News Archive: April 2009

CAA: It's (Much) More Than An Athletic League
April 23, 2009: JMU hosts fourth annual Colonial Undergraduate Research Conference.
JMU Puts Up $50,000 for Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship
April 21, 2009: Four venture teams pitched their business plans for a chance to win up to $50,000 and in-kind services.
Pham Shares Expertise on Somali Pirates
April 21, 2009: Pham shares his in-depth knowledge of Africa to help decipher developments on the rapidly changing continent.
Former President Carter to Receive Global Nonviolence Award
April 21, 2009: Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace laureate Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will visit James Madison University to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence's top honor.
JMU Alumna Prepares For Fulbright Assignment in Slovakia
April 21, 2009: Traci Cox is spending her summer learning to speak Slovak while also studying the history of Slovakia.
Veteran Senior CIA Officer to Speak on Afghanistan
April 20, 2009: Milton Bearden, one of the most senior officers in the Central Intelligence Agency's clandestine services, will speak at James Madison University as part of the Guardian Lecture Series.
New York Director, JMU Students Present 'Blood Wedding'
April 20, 2009: James Madison University's School of Theatre and Dance presents "Blood Wedding," a fiery fusion of danger, vengeance and passion, directed by guest artist Victor Maog.
Final Four Compete in Sustainable Business Plan Competition April 20
April 16, 2009: First, 54 contestants entered. Then there were 12. Now, the final four will present their plans to the public at 7 p.m, Monday, April 20.
Saturn, Orion Nebula to be Visible from JMU Astronomy Park
April 15, 2009: 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 and the Orion Nebula from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 17.
National Service Learning Coalition Honors JMU's Harris
April 15, 2009: Rich Harris, who has directed Community Service-Learning at James Madison University for 13 years, is the recipient of the inaugural Leadership Award for Campus and Community Engagement from Campus Compact.
Board of Visitors Meeting, April 13 Summary of Actions/Discussions
April 13, 2009: Summary of Actions/Discussions
Senator Mark Warner to Host Open Forum
April 13, 2009: United States Senator Mark Warner will host an open forum at James Madison University on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in Grafton-Stovall Theatre.
ODK Announces 2009 All Together One Award Winners
April 10, 2009: Six James Madison University community members representing JMU's special spirit of All Together One were recognized April 7 at a ceremony.
JMU Junior Earns Goldwater Scholarship
April 8, 2009: While layoffs, salary freezes and unemployment statistics dominate today's business headlines, James Madison University's College of Business is being recognized by one publication for continuing to prepare its graduates
JMU's Governing Board Meets April 13
April 8, 2009: The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet Monday, April 13, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the Board Room of the Festival Conference and Student Center
Important Changes to JMU's Financial Aid Process
April 7, 2009: Beginning with the summer 2009 session, James Madison University will participate exclusively in the Federal Direct Loan, Federal Parent PLUS Direct Loan and Federal Grad PLUS Loan programs.
BusinessWeek: JMU Graduates and Their Employers See High ROI
April 7, 2009: While layoffs, salary freezes and unemployment statistics dominate today's business headlines, James Madison University's College of Business is being recognized by one publication for continuing to prepare its graduates
$25,000 At Stake for Students in Seventh Annual COB 300 Competition
April 3, 2009: In most college classes, students aim to get good grades. For business majors enrolled in James Madison University's COB 300, there's a lot more at stake than just GPA points.
Commencement Speaker Paul Holland ('82) Leading the Charge for Sustainable Business and Technology
April 3, 2009: Growing up in Baltimore, visiting the White House was an easy proposition for Paul Holland ('82) – just an hour's drive down the well-traveled Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

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