{"id":35355,"date":"2017-10-17T08:40:17","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T12:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=35355"},"modified":"2017-11-06T14:47:20","modified_gmt":"2017-11-06T19:47:20","slug":"centennial-homecoming-magical-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2017\/centennial-homecoming-magical-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Centennial Homecoming draws record crowd for a &#8216;magical weekend&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Community members new to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) joined those with ties three and four generations back to its beginning in 1917 to celebrate the university\u2019s Centennial Oct. 12-15 during Homecoming and Family Weekend 2017.<\/p>\n<p>While \u201chomecoming\u201d often conjures images of happily engaged older alumni in circles of chairs reminiscing, this weekend provided that and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>A campus fun run, face painting, bouncey houses, experiments with the engineering club, tailgating, athletic events, and dancing on the lawn to the sounds of EMU\u2019s jazz band and later The Steel Wheels kept children happy while their parents caught up and took in the fun as well.<\/p>\n<p>The weekend was powerful and re-affirming, said 2007 graduates Timothy and Cheryl Heatwole Shenk of Camden, New Jersey. It reaffirmed their decision to attend EMU, their commitment to the university and their excitement to see &#8220;the growth and changes that are shaping the future,\u201d Timothy said. \u201cOur children were thrilled to see some of the places and people we have told them about in stories. Our 8-year-old is already talking about when she attends EMU some day. It makes me proud.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The two were also particularly touched by recognitions of alumni <a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2017\/07\/emu-honor-peacebuilder-michael-j-sharp-05-homecoming-family-weekend\/\">Michael J. Sharp<\/a>, who posthumously received the Life Service Award, and Centennial Award recipients <a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/crossroads\/2017\/05\/31\/centennial-award-chester-and-sara-jane-wenger\/\">Chester and Sara Jane Wenger<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had tears in my eyes seeing Chester and Sara Jane be publicly affirmed for their lives of service,\u201d said Heatwole Shenk.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It takes a village to plan and execute over 80 events,\u201d noted President Susan Schultz Huxman after the marathon weekend. \u201cI deeply appreciate all those who prepared the facilities and food, served as ambassadors and \u2018point people\u2019 at so many activities and who provided music, presentations, programs, logistics. \u00a0It was \u2018all hands on deck\u2019 to celebrate 100 glorious years and I appreciate everyone who played a role.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/easternmennoniteuniversity\/albums\/72157687959914414\" title=\"2017 Centennial Homecoming by EasternMennoniteUniversity, on Flickr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4486\/37066288663_b6e2346b19_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"20171014-Homecoming Candids AS-007\"><\/a><script async src=\"https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>More special coverage<\/h3>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2017\/10\/centennial-play-swartz-desanctis-troupe-alumni-actors-delivers-reflection-affirmation\/\">What we bring. What we take. What we leave<\/a>. <\/b>Approximately 1,300 saw the play by Ingrid DeSanctis and Ted Swartz, commissioned by the Centennial Committee, and featuring a cast of alumni actors and musicians, including current students.<\/p>\n<p>EMU\u2019s second annual TenTalks featured Jodie Geddes MA \u201916 (conflict transformation), who works in restorative justice with youth; Anxo P\u00e9rez \u201997, entrepreneur in Spain, author, musician; and Trent Wagler \u201802 of Americana band, The Steel Wheels. Watch the <a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/video\/emutentalks-2017\/\">30-minute video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Presidents&#8217; Forum, hosted by historian Don Kraybill, featured presidents emeriti Myron S. Augsburger, 1965-80; Joseph L. Lapp, 1987-2003; and Loren E. Swartzendruber, 2003-2016, as well as current president Susan Schultz Huxman. Read coverage <a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2017\/10\/spanning-nearly-50-years-institutional-leadership-emcemu-presidents-emeriti-reminisce-share-stories\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At least 200 gathered for the &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2016\/12\/artists-use-varied-media-reflect-emu-past-present-future-centennial-installation\/\">10X10X100&#8243; art exhibit<\/a> artists\u2019 talks Friday afternoon, and by Saturday afternoon, more than 80 pieces of artwork had been purchased with a percent of sales going to benefit the EMU art program.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35298\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2017\/10\/centennial-worship-service-offers-thanks-many-blessings\/people-gather-in-lehman-auditorium-to-worship-and-celebrate-emus-centennial\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35298\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-35298\" src=\"\/\/emu.edu\/now\/is\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/10\/20171015-Homecoming-Worship-015-1000px-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/10\/20171015-Homecoming-Worship-015-1000px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/10\/20171015-Homecoming-Worship-015-1000px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/10\/20171015-Homecoming-Worship-015-1000px.