News Archive: September 2013

Creating world citizens
September 30, 2013: We live in an increasingly complex global community. That's why JMU programs help students become enlightened world citizens.
Saving the day, and career
September 30, 2013: A Madison Forever Scholarship saved her JMU academic career and put this health services administration major on the path to help others.
A Moment in the Spotlight
September 30, 2013: A master class experience with Tony Award winner Patti LuPone gives JMU students a chance to learn and perform with the best.
How will students learn ethical reasoning skills?
September 30, 2013: Multi-disciplinary team from across campus comes together to build center for ethical reasoning.
I-week continues with panel discussion on borders, immigration
September 27, 2013: 'Can we be safe, can we be us, if we're with people who are different than us?'
Giving and Receiving
September 27, 2013: Longtime JMU employee Maggie Evans reflects on her inspirational journey as a guest on a TOMS Coprodeli Giving Trip to Lima and Ica, Peru.
News Tip: Expert Comments on Possible Government Shutdown Due to Lack of Agreed Upon Budget
September 26, 2013: Political science professor comments on the likelihood of a government shutdown and the political ramifications if one should occur
New international professor eager to become part of community
September 25, 2013: El-Tawab impressed with quality of students at JMU
International professor makes mark on Madison
September 24, 2013: Ahmed helped organize, build Islamic Center of the Shenandoah Valley
A year abroad becomes a career abroad
September 23, 2013: JMU education meets demands for competitive European job market
Modeling monarchs' lifecycle
September 23, 2013: Is the monarch butterfly at risk of extinction? Math major Emily Hunt conducted research in Mexico to learn more about the monarchs' lifecycle.
International Week focuses on global community
September 20, 2013: Events designed to help participants transcend 'Borders and Boundaries'
Global reach of U.S. Constitution is broad
September 19, 2013: A.E. Dick Howard, who advises national leaders on writing constitutions, explores influence of U.S. Constitution
Accrediting agency adds stamp of approval to JMU engineering
September 18, 2013: Accrediting agency adds stamp of approval to JMU engineering
Challenges facing Appalachian Mountain ecosystems to be discussed at symposium
September 16, 2013: The devastating effects of acid rain, as well as other challenges facing the Appalachian Mountain stream ecosystem, will be discussed at the Mountain Stream Symposium
Becoming a 'citizen leader'
September 16, 2013: Actor, stagehand, playwright are just a few of theater major George Dippold's experiences in a program that merges the economic and creative sides of theater.
Cross-disciplinary locomotion study
September 16, 2013: JMU undergrad research offers a host of possibilities. Jeff Kopsick's research on microscopic organisms combines biology, math and 3D printing technology.
Hidden in History
September 12, 2013: Can the history of a forgotten neighborhood shape the future? JMuse's "Remembering Place" series gives the Harrisonburg community a forum for reflection and discussion.
JMU organizations receive Governor's Technology Awards
September 10, 2013: JMU organizations receive Governor's Technology Awards
JMU's quality earns U.S. News recognition
September 10, 2013: University fares well in news magazine's annual rankings, listings
Building an alumni network to shape JMU's future
September 10, 2013: Come to JMU, and you become part of the Madison family. And, you stay part of the family. It's one reason why alumni leaders meet at the MAC to shape JMU's future.
Math research projects range from worm movements to sports predictions
September 9, 2013: Math research projects range from worm movements to sports predictions
Strong showing for CSI products
September 9, 2013: Strength and conditioning products invented at JMU get glowing reviews at trade show.
Suicide prevention week
September 6, 2013: JMU will be hosting events during National Suicide Prevention Week Sept. 8 to 14.
It's complicated
September 3, 2013: The Madison Collaborative, JMU's breathtaking new endeavor, aims to instill in every student a competency for making ethical decisions.
Honors Seminar Abroad: Out of the Classroom, Into the World
September 2, 2013: Getting a globally minded perspective of the world, building independence, gaining confidence - all part of JMU Honors seminar abroad.
The Goodmans know all faculty are not the same
September 2, 2013: They are making sure that JMU can continue to hire the professors that make an impact on students.
Built for Learning
September 2, 2013: Study, interact and research in an inviting atmosphere full of natural lighting and beautiful views - how the Rose Library connects people and ideas.

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