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New play from EMU alumna highlights life in the Shenandoah Valley before the Civil War

Lori D’Angelo | Daily News-Record

A new play written by screenwriter Liz Beachy Hansen '99 and premiering at the Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center this weekend tells the story of what it was like to live in the Shenandoah Valley on the eve of the Civil War. The hourlong "Rise Up and Follow" takes place this Saturday and Sunday, as well as next Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21, every 15 minutes from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ... read more about New play from EMU alumna highlights life in the Shenandoah Valley before the Civil War from Lori D’Angelo | Daily News-Record

Alumni, students, and employees sell crafts at Royal Makers Market

Anya Sczerzenie | Daily News-Record

EMU held its first-ever Royal Makers Market at the University Commons on Saturday, featuring artwork, crafts, and books for sale from more than 35 vendors. ... read more about Alumni, students, and employees sell crafts at Royal Makers Market from Anya Sczerzenie | Daily News-Record

EMU hosts its first-ever Makers Market

November 17, 2025Last updated November 24, 2025 by EMU Communications

Royal Makers MarketDate: Saturday, Nov. 22Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Second floor of University Commons Online: Facebook event Get your holiday shopping done at EMU’s first-ever student, alumni, and employee Makers ... read more about EMU hosts its first-ever Makers Market

Panel talks history of urban renewal in Northeast Neighborhood

Ryan Hartnett | WHSV-TV3

EMU's Power, Systems & Justice course (CORE 300) hosted a panel on the history of Harrisonburg's Northeast Neighborhood at the Student Union on Thursday evening. EMU History Professor Mark Sawin, Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, City Councilwoman Monica Robinson, and Deputy City Manager Amy Snider served on the panel. ... read more about Panel talks history of urban renewal in Northeast Neighborhood from Ryan Hartnett | WHSV-TV3

EMU celebrates its first-gen students

November 7, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

EMU observed First-Generation College Celebration Day with tasty treats and giveaways. On Friday, Nov. 7, outside the University Commons, EMU staff members handed out hot cider, fresh doughnuts from Strite’s, ... read more about EMU celebrates its first-gen students

PHOTO GALLERY: Art exhibit transports viewers to the sea

November 3, 2025Last updated November 2, 2025 by EMU Communications

During an artist’s reception at Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery last week, Cyndi Gusler, professor of visual arts at EMU, transported guests to the shore with the vivid oil paintings and ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Art exhibit transports viewers to the sea

Inspirational, odds-defying guitarist to headline gala concert

October 30, 2025Last updated November 4, 2025 by EMU Communications

EMU/Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Gala ConcertDate: Friday, Nov. 7Time: 7 p.m.Location: Lehman Auditorium (1191 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA)Cost: Free, with suggested donation of $10-$20Livestream: EMU’s Facebook page (facebook.com/EasternMennonite/live) As a ... read more about Inspirational, odds-defying guitarist to headline gala concert

Professional dancer, deaf storyteller to present Disability Awareness Month keynote

October 28, 2025Last updated October 27, 2025 by EMU Communications

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29Time: 10:15 a.m.Location: MainStage Theater (University Commons 170)Cost: Free and open to the public Bailey Anne Vincent, a professional dancer with atypical cystic fibrosis, will present a ... read more about Professional dancer, deaf storyteller to present Disability Awareness Month keynote

EMU welcomes Yale Divinity School professor for annual Augsburger Lecture Series

October 22, 2025Last updated October 23, 2025 by EMU Communications

Date: Monday, Oct. 27Time: 7 p.m.Location: MainStage Theater (University Commons 170)Cost: Free and open to the publicOnline: emu.edu/religion/augsburger-lecture-series The Rev. Dr. Almeda Wright, associate professor of religious education at Yale ... read more about EMU welcomes Yale Divinity School professor for annual Augsburger Lecture Series

‘EMU is family’: Highlights from Homecoming 2025

October 15, 2025Last updated October 15, 2025 by Ryan Cornell with photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

As Dorothy “Dottie” Nolt Weber ’75 can attest, there’s a special kind of magic in the air in the days leading up to Homecoming. The retired teacher, who taught for ... read more about ‘EMU is family’: Highlights from Homecoming 2025

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