Connection Cafe on October 30, 2024:

Join us for Connection Cafe on October 30, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Frederikson Hall, C Section, C100 Conference Room, for a relaxing info session with light refreshments. During this two-hour event, you will experience firsthand what ProjectConnect will look like, introducing this peer-facilitated program to foster empathy, connection, and friendship among students.

Our facilitators will lead small groups through engaging questions and enjoyable activities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about fostering meaningful connections and enhancing your community.

Fill out the interest form below to sign up.

“What" is ProjectConnect?

ProjectConnect is a peer-facilitated 6-session program that focuses on building connection and community among JMU students.

The “Why” of ProjectConnect

ProjectConnect helps you meet other awesome students and make friends. College students name “making new friends” as their top priority, but it can sometimes be hard. According to the National College Health Assessment, more than half (53%) of students are lonely. ProjectConnect makes the process of making friends easy, with guided 1-hour meetings that focus on deep, interesting, and fun conversations and activities.

The People Behind Project Connect:

ProjectConnect sessions are held in groups of 5-6 students along with a student facilitator (our ResLife Program Advisers). Facilitators will create a safe, positive, and affirming atmosphere for students to engage in group conversations and activities.

Interested in participating in ProjectConnect?

Fill out our interest form or email Fiona Kisiday for more information.

ProjectConnect Interest Form
(e-ID login required)