JMU Calendar of Events
October 2013
October 2: Open Call for January Symposium Proposals:
5th Annual January Symposium- January 8-10, 2013
The Center for Faculty Innovation (CFI) welcomes session proposals for the 5th Annual January Symposium, which offers professional development opportunities related to research and scholarship. Through the event, faculty encounter diverse forms of scholarship, enhance their productivity, form collaborative research projects, advance scholarly skills, explore funding opportunities, and integrate scholarship, teaching, and other career aspirations.Over the years, the CFI has worked closely with a number of authentic partners to offer an array of workshops, scholarly talks, and faculty communities. Participation and popularity have grown steadily each year. This year’s open proposal format broadens and enriches offerings, making January Symposium more inclusive and responsive to faculty research and scholarship needs.
The CFI is here to help your ideas become part of the January Symposium tradition. Please consider submitting a proposal for a January Symposium session. The January Symposium Planning Committee will review proposals and work with facilitators to ensure session design aligns with program outcomes. Not all proposals may be accepted given the limited time slots available. Proposal submissions for institutes, workshops, roundtables, scholarly talks, and scholarly communities, such as lockdowns and faculty interest groups, are welcome.
Submission Details:
Propose
Proposal deadline: Wednesday, October 2 at 5pm
Acceptance Notification: Friday, October 11
Authentic Partnership Programming Guide
October 2: Go Hard or Go Home: Monitoring Intensity with Heart Rate Monitors:
Are you working at the intensity you need to in order to get the most out of your workouts? Learn how to use Heart Rate Monitors to maximize your workout.
Location: UREC Student Leadership Office (3rd Floor) & Cycle Studio
Wellness Passport
Register online by the day before the program!
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 2: Dukes Vote! Open Meeting:
Want to meet the organizers of Dukes Vote! and see how we can collaborate? Join us at the couches outside the Allegheny Room in the Festival Center at JMU. This is an opportunity to share your ideas and start working together on our common goals of getting more JMU students...
registered to vote,
educated about the election and issues, and
out to the polls on Nov. 5th!
We are a student-led, nonpartisan group, but we welcome the participation of partisan groups.
MORE >October 2: Cascade Phase 2 Training:
Phase II is a basic technical training for Cascade that will train users to enter content via content types (mainly news, events, stories and images) into Cascade and expose them to the basic fundamentals of using Cascade to publish their website. Phase II is recommended for Content Publishers who will actually be doing publishing of content into Cascade.
Enroll through MyMadison class number IT577.
MORE >October 2: Fitness 2 Orientation:
Sign up for an orientation to become more familiar with Fitness 2 (second floor of UREC - the Cardio and Cybex equipment area). Come prepared to exercise. Jeans and open toed shoes are not permitted in the fitness areas! Spaces are limited.
Register online 24 hours prior to the start of the session.
Wellness Passport
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 2: Trail Running:
Would you like to vary your running routine? This is your chance. We will join the Rocktown Ridge Runners for their weekly Wednesday evening run. This group run is open to runners of all abilities, no previous trail running experience is necessary. The Ridge Runners will guide you to one of our local trails and make sure you don’t get lost! Experience the joy of running a ribbon of trail through the forest.
Register online by the day of the program.
Wellness Passport
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 2: Dealing with Depression:
Oct. 2 | 5-6 pm | HHS 1204
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 2: Healthy Cooking 101:
Join the UREC Nutrition staff for one of our healthy cooking classes. These classes will focus on creating healthy main course meal options with limited space, time, and resources. Participants will prepare food, cook and eat the meal they are creating.
Location: HHS 0009
Register online 48 hours prior to the start of the class.
