News Archive: November 2020

Giving Thanks
November 19, 2020: As we prepare to enter the season of giving thanks, I want to convey my gratitude to the JMU community for coming together.
Intergenerational buddies
November 18, 2020: Bracelets and letters link JMU students with seniors as the pandemic heightens loneliness.
Important changes to Virginia COVID-19 regulations
November 18, 2020: As COVID-19 surges in many states across the country, Gov. Ralph Northam announced new actions to mitigate the spread.
Campaign Update: A shining moment for JMU
November 13, 2020: Your loyal support is inspiring. Even during a pandemic, donors have stepped forward to help JMU families.
'The Future of Bipartisanship'
November 12, 2020: Del. Kirk Cox ('79) and Sen. Scott Surovell ('93) share their experiences and hopefulness.
Virtual field trips created by JMU professors gain national recognition
November 11, 2020: A pair of virtual field trips prepared by two JMU geology professors have been placed in the “Exemplary Teaching Activity collection.”
Rare minerals gift makes JMU museum a must see
November 10, 2020: The collection is well-known within the mineralogy community, but until now very few people have been granted the opportunity to view it.
JMU Quad to host annual Veterans Day flag display Wednesday
November 10, 2020: Veterans Day commemorates and honors military service and marks the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918.
Mega mineral gift
November 6, 2020: JMU has received a mineral collection valued at more than $16.8 million from the late Peter L. Via of Roanoke. The gift is the largest in JMU history.
Board of Visitors Summary of Actions and Discussions
November 6, 2020: The JMU Board of Visitors met on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at 1 p.m. The following is a summary of actions taken by the board and key areas of discussion.
JMU Board of Visitors to meet Friday, Nov. 6, 2020
November 5, 2020: The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at 1 p.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Madison Vision Series event to focus on bipartisanship
November 4, 2020: Two JMU alumni on opposite sides of the aisle in Richmond will lead the discussion.
JMU and the election
November 3, 2020: The importance of young voters cannot be overstated and we believe that it is not just a right, but a responsibility, to vote.

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