News Archive: October 2014

Freshmen gain perspective on changes at Madison
October 31, 2014: Students in GWRTC 103 produce videos based on research in Special Collections
JMU students attend world's largest gathering of women technologists
October 31, 2014: GHC is a great place to learn, network and pursue dreams
Innovative ideas for engineering education earn invites to conference
October 27, 2014: The conference brings together 77 faculty members from around the country
Zombie invasion tests scholars' communication skills
October 24, 2014: Participants work in teams, collaborate to hold news conference
Experiment drives home dangers of texting behind the wheel
October 21, 2014: We want to mimic what happens, how your body responds if you're
Bill of Rights: 'What would Madison do?'
October 20, 2014: National Constitution Center President Jeffrey Rosen explores today's privacy debates
JMU events for breast cancer awareness month
October 10, 2014: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women
Dukes take pledge to stop sexual assault
October 10, 2014: SGA president joined over 200 campus leaders at the White House last month for unveiling of 'It's on Us' campaign
Palestinian diplomat urges peace during return visit to campus
October 10, 2014: JMU alum notes changes in perception of his native land
History of war includes American women
October 9, 2014: New course explores contributions of women to nation's war efforts
Students lead nonpartisan voter registration effort
October 9, 2014: Semester project held up as national model
JMU faculty, students taking advantage of Chesapeake Bay access
October 8, 2014: Getting out there and taking data is different than collecting it in
JMU hosting third annual bike-walk summit
October 8, 2014: The goals of the event include developing relationships with and educating stakeholders in the community, coordinating efforts with the city, and developing action steps for the coming year.
JMU invests in local students, promises full tuition scholarships
October 8, 2014: 35 area middle schoolers have been offered full tuition scholarships at JMU through the new Valley Scholars program
Professor to participate in White House disability summit
October 3, 2014: Moran, graduate student to discuss successes with Overcoming Barriers
Art history student celebrates creativity and community
October 2, 2014: On Friday, Oct. 3, JMU senior Caty Mealy will bring her passion for the arts and community to downtown Harrisonburg
JMU professor returns from national math museum to speak at SUMS
October 2, 2014: At MoMath, one of the main missions is to show that math is cool
Budget and Fall Semester Update
October 1, 2014: President Alger provides an update on a number of key issues
JMU pilots computer science course for Page, Shenandoah Co. high schools
October 1, 2014: You give these kids the opportunity and many of them are very creative. They know
Engineering health
October 1, 2014: JMU engineering students hope their research on artificial heart valves can lead to better medical devices in the future.
Challenge, yes, but also support
October 1, 2014: Caitlin McAvoy says studying musical theatre at JMU challenges students with intensity but provides plenty of encouragement.
Best of both worlds
October 1, 2014: A Fulbright grant gives Kelsey Nestel ('12, '14M) a chance to develop the perfect balance of teaching methods
Nursing simulation employs live patient
October 1, 2014: How can health workers be trained to develop efffective communication skills?

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