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Freshmen become DNA in a mass dance choreographed by the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange.
The dance of art and science —
an interdisciplinary exploration of potential
"Everybody's DNA has two strands, but in order for information to get into the DNA or for you to get anything out of the DNA you have to open it up. In college, … in order for you to reach your full potential you have to open yourself up," says Carol Hurney, director of JMU's Center for Faculty Innovation. JMU's first-year students brought that metaphor to life in a one-of-a-kind orientation experience — "The DNA Dance." Under the guidance of the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, 4,000 freshmen and 280 orientation leaders took to JMU's Quad to perform the dance. Welcome to JMU, the new academic year and the enduring Madison Experience! Learn more.
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International Study Center
JMU provides two new academic pathways for international students at our International Study Center. The Foundation Diploma program allows undergraduate students to gain academic credits equivalent to freshman year study while achieving a high level of English proficiency. The Pre-Master's program fully prepares international students for graduate study.
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Fostering literacy abroad
As the citizens of Iraq move forward on a path to self-reliance, a group of JMU faculty can point to their collaboration with professional colleagues in Baghdad as one example of helping to improve the future of people in the war-torn country through education. Delivered via videoconferencing with Arabic and English translation, the program acquainted Iraqi university professors with adult literacy research and practices.
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Connect to JMU Arts
The opening of JMU's fall semester brings special excitement with the inaugural season at the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. The Forbes Center offers a wide variety of first-class entertainment for Shenandoah Valley audiences showcasing the best of JMU student and faculty talent as well as quality guest artists. For detailed information and ticket sales, visit www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.
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Headlines Events
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Forbes Center Opens Masterpiece Season with Vassar, New Dance Festival
JMU alumnus and contemporary country singer Phil Vassar will open the 2010-11 Masterpiece Season at ... More
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JMU Faculty Share Adult Literacy Strategies with Colleagues in Iraq
As the citizens of Iraq move forward on a path to self-reliance, a group of ... More
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Connecting art and science . . . The DNA Dance
By Jacquelyn Walsh ('09) Related StoryNeon orange, blue, yellow and red shirts crowded the Quad Thursday, Aug. 26, as ... More
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Headlines Events
Phil Vassar Concert
Sept. 8, 8 p.m., Concert Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
Visiting Scholars Program Lecture, "Chemistry of NASCAR"
Sept. 9, 6 p.m., Room 2301, Health and Human Services Building
New Dance Festival
Sept. 10-11, 8 p.m., Mainstage Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
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Connect with Madison magazine
Madison, the magazine of James Madison University, connects you to the life of the university even when you can't be on campus. Read the latest issue.
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