News Archive: November 2013

JMU Marching Royal Dukes in New York
November 28, 2013: JMU Marching Royal Dukes perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Professor receives prestigious nursing education award
November 27, 2013: Dr. Cindy Rubenstein brings 15 years of clinical experience into the classroom
News Tip - Expert Comments on Holiday Shopping Season
November 26, 2013: The 2013 holiday shopping season, should be fairly in line with expectations or slightly above them, according to JMU assistant professor of economics Dr. Andre Neveu.
Students spend Thanksgiving serving
November 25, 2013: "Everyone in this world deserves to know what Thanksgiving feels like," says student Eliana Jerez-Givre.
Students show interest in learning 3D printing, teachers needed
November 22, 2013: Mathematics Professor Laura Taalman started exploring 3D printing in February. A few months later
Alumna speaker Glennon Doyle Melton: truth teller and hope spreader
November 21, 2013: Glennon Doyle Melton ('99), New York Times best-selling author and creator of Momastery.com visited campus to talk to students, alumni and community members.
JMU Marching Royal Dukes make third appearance in Macy's Parade
November 20, 2013: The 485-member Marching Royal Dukes lead Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Semi-automatics to stethoscopes
November 18, 2013: Business administration, operations management and ROTC put Andy Oh on a path to the military. A deep appreciation for America's soldiers led to his decision to make healing his life's work.
Do ethics trump free enterprise and the bottom line?
November 15, 2013: Business decisions often affect the environment and the community at large. College of Business Dean Mary Gowan offers insight on making informed decisions.
Cooper demonstrates power of choice in business ethics
November 14, 2013: Business ethics leader Cynthia Cooper offers hard-won advice
JMU stands ready to help student veterans
November 14, 2013: University offers variety of resources to assist with transition to college
Interactive discussion of NASA Mars mission hosted by JMU Planetarium
November 13, 2013: A live interactive broadcast of a discussion about the upcoming launch of NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission
JMU a national leader in study abroad
November 13, 2013: Annual report lists Madison as No. 2 in overall participation
Professor's research making a difference
November 12, 2013: Dr. Jennifer A. Taylor knows firsthand the hardships that these families endure
Veterans Day calls for 'thank you' and more
November 11, 2013: In addition to verbal gratitude, Americans owe veterans tangible support
Winning spirit for Honors
November 11, 2013: Despite a rigorous athletics schedule, JMU student-athletes have a drive to also excel in academics and organizations outside of their sport. Jacqueline Crawford is one of them.
JMU center gets $388,442 to lead safety training for Syrian refugees
November 9, 2013: With unexploded ordinance littering their country, Syrian refugees need to learn how to spot danger
Student researcher puts spotlight on sleep deprivation issues
November 8, 2013: The idea is to see how impulsive students are before and after naps
Cooper to discuss ethics, leadership in the business world
November 6, 2013: Corporate whistleblower's talk focuses on ethical leadership
The atmosphere of JMU
November 6, 2013: The Honors Advisory Council takes a philanthropic approach to the future, establishing the Hillcrest Scholarships, and recipients say their gesture typifies the spirit of JMU.
A year of living bravely
November 6, 2013: A Study Abroad experience is much more than studying. Morgan Robinson ('13) says that "it's living like you've never lived before."
Diving into Honors challenges
November 4, 2013: Despite a rigorous athletics schedule, JMU student-athletes have a drive to also excel in academics and organizations outside of their sport. Camilla Czulada is one of them.
Changing war's aftermath
November 1, 2013: After conflict and trauma, how do people find the resilience to build a better life? Professor Kenneth Rutherford works to help post-conflict communities recover and rebuild.

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