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This week at JMU

July 4: Independence Day. Classes do not meet.

July 6-10: Marching Royal Dukes' Summer Band Camp

July 7: "With Good Reason" Public Radio Program, Dr. Noel Hendrickson, JMU visiting assistant professor of philosophy, "Counterfactuals"

July 9: Summer Brown-Bag Lecture Series, Deridre Armstrong of Harvest Time Herbs presents "Color Your World Lavender"

July 10-20: JMU Children's Playshop, "The Near-Sighted Knight and the Far-Sighted Dragon"

Through July 25: Camp UREC for children ages 6-12

Through July 30: Art Exhibition, Frances Plecker Education Center, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, features watercolor paintings by Rob Kloetzer

Through Aug. 1: ADHD Summer Treatment Program

Ongoing: 1st Annual Area Youth Art Exhibition

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A postcard from Tony Madsen's ('99) Madison memorabilia collection

Tony Madsen ('99) developed a passion for Madison memorabilia as a student and now has a sizable, and growing, collection of university mementos. Read more in the MadisonOnline article "A mission for Madison memorabilia."

News

Knight and Dragon Team as Heroes on JMU Children's Playshop Stage HARRISONBURG – "The Near-Sighted Knight and the Far-Sighted Dragon," the third and final production of the James Madison University Children's Playshop season, ... MORE

Sports

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Features

A mission for Madison memorabilia Tony Madsen ('99) developed a passion for Madison memorabilia as a student and now has a sizable, and growing, collection of university mementos. Read the story on MadisonOnline... MORE

Innovative mentoring makes a difference Guidance counselor and JMU alumna Kim Taylor ('79), has won praise for her innovative mentoring programs that have ensured the best chance for success of hundreds of students. In this MadisonOnline interview she talks about her educational and mentoring experiences ... MORE

Inspired to serve JMU alumna Amanda Woodfield ('05), a Presidential Management Fellow working at the National Cancer Institute, talks about her Madison Experience and how it sparked her desire to make a difference in this MadisonOnline interview ... MORE

Madison community remembers Albert 'Flip' DeLuca SMAD professor emeritus taught by example ... MORE

Movement, dance, life JMU professor Kate Trammell talks about the transformative power of dance in this MadisonOnline interview ... MORE

Madison's student nurses JMU nursing majors live and work by the motto: "Being a nurse means making a difference." Read their story ... MORE

JMU's Children's Playshop offers an interactive experience The Children's Playshop is preparing to launch its 16th exciting season of summer theater for patrons of all ages. This year, artistic director William Buck, director Pam Johnson and a cast of talented actors and crew will bring to life three fun-filled shows - "The Wind in the Willows," "Rumpelstiltskin" and "The Near-Sighted Knight and the Far-Sighted Dragon." Kid-friendly productions offer the audience an interactive experience according to Elizabeth Rome in the 'Daily News-Record' article "A Kids Eye View" ... MORE

JMU team aids in tornado clean-up efforts Thirty-nine James Madison University volunteers, including 37 JMU students, ranging from freshmen to graduate students, and one high-school sophomore, lent a helping hand to people in Nashville trying to rebuild after tornadoes swept through their area in early April. Read the story at the 'Daily News-Record' online ... MORE

Embraced Jim Sheldrake ('72) waited a long time to be a member of JMU's official marching band. Finally, 35 years after graduation, he was back on campus and performing in the Marching Royal Dukes Alumni Band. Read his story ... MORE

Madison's Edith J. Carrier Arboretum rated a valley favorite The Daily News-Record reports that valley residents voted the university's arboretum the best place to relax and propose. Read all the Best of the Valley poll results at the 'Daily News-Record' online... MORE

JMU's Green Collar Job Fair focuses on environmentally sustainable business and industry Event organizers seek to encourage greener industries and improve environment. Read more in Kate Amos' ('08) opinion piece at the 'Daily News-Record' online... MORE

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