News Archive: December 2011

'Detectives' Scour Rare Periodicals for Clues to 20th Century Life
December 29, 2011: JMU English students gain insights into popular culture through studying old copies of The Black Mask.
Cutting Edge Heating System Tested at Rockingham Farm
December 27, 2011: A Rockingham County farm could be heating a greenhouse and getting an environmentally friendly fertilizer supplement from the same system by early 2012.
JMU Students Buy Shares in Their Future
December 22, 2011: For most seniors, the fear of not finding a job after graduation is a huge theme. In a time when jobs are scarce, students at James Madison University are doing everything they can to get a leg up on the competition.
Working as a Village: Kijiji Members Enlighten Children of the Future
December 20, 2011: While strolling on the Quad, visiting the Planetarium and dining at P.C. Dukes are all ordinary activities for students at James Madison University, for the children of Harrisonburg's Second Home Child Care Center their
Secretary of State Clinton Recognizes JMU Center for Partnership
December 19, 2011: While strolling on the Quad, visiting the Planetarium and dining at P.C. Dukes are all ordinary activities for students at James Madison University, for the children of Harrisonburg's Second Home Child Care Center their
Graduation marks end of 'double life'
December 15, 2011: Between a full slate of classes and her marketing duties for Washington Family Magazine, senior Julien Hittle of Ashburn has endured a marathon final semester at James Madison University.
Audiologist receives career research award
December 13, 2011: Dr. Brenda Ryals knows why the caged bird sings or at least why the Belgian Waterslager canary can overcome a hearing impairment at birth to become one of the prized crooners of the avian world.
Grant Awarded to Increase Linguistic, Cultural Understanding
December 13, 2011: An interdisciplinary team representing JMU's Office of International Affairs and the departments of foreign languages, literatures and cultures, integrated science and technology, and military science, received $251,759
JMU's White to Study in South Korea
December 12, 2011: Now, thanks to JMU's membership in the International Network of Universities, White will have the chance to build upon his vision of helping this group of defectors assimilate into a free society.
Newest JMU Grads Look to Dec. 17
December 8, 2011: About 773 James Madison University students will make the transition to university alumni Saturday, Dec. 17, during commencement exercises in the JMU Convocation Center beginning at 10 a.m.
Dr. Rose Expresses Condolences to Virginia Tech
December 8, 2011: Our condolences go out to the Virginia Tech community.
Global Leadership Role for JMU
December 5, 2011: James Madison University will lead an international consortium of higher education institutions beginning next year with an eye toward developing new study programs, furthering exchange opportunities and fostering collab
JMU Accounting Masters Program Ranked #1 in CPA Exam Pass Rate
December 2, 2011: The James Madison University master of science in accounting program was recently recognized as the top-ranked university in the country in pass rate for the certified public accounting exam.
Cultivating and nurturing creativity
December 1, 2011: How the Forbes Center set the stage for the arts to soar at JMU.
Feel-good food helps families in need
December 1, 2011: When Scott Rogers ('00,'02M) teamed up with a friend to help a Harrisonburg family, they ended up with a program that has helped thousands in times of grief and joy.
Embracing and empowering difference
December 1, 2011: Tom Moran, assistant professor of kinesiology, is helping meet the needs of children and adults with disabilities through innovative community outreach in sports and recreation.

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