News Archive: August 2014

Spoken word poetry superstars address the big issues
August 29, 2014: "Def Poetry Jam" comes to campus
Education is key to helping prevent sexual assault
August 29, 2014: "Bystander intervention really fits in well with our campus because we are a community that prides itself on looking out for one another"
JMU senior chosen to study at Yale summer bioethics institute
August 29, 2014: Experience includes lectures, group discussions, field trips and a research 'mini-conference'
Madison Business Network shares vision at opening meeting
August 29, 2014: The meeting started with an introduction of the Madison Trust, a new initiative
Programs partner to present assessment findings on national stage
August 28, 2014: JMU's Community Service-Learning program and the Center for Assessment and Research Studies present research
JMU welcomes more than 600 transfer students
August 28, 2014: More than 600 transfer students became part of the JMU family this week
College of Health and Behavioral Studies Welcomes New Faculty for 2014-2015 Year
August 28, 2014: The College of Health and Behavioral Studies welcomes 22 new faculty members for the 2014-15 academic year
College of Integrated Science and Engineering Welcomes New Faculty for 2014-2015 Year
August 27, 2014: The College of Integrated Science and Engineering is welcoming six new faculty
Students explore early contact between Spanish, Native Americans
August 27, 2014: Summer archaeological field school builds on professor's research
A 'Haven' in a difficult topic
August 26, 2014: Online program is relevant to all students
College of Arts and Letters Welcomes New Faculty for 2014-2015 Year
August 26, 2014: The College of Arts and Letters welcomes 30 new faculty members for the 2014-15 academic year
Ceremony welcomes new nursing students to profession
August 26, 2014: JMU one of 100 schools chosen to participate
College of Education Welcomes New Faculty for 2014-2015 Year
August 25, 2014: Ten individuals join the College of Education
New Dukes learn how to step up
August 22, 2014: All first-year students recently took part in "Dukes Step Up!"
Ethical decision-making. It's Complicated.
August 22, 2014: New students experienced "It's Complicated" session
Alger emphasizes community and family in address to faculty
August 22, 2014: Madison Plan offers answers to value proposition of higher education, president says
Destination Costa Rica for education students
August 21, 2014: Real-world experiences make two courses come to life
New students welcomed into the JMU family
August 20, 2014: 4,300 first-year students were welcomed to the JMU family today
JMU committed to confronting sexual violence
August 20, 2014: Campus Coalition Against Sexual Assault helps promote safe learning environment
JMU undergrads among first to test latest DNA sequencing technology
August 20, 2014: A small device is making a big splash in the world of genomics and JMU undergraduate researchers are among the first to use it
1787: The Week Ahead for First-Year Students
August 18, 2014: Orientation gears up for new students
JMU launches LiveSafe mobile app to enhance campus safety
August 18, 2014: Students, faculty and staff have a new channel by which to communicate with campus public safety professionals
Alger reports, encourages at annual staff meeting
August 15, 2014: The annual presidential address kicks off the new academic year for JMU staff
May ISAT graduate earns scholarship for graduate research in South Africa
August 14, 2014: Fleury, who concentrated in geographic science and minored in theater
Who are our freshmen?
August 14, 2014: A few fun facts about the entering class as freshmen prepare to start a big year
College guides spotlight JMU
August 13, 2014: The Princeton Review and Money and Forbes magazines recognize the university
Future educators expand vision via Northern Ireland
August 12, 2014: Practicum experience in Newry helps prepare students for teaching
Program to address chronic health conditions in rural areas
August 11, 2014: Nursing, graduate psychology, CSD team up to tackle mental illness, cardiovascular disease
JMU's first research provost enamored by culture of developing thinkers
August 4, 2014: A cell and molecular biologist who also is an accomplished artist, plant aficionado
Collaborative science
August 1, 2014: Biotechnology major and Honors student Joe Balsamo is researching auditory system development in hopes of finding better ways to address hearing deficits and hearing loss.
Understanding the human element
August 1, 2014: Her Madison Experience convinced international relations major Shevy Chaganti of the value of a comprehensive view of world events.
Homecoming 2014
August 1, 2014: Join fellow alumni back on campus to celebrate Homecoming 2014.
The ethics of learning
August 1, 2014: Teachers encounter many ethical dilemmas in the classroom. How do they find good solutions?
Getting the best start
August 1, 2014: First-Year Send Offs are an excellent way for freshman and transfer students, and their families to be welcomed into the JMU family.

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