Wellness Passport
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 3: Modifying Team-Based Learning for Your Course:
Location: Taylor 306WorkshopThis event is also offered on Fri, 4 Oct 2013 12:30 PM - 2:00 PMRegister
Team-based learning (TBL) is an instructional strategy in which groups of students engage in a unique combination of activities that facilitate the development of learning teams. This workshop will focus on how JMU instructors adapted TBL to address a variety of challenges including: fixed-seating classrooms, larger classes, 50-minute classes, and diversity in student preparation. This workshop will also explore how TBL works in a range of disciplines. Facilitators will share the extent to which TBL activities addressed course goals, explore the impact of TBL on student behaviors, describe how they selected and organized teams, and address the circumstances that influenced the success of TBL strategies.
This workshop is designed for faculty to make progress toward the following outcomes:
- Engage in a readiness assurance process;
- Learn how TBL can be adapted to fit the challenges of their own courses;
- Explore the possibilities for assessing student learning; and
- Adapt TBL for use in their own course.
Facilitator: Andreas Broscheid, Ph.D, Department of Political Science
Facilitator: Samantha Prins, Ph.D, Department of Math and Statistics
Facilitator: Krisztina Varga, Ph.D, Department of Psychology
Facilitator: Stephanie Stockwell, Ph.D, Department of Integrated Science and Technology
MORE >October 3: Get Happy Through Exercise:
Exercise makes us feel better in many ways. Learn how exercise is beneficial to your mood.
Location: UREC Instructional Room
Wellness Passport
Register online by the day before the program!
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 3: Marilyn Moon Seminar:
The JMU Department of Economics and Gilliam Center Seminar Series continues with "Fear and Loathing on the Way to Health Care Reform," a seminar presented by Marilyn Moon from the American Institutes for Research.
This seminar will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Zane Showker Hall in room 622.
Learn more about Marilyn Moon.
MORE >October 3: Marilyn Moon Seminar:
The JMU Department of Economics and Gilliam Center Seminar Series continues with "Fear and Loathing on the Way to Health Care Reform," a seminar presented by Marilyn Moon from the American Institutes for Research.
This seminar will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Zane Showker Hall in room 622.
Learn more about Marilyn Moon.
MORE >October 3: Business - Finance: Deloitte Consulting will be providing a panel of JMU almuni from different areas within Deloitte Consulting at 7PM, October 3rd, in Room G6. Participants: Michael Beck, Erin Byrne, Eric Martinson and Kate Wieczorek. All students are welcome to attend. Attire: Casual. MORE >
October 3: Dealing with Difficult People:
Oct. 3 | 7:30-8:30 pm | HHS 2210
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 4: Friday Writers' Lockdown:
Location: Rose Library 3311LockdownRegister
Friday Writers' Lockdowns encourage faculty writers to dive into projects with concentrated time and effort. Held on Fridays, these mini-lockdowns will help you create a regular writing pattern during the academic year. Peace of mind provided -- faculty writers provide the words. Coffee is available for purchase at Starbucks.
Note: Consultations must be requested in advance.
October 4: Fall Bulb Sale:
Oct. 4-5
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Frances Plecker Education Center, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Shop choice spring bulbs, plus beautiful plants and trees too. EJC Arboretum bulbs are top quality and hand picked. Purchases can be paid by cash, check or charge, and support Harrisonburg’s favorite arboretum and gardens, open daily from dawn to dusk, free to the public.
MORE >
October 4:
Friday Writers' Lockdown :
Friday Writers' Lockdowns encourage faculty writers to dive into projects with concentrated time and effort. Held on Fridays, these mini-lockdowns will help you create a regular writing pattern during the academic year. Peace of mind provided -- faculty writers provide the words. Coffee is available for purchase at Starbucks.
Note: Consultations must be requested in advance.
MORE >
October 4: Modifying Team-Based Learning for Your Course:
Location: Rose Library 5211; lunch will be provided at noonWorkshopThis event is also offered on Thu, 3 Oct 2013 8:00 AM - 9:30 AMRegister
Team-based learning (TBL) is an instructional strategy in which groups of students engage in a unique combination of activities that facilitate the development of learning teams. This workshop will focus on how JMU instructors adapted TBL to address a variety of challenges including: fixed-seating classrooms, larger classes, 50-minute classes, and diversity in student preparation. This workshop will also explore how TBL works in a range of disciplines. Facilitators will share the extent to which TBL activities addressed course goals, explore the impact of TBL on student behaviors, describe how they selected and organized teams, and address the circumstances that influenced the success of TBL strategies.
