As Dorothy “Dottie” Nolt Weber ’75 can attest, there’s a special kind of magic in the air in the days leading up to Homecoming. The retired teacher, who taught for ... read more about ‘EMU is family’: Highlights from Homecoming 2025
Conferences and events
EMU to host symposium on community organizing from Oct. 12-14
EMU invites all organizers, pastors, academics, and leaders of church institutions to come together for a symposium on “The Promise and Possibility of Anabaptist Organizing” from Sunday, Oct. 12, to ... read more about EMU to host symposium on community organizing from Oct. 12-14
From Zurich to Zimbabwe: Mennonite historian and professor to present annual Keim lecture on Wednesday
Keim History Lecture, presented by Troy OsborneDate: Wednesday, Oct. 8Time: 4:30 p.m. for reception, 5 p.m. for lectureLocation: Suter Science Center 106 (1194 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802)Cost: Free and ... read more about From Zurich to Zimbabwe: Mennonite historian and professor to present annual Keim lecture on Wednesday
Arts and Lectures Calendar for Fall 2025
Note: EMU Professor Cyndi Gusler’s opening reception has been rescheduled to Oct. 28 This listing includes events for the fall semester at EMU. To see most current details, additional events ... read more about Arts and Lectures Calendar for Fall 2025
Save the date! EMU celebrates Homecoming 2025 from Oct. 10-12
This story was last updated on Oct. 10. Herm is sending out his Royal roar, calling all EMU alumni, family, friends, students, and community members, both near and far, back ... read more about Save the date! EMU celebrates Homecoming 2025 from Oct. 10-12
Opening Convocation provides spirited start to school year
EMU community eager to embrace university theme of “Sustain Together” Campus felt warmer than usual on Monday morning, and it wasn’t just because of the sunshine. The music was bumping, ... read more about Opening Convocation provides spirited start to school year
‘A great community treasure’
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival ushers in new era of independence EMU’s Lehman Auditorium has surely seen its share of historic firsts over the years, though last week might have marked ... read more about ‘A great community treasure’
Snapshots from the Faculty Staff Conference
Events included learning sessions, a taco bar luncheon, and plenty of dancing The year is 1946. The U.S. is one year removed from World War II, Perry Como’s “Prisoner of ... read more about Snapshots from the Faculty Staff Conference
Take us out to the ballgame
Baseball fans, EMU families and friends pack ballpark for third annual EMU Night with the Turks Seventeen days after retiring from a 34-year career at EMU, Bonnie Bowser was out ... read more about Take us out to the ballgame
EMU Night with the Turks returns to Harrisonburg for third consecutive year
Eastern Mennonite University is teaming up with the Harrisonburg Turks for EMU Night with Turks on Thursday, July 17 @ 7 p.m. at Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Park in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The collegiate ... read more about EMU Night with the Turks returns to Harrisonburg for third consecutive year