Sponsored by the, the event encourages students to learn about farming practices while gaining important information on how to live and farm sustainably.

“Food and Farming week provides EMU students the chance to engage area farmers, enjoy locally grown foods and even learn methods for preserving and preparing foods, skills that will last a lifetime. said , professor of at EMU.

Baking bread — Monday at 6 p.m., Cedarwood, second floor kitchen

Learn the art of making and baking bread from , associate professor of . No bread baking experience needed. If you plan on attending, contact Melinda Norris at melinda.norris@emu.edu. Bring bread pans and mixing bowls if you have them.

Fall harvest local meal — Tuesday at 5 p.m., Dining Hall

Enjoy a fall harvest meal courtesy of Pioneer Catering and the . The film, “The True Cost of Coal,” will be shown at 8 p.m. in the , presented by the Beehive Collective.

Local Farm Tour — Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., meet outside University Commons (front entrance)

Tour Avalon Acres farm.

Farm life on the quad — Thursday at 6 p.m., Thomas Plaza (in front of Campus Center)

Pay a visit to our campus chickens and take an edible garden tour with SFI.

Earthkeepers “Parklet” — Friday from 5-8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon, at Northend Greenway

Come see what Harrisonburg would look like if parking spaces were turned into parks.

About Earthkeepers

Earthkeepers’ mission is to act in and around the EMU community to encourage, simplify, and implement environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling, composting, reducing waste, and monitoring water quality in the Harrisonburg area.

Earthkeepers club members also participate in many other events and activities throughout the year, such as hiking trips, field trips, and organizing guest speakers.

For more information on Food and Farming Week, contact EMU students Melinda Norris at melinda.norris@emu.edu, or Josh Kanagy at joshua.kanagy@emu.edu.

Daryl Bert, vice president for finance, opened chapel by praising the tireless efforts of Bruce Emmerson, food services director for Pioneer Catering, which operates 52 kitchens nationwide.  Emmerson, who was named Pioneer’s “rookie of the year,” in 2007 and “director of the year,” in 2011, has continuously improved the quality of services that are offered to the students, faculty, staff and visitors of EMU, said Bert.

“I have appreciated how seriously Bruce takes feedback from our community by personally, wittily and publicly responding to feedback cards in the cafeteria,” said Bert. “I am always amazed at how quickly Bruce implements themes from the survey forms into the food service experience in the cafeteria…

“I believe this attention to quality is validated by the large number of faculty and staff that join students in the cafeteria for lunch on a daily basis.”

Byron Peachey, associate campus pastor, said: “Anytime I’ve needed to work with Bruce or Ramona [Lantz] with special catering needs or events, they are adaptable and easy to work with, willing to take on special events such as the Late Night Breakfast… The food is always consistently delicious and varied.”

EMU routinely hosts outside groups, conferences and youth camps over the summer which adds to Emmerson’s schedule. LeDayne McLeese Polaski, program coordinator for the Baptist Peace Fellowship also praised the work of Emmerson and Matthew Hunsberger, Lehman Auditorium facility technician, in a written statement to Bert.

After stating that her Fellowship puts EMU at the top of the list, Polaski added: “I would be remiss if I did not mention the excellent work of Matt Hunsberger and Bruce Emmerson… They are true professionals who go above and beyond the call of duty to provide excellent service.”

Below is a list of students who were honored at the chapel ceremony for academics, athletics and community service.

Fall Season

Men’s Cross Country:

Dan Nafziger: ODAC Athlete of the Week (Sept. 1-5), All-ODAC Second Team, All-South/Southeast Region First Team, NCAA National Championships participant

Field Hockey:

Nicole Bencsik: All-ODAC Second Team

Jenessa Derstine: All-ODAC Third Team

Valerie Landis: ODAC All-Tournament Team, All-ODAC First Team

Adriana Santiago: ODAC All-Tournament Team, All-ODAC First Team

Men’s Soccer:

Barkot Akalu: All-ODAC Third Team

Kevin Chico: ODAC All-Tournament Team, All-ODAC First Team

Ryan Eshleman: ODAC All-Tournament Team, CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District Team, All-ODAC First Team

Mitchell Leap: ODAC Player of the Week (Sept. 19-25), ODAC Player of the Week (Oct. 3-9), ODAC Player of the Week (Oct. 24-30), All-ODAC First Team

Brent Yoder:    All-ODAC Third Team

Women’s Cross Country:

Katie Eckman: All-ODAC Second Team

Women’s Volleyball:

Tabitha Bowman: CUA Guetle All-Invitational Team

Brittany Childress: EMU Hampton Inn & Sleep Inn All-Invitational Team

Winter Season

Men’s Basketball:

Owen Longacre: Marymount Tip-Off Tournament All-Tournament Team

Women’s Basketball:

Raiven Patterson: EMU Tip-Off Classic Most Outstanding Player

Kala Yoders: All-EMU Tip-Off Classic Team

Intensive English Program

Fanty Polanco

Maria Pena

Jihoo Park

Academic Support Center-Tutors

Stacy Kinkaid

Haleigh Hershberger

Lyubov Slashcheva

Kennedy Center/American College Theater Festival nominations

Elizabeth Gannaway

Julia King

Justin Rittenhouse (alternate)

Jamie Hiner (stage manager)

Pastoral Assistant Recognition

Mitchell Stutzman – 1.5 years as pastoral assistant

Nursing Department Outstanding Service Award

Rebekah [last name omitted on request]

Student Government Association

Hannah Patterson, Senator

Joel Choi, Senator

Louise Babikow, Senator

Brittney Wenger, Senator

Katrina Goering, Senator

Daniel Sigmans, Treasurer

Nels Ã…kerson, c0-President

Jude V. Martin, director at ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø, has received the "Rookie of the Year" award from Pioneer College Caterers, Inc.

Tim Wolters, Pioneer district supervisor, said the recognition is given during the first year of service with Pioneer to a director who "achieves exceptional standards, elevates client satisfaction levels, provides developmental opportunities for his employees, enhances program standards and maintains financial performance."

"I’ve been very impressed with the accomplishments of Jude Martin over the past 12 months," Wolters said. "He quickly came to understand the complex role of the food service director. He is a man of exceptional character and integrity. He consistently cares for the needs of his staff and is intent on exceeding the expectations of his many customers. Best of all…the guy can make great food!"

Before coming to EMU in January 2005, Martin was executive chef/assistant manager at Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, Va. He earned a culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University, Charleston, S.C., and is a native of Williamsburg, Va.

Pioneer College Caterers, based in Culleoka, Tenn., has been serving the EMU campus for nine years.