{"id":39540,"date":"2018-09-10T10:24:14","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T14:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=39540"},"modified":"2018-10-15T15:47:44","modified_gmt":"2018-10-15T19:47:44","slug":"join-us-for-homecoming-and-family-weekend-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2018\/join-us-for-homecoming-and-family-weekend-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Join us for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2018!"},"content":{"rendered":"

91¶ÌÊÓƵ\u2019s Homecoming and Family Weekend 2018 offers everything from athletics events to music and theater performances, receptions, class reunions and more. Events are Friday, Oct. 12, through Sunday, Oct. 14.<\/span><\/p>\n

More details, including times and locations, are on <\/span>Homecoming website<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday<\/b><\/h3>\n

At a luncheon, the <\/span>Jubilee alumni program<\/b> \u2013 alumni who attended 91¶ÌÊÓƵ 50 or more years ago \u2013 inducts the class of 1968.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery features an art exhibit<\/strong> by five 2016 graduates: Jonathan Bush, Scott Eyre, Caleb Schlabach, Stephanie Toth and Londen Wheeler.<\/span><\/p>\n

91¶ÌÊÓƵ <\/span>field hockey<\/b> takes on St. Mary\u2019s on the turf field in the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n

The day ends with an <\/span>alumni music celebration<\/b><\/a> featuring the Bubble Sisters and the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Jazz Ensemble, hymn singing and performances by four a cappella groups that include alumni or current students: Cantore, Shekinah, Striking Accord and 91¶ÌÊÓƵ\u2019s Emulate Choral Ensemble.<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday<\/b><\/h3>\n

Saturday morning promises food for thought and nourishment, both at various receptions and breakfasts [check the schedule for more options]<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • A<\/span> Suter Science Seminar<\/b> features Dr. Trent Hummel \u201897<\/a>, associate professor of pediatrics at Cincinnati Children\u2019s Hospital Medical Center<\/span>; <\/span><\/li>\n
  • A panel of local teachers shares experiences with restorative justice in school settings during the <\/span>education department reception and Jesse T. Byler Series<\/b>; <\/span><\/li>\n
  • The <\/span>Haverim breakfast and program<\/b> features John Tyson \u201809, a pastor at Des Moines Mennonite church.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Current students and business alumni meet-and-greet during a career connections networking event<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A <\/span>homecoming celebration<\/b> in Lehman Auditorium provides opportunity to celebrate alumni award recipients, take class photos (professional photo for classes celebrating 10, 25, and 50 years), and enjoy seeing old friends.\u00a0<\/span>Class reunions and lunches<\/b>\u00a0are for grad years ending in 3 and 8, and, in the Royals\u2019 Den, for parents.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Affinity group gatherings<\/b> include Black Student Union, Honors alumni, Ireland cross-cultural, various athletic teams, Martin and Lehman houses and more. A\u00a0Cords of Distinction alumni reception<\/b> is also scheduled.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

    91¶ÌÊÓƵTenTalks: Impact. Influence. Inspire<\/b><\/a> returns this year to the MainStage Theater with dynamic 10-minute presentations by professors <\/span>Judy Mullet<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>David Evans<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>David Brubaker<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The <\/span>Peace, Love and Little Donut Run<\/b> blends three compatible passions \u2013 running, t-shirts and donuts \u2013 on a two-mile course for all ages. <\/span><\/p>\n

    The afternoon <\/span>fall festival<\/b> features the Walking Roots Band, tailgating, local food trucks, a Li\u2019l Royals\u2019 Zone for children, and an alumni and parent reception tent.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Women\u2019s volleyball takes on Ferrum.\u00a0<\/span>Women\u2019s soccer <\/b>takes on Roanoke, with <\/span>men\u2019s soccer<\/b> competing against Lynchburg.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The <\/span>theater presentation<\/b> on Saturday night is Professor Justin Poole\u2019s \u201cThe Gospel Project: A Theatrical Journey through the Life of Jesus Christ<\/a>.”<\/span><\/p>\n

    Sunday<\/b><\/h3>\n

    The <\/span>Homecoming worship service<\/b>\u00a0includes <\/span>Alumni Awards recipients<\/b> Claudette Monroy \u201810<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Regina Horst \u201885 Chacha<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Gilberto Perez, Jr. \u201894, GC \u201899<\/span><\/a> speaking about their callings.<\/span><\/p>\n

    October 12-14 is 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Homecoming!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n