Homecoming 2013: Healthy Roots, Thriving Branches
Registration desk and welcome center
Online registration begins August 1, 2013. The Homecoming registration desk and welcome center will be located in the main floor lobby of the Campus Center. On Friday it will open at 3 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m. Open hours on Saturday will be 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please come to the registration desk for your homecoming packet, which will include tickets for your registered events and weekend information. Tickets will be collected at events and meals.
Friday, October 11
Homecoming chapel assembly
Lehman Auditorium, 10 a.m
A distinguished alum will be guest speaker. More info will be available in September.
Registration and welcome center
Campus Center Greeting Hall, 3-8:30 p.m.
Evening meal
Dining Hall, 5-6:30 p.m., pay at the door
Donor appreciation banquet
University Commons lower level, 5:30 p.m.
Hosted by President Loren Swartzendruber for members of EMU’s giving societies and Jubilee Friends. By separate invitation.
EMU theater: On the Verge by Eric Overmyer
University Commons, MainStage Theater, 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 12
Registration and welcome center
Campus Center Greeting Hall, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Business and economics breakfast and program
Campus Center, Strite Auditorium, 8 a.m.
“Portrait of an MCC Thrift Shop: A Culture of Innovation” by Debra Glick King ’77, MBA ’12, general manager of Harrisonburg Gift & Thrift, Inc. since 2004. Reservations necessary.
Science Center annual breakfast and program
Suter Science Center, 8 a.m.
Guest speaker: Dr. John Wenger ’85. John is a Harrisonburg-area family practice physician; he also practiced for many years in and around West Liberty, Ohio. Architectural renderings and information will be available about the upcoming renovation planned for the Suter Science Center. Reservations necessary.
Haverim breakfast and program
Discipleship Center, 8 a.m.
Keynote speaker: Carmen Schrock-Hurst ’81, instructor in EMU’s Bible & religion department. Reservations necessary.
Nurses’ breakfast
Campus Center, 3rd floor nursing department, 7:45 a.m.
A continental breakfast will be served in the classroom section of the lab. Reservations necessary.
Hall of Honor breakfast and awards
University Commons, Court C, 8:30 a.m.
Emily Mullet Parker, Laura Rosenberger, Adam Starks, and Andrea Good Leaman, all from the class of 2003, will be inducted into the Athletics Hall of Honor. Sponsored by the Loyal Royals and athletics department. Reservations necessary.
EMU Fitness Center University Commons
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The alumni office will pay the fee for homecoming guests to use the Fitness Center during weekend open hours. (5k Run/Walk – TBA)
Center for Interfaith Engagement presentation
Location TBD, 9 a.m.
Russell James Pyle ’03, psychotherapist and PhD student in counselor education at the University of New Mexico, will present on Buddhist psychology.
Language and literature department reception and program
Common Grounds, University Commons, 9-10 a.m.
Author Valerie Weaver-Zercher ’94 will speak on her book, “Thrill of the Chaste: The Allure of Amish Romance Novels,” published by Johns Hopkins University Press, 2013. Reservations necessary.
Jesse T. Byler Lecture Series
Seminary Building, Room 123, 9 a.m.
“Many hands make light work: empowering teacher leaders in K-12 education” by Dr. Doug Alderfer ’92, assistant superintendent for Rockingham County Public Schools. And “Meeting the Educational Challenges for the 21st Century” by Dr. Robin Felty, assistant superintendent, Warwick School District, Lancaster, Pa.
D. Ralph Hostetter Museum of Natural History
Suter Science Center
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m.
Festive gathering and opening program
Homecoming festive gathering will be on the lawn adjacent to Lehman Auditorium. All are welcome! 10:30-11 a.m.
Homecoming program and class reunions
Lehman Auditorium, 11-11:30 a.m.
Celebrate the alumni award recipients, view a homecoming video, and enjoy music by alumni group “The Walking Roots Band." Afterwards, reunion classes (class years ending in 3 and 8) will meet in their own groups for photos, reunions and lunch.
Class of ’63 50-year reunion
Campus Center, Strite Conference Room, immediately following reunion opening program. Reservations necessary.
