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Arts and Lectures Nov.-Dec. 2023 Calendar

November 2, 2023Last updated November 7, 2023 by Ryan Cornell

This listing includes events for November and December 2023 at Eastern Mennonite University. To see the most current details, additional events and further information, please visit the events calendar at www.emu.edu/events.

Bach Festival founder Ken J. Nafziger honored with Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award, vows to ‘keep on musicking’

June 18, 2015Last updated July 13, 2015 by Randi B. Hagi

Ken J. Nafziger, professor of music at Eastern Mennonite University, recently became the third honoree to receive the Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award. He accepted the award at

EMU alum, local stained glass artist, named to Business Journal’s ’10 Under 40′

December 26, 2013Last updated January 17, 2014 by Therran Dennis

Zachary Nafziger, owner of and sole craftsman at ZN Stained Glass, is the first to admit business may not be his strongest suit. But the clients who nominated him for

Students make ‘As You Like It’ creatively their own at two-week camp, culminating in show, Aug. 28, 30 and 31

August 30, 2013Last updated September 16, 2013 by Candace Sipos

For Izzy Howard, it’s hard to choose between her passion for play writing and her love of performing. Lucky for her, she doesn’t have to. For the past two years,

EMU Alum Named Virginia Secondary Art Educator of the Year

November 27, 2012Last updated December 17, 2012 by Emily Sharrer

Kelley Shradley-Horst, an art teacher at Harrisonburg High School and 2006 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University, didn’t get her hopes up. Even after scoring one of five regional nominations on

Make a Splash With the Arts

September 18, 2012Last updated October 5, 2012 by Marcy Gineris

At EMU, a Christian university like no other, students are learning to use art for social transformation, service within their community, to deepen their faith, and more. Theater As a theater student, you’ll act,

EMU Grad Spory Named Lilly Fellow

June 19, 2012Last updated July 3, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

Michael Spory, a 2011 Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) graduate, was one of 16 students nationwide accepted into Lilly Graduate Fellows Program through Christ College, an interdisciplinary honors college at Valparaiso

Former White House Photographer to Host Exhibit

November 17, 2011Last updated March 27, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

A former White House photographer will present a multimedia exhibit using photography, video and aprons to express the intricate and powerful lives of women throughout Central and South America. Susan

New EMU Gallery to Display Professor’s Icon Paintings

December 1, 2010Last updated January 25, 2011 by Jim Bishop

Jerry L. Holsopple doesn’t consider himself an icon, but this past year, he had a close “brush” with this unique art form. Dr. Holsopple, professor of visual and communication arts

Children’s Choir Invites Auditions for 2010-11 Season

August 23, 2010Last updated September 24, 2014 by Jim Bishop

The acclaimed Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir (SVCC), part of the music department at Eastern Mennonite University, will hold newcomer auditions for the 2010-11 year Thursday, Aug. 26. from 3:30-5:30. All

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