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Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival celebrates 30 years and artistic director transition

June 1, 2022Last updated June 7, 2022 by EMU Communications

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival (SVBF) celebrates two monumental occasions: its 30th anniversary and the retirement of founder and artistic director Ken Nafziger after 30 years of leadership. The festival,

EMU hosts historic first Lavender Graduation and other LGBTQ+ events

May 25, 2022Last updated May 30, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

This spring, Eastern Mennonite University hosted its first Lavender Graduation to honor LGBTQ+ graduates and alumni. The event recognizes LGBTQ students of all races and ethnicities and acknowledges their achievement

Office of DEI announces 2022 Inclusive Excellence Grant awardees

April 25, 2022Last updated May 2, 2022 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion announces the recipients of the inaugural Inclusive Excellence Grants. The program, which started this academic year, offers EMU faculty, staff, and

Diamond Royals honor 15 seniors

April 4, 2022Last updated April 5, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

The Diamond Royals hosted Hampden-Sydney College on Saturday for an ODAC doubleheader, with a celebration for this year’s senior class prior to first pitch. View the game summary. “These young

EMU to host inaugural Lavender Graduation ceremony

April 1, 2022Last updated April 6, 2022 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite University will honor LGBTQ+ graduates and alumni at an inaugural Lavender Graduation ceremony. The event will be Friday, May 6, from 5-7 p.m. at the Discipleship Center on

Return of the International Food Festival draws record crowds

March 29, 2022Last updated April 6, 2022 by Rachel Holderman, photos and Kate Szambecki, story

After a two-year hiatus, the International Food Festival returned on Friday, March 25, 2022. Students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered on Thomas Plaza for an evening of international cuisine,

DN-R: EMU examines silence in face of hatred through ‘Anne & Emmett’ featuring Mayor Reed

January 15, 2022Last updated January 18, 2022 by Jillian Lynch/Daily News-Record

This article ran in the 1/15/2021 Daily News-Record. Weather conditions did not allow for the 1/16 performance of “Anne and Emmett.” Access the 1/17 performance at 3:30 p.m. EST by

Fall LEAD Conference promotes campus change through collaborative leadership

January 5, 2022Last updated January 5, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

Nearly 50 students active in 22 clubs and organizations attended a two-day LEAD Conference at Highland Retreat this fall. Hosted by Student Life, the event helped students enhance their leadership

Ho Ho Holiday Fun at EMU

January 3, 2022Last updated January 5, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

EDITOR’S NOTE: This published on 12/20/2021 as many of us were heading into the holidays, but we loved Sarah Regan’s art project so much that we’re posting it again in

Join EMU’s 2021 Christmas celebrations

December 3, 2021Last updated December 8, 2021 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite University welcomes the Advent season and celebrates Christmas cheer this month. Dec. 9: A Bach Festival Christmas The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival hosts “A Bach Festival Christmas” featuring

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