News Archive: March 2021

Madison Vision Series event to examine rewriting of Virginia Constitution
March 31, 2021: April 8 event will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Annual JMU undergraduate juried artwork show to proceed virtually
March 31, 2021: ArtWorks Gallery will virtually host the Annual Undergraduate Juried Show for students in JMU’s School of Art, Design and Art History from April 5-May 5.
JMU professor’s course on Audible is making listeners happy
March 30, 2021: In the two months since its publication, a JMU professor’s “happiness” course on Audible has a 4.7 rating out of 5.
Together, we’re changing lives
March 30, 2021: Unleashed donors push campaign total over goal and keep giving.
JMU Board to take public comment on proposed tuition
March 29, 2021: The James Madison University Board of Visitors will receive public comments virtually on the proposed tuition and fee ranges.
Tradition lives on
March 26, 2021: The Spirit Rock has been a fixture on the Festival Lawn for 10 years.
Relay For Life makes difference in fight against cancer
March 26, 2021: Event honors cancer survivors and those who lost their lives to the disease.
Important JMU vaccination information
March 25, 2021: In partnership with the VDH and the CSHD, we continue to monitor the progress of vaccinations in our area.
JMU is planning for an in-person Fall 2021 semester
March 24, 2021: I am delighted to share the good news that James Madison University is planning for the Fall 2021 semester to be held in-person.
Unleashed campaign reaches milestone ahead of schedule
March 23, 2021: JMU President Jonathan R. Alger punctuated Giving Day with a major announcement about the campaign.
A unique opportunity
March 22, 2021: CISR and State Department continue successful career development fellowship.
Virtual launch set for JMU center focused on African Diaspora studies
March 19, 2021: President Jonathan R. Alger will be among the guest speakers March 23 for a launch of the new African, African American, and Diaspora Studies Center.
Standing together
March 18, 2021: JMU responds to rise of hate crimes, violence and vitriol directed at our Asian and Asian American sisters and brothers.
Statement for JMU Community on Passing of Edith J. Carrier
March 17, 2021: “It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of Mrs. Edith J. Carrier,” James Madison University President Jonathan R. Alger said.
Commencement Announcement
March 17, 2021: Based on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s new guidance all academic colleges and The Graduate School will have in-person ceremonies.
Killing the death penalty
March 16, 2021: Classmates reunite as professionals to end four centuries of capital punishment in Virginia.
JMU expert says don’t blow off statewide tornado drill
March 15, 2021: Tornadoes may be rare in Virginia compared to some other parts of the country, but that’s no reason to shrug off Tuesday's tornado drill
Black Studies centers rise as JMU funding priority
March 12, 2021: Furious Flower, AAAD Studies centers become Unleashed campaign priorities
Board of Visitors committee to meet Thursday
March 11, 2021: The executive committee of the James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet at Noon on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
Duke Hall Gallery to feature multi-sensory design exhibition
March 11, 2021: Industrial design professors Audrey Barnes and Kevin Phaup’s latest work invites visitors to immerse themselves in a multi-sensory design exhibition.
Professors aid effort to increase mental health crisis intervention
March 10, 2021: More than 160 people with mental health concerns have been served with funding from a $750,000 grant obtained by a pair of JMU professors.
Request to report COVID-19 vaccinations
March 3, 2021: To track COVID-19 vaccinations received by members of the JMU community, we ask that you upload your completed COVID vaccination record to the University Health Center.
NSF backs JMU research program for community college students
March 1, 2021: Community college students from Virginia and nationally will be recruited for a summer research experience run by the JMU Biology Department.

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