ParentLink

Greetings from Jeff Shank '94

As the new director of parent engagement, I am eager to interact with you in the year ahead! As parents, you play an integral role in supporitng EMU's mission to prepare your children to serve and lead in a global context.

This ParentLink is one way we keep in touch with parents over the academic year. The EMU Parents Facebook page is another; join it if you haven't already! Please also take a moment to visit our parent website for more information and be sure to check out the full schedule of events.

Finally, please let me know if I can assist you. Email jeff.shank@emu.edu or call 540-432-4206 with any questions about "back to school" or EMU in general.

First Year Orientation: August 29-30

Check-in begins at Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. on the second floor of the University Commons. Please make this your first stop of the day. A special orientation session for parents will begin at 2:30 p.m. Check out the "Orientation schedule at a glance" for further information and be sure to download the Guidebook!

For Returning Students

EMU’s residence halls will be open for returning students at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.

There will be contact information and further instruction in each residence hall lounge if you arrive after 5 p.m.

Undergraduate Students work with Global Peacebuilders

This summer, four EMU undergraduate students worked with EMU’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute, spending six weeks acting as hosts and ambassadors for approximately 145 international visitors. This is just one example of the unique opportunities our students can find on our university campus! Read more.

Asperer’s and anxiety can’t slow this runner!

Ryan Gehman – NCAA DIII champion -- uses running to combat the Asperger syndrome and anxiety disorder that impact his life. Read his inspiring story.

New video celebrates EMU education program

Listen to education majors talk about how EMU uniquely prepares them for the challenges – and joys-- of today’s classrooms.