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And so did the US Postal Service!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/crossroads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to view the digital issue<\/a>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how we adapted during a very unique spring semester. Enjoy photos of our unique Commencement Week to honor both the Class of 2021 <em>and <\/em>2020. Dip into a VERY expanded Mileposts section (we love to hear from you!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also celebrate our 2021 alumni award winners who will be honored at our Oct. 15-17 <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/homecoming\/\">Homecoming and Family Weekend celebration<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2021\/alumnus-of-the-year-award-john-lowe-81\/\">John Lowe &#8217;81<\/a><\/strong>, Alum of the Year; <\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2021\/outstanding-young-alum-award-ral-obioha-08\/\">Ral Obioha &#8217;08<\/a><\/strong>, Young Alum of the Year; and <\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2021\/distinguished-service-award-timothy-and-cheryl-heatwole-shenk-07\/\">Timothy and Cheryl Heatwole Shenk<\/a><\/strong>, both &#8217;07 grads and our Distinguished Service Award recipients. 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