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.
  • Jan 14: Office Hour: Making Your Course Materials Digitally Accessible
    Join this office hour for personalized guidance as you work on improving the digital accessibility of your course materials.Get answers to your questions and practical solutions tailored to your specific needs in these office hours facilitated by a team of JMU experts, including instructional designers, educational technologists, and other colleagues.Whether you’re improving existing materials or developing new content, we can help you implement best practices in digital accessibility, from document formatting and multimedia captioning to course design and platform navigation. By joining this office hour, you will receive: Supportive guidance as you develop or edit accessible documents, presentations, and multimedia An introduction to tools and techniques for improving the digital accessibility of your course materials An overview of JMU’s training, resources, and guides for digital accessibility An opportunity to collaborate and learn with and from colleagues across disciplines Why it matters: Recent updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act mean that faculty have new responsibilities in ensuring that digital course materials are accessible to all students. Your efforts help support JMU students with disabilities—and improve the educational experience for all JMU students. Visit our Digital Accessibility (Title II) Support from JMU Libraries page to learn more. Office hour facilitators: Experts from JMU Libraries, Office of Disability Services, Talent Development, Marketing & Branding, Center for Faculty Innovation, and Information Technology
  • Jan 16: Office Hour: Making Your Course Materials Digitally Accessible
    Join this office hour for personalized guidance as you work on improving the digital accessibility of your course materials.Get answers to your questions and practical solutions tailored to your specific needs in these office hours facilitated by a team of JMU experts, including instructional designers, educational technologists, and other colleagues. Whether you’re improving existing materials or developing new content, we can help you implement best practices in digital accessibility, from document formatting and multimedia captioning to course design and platform navigation. By joining this office hour, you will receive: Supportive guidance as you develop or edit accessible documents, presentations, and multimedia An introduction to tools and techniques for improving the digital accessibility of your course materials An overview of JMU’s training, resources, and guides for digital accessibility An opportunity to collaborate and learn with and from colleagues across disciplines Why it matters: Recent updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act mean that faculty have new responsibilities in ensuring that digital course materials are accessible to all students. Your efforts help support JMU students with disabilities—and improve the educational experience for all JMU students. Visit our Digital Accessibility (Title II) Support from JMU Libraries page to learn more. Office hour facilitators: Experts from JMU Libraries, Office of Disability Services, Talent Development, Marketing & Branding, Center for Faculty Innovation, and Information Technology
  • Jan 21: MLK 2026 Keynote Speaker
  • Jan 22: Oratorical Contest | MLK Week
  • Jan 23: CMSS MLK Jr. Day Brunch 2026
    Hosted by the Center for Multicultural Student Services, this special afternoon brunch invites students, faculty, and staff to come together in community during the 2026 MLK Jr. Celebration Week. The event will commemorate Dr. King’s enduring legacy while offering space to share a meal, engage in meaningful conversation, and reflect on his vision of justice, unity, and service.
  • Feb 5: BSA Jeopardy
  • Feb 6: Black History Month Kick Off: First Friday
  • Feb 9: Getting Started: Study Abroad Basics
  • Feb 11: Taste of Study Abroad
  • Feb 12: "I Can Buy Myself Flowers"
  • Feb 12: Cards & Culture: A Black History Month Game Night
  • Feb 13: Stories from Abroad
  • Feb 18: DEEP Impact Dialogue: Black History Month
  • Feb 21: AVID Day 2026
  • Feb 21: Coalescence XVI
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 21: CMSS Leadership Summit
  • Feb 22: Coalescence Intensive
  • Feb 26: Furious Flower Poetry Center Reading Series
  • Mar 25: DEEP Impact Dialogue: Women's History Month
  • Mar 26: JMU Engagement Conference
  • Mar 26: Furious Flower Poetry Center Reading Series
  • 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 2026 Event
  • Apr 2: DAW 2026 Event
  • Apr 2: DAW 2026 Keynote Speaker
  • Apr 2: DAW 2026 Event
  • Apr 3: Vietnamese Student Association Culture Show Rehearsal
  • Apr 4: Vietnamese Student Association Culture Show
  • Apr 8: DEEP Impact Dialogue: APIDA Heritage Month
  • Apr 12: Vietnamese Student Association Culture Show
  • Apr 18: Esteem Models Spring Show
  • Apr 23: Furious Flower Poetry Center Reading Series
  • Apr 25: Crab Feast
  • Apr 25: LSA Celebracion Latina

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