News Archive: January 2008

JMU Garners Most Freshman Applications Ever in Centennial Year
January 28, 2008: A record number of students have applied for admission to the freshman class at James Madison University for the 2008-09 academic year.
Maltese Diplomat Discusses JMU, University of Malta Collaboration
January 25, 2008: HARRISONBURG—Maltese ambassador to the United States, Mark Miceli-Farrugia, will discuss U.S.-Maltese relations and the collaboration between James Madison University and the University of Malta during a brief visit to J
Former Governor Jim Gilmore Meets with JMU Students Jan. 28
January 25, 2008: Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, will visit James Madison University Monday, Jan. 28. The event is sponsored by the JMU College Republicans.
JMU Showcases Art of Celebrated Chinese Artist Xu Bing
January 17, 2008: HARRISONBURG – Xu Bing, the MacArthur Fellowship-winning Chinese artist whose work reflects his desire to communicate across cultures, will visit James Madison University, where an exhibition chronicling 30 years of his
JMU Student Groups To Support Civil Rights Memorial
January 17, 2008: In honor and support of Black History Month and all the Virginians who aided in the struggle for civil rights in America, the JMU chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Student
NAACP Chairman Bond Speaks at JMU's Annual King Observance
January 14, 2008: HARRISONBURG – Veteran civil rights activist Julian Bond, chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will speak at James Madison University Monday, Jan. 21, at the annual Martin Luther Ki
International Affairs Expert to Answer 'How Unstable is Pakistan?'
January 14, 2008: HARRISONBURG – Professor Victor Bulmer-Thomas, director of the Royal Institute of International Affairs at Chatham House from 2000-2006, will speak at James Madison University on "How Unstable is Pakistan?" Admission to
Sweet Honey In The Rock Sings at JMU Jan. 18
January 14, 2008: HARRISONBURG – Sweet Honey In The Rock, the Grammy Award-winning African American female "a cappella" ensemble, will perform at James Madison University.
Peace Corp Ranking Reflects JMU Service Commitment
January 14, 2008: HARRISONBURG – James Madison University retains its No. 14 place for the second consecutive year in the 2008 Peace Corps top 25 list for large colleges and universities. With 53 undergraduate alumni serving in the Peace
Board of Visitors Meeting, January 11, 2008, Summary
January 11, 2008: The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, January 11, 2008, in the Board Room of Madison's Festival Conference and Student Center.
Board of Visitors to Meet Friday, January 11
January 9, 2008: The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2008, at the Festival Conference and Student Center. Public comment will not be received.
Former Governor Mark Warner Meets with JMU Students
January 8, 2008: HARRISONBURG – Former Virginia Governor Mark Warner, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, will visit James Madison University Thursday, Jan. 10, during campaign stops in the Harrisonburg area. The event is sponsored by the J
Blasting Starts at JMU Performing Arts Center Construction Site
January 8, 2008: HARRISONBURG – Construction crews will begin blasting for the foundation of the future Performing Arts Center at James Madison University Wednesday, Jan. 9.
JMU Ranks 22nd on Kiplinger's 100 Best Values in Public Colleges List
January 7, 2008: HARRISONBURG – James Madison University is ranked 22nd on the 2008 listing of the 100 best values in four-year public colleges as reported by Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
JMU Centennial Site Showcases January 'Madison Moments'
January 4, 2008: As James Madison University anticipates the accomplishments to come in the new year, the turning of the calendar also brings a fresh collection of "Madison Moments," a sampling of important, interesting or light-hearted

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