News Archive: December 2018

DigiComm: Founder's Farewell
December 31, 2018: Learn more about DigiComm’s presentation at an international conference
Dr. Michael Busing named dean of the College of Business
December 18, 2018: After a national search, James Madison University is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Busing will become the next dean of JMU’s College of Business.
TLC hit series features JMU professor
December 17, 2018: Rebecca Brannon, professor of history at James Madison University, will be featured as an expert historian on the hit TLC show “Who Do You Think You Are?”
New director to lead Madison Trust
December 13, 2018: In anticipation of the sixth annual Madison Trust competition to be held on March 1, 2019, JMU welcomes its new program director, John Meck.
December 2018 Commencement Livestream
December 13, 2018: Commencement ceremonies will begin on Friday, Dec. 14, and continue through Saturday, Dec. 15. Click here to view them live.
JMU Launches Cybersecurity Basics Course Designed for Managers
December 13, 2018: This certificate provides professional managers a basic understanding of cybersecurity threats and strategies.
JMU Board of Visitors Executive Committee to meet Saturday
December 12, 2018: The executive committee of the Board of Visitors will meet at 9 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 15.
Student filmmakers showcase documentaries
December 11, 2018: Student filmmakers worked on a series of short non-fiction films that tell the stories of Harrisonburg High School students involved in the Scholars' Latino Initiative.
JMU Recognizes December Graduates
December 11, 2018: More than 930 members of the campus community will graduate during the annual December commencement.
Updated Exam Schedule for Exams Moved Due to Weather
December 9, 2018: Due to inclement weather, James Madison University opened at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Click to view the revised exam schedule.
JMU Libraries to Close at 8pm; SSC at 10pm
December 9, 2018: Due to inclement weather, JMU Libraries will close at 8 p.m. and the Student Success Center will close at 10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9.
JMU’s Unleashed campaign makes first tour stop in Richmond
December 5, 2018: Alumni, donors and friends of the university unite in Richmond to kick off Unleashed tour.
Augmented reality, internet of things in showcase
December 5, 2018: The summit, from 3-6 p.m. in Lakeview Hall adjacent to the Port Republic Road entrance to JMU, will include five-minute presentations
Wrapping party for families in need
December 5, 2018: Every holiday season, UREC receives wish lists of individuals and families from First Step, Mercy House and Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley.

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