May will speak in reference to research conducted with in Malawi, an organization that works to solve the widespread issue of childhood nutrition in Africa with locally-made peanut-based Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs).

Before attending 91����Ƶ, May worked with at a therapeutic feeding center in rural Mozambique. After graduating in 2002, he earned his medical degree at University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2007. This first exposure to childhood malnutrition, along with subsequent experiences in Angola, Malawi, and South Africa, continues to shape his career path, which has included specialized training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition.

“From the perspective of a biomedicine program that advocates a holistic and global approach to healthcare and healing, we are very pleased to co-sponsor Dr. May’s presentation and look forward to the insights that he will share with our students,” said Dr. , director of 91����Ƶ’s program.

May is the second visitor to campus this fall to speak about Project Peanut Butter. This fall, Martin Histand ’05 received the award for his work overseeing the construction of RUTF-producing factories in Africa.

Pediatrician Mark Manary founded Project Peanut Butter in 2004 after working for years in sub-Saharan Africa without seeing results from milk-based formulas. After a 10-week study in Malawi studying the culture and daily life, he was learned that the best food “didn’t spoil, didn’t need to be cooked, was easy for mothers to give in small amounts to their children at home, and was energy dense,” according to the organization’s website. PPB and RUTFs have made substantial and successful impacts on childhood malnutrition.

Manary currently serves as the Helene Roberson Professor of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.

The —which are free and open to the public– cover a range of topics, from medicine and health care to conservation, biology, the philosophy of science and the intersection of faith and science. Most begin with refreshments and opportunities to meet the presenters. Included as part of the lecture series are two symposia for undergraduate students in the STEM programs, including a .

Suter Science Seminar presentations are made possible by the sponsorship of the and the co-sponsorship of supporting programs.

Highlights include musical performances, sporting events to spectate or participate in, departmental breakfasts and intellectual events, and the traditional community seasonal dinner on Saturday night followed by a Sunday worship service. Reunions for classes in the years ending “0” and “5” will also take place.

The dedication of East will be at 10 a.m. with tours offered at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

is encouraged by midnight, Oct. 6. Some events require purchase of a ticket. Visit the

Concerts and lectures

Cardiologist Joseph Gascho ’68 will followed by student musical ensemble Emulate on Friday night. He’ll also present a Suter Science Seminar on Saturday morning.

Saturday morning also includes several breakfasts and lectures, hosted by (Bible and religion),, , departments, and the .

The Reunion Vocal Band, a traditional favorite, performs at 7 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium.

Class Reunions: Years ending in “0” and “5”

The opening reunion program in Lehman Auditorium is Saturday from 11-11:30 a.m. at Lehman Auditorium after which classes with gather for photos, reunions, and lunch. View the photo gallery of past reunions.

The Jubilee Alumni reception, during which the class of 1965 will be inducted, is Saturday afternoon at Martin Chapel.

Athletics events

The annual Paul R. Yoder, Sr. Golf Classic, named in honor of the late Paul R. Yoder Sr., a longtime Mennonite pastor and avid 91����Ƶ sports fan, will be Friday at Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg.

New this year, the 2-mile Canvas Campus Run starts at 2 p.m. at the fountain. Pre-register for a t-shirt. Enjoy music on the front lawn and snacks and water after the first mile.

The induction will take place in the morning. Wendy Driver Rhodes ‘05 qualified for the NCAA national meet four times as a triple jumper, and also won four ODAC titles.  She broke six records at Eastern Mennonite, and also set the ODAC record in the outdoor triple jump at the 2005 ODAC Championships. A decade later, her mark of 37’ 7.75” still stands as the ODAC Championship record.

The 1998 men’s soccer team, one of just four teams inducted into the hall, will be honored.  That year the team won their second ODAC Championship in three years, but also earned the program’s first NCAA National Tournament bid.  The Royals beat Emory College to advance to the Sweet 16 of the tourney, before losing to regional host Greensboro College.

Three games will be played on the Turf Field Saturday: field hockey vs. Washington and Lee, 1 p.m.; men’s soccer vs. Randolph, 4 p.m.; and women’s soccer vs. Washington and Lee, 7 p.m.

Worship services

Two services bookend the weekend. A Homecoming chapel assembly will be at 10 a.m. in Lehman Auditorium. ’05, Outstanding Young Alum recipient, will be the guest speaker.

A Sunday worship service, also at Lehman Auditorium at 10 a.m., will offer celebration in song and scripture. Histand, as well as Alumnus of the Year ‘68, and Lifetime of Distinguished Service recipient ’54, will be recognized and will participate in this service.