Schedule for James Madison University’s 2026 MLK Week. January 21: Keynote Speaker Donzaleigh Abernathy at 6:30 PM in Wilson Hall. January 22: Oratorical Competition from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in Taylor Down Under. January 23: Brunch and Service Day with NAACP from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Union 256. The image also displays the JMU logo and a badge marking the 40th anniversary of the Center for Multicultural Student Services.
  • Feb 3: From Voice to Power: Finding Our Voice
  • Feb 5: BSA Jeopardy
  • Feb 5: Latin Dance Club Dance Rehearsal
  • Feb 6: Black History Month Kick Off: First Friday
  • Feb 9: Getting Started: Study Abroad Basics
  • Feb 9: Internships Abroad Poster Exhibit
  • Feb 11: FAM Pie an Exec/Contestant
  • Feb 11: Taste of Study Abroad
    Sample food from around the world and discover the study abroad programs available to you - some departing as early as this summer! Chat with program directors and student advisors who are ready to answer your questions and share their own experiences abroad. A feast for your taste buds and a passport for your curiosity awaits!
  • Feb 11: ASO Karaoke Night
  • Feb 12: "I Can Buy Myself Flowers"
  • Feb 12: Cards & Culture: A Black History Month Game Night
  • Feb 12: Latin Dance Club Dance Rehearsal
  • Feb 13: Stories from Abroad
  • Feb 18: DEEP Impact Dialogue: Black History Month
  • Feb 19: Captioning Videos for Inclusive Classes
    This hands-on workshop will help you learn how create video captions that meet digital accessibility standards and comply with upcoming Title II requirements. Whether you're working with new or existing recordings, you'll gain practical skills that benefit all experience levels—no prior knowledge required.Laptops will be available if needed. Held in Rose Library room 5308.If the scheduled times do not work for you, feel free to request a personalized consultation by choosing “Educational Technology” on our Request a Consultation form.InstructorCarly BrinkRelated resourcesDigital Accessibility (Title II) Support from JMU LibrariesHow to Caption at JMUSpring 2026 Office Hours and Workshops on Digital Accessibility (from JMU Libraries)
  • Feb 19: Latin Dance Club Dance Rehearsal
  • Feb 21: AVID Day 2026
  • Feb 21: Coalescence XVI
  • Feb 22: Coalescence Intensive
  • Feb 26: Furious Flower Poetry Center Reading Series
  • Feb 26: EESA Culture Exchange Talent Show
  • Feb 26: Latin Dance Club Dance Rehearsal
  • Feb 27: Celebrity Lip-Singing Showcase
  • Feb 28: Black Excellence Gala
  • Mar 2: Hot Ones
  • Mar 3: Create Open Course Materials with Pressbooks
    Looking for a way to publish a textbook or other course content? Join this virtual workshop to learn about Pressbooks, which is ideal for publishing openly licensed teaching, learning, and scholarship materials as an e-book. Pressbooks also allows instructors to tailor course materials to specific learning outcomes while meeting digital accessibility requirements. Learn more about what "openly licensed" means on our Open Education page.By the end of this workshop, you'll:Understand when and why Pressbooks is the appropriate platform for a publishing projectKnow where to find helpful support resourcesBe familiar with the platform's featuresFacilitatorLiz Thompson, Open Education LibrarianJoin the workshopThis is a virtual workshop. The meeting link and password will be sent in the registration and reminder emails to all enrolled participants. The email will come from "LibCal."Related resourcesSelf-paced workshop with a stipend: Get Started Using Open Textbooks (apply between January 5 and February 5, 2026 to participate in the Spring 2026 workshop)Self-paced Canvas coursefaculty: Publishing Open Textbooks at JMUOpen Education at JMUDigital Accessibility at JMU
  • Mar 3: ABCs of Greek Life
  • Mar 4: From Voice to Power: Organizing Our Strength
  • Mar 5: Latin Dance Club Dance Rehearsal
  • Mar 11: Women Veterans Showcase
  • Mar 12: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader
  • Mar 12: Latin Dance Club Dance Rehearsal
  • Mar 25: DEEP Impact Dialogue: Women's History Month
  • Mar 26: JMU Engagement Conference
  • Mar 26: Furious Flower Poetry Center Reading Series
    The Furious Flower Poetry Center Reading Series invites faculty, staff, students, and community members to an inspiring evening featuring a guest poet who will share original work and spark meaningful conversation about the power of language and storytelling. This event celebrates the vibrant tradition of Black poetry and provides a welcoming space to connect through art, reflection, and dialogue.
  • Mar 26: BSA Family Feud
  • Mar 26: Latin Dance Club Dance Rehearsal
  • Mar 28: Madison Equality Charity Ball
  • Mar 29: LSA NOCHE DE SABOR
  • Mar 30: DAW 2026 Event
  • Mar 31: DAW 2026 Event
  • Apr 1: DAW 2026 Event
  • Apr 1: DAW Keynote Speaker
  • Apr 1: DAW 2026 Event
  • Apr 2: DAW 2026 Event
  • Apr 2: DAW 2026 Keynote Speaker
  • Apr 2: DAW 2026 Event
  • Apr 4: Taste of Africa
  • Apr 4: Vietnamese Student Association Culture Show
    Experience the vibrant beauty of Vietnamese culture at an unforgettable evening hosted by the Vietnamese Student Association! Join us for a night filled with music, captivating dance performances, and authentic cultural showcases that celebrate the rich heritage of Vietnam. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and enjoy a truly memorable experience!
  • Apr 8: DEEP Impact Dialogue: APIDA Heritage Month
  • Apr 9: BSA Elections
  • Apr 9: Latin Dance Club Dance Rehearsal
  • Apr 11: Stroll Like an Alpha
  • Apr 12: Vietnamese Student Association Culture Show
  • Apr 14: From Voice to Power: Mobilizing for Change
  • Apr 16: Latin Dance Club Dance Rehearsal
  • Apr 18: Esteem Models Spring Show
  • Apr 22: Moong Crew Dance Workshop
  • Apr 23: Furious Flower Poetry Center Reading Series
  • Apr 23: BSA Field Day
  • Apr 23: Latin Dance Club Dance Rehearsal
  • Apr 25: Vietnamese Student Association Culture Show
  • Apr 25: Crab Feast
  • Apr 25: LSA Celebracion Latina
  • Apr 26: Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant
    The Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant is a prestigious competition where collegiate women showcase their academic excellence, leadership, and unique talents while promoting self-confidence, intelligence, communication skills, talent, and hard work. The winner has the opportunity to compete and win more scholarships at the regional and national levels within the fraternity.
  • Apr 30: JMU Dance Showcase
  • Apr 30: Latin Dance Club Dance Rehearsal
  • May 7: The Donning: A Celebration of Belonging & Academic Achievement

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