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alumni award recipients Laura Rosenberger, Chester Wenger, Leonard Dow and Anxo Perez perform a scripture reading together during Sunday&#8217;s worship service. (Photo by Andrew Strack)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sunday&#8217;s traditional worship service tied past, present and future together. Read coverage <a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2017\/10\/centennial-worship-service-offers-thanks-many-blessings\/\">here<\/a> and listen to the podcast <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/podcast\/2017\/10\/15\/serving-listening-transforming-homecoming-worship-service\/\">here<\/a>. Also present and part of a litany reading were alumni award recipients <a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2017\/07\/centennial-award-recipients-chester-sara-jane-wenger-honored-rich-lives-service-leadership-faith\/\"><strong>Chester \u201936 and Sara Jane \u201942 Wenger<\/strong><\/a>, Centennial Award; <a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2017\/06\/anxo-perez-97-emus-2017-alumnus-year\/\"><strong>Anxo Perez<\/strong><\/a> \u201897, Alumnus of the Year; <a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2017\/07\/distinguished-service-award-leonard-dow-87\/\"><strong>Leonard Dow<\/strong><\/a> \u201987, Distinguished Service; <a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2017\/07\/dr-laura-rosenberger-03-emus-2017-outstanding-young-alumnus\/\"><strong>Laura Rosenberger<\/strong><\/a> \u201903, Young Alumnus; and John and Michelle Sharp, parents of Life Service Award honoree <a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2017\/07\/emu-honor-peacebuilder-michael-j-sharp-05-homecoming-family-weekend\/\"><strong>Michael J. Sharp<\/strong><\/a> \u201805.<\/p>\n<h3><b>By the numbers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Record numbers of participants called for record numbers of behind-the-scenes volunteers, staff and faculty to pull off more than 85 events planned for the extended weekend.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exact numbers are hard to come by as people dropped in and out for various events, but <b>900 adults and 66 children<\/b> registered for homecoming events, a significant increase from 2016 events; <b>1,582 tickets were sold for The Steel Wheels<\/b> concert and <b>1,190 theater production<\/b> tickets were issued.<\/li>\n<li>Centennial author Donald B. Kraybill signed <strong>approximately 300 copies of his book<\/strong>, <em>Eastern Mennonite University: A <\/em><em>Century of Countercultural Education. <\/em>The hardcover book is available through EMU at the special price of $19.99 plus tax, shipping and handling. To order, <a href=\"https:\/\/commerce.cashnet.com\/emuem1?itemcode=EM1-CENTBOOK\">complete this form<\/a>. The book is also available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psupress.org\/books\/titles\/978-0-271-07913-4.html\">Penn State Press<\/a> and at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eastern-Mennonite-University-Countercultural-Education\/dp\/0271079134\/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1509472985&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=donald+kraybill+eastern+mennonite\">Amazon<\/a> at a cost of $40; Amazon also offers a Kindle version at $18.99.If you have questions about the book purchase, contact Eastern Mennonite University at centennialbook@emu.edu or 540-432-4101. <a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/crossroads\/2017\/05\/31\/an-experiment-like-no-other-centennial-historians-reflections\/\">Read a Q&amp;A <\/a>with Kraybill about the six-year project and his reflections<\/li>\n<li>With oversight by director of food services Bruce Emmerson, of Pioneer College Catering, dozens of people worked collaboratively with facilities management, development and alumni\/parent engagement colleagues to serve <strong>\u00a02,734 meals between the dining hall and catered events<\/strong>. They\u00a0<b>catered 36 events: 480 people were served at the donor appreciation banquet, followed the next day by six breakfasts and eight lunches <\/b>outside of the dining facility \u2014 consider the fact that those meals started simultaneously -\u2014 and the delivery of many cookie trays and coffee. Emmerson, who has earned numerous awards for his innovation from Pioneer and also won the hearts of the EMU community, expressed pride in his team, noting, \u201cI didn\u2019t hire additional staff. Everyone picked up extra shifts with a \u2018can-do\u2019 spirit.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><b>Sixty-nine parents<\/b> joined the first-ever parent reception over Saturday lunch with a chance to mingle and hear from Parent Council members and Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement Jeff Shank. \u201cThis is definitely \u00a0a new event we&#8217;ll want to make a tradition,\u201d noted Shank.\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_35367\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35367\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2017\/10\/centennial-homecoming-magical-weekend\/ride\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35367\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35367 size-medium\" src=\"\/\/emu.edu\/now\/is\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/10\/ride-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/10\/ride-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/10\/ride-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/10\/ride-1024x583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2017\/10\/ride.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cyclists ready to explore Rockingham County backroads on Friday morning.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li><b>Sixty-one people participated in the Centennial Century bike ride<\/b> Friday morning, divided between a 100K, 50K, and 5K ride for a few parents with toddlers in tow. Participants included community members as well as faculty, staff and alumni.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Magical weekend<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It was simply a magical weekend, exclaimed Emebet Assefa &#8217;97, who traveled from San Diego, California, for her 20th class reunion. \u201cSeeing my classmates, friends, professors after so many years and spending some lovely time with them was priceless. It was like coming back home!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am immensely grateful for the combined efforts of many to plan and produce this special weekend for alumni, family and friends of Eastern Mennonite University,\u201d reflected Louise Hostetter, Centennial committee chairperson. \u201cIt was particularly delightful to observe several generations attending many events and at Eastern Mennonite School, enjoying the opportunity to renew acquaintances, celebrate our past and anticipate our future!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The centennial year of celebration will continue throughout the fall, winter and spring. 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