Children’s activities
Campus Center room 226, 10:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (age 4 to grade 5)
Hands-on activities and adventures on campus. Harvest picnic with vegetable and fruit tastings. Donations accepted. Reservations necessary.
Childcare
Campus Center room 201, 10:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (ages 0-3)
Donations accepted. Reservations necessary.
Youth activities and lunch
Meet at homecoming registration desk in Campus Center, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (grades 6-12)
Join EMU admissions counselors and current students for a time of fall fun, including a trip to a corn maze, lunch downtown, and pumpkin carving. Reservations necessary.
Intercollegiate games
- Field hockey vs. Sweet Briar, noon
- Men’s soccer vs. Hampden-Sydney, 4 p.m.
- Women’s soccer vs. Sweet Briar, 7 p.m.
Book signing
University Commons, main concourse just outside of bookstore, 1-2 p.m.
Guests will have opportunity to acquire the works of recent alumni authors, who will be available for signing.
“So many books, so little time”
Language & Literature Suite, Campus Center 3rd floor, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
A round-table discussion with English- and Spanish-teaching alumni about the joys and challenges of teaching language, reading, writing and literature.
Encore! dessert reception and program
Lehman Auditorium, Recital Hall, 2 p.m. Sponsored by EMU’s music department and Encore! alumni group. Featuring student and faculty talent. Open to all. Reservations necessary.
Dedication of J.B. Smith/Truman Brunk bookcases
Campus Center, Administrative Suite & rooms 301-302, 2-3 p.m. Visit the suite on a drop-in basis during the hour to see the newly-installed bookcases dating to the period of our university’s first president, 1917-1922. Brief program at 2:30 p.m.
History department gathering
Campus Center, room 351, 3 p.m.
Department alumni are invited to join us following the dedication of the bookcases in the administrative suite.
Sustainability tour of campus and gardens
Tour begins at the Campus Center Balcony, 3 p.m.
Professor of biology Jim Yoder, sustainability coordinator Jonathan Lantz-Trissel, and students will lead us in learning about the various venues and settings on campus in which “green” initiatives are happening, with tour concluding in quad of the “Woods” residence halls, newly recognized as “LEED-gold” certified.
Jubilee alumni reception and program
Seminary building, Martin Chapel, 3 p.m.
A reception for Jubilee Alumni begins at 3 p.m., with a program open to all at 3:30 p.m. This event will commemorate the former homecoming tradition of singing Gaul’s The Holy City oratorio. Guest conductor David Seitz will lead the group in selections. Seitz conducted the final two annual performances in 1969 and ’70. The program will honor the class of 1963 and induct them into the Jubilee Alumni Association. Reservations are necessary for attending the reception.
Common Grounds 10th anniversary celebration
University Commons, 1st floor, Common Grounds Coffeehouse, 3-5 p.m.
Join in celebrating the good times and revel in the progress and improvements of this campus gathering place, as we gather to share memories from the past 10 years.
Art exhibit opening
University Commons 1st floor, Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery, 4 p.m.
Harvest dinner, featuring local foods
University Commons 1st floor, Courts B & C, 5-6:30 p.m.
A savory buffet featuring some local foods.
Common Grounds staff reunion
University Commons 1st floor, Common Grounds Coffeehouse, 7-8 p.m.
Baristas, managers, and all current and past staff are invited to gather and compare stories from the past decade. Reservations encouraged.
EMU theater: On the Verge by Eric Overmyer
University Commons, MainStage Theater, 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 13
Homecoming worship service
Lehman Auditorium, 10 a.m.
Worship celebration of song and scripture. Alum of the Year Timothy Leaman, Distinguished Service Award recipient Ezra Peachey, and Outstanding Young Alum Isabel Castillo will be recognized and will participate in this service led by professor of music Ken J. Nafziger and featuring EMU’s Chamber Singers.
Lunch
Main dining room, Northlawn lower level,
11:30 a.m -1 p.m. Pay at the door.
Award recipient luncheon event (by invitation only)
Martin Chapel, noon
EMU theater: On the Verge by Eric Overmyer
University Commons, MainStage Theater, 3 p.m.
Monday, October 14
Alumni Association annual council meeting
8 a.m.