This workshop is designed for faculty to make progress toward the following outcomes:
- Engage in a readiness assurance process;
- Learn how TBL can be adapted to fit the challenges of their own courses;
- Explore the possibilities for assessing student learning; and
- Adapt TBL for use in their own course.
Facilitator: Andreas Broscheid, Ph.D, Department of Political Science
Facilitator: Samantha Prins, Ph.D, Department of Math and Statistics
Facilitator: Krisztina Varga, Ph.D, Department of Psychology
Facilitator: Stephanie Stockwell, Ph.D, Department of Integrated Science and Technology
MORE >October 4: Board of Visitors Meeting:
Unless otherwise announced, meetings will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Festival Conference and Student Center at JMU. Public comment will not be received.
MORE >October 4: Board of Visitors Meeting : The BOV meetings will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Festival Conference and Student Center at JMU. Public comment will not be received. MORE >
October 4: Yoga for Cyclists:
If you’re a cyclist, you’re getting a great cardio workout. This Yoga class will help you balance your body through flexibility of the back, hamstrings, and calves.
Location: Godwin Multi-Purpose Studio
Wellness Passport
Register online 24 hours to 15 minutes before the program!
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 5: Family Weekend Morning High Knob Hike:
We will meet at UREC then travel to border of West Virginia for a scenic hike to the historic High Knob fire tower. This moderate 2 mile round-trip trail hike includes some uphill hiking. Your efforts will be rewarded with a 360- degree view of the Allegheny and Blueridge mountains from the top of a fire tower. Brunch will be served after the hike at a scenic pull off on the top of Shenandoah Mountain. Program meets at the UREC loading dock. We will be back before the football game kickoff. E-mail questions to Guy deBrun at debrungb@jmu.edu.
Register at UREC with $25 FLEX (per person) by October 3. Price includes leaders, transportation and brunch.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 5: Family Weekend Canoe Trip:
Looking for something active and fun to do with your family on Family Weekend? We will head west to the border of West Virginia for a scenic hike to Hidden Rocks. This moderate two-mile round trip trail follows a mountain stream through a beautiful stand of rhododendron. We will also travel to Reddish Knob (elevation 4,398) for spectacular panoramic views of Virginia and West Virginia. All you need to bring are your daypack, water, hiking shoes (no sandals) and comfortable clothes.
Program meets at the UREC loading dock. We will be back before the football game kickoff. Questions? Contact Guy DeBrun at debrungb@jmu.edu!
Register at UREC with $25 FLEX (per person) by October 3. Price includes includes leaders, transportation and brunch.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 5: Massanutten Family Fun Run & 5K:
The 3rd Annual Massanutten Family Fun Run & 5K will be held on October 5, 2013 at 8:00 am. All proceeds will benefit the Harrisonburg Mercy House.
This run is being organized by Enactus, formerly known as Students In Free Enterprise.
For more information, please visit: massanutten5k.org
MORE >October 5: Family Weekend Bike Ride to Farmers Market:
Looking for something active and fun to do with your family on Family Weekend? Meet at UREC then bike ride a short distance to the Harrisonburg Farmers' Market where you can purchase great local breakfast items. After enjoying the Farmers Market, you are welcome to explore downtown before riding back as a group to UREC.
Note that we have adult-sized bikes only. The program meets at the UREC Loading Dock. We will be back before the football game kickoff. E-mail questions to Guy deBrun at debrungb@jmu.edu!
Register at UREC with $10 FLEX (per person) by October 3.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 5: Women's Rugby Match vs. George Washington:
Come watch Women's Rugby take on George Washington at the Upper Turf on Saturday!
