News Archive: April 2008

JMU Alternative Break Program Volunteers Bound for Louisiana
April 30, 2008: Fifty-six James Madison University students and alumni, including a handful of just-graduated members of the Class of 2008, will fill JMU's largest bus and embark late Saturday, May 3, for New Orleans to help with
JMU's Centennial Commencement Celebrates the Future, Honors the Past
April 28, 2008: By the end of James Madison University's commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 3, 2008, more than 100,000 people will hold degrees from the 100 year old institution.
General Assembly Actions Initiate $262 Million for JMU Construction
April 24, 2008: The General Assembly approved a variety of funding sources for capital projects at James Madison University for the next biennium.
JMU Children's Playshop Announces Summer Season
April 23, 2008: James Madison University's Children's Playshop is preparing to launch its 16th exciting season of summer theater for patrons of all ages.
More Than 40 Girls Sign Up For Math Conference At JMU
April 23, 2008: Do fish have ears? And why are doughnuts like coffee cups?
JMU Alumni Seek $75,000 in National Sustainability Competition
April 18, 2008: A pair of James Madison University alumni are hoping a sustainable water pumping and irrigation system they designed as seniors in the integrated science and technology program will net them a $75,000 grant so they can
Saturn to be Visible from JMU Astronomy Park
April 16, 2008: The James Madison University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites the public and the JMU community to take a free and close-up view of Saturn from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the JMU Astronomy Park.
Kinesiology Department to Honor Phillips, Hold Harris Lecture
April 14, 2008: Janet Matsey Phillips will be recognized with the 16th annual Outstanding Alumnus Award from the James Madison University Department of Kinesiology at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Festival Conference and Student
Remembering Virginia Tech
April 14, 2008: The James Madison University community will pause this week to remember the tragic shootings that occurred at Virginia Tech nearly one year ago.
Globe Projection System Highlights JMU Earth Week
April 11, 2008: Astronauts train for years to get a shot at seeing the spectacular sight of Earth from outer space, but visitors to James Madison University will be able to get the same experience just by walking into a room at Memorial
JMU Actors Stage Shakespearean Comedy April 22-26
April 9, 2008: James Madison University's School of Theatre will present "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare, adapted by Wolf J. Sherrill, as the final main stage production of the 2007-08 academic year.
'All Together One' Award Recipients Honored April 8
April 9, 2008: Six members of the James Madison University community were recognized with All Together One honors from Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, in recognition of their outstanding contributions
Community Invited to Tour JMU's Memorial Hall
April 8, 2008: The former Harrisonburg High School building will be open for public exploration on Thursday, April 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial Hall is now home to James Madison University's College of Education, Department of Geology
JMU's Governing Board to Meet May 2
April 2, 2008: The James Madison University Board of Visitors meeting scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2008, has been postponed until Friday, May 2, 2008, to accommodate the final action of the Virginia General Assembly
'General Lee' Talks about Civil War Experiences
April 1, 2008: Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will talk about his American Civil War experiences - 143 years after the end of the conflict - when he visits Harrisonburg April 7.

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