News Archive: November 2012

Bullying requires immediate action, expert Dr. Deborah Kipps-Vaughan says
November 24, 2012: Bullying prevention
Alaskan landscape shaped by volcano inspires professors' collaboration
November 20, 2012: Gary Freeburg's photographs of the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes are awe-inspiring, but understanding the surreal setting created by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history requires a trip there
Proposals to expand collaborative research awarded first 4-VA grants
November 19, 2012: Researchers from four JMU science and technology departments are the first recipients of 4-VA mini grants.
Breaking Tradition
November 16, 2012: Instead of returning home to their families and celebrating over turkey and mashed potatoes, JMU students will help mentor at-risk children, support America"s veterans and spend time with patients living with HIV/AIDS.
2012 Open Doors report
November 15, 2012: The latest Open Doors report ranks Madison No. 2 in overall student participation
Catholic Vote Key to Election Outcome, Expert Says
November 14, 2012: Kaylor News Tip - How religion plays a role in politics
Restore the Shore
November 12, 2012: JMU fraternity Delta Sigma Phi create "Restore the Shore" wristbands to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief
People have to adapt and mitigate global warming, expert says
November 12, 2012: People have to adapt and mitigate global warming, expert says
Decorated veteran to speak at JMU commencement
November 9, 2012: One of JMU's own will return to campus
Preparing freedom's guardians
November 9, 2012: Army ROTC at JMU demands excellence and gets it
Art, biology students present picturesque side of science
November 7, 2012: Plants and insects that make good specimens for biology research can double as good subjects for creative photographers
Fluorescent minerals and metamorphic rocks highlight annual geology trip
November 6, 2012: The best geologists are the ones who get to see the most rocks, says Lance Kearns, professor of geology and environmental science
Researchers study effects of caffeine on cyclists' performance
November 1, 2012: Amid the flurry of accusations of doping in professional cycling, it turns out there's a perfectly legal performance-enhancing drug
A new national model?
November 1, 2012: Taking Madison to the national stage requires engagement from the entire Madison family.
When science and dance combine
November 1, 2012: How best to understand complex scientific processes? Some JMU freshmen found the answer in a dance ensemble class. Students interpreted cellular respiration through dance movements and gained fresh perspective on the intricacies of science.
Employing a competitive edge
November 1, 2012: It's real world learning at its best. The JMU Capital Markets Lab gives students access to real-time Wall Street financial data and information technology.
Student research, scientific breakthrough
November 1, 2012: For these students, the college experience offered the opportunity to research and discover a scientific breakthrough for a multitude of industries from biomedicine to computer chip manufacturers.
Madison World Changer Sarita Hartz and the Zion Project
November 1, 2012: In 2006, Sarita traveled to Uganda and witnessed the effects of a war that coerced children to be soldiers, abducting them from their families and forcing them to fight against the government and civilians.
For JMU Students, Refugee Plight Hits Home
November 1, 2012: As part of a semester-long course on genocide and refugee resettlement in the School of Communication Studies, JMU students were given the opportunity to meet and work with some of the Lost Boys of Sudan during an Altern
Natural Selection
November 1, 2012: Finding solutions that do not come with negative economic, environmental and social consequences is a challenge for engineers. Jacquelyn Nagel, JMU assistant professor of engineering, has some innovative ideas..
Saving Lives in South Africa
November 1, 2012: Finding serendipity in the face of crisis, Amy Porter ('88) Zacaroli and Professor Debra Sutton help children in South Africa orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic get access to health care and a good education.
How a table, a "Kate" and a "Charles" changed one student's life
November 1, 2012: A life-changing opportunity. Art and art history major Josh Smead's curated the collection of Charles Alvin Lisanby, the only production designer ever inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

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