Learn more about JMU Women's Rugby!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 5: Water Polo Family Weekend Scrimmage:
Come watch Men's and Women's Water Polo as they put on a Family Weekend scrimmage in the UREC Pool from 9am-12pm on Saturday!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 5: ZTA 5K for Breast Cancer Awareness:
Oct. 5 | 9am | Festival lawn
ZTA Race for the Ribbon 5K will begin from the Festival lawn, Oct. 5. Registration will begin at 8:00AM and the race will begin at 9:00AM. Bagels and coffee will be provided prior to the race. We encourage you to wear as much pink as you can! 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will be awarded, as well as the most spirited. Ticket purchase includes t-shirt.
All proceeds go to Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation which partners with a number of organizations committed to Breast Cancer research.
MORE >October 5: John C. Wells Planetarium Show:
11 a.m.
Miller Hall
The planetarium offers an extra showing of “Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity” for JMU’s Family Weekend, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis.
For more information, including a program description, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml. Free.
MORE >October 5: Men's Rugby Match vs. Duke:
Come watch Men's Rugby take on Duke at the Upper Turf on Saturday!
Learn more about JMU Men's Rugby!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 5: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows:
1 p.m. (“One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure”)
2:15 and 3:30 p.m. (“Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity”)
Miller Hall
The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis. Each show is followed by a “star talk” that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible.
For more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml. Free.
MORE >October 6: Field Hockey game:
Come watch Club Field Hockey play at the ISAT Turf on Sunday!
Learn more about JMU Club Field Hockey!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 6: Women's Soccer v. Longwood:
Come watch Women's Soccer take on Longwood at UPark on Sunday!
Learn more about JMU Women's Club Soccer!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 6: Women's Basketball Tournament:
Come watch Women's Club Basketball play in a tournament in the UREC Main Gym on Sunday!
Learn more about JMU Women's Club Basketball!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 6: Dealing with Depression:
Oct. 6 | 6-7 pm | HHS 1209
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 7: Flu Vaccine Clinic:
10am-6pm Oct. 7, 8am-3pm Oct. 8
Festival Conference Center, Highlands Room
Student, emeriti, family cost: $23 flu shot, $40 FluMist (ages 4-49)
Faculty, staff cost: $10 flu shot, $27 FluMist
Forms of payment accepted: Cash, check, credit card. NO FLEX
The vaccine is being provided by Maxim Health Systems. Maxim can submit claims to Aetna for any member receiving a flu shot (only flu shot, not FluMist). Receipts will be provided for other insurance reimbursement.
MORE >October 7: Flu Vaccine Clinic:
10am-6pm Oct. 7, 8am-3pm Oct. 8
Festival Conference Center, Highlands Room
Student, emeriti, family cost: $23 flu shot, $40 FluMist (ages 4-49)
Faculty, staff cost: $10 flu shot, $27 FluMist
Forms of payment accepted: Cash, check, credit card. NO FLEX
The vaccine is being provided by Maxim Health Systems. Maxim can submit claims to Aetna for any member receiving a flu shot (only flu shot, not FluMist). Receipts will be provided for other insurance reimbursement.
MORE >
October 7:
Brick Wall:
Brick Wall is an annual event that gives the JMU community a chance to share their positive and negative experiences with alcohol.
Come out and add your positive and negative experiences with alcohol to ORL'S BRICK WALL:
Warren Hall (by the Mailboxes)
October 7-10 from 10am-2pm
October 7 & 9 from 6pm-9pm
Festival (by Info Desk)
October 7, 9 & 11 from 10am-2pm
MORE >
October 7: Gilliam Center hosts Speaker Doug Moran:
Bestselling and award-winning author, Doug Moran, has more than twenty-five
years of leadership experience working in a variety of industries. He has
worked for Verizon and Capital One (where he was CIO of the financial services
division), and served the governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia as deputy
secretary of health and human resources, chief operating officer of the
department of social services, and telecommunications director.
