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Put up you Dukes

For the JMU Centennial celebration, uniquely painted versions of the Duke Dog Statue will be on display throughout JMU and Harrisonburg. The JMU Alumni Association has three Duke Dogs in honor of our alumni on display in the Leeolou Alumni Center. Read about the Duke Dog statues

 

Homecoming Reunions 2008

 
October 31-November 2
for the classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978 & 1983

 

Schedule of Events 

Friday, Oct. 31
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Registration Open
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.:  Annual Homecoming Alumni Golf Tournament 
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Vineyard Visit 
2 p.m.: Campus Tours and Bookstore Open House 
3 - 4 p.m.: Campus Life: Then and Now
featuring Senior Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Mark Warner 
4 p.m.: Residence Hall Open Houses 
5 p.m.: Annual Homecoming Parade 
8 p.m.: 1st Annual Poker Tournament and Casino Night 

Saturday, Nov. 1
9 – 10 a.m.: Breakfast with your Class
9:30 - 10 a.m.: Pictures with Duke Dog
10 – 11 a.m.: Chalk Talk with the Coach 
11:15 a.m.: Themed Tours
12:30 p.m.: Themed Tours
1:30 p.m.: Reunion Tailgate 
2:30 p.m.: Class Picture 
3:30 p.m.: JMU vs. Delaware
7 p.m.: Dinner at D-Hall 

Sunday, Nov. 2
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Reunion Wrap-Up Brunch 

Registration

DEADLINES
Oct. 1, 2008 - Hotel Reservation deadline, reunion hotels
Oct. 1, 2008 – Reunion seating football ticket sales close (or sellout date, whichever comes first)
Oct. 17, 2008 - Reunion Registration closes

All reunion participants are required to register to receive admission to various events and reunion giveaways. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email that will contain hotel block information and football ticket ordering information. Register online or call the JMU Office of Alumni Relations at 888.JMU.ALUM.

HOTELS
There are rooms blocked at various area hotels for reunion participants. For a list of hotels and block codes, email  or call (888-568-2586) the Office of Alumni Relations with your name and class year. Hotel information will also be emailed to all reunion registrants in their confirmation email after registering for reunion events.

FOOTBALL TICKETS
Reunion classes will be seated together for the game vs. University of Delaware. To be seated in the reunion block, you must purchase tickets from the JMU Athletic Ticket Office (540-568-3853) and provide your class reunion code (will be emailed to you with your confirmation materials after registering for reunion events, or can be obtained by emailing or calling the Office of Alumni Relations at 888.568.2586 and providing your name and class year). 

SPECIAL NEEDS?
If you have disability needs or dietary concerns that may require special attention, call the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-888-568-2586 no later than Oct. 17, 2008.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about your reunion, please feel free to contact the JMU Office of Alumni Relations toll free at 1-888-568-2586 or by email.


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In April, Kelly Warren (’00) led the Richmond Alumni Chapter team in the Monument 10K, raising more than $7,500 for the Massey Cancer center.

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