Writers Read: Patricia Grace King. 6:30 p.m. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, University Commons.
Feb. 23-Mar. 23 – Kevin Phaup gallery opening. 4 p.m. Feb. 23. Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery..
Feb. 24 – Music Faculty Artist Series: JMU faculty Kevin McMillan and Gabriel Dobner. 7:30 p.m. Martin Chapel.
Feb. 27 – Spanish Language Film Series. “En la puta vida” [In this Tricky Life] . 6:30 p.m. Suter Science Center 106.
Feb. 28 – Suter Science Seminar: Conley McMullen. “Studies on the Reproduction and Conservation of the Endangered Shale Barren Rock Cress.” 4 p.m. Suter Science Center 104.
March
March 14 – Suter Science Seminar: Amanda Morris. “Overcoming Barriers to Solar Energy Adoption.” 4 p.m. Suter Science Center 104.
March 15 – Writers Read: Jeff Gundy. 6:30 p.m. Common Grounds Coffee House, University Commons.
March 16 – University chapel. Jeff Gundy (collaboration with Writers’ Read). 10 a.m. Lehman Auditorium.
March 21 – University Colloquium. Holly Scott. 4 p.m. Martin Chapel.
March 22 – Orchestra concert. 7:30 p.m. Lehman Auditorium.
March 23 – C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest. 7 p.m. Martin Chapel.
*March 24 – Symposium: Centennial Histories – Mennonite Higher Education in Review. Brunk-Maust Reception Lounge, Campus Center.
March 24 – Music Faculty Artist Series: David Berry, piano. 7:30 p.m. Martin Chapel.
March 28 – Suter Science Seminar: Bronson Griscom. “Awakening the Sleeping Giant: Natural Climate Solutions.” 4 p.m. Suter Science Center 106.
April
April 3 – Wind Ensemble concert. 7:30 p.m. Lehman Auditorium.
April 10 – Emulate and University Choir concert. 7 p.m. Martin Chapel.
April 11 – Suter Science Seminar: Jane Otai. “Keeping Informal Settlements Safe and Clean.” 4 p.m. Suter Science Center 106.
April 13-15, 19-21 – “The Spitfire Grill” spring musical. 7:30 p.m. most nights; 3 p.m. April 15. MainStage Theater.
April 17 – Jazz Ensemble concert. 7:30 p.m. Lehman Auditorium.
April 22 – Chamber Singers spring concert. 3 p.m. Martin Chapel.
Commencement is May 5-6.