News Archive: December 2020

Spring Semester 2021 Update
December 21, 2020: As we approach the end of 2020 and look forward to brighter days ahead in 2021, we want to share some important updates for the spring semester.
Important dates for spring semester 2021
December 21, 2020: I want to express my appreciation to our students for their resiliency, adaptability and commitment through a challenging fall semester.
Peace and Joy from JMU
December 18, 2020: As we complete this extraordinary semester and year, I want to thank our entire JMU community for your fortitude, compassion, creativity and resilience.
JMU professors receive national honor for community work
December 18, 2020: The national award recognizes faculty who exemplify excellence in connecting teaching, research and service to community engagement.
JMU will now be closed on Thursday due to the winter weather
December 17, 2020: James Madison University will close campus on Thurs., Dec. 17 due to the inclement weather.
Online campaign event celebrates 2020 heroes
December 17, 2020: An online campaign event raises spirits and funds for JMU students.
JMU will close at 10 a.m. due to the winter weather
December 16, 2020: Due to inclement weather, James Madison University will be closing at 10 a.m. today (Dec. 16).
JMU will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday
December 16, 2020: James Madison University will open at 10 a.m. on Thurs., Dec. 17 due to the winter weather and current conditions.
Student Affairs COVID-19 updates
December 15, 2020: As we come to the end of the fall semester, here are updates about the Governor’s recent Executive Order and some changes for the spring semester.
Terry McAuliffe kicks off virtual candidate forums
December 15, 2020: Democrat Terry McAuliffe, a 2021 candidate for governor, will be the guest at a virtual town hall 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17.
COVID-19 Entry Testing in January
December 15, 2020: To follow up on the email about COVID-19 updates, JMU will be conducting COVID-19 entry testing for all students living on campus next semester.
JMU's Almarode earns state's highest faculty award
December 11, 2020: John Almarode, executive director of teaching and learning, is among 12 recipients of the 2021 Outstanding Faculty Award.
Executive Order 72 guidelines for faculty and staff
December 11, 2020: Yesterday, Thursday, December 10, Governor Ralph Northam announced new, targeted measures to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Graduation is a bittersweet time, soon-to-be alums say
December 11, 2020: Having to finish her undergraduate career during a pandemic is leaving Elizabeth Owens feeling a little different about graduation.
Start 2021 with positive attitude, JMU researchers say
December 10, 2020: JMU psychology professors Ben Blankenship and Jaime Kurtz say there are a number of strategies to help make 2021 a positive year.
Program addresses sex ed for youth with disabilities
December 7, 2020: With a $2.87 million grant, the SexEdVA Program, part of IIHHS, will coordinate a network to address sex ed shortcomings for youth with disabilities.
Orchestras take advantage of opportunities afforded by pandemic
December 4, 2020: Student ensembles further their understanding of their repertoire and themselves.

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