The Eastern Mennonite University music department will present George Frideric Handel’s magnificent oratorio, “The Messiah,” 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, in Lehman Auditorium at EMU. Ensembles participating include the EMU ... read more about Music Department to Present ‘Messiah’ Oratorio
Academics
Theater Department to Stage Screwball Comedy
Amnesia victim Claire (Rachel Swartzendruber) gleefully interrogates Millet (Matthew A. Pearson) in EMU Theater’s production of "Fuddy Meers." Photo by Jim Bishop The Eastern Mennonite University theater department will present ... read more about Theater Department to Stage Screwball Comedy
Folk Festival Explores Breadth of Mennonite Roots
Acoustic music festival "Mennofolk" will make its debut in Harrisonburg Nov. 4-6, bringing visual artists, musicians and fans together from across the eastern United States. This event will offer delightful ... read more about Folk Festival Explores Breadth of Mennonite Roots
Sassy, Jazzy EMU Ensemble to Perform
EMU Jazz performs at Homecoming 2005 Photo by Jim Bishop It’s a cool night of hot jazz. “EMU Jazz,” a big band ensemble at Eastern Mennonite University, will present a ... read more about Sassy, Jazzy EMU Ensemble to Perform
Exhibit Explores ‘Trauma’ Theme
It’s an inside look at the effects of traumatic experiences through the eyes of crime victims and life-sentenced prisoners. “A Ladder Without Rungs,” an exhibit opening Sunday, Nov. 6, in ... read more about Exhibit Explores ‘Trauma’ Theme
Palestinians Neglected, Trio Says
Sherene Abdulhadi (left), a Muslim Arab, Amira Hillal, a Christian Palestinian, and Roni Hammerman, a Jewish Israeli, speak at EMU on Thursday night. Photo by Michael Reilly By Tom Mitchell, ... read more about Palestinians Neglected, Trio Says
Harrisonburg Native to Lead Songwriting Workshop
J.D. Martin (aka Jerry Derstine) Harrisonburg native J.D. Martin (aka Jerry Derstine) will lead a songwriting workshop 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in Recital Hall on ground floor of ... read more about Harrisonburg Native to Lead Songwriting Workshop
Children’s Choir Releases Ninth Recording
The highly-acclaimed Shenandoah Valley Children ... read more about Children’s Choir Releases Ninth Recording
Philosophy Prof to Probe Theology and Science
Dr. Nancey Murphey The Shenandoah Anabaptist Science Society at Eastern Mennonite University will sponsor a presentation by Dr. Nancey Murphey, "From Neurons to Politics – Without a Soul," 4 p.m. ... read more about Philosophy Prof to Probe Theology and Science
EMU Gives Gehman Philanthropy Award
EMU President Loren Swartzendruber presents Margaret Martin Gehman with a plaque naming her first recipient of the annual "Philanthropist of the Year" award from the university. At right are Susan ... read more about EMU Gives Gehman Philanthropy Award