News Archive: September 2020

Campaign Update: Your loyal support is inspiring
September 29, 2020: Your loyal support is inspiring. Even during a pandemic, donors have stepped forward to help JMU families.
Pandemic affects campaign, too
September 29, 2020: JMU donors provide support the university needs during these challenging times.
WSJ ranks JMU highly in outcomes, engagement
September 29, 2020: JMU ranks #109 in outcomes and #111 in engagement in the 2021 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings of 797 schools.
JMU supports local fire departments by ‘Lighting the Night’
September 29, 2020: For the second year, JMU is partnering with the HFD and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to “Light the Night.”
Return to in-person learning
September 25, 2020: With all of these enhancements, we must emphasize how critically important it will be for everyone to follow public health guidance.
MVS event focuses on free-speech protections on college campuses
September 24, 2020: ACLU lawyer Emerson Sykes will discuss the First Amendment on college campuses, focusing on the differences between public and private campuses.
COVID-19 Update - Sept. 23
September 23, 2020: On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the university observed 0 new positive cases of COVID-19 at the Health Center as well as 2 self-reported cases, with 43 becoming considered “recovered.”
JMU welcomes new associate vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion
September 22, 2020: After an extensive search, JMU welcomes Brent Lewis as the inaugural associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion.
COVID-19 Update - Sept. 22
September 22, 2020: On Monday, Sept. 21, the university observed 2 new positive cases of COVID-19 at the Health Center as well as 10 self-reported cases, with 22 becoming considered “recovered.”
Virginia research libraries to host virtual forum in advance of Elsevier negotiations
September 21, 2020: JMU will join other state research libraries in discussing the unsustainable cost of accessing Elsevier’s academic journals and options to make research more accessible.
Campaign Update: You bring hope to today’s JMU students
September 20, 2020: Thank you. For many of today’s students, donors like us may be their best hope of returning to school next year.
September 2020 Board of Visitors Summary of Action and Discussions
September 18, 2020: The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
JMU’s Plans to Return to In-Person Learning on Oct. 5
September 18, 2020: The Board of Visitors hears plans for a safe return at Sept. 18 meeting.
JMU Board of Visitors to meet Friday, Sept. 18, 2020
September 17, 2020: The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at 1 p.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
JMU art professor and diversity leader awarded first Beck Faculty Fellowship
September 16, 2020: Susan Zurbrigg, a professor of art and unit head for painting and drawing has been selected as the first Beck Faculty Fellowship recipient.
JMU researchers zero in on solution for managing invasive tegu lizards
September 14, 2020: The research shows for the first time that female tegus follow male scent trails during mating season.
Change in university deadline
September 14, 2020: JMU is extending the deadline for receiving a full refund upon withdrawing from the university from Sept. 15 to midnight on Sept. 26.
Isolation Inspires Creativity in JMU Student Artists
September 11, 2020: ArtWorks Gallery will open a new exhibition called “Inspired in Isolation,” featuring works created by select students of all years during quarantine.
Students tackle design challenge with boldness, creativity
September 7, 2020: Graphic design major wins magazine's inaugural Design Your Own Cover contest.
Quarantine, Isolation and other information from the UHC
September 7, 2020: As the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continues to rise, we are asking you to remain diligent in taking precautions to protect yourself.
Reimagining democracy
September 4, 2020: Deep divisions over the nature and meaning of democracy have threatened its very survival.
Answers to questions related to temporary transition to online classes
September 3, 2020: We began this year with a mix of in-person, hybrid, and online classes. We weighed many factors when deciding to offer in-person instruction.
City, county, university leadership working together to Stop the Spread
September 3, 2020: As COVID-19 cases rise locally, community leaders are strengthening their partnerships and continuing to work together to combat the spread.
A temporary transition to online learning
September 1, 2020: Protecting the health of our Harrisonburg and Rockingham County community—including students, faculty, staff—is our top priority.

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