News Archive: September 2014

Day one of fall Career Fair proves a success
September 30, 2014: Career and Academic Planning's annual Fall Career and Internship Fair kicked off yesterday
Students scout study abroad opportunities
September 30, 2014: Students interested in studying abroad met with professors and peers on Sept. 24 for the Office of International Program"s 2014 Study Abroad Fair, a major event in JMU"s annual International Week. A general sense of curi
Board of Visitors Summary of Discussions / Actions
September 26, 2014: The JMU Board of Visitors met on Sept. 26, 2014
JMU celebrates 35 years of study abroad
September 26, 2014: Reception recognizes former university presidents, program founders
Grant funds new opportunities for science majors to become teachers
September 25, 2014: One reason JMU turns out low numbers of science teachers is the lack
Behavior specialist concentration begins at JMU
September 24, 2014: Successful completion prepares students to qualify for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam
Student Success Center opens with celebration
September 23, 2014: The JMU community recently celebrated the official grand opening of the Student Success Center
Visiting scholar urges students to see bigger picture
September 23, 2014: 'Tyrannies' keep us from looking beyond our immediate concerns, speaker says
Student journalists get 'scoop' in Italy
September 23, 2014: Urbino Project affords students opportunity to showcase their multimedia skills
Benefactor shares secrets of his success
September 22, 2014: Roberts focuses on ethics as a fundamental business principle
Carrier Library celebrates diamond jubilee
September 19, 2014: Since its 1939 opening, Carrier Library has grown to meet the needs of students and faculty
International Week aims to share global stories
September 19, 2014: The week kicks off Monday with an international bazaar on The Commons
Mims asserts power of 'individual justice'
September 19, 2014: "Justice is indeed the humble virtue," Mims told a Constitution Day audience at JMU
Cohen Center opens doors for transdisciplinary collaboration
September 18, 2014: Faculty members, graduate students and department heads gather to celebrate grand opening
JMU in LA students 'spellbound' by sought-after TV writer
September 17, 2014: Hall's new show, 'Madam Secretary,' premieres this Sunday on CBS
Students test coding, innovation skills at 24-hour competition with $1,000 prize
September 17, 2014: Teams of one to four students will have 24 hours to create
Helping Students with the Sexual Trauma Empowerment Program
September 16, 2014: STEP is a program offered by the Counseling Center that specifically addresses the needs of
JMU Career and Academic Planning hosts an opportunity-filled fall
September 15, 2014: The JMU Career and Academic Planning Office, located on the third floor of the Student Success Center,
Student Success Center: Events for the week ahead
September 15, 2014: JMU is celebrating the opening of the new Student Success Center throughout the month of September
Meet JMU's Newest Faculty
September 15, 2014: Meet JMU's Newest Faculty
JMU welcomes first students into Valley Scholars Program
September 15, 2014: Both eighth graders have time to mull those interests, but they already know
Professor shines light on 'shadow lobbying'
September 12, 2014: LaPira a featured panelist for Sept. 16 event in Washington, D.C.
JMU Counseling Center working to reduce the risk of suicide
September 11, 2014: To align with National Suicide Prevention Week, which is currently underway
JMU athletics hosts Special Olympians for annual Day with the Dukes
September 11, 2014: Day with the Dukes
JMU event to celebrate entrepreneurship, spark new ideas
September 10, 2014: Dubbed ICCE 2014, the celebration of innovation, creativity, collaboration and
JMU hosts American Council on Education Fellow from VSU
September 10, 2014: unlike most residents of Eagle Hall, Parsons-Pollard is not pursuing
JMU selected to compete in outdoor campus challenge
September 9, 2014: Students at ten colleges and universities across the US are gearing up for the outdoor challenge of their lives
Nursing professor awarded Fulbright to teach in India
September 9, 2014: Sawin will be teaching public health nursing and community nursing to both undergraduates and graduate students
JMU announces a bold strategic plan
September 9, 2014: JMU announces a bold strategic plan
JMU ranks in multiple 'U.S. News' categories
September 9, 2014: JMU tied for the No. 6 rank in the overall public and private schools category with
Political science professor recognized for research
September 8, 2014: Paper argues that interest groups and activists are now the key actors in the presidential nomination process
JMU Nap Nook gets mention in Time magazine
September 8, 2014: the Nap Nook features large beanbags for students in need of catching up on some sleep
Thanks Jimmy!: Constitution Day Celebrations at JMU
September 8, 2014: Constitution Day Commemoration with mini- constitutions, a talk on justice and a celebration at Montpelier
Libraries & Educational Technologies Welcomes New Faculty for 2014-2015 Year
September 5, 2014: A new academic year brings new faculty to the university
One student org's plan to address sexual assault
September 4, 2014: Campus Assault Response, a student-run organization addressing the issue of sexual assault
Student Success Center: Events for the week ahead
September 4, 2014: JMU will be celebrating the opening of the new Student Success Center throughout the month
The Graduate School anticipates vigorous year
September 4, 2014: JMU's commitment to graduate education dates to 1954, when Madison College was authorized to offer programs leading to the master of science in education degree
Physician assistant and nursing programs team up
September 4, 2014: Collaboration focuses on evaluating common joint and skeletal injuries
Play is critical for development
September 3, 2014: Play unifies the fields of education, therapy, health and recreation
Sports communication minor finds new home
September 3, 2014: Former kinesiology program now housed in SCOM
The future of UREC
September 2, 2014: The construction around UREC is hard to miss
College of Science and Math Welcomes New Faculty for 2014-2015 Year
September 2, 2014: The College of Science and Math is welcoming 25 new faculty members for the 2014-2015 academic year
Marching Royal Dukes give back to local high school bands
September 2, 2014: JMU's marching band adds Friday high-school performance
Documentary traces history of area stained glass windows
September 2, 2014: Public premiere set for Sept. 5; film will air on WVPT next month
JMU Counseling Center launches new services
September 1, 2014: New services and spaces added to Counseling Center's offerings
Finding out what's at the end of the universe
September 1, 2014: How do you get a head start on graduate school? Physics major Emily Dick has a plan.
Honors and the arts
September 1, 2014: Want an academic opportunity that you can mold into what you want and need? Senior Courtney Jamison recommends exploring JMU's Honors Program.
Finding the funds of knowledge
September 1, 2014: Our conclusions are often wrong. Professor Mathur teaches students to look beyond the stereotypical.
The Honors challenge
September 1, 2014: Want academic challenges? Diego Salinas ('18) says that's why he chose JMU's Honors Program.

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