{"id":50291,"date":"2021-10-01T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T11:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=50291"},"modified":"2022-03-15T11:44:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T15:44:28","slug":"homecoming-and-family-weekend-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2021\/homecoming-and-family-weekend-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Join in the fun of Homecoming and Family Weekend 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumni, parents, and students are invited to join Eastern Mennonite University\u2019s celebration of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emu.edu\/homecoming\">Homecoming and Family Weekend<\/a> Oct. 15-17, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHomecoming is one of our favorite times of the year, when alumni return to campus to reunite with friends and family and professors, share memories and make new ones,\u201d said <strong>Jennifer North Bauman<\/strong>, director of alumni and parent relations. \u201cAfter last year\u2019s virtual programming, we are resuming our in-person activities with health protocols in place, while continuing the livestreamed programming that allowed so many to join in last year. We\u2019re hopeful this hybrid format encourages participation in ways that are comfortable to all in our Royals community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emu.edu\/homecoming\">Homecoming website<\/a> is your complete source for events and any changes and updates. Please use it as a regular reference as you make plans to travel and\/or watch events. Some events that originally involved food have been modified or cancelled in observation of CDC and Virginia Department of Health recommendations (those who have registered already will be notified shortly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All visitors are required to wear masks indoors, per <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emu.edu\/coronavirus\">university policy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for the Facebook icon that denotes a livestreamed event. Go to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EasternMennonite\/live\/\"> EMU Facebook page<\/a> to view these events; recordings will also be available after the event. <em>You do not need a Facebook account to view the livestream.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletics events, including the Hall of Honor induction ceremony, will be streamed through the emuroyals.com website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a few highlights of the weekend. See the full schedule for more on athletic events, department gatherings, and special reunions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;Homecoming is the traditional gathering and welcome for the<strong> Jubilee Alumni,<\/strong> those who have graduated 50 years ago or more. The afternoon program and luncheon welcomes the induction of the Class of 1971.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;<strong>Azariah Cox \u201819<\/strong> is the featured artist in the Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery. Join the reception to hear about and view his photography at 4 p.m. The gallery is also open all weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;<strong>Joseph Gascho \u201895<\/strong>, a professor of music and harsichordist, will be the special guest during the evening\u2019s traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2021\/harpsichordist-joseph-gascho-95-to-headline-homecoming-concert\/\">Celebration Concert<\/a>. He will join the EMU orchestra for the program, which begins at 8 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium. Tickets are available on the website. [More news coverage coming.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;The <strong>Hall of Honor ceremony<\/strong> celebrates EMU\u2019s legacy of athletic excellence. This year\u2019s inductees include field hockey\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2021\/emu-hall-of-honor-to-induct-three-alumni-athletes-during-homecoming-and-family-weekend\/\"><strong>Alyssa Derstine \u201810<\/strong>, runner <strong>Richy Bikko \u201811<\/strong>, and hurdler <strong>Michelle Leaman Richards \u201810<\/strong>. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;The 9 a.m. <strong>Department Gatherings<\/strong> are double-billed as Lifelong Learning Opportunities. Take your pick in an area of interest, from interfaith engagement to education, Haverim, business and leadership, and more. This time slot also includes the Suter Science Seminar with Dr. Samfee Doe, speaking on marginalized groups&#8217; distrust of the healthcare system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;Meet for cider and pretzels from 10-10:30 a.m. outside Lehman Auditorium and then join the <strong>Homecoming Celebration<\/strong> where alumni award honorees <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2021\/alumnus-of-the-year-award-john-lowe-81\/\"><strong>John Lowe &#8217;81<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2021\/outstanding-young-alum-award-ral-obioha-08\/\"><strong>Ral Obioha \u201808<\/strong><\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2021\/distinguished-service-award-timothy-and-cheryl-heatwole-shenk-07\/\"> <strong>Timothy and Cheryl Heatwole Shenk<\/strong><\/a>, both 2007 grads, will be introduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;<strong>TenTalks<\/strong>, 10-minute talks with time for questions after, features food entrepreneurs <strong>Oz Blackaller \u201896<\/strong>, <strong>Kirsten Moore \u201893<\/strong>, and <strong>Kaleb Wyse \u201810<\/strong> speaking on food and community. <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2021\/tentalks-2021-focuses-on-food-entrepreneurs-who-build-community\/\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2021\/09\/10140606\/TenTalks_feature-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2021\/09\/10140606\/TenTalks_feature-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2021\/09\/10140606\/TenTalks_feature-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2021\/09\/10140606\/TenTalks_feature-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2021\/09\/10140606\/TenTalks_feature-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2021\/09\/10140606\/TenTalks_feature-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The 2021 TenTalks speakers: Oz Blackaller &#8217;96, San Diego, Ca., Kirsten Moore &#8217;93, Harrisonburg, Va., and Kaleb Wyse &#8217;10, Mount Pleasant, Iowa.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;<strong>Fall Festival<\/strong> from 3-7 p.m. Claim a spot on the lawn to listen to The Walking Roots Band. Inflatables and fun for children. Food trucks and tailgating.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;Join in celebrating the dedication of the <strong>Suter Science Center West<\/strong> at 3:30 p.m.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;<strong>Don Clymer<\/strong>, professor emeritus, presents a <strong>Writers Read<\/strong> event with&nbsp; his memoir of life in Honduras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;The <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2021\/emus-original-rock-musical-u2-romeo-juliet-is-a-gritty-rapturous-tale-of-love-in-chaos\/\">world premiere of the original <strong>U2 Romeo &amp; Juliet <\/strong>rock musical<\/a> opens at 7 p.m. Adult themes. 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