EMU celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with focus on sustainability EMU hosted its ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, featuring a series of events ... read more about MLK Day 2026: ‘Environmental justice is a civil rights issue’
This listing includes events for the spring semester at EMU. To see most current details, additional events, and further information, please visit the events calendar at: emu.edu/events EMU News often publishes ... read more about Arts and Lectures Calendar for spring 2026
EMU started off the spring semester strong with a campuswide convocation. The event, held at Lehman Auditorium on Wednesday morning, featured live music from students Miriam Rhodes, Naomi Kratzer, and ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Students return to campus for Opening Convocation
A new play written by screenwriter Liz Beachy Hansen '99 and premiering at the Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center this weekend tells the story of what it was like to live in the Shenandoah Valley on the eve of the Civil War. The hourlong "Rise Up and Follow" takes place this Saturday and Sunday, as well as next Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21, every 15 minutes from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ... read more about New play from EMU alumna highlights life in the Shenandoah Valley before the Civil War from Lori D’Angelo | Daily News-Record
EMU held its first-ever Royal Makers Market at the University Commons on Saturday, featuring artwork, crafts, and books for sale from more than 35 vendors. ... read more about Alumni, students, and employees sell crafts at Royal Makers Market from Anya Sczerzenie | Daily News-Record
Royal Makers MarketDate: Saturday, Nov. 22Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Second floor of University Commons Online: Facebook event Get your holiday shopping done at EMU’s first-ever student, alumni, and employee Makers ... read more about EMU hosts its first-ever Makers Market
EMU's Power, Systems & Justice course (CORE 300) hosted a panel on the history of Harrisonburg's Northeast Neighborhood at the Student Union on Thursday evening. EMU History Professor Mark Sawin, Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, City Councilwoman Monica Robinson, and Deputy City Manager Amy Snider served on the panel. ... read more about Panel talks history of urban renewal in Northeast Neighborhood from Ryan Hartnett | WHSV-TV3
EMU observed First-Generation College Celebration Day with tasty treats and giveaways. On Friday, Nov. 7, outside the University Commons, EMU staff members handed out hot cider, fresh doughnuts from Strite’s, ... read more about EMU celebrates its first-gen students
During an artist’s reception at Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery last week, Cyndi Gusler, professor of visual arts at EMU, transported guests to the shore with the vivid oil paintings and ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Art exhibit transports viewers to the sea
EMU/Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Gala ConcertDate: Friday, Nov. 7Time: 7 p.m.Location: Lehman Auditorium (1191 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA)Cost: Free, with suggested donation of $10-$20Livestream: EMU’s Facebook page (facebook.com/EasternMennonite/live) As a ... read more about Inspirational, odds-defying guitarist to headline gala concert