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2008 Madison Week Schedule

Monday, March 10

Harrisonburg Reception (invitation only)
(6 p.m. - Memorial Hall)
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Tuesday, March 11

James Madison to 9/11: Messages in the National Archives with Matt Fulgham from the National Archives and Records Administration.
(11 a.m., Taylor Hall 404; free)
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Town Hall Meeting: Peace in the Middle East: A Town Hall Meeting hosted by the JMU Debate Team.
(7 p.m., Memorial Hall; free)
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Wednesday, March 12

Crazy Centennial Celebration Commons Day: Event features a spray tattoo artist, jmu themed drinks, purple snowcones and information about other Madison Week events.
(11 a.m. - The Commons)
Commons Map

'Human 100' Aerial Photo: Jam-pack the Quad with JMU faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends to form a giant "100," and then a hired airplane will fly over taking historic photographs and video.
(2 p.m.; free)
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Emeriti Reception
(5 p.m. - Brick Area, Carrier Library / Alumnae Hall)
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Thursday, March 13

Madison Cup Debates:  Top universities face off over Middle East policy in the annual Madison Cup Debates.
(8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Taylor Hall; free)
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Madison Cup Debate Finals  
(5 p.m., Wilson Hall; free)
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Friday, March 14

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The Main Centennial Event
Keynote: Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine
(10 a.m., Convocation Center; free.
Buses will run from 9 to 9:40 a.m. from Memorial Hall, Massanutten Hall, USB Loading Dock, Wilson Hall, Showker Hall and the Physics and Chemistry Building.)
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Centennial Campaign Luncheon (invitation only)
(12:30 p.m. - Ballroom, Festival Conference and Student Center)
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James Madison Statue Dedication: A giant new statue of Madison will be unveiled near the flagpoles visible from I-81.
(2:30 p.m. in front of ISAT/CS Building; free)
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Duke Dog Display
(3 - 5 p.m. - Highlands Room, Festival Conference and Student Center)
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Special Musical Performance: Portraits in Bluestone; The JMU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony and choral groups present three movements commissioned for JMU's Centennial.
(3:30 p.m., Convocation Center; free)
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National Debate Tournament begins
(4 p.m. - CISAT, HHS, Physics, Chemistry)
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Dingledine/Johnston Reception (invitation only)
(5 p.m. - Great Room, Leeolou Alumni Center)
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Alumni Board of Directors Dinner

Saturday, March 15

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National Debate Tournament continues
(All day - CISAT, HHS, Physics, Chemistry)

Alumni Board of Directors Meeting
(All day - Taylor 405)

Madison Fest: A family-friendly festival-like event designed for both JMU students and members of the Harrisonburg community.
(11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Godwin Hall Gymnasium; free)

Centennial Gala (invitation only)
(6 p.m. - Ballroom, Festival Conference and Student Center)

Student Concert
(6:30 p.m. - Wilson Hall Auditorium)

Fireworks and Hot Chocolate
(9:30 p.m. Rear entrance of HHS Building for the hot chocolate and lower lawn for the viewing; free)
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Sunday, March 16

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National Debate Tournament concludes
(9:15 p.m. - CISAT, HHS, Physics, Chemistry)

Put Up Your Dukes Reception (invitation only)
(1 p.m. - Highlands Room, Festival Conference and Student Center)