WHSV Archives - EMU News

EMU leaders rally crowd at Women’s Day March

Ryan Cornell — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:59:18 +0000

EMU Interim President Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus and Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, director of alumni engagement and community connections at EMU, spoke at the Harrisonburg International Women’s Day March on Saturday, March 7.

Panel talks history of urban renewal in Northeast Neighborhood

Ryan Cornell — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:05:32 +0000

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.

‘It’s more than a language class, but a launchpad for opportunity’: WHSV shines light on EMU’s Intensive English Program

Ryan Cornell — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:13:32 +0000

EMU’s Intensive English Program (IEP) continues to help English language learners from all around the world find their voice and build a better life for themselves, despite federal funding shortages affecting many similar programs around the country.

Hear from IEP students about how the transformative program is positively shaping their lives in from WHSV-TV3.

In the News: $2M grant gives EMU STEM majors new opportunities

Ryan Cornell — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:24:43 +0000

In a news report on Thursday morning, WHSV-TV3 highlighted the $2 million grant awarded to EMU by the National Science Foundation. This grant, one of the largest in EMU’s history, will fund annual scholarships for 23 high-achieving, income-eligible STEM majors over the next six years, along with mentoring, tutoring and other support services.

“Composting 101” at EMU

Mike Zucconi — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:43:45 +0000

From garden, to fork and back into the ground, sustainability measures, including composting, have become prevalent across the ��ݮ�� (EMU) landscape.

Bob Corso, WHSV-TV3 news anchor, spoke with Katie Jantzen, co-leader of Earthkeepers, about sustainability features around campus including food disposal in the dining hall and the compost facility located by the Suter Science Center.

EMU will host TV-3 Children First Day again Sept. 12

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Children First Day, an annual Harrisonburg event that draws thousands of families each year, will be held at EMU’s University Commons Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

EMU to Host TV-3 Children First Day

Marcy Gineris — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Children First Day, an annual Harrisonburg event that draws thousands of families each year, will be held at EMU’s University Commons Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sponsored primarily by TV-3 (WHSV), families have enjoyed this fun-filled event, geared toward children, since 1996.

TV-3 staff make a grand entrance at the 2007 Children First Day, arriving in front of University Commons on a horse-drawn cart. (Courtesy TV-3)

2008 marks the second time EMU has hosted the fun afternoon, which will include demonstrations, crafts, great food, a petting zoo, special shows, and more. Community groups will also be on hand with safety and health information for those attending. (Interested vendors should note the event is free.)

“We outgrew our last location and were looking for a place with good values. A place that makes you feel safe…and that’s EMU,” said Tina Wood, WHSV promotion manager of the event.

In 2007, more than 3,000 families spent the day on EMU’s campus (see campus map). This year, Wood anticipates more than 5,000 families will be in attendance.

Vendors set up in the gym of University Commons in 2007. (Courtesy TV-3)

Only 50 volunteers facilitated the entire event in 2007. This year, Wood and Lynn Veurink, assistant director of auxiliary services at EMU, hope more volunteers join up, providing even more fun for the thousands of children present.

“This event truly brings community together but it takes a massive amount of help in order for it to be a success,” said Veurink. “There are many ways to help.”

Contact Lynn Veurink at (540) 432-4663 or lynn.veurink@emu.edu for more information on the event or to sign up as a volunteer.