Doug's leadership consultancy, If You Will Lead LLC, focuses on
leadership development, executive coaching, organization excellence, and
infrastructure strategy. His combination of corporate, government, and
voluteer leadership experience gives him a unique perspective on leadership
challenges in all of these different fields.
The event will be held on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 5:00pm in Zane Showker Hall Room G6.
October 7: How to Plan a Special Event:
Interested in learning how to plan a special event? The Intramural Sports and Special Events staff at UREC will teach you how to plan a special event regardless of the type of event.
Location: UREC Instructional Room
Register online by the day before the program!
Wellness Passport
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 7: Sports Supplements and Exercise:
Do you know the science behind the shake? Pre and post workout supplements are an ever-growing subject in gyms; however the effects are not always understood. Join the UREC Fitness staff to examine the pros and cons of workout supplements and how to properly enhance your workouts so you can get the results you want!
Location: UREC Instructional Room
Wellness Passport
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 7: Dukes in Recovery:
512 Montpelier Hall | 7pm
Dukes in Recovery is a student-led program that provides a support network for students who are recovering from alcoholism and/or substance addiction.
This support network enables students to come together and discuss how they can support each other through their journey towards sobriety. It provides a non-judgmental, non-critical, and anonymous forum for discussion with JMU students who share the common challenge of staying sober.
Dukes in Recovery is not affiliated with any other addiction treatment programs, and is only for JMU students.
Meetings are weekly, Mondays, 7pm, Montpelier Hall, fifth floor conference room 512c.
MORE >October 7: Visiting Scholar Vladlena Lisenco:
7 p.m.
Room 2105, Harrison Hall
Vladlena Lisenco, national legal advisor for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Mission to Moldova, presents “Human Trafficking in Eastern Europe.”
The Visiting Scholars Program is sponsored by the College of Arts and Letters. For information, call (540) 568-6472. Free.
MORE >October 7: TRX 101 :
Interested in getting more out of your workout? Learn more about TRX suspension training to take your workout to the next level. This session will give you the essential information necessary to use TRX as part of your regular fitness routine. Come prepared to exercise!
Location: TRX Training Center, 2nd floor UREC
Register online 24 hours to 15 minutes prior to the class.
Wellness Passport
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 7: Self-Esteem:
Oct. 7 | 8-9 pm | HHS 1204
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 8: Lifeguarding Pre - Requisite (Step 1):
To be eligible for the Lifeguard class, participants must first take the Pre-Requisite Test. If participants are able to pass the Pre-Requisite they will then be able to register for the lifeguarding class on a first come first serve basis. You must be on time to participate in the Pre-Requisite test.
The Pre-Requisite test includes a continuous 300 yard swim; participants must be proficient in front crawl (using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick) and breaststroke (using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence). The participants also will need to be able to tread water for 2 minutes without support and without stopping, using only their legs. Lastly, they will retrieve a 10 lb. brick from the bottom of the pool and swim 20 yards with the brick, without the use of goggles. The 300 yard swim is not timed, but it must be continuous; the brick retrieval and swim must be done within 1 minute 40 seconds.
Register at UREC with $20 FLEX by the day of the program. Participants may retake this course without an additional fee as many times as needed until they pass in a semester. Registered participants must arrive early for any of the Red Cross Courses that you register for (10 to 15 minutes is recommended). If you arrive later than the scheduled start time, you will not be permitted entry into the class and will not be eligible to receive a refund.
Please note these programs are for current JMU students, faculty, staff members, and affiliates only.
Do you have a group that needs certification? Please contact Matt Lovesky about setting up special certification sessions.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 8: IRB Scheduled Meeting: An IRB Review Committee meeting to discuss Full Board protocols will be convened in Massanutten Hall, 1st Floor Conference Room. MORE >
October 8: Learn to Climb:
Learn how to climb the UREC Climbing Wall! This is the program for participants who have not climbed before. No required knowledge, skill or physical ability. Our adventure assistants will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall. By the end of this program you will have the knowledge and experience that will help you feel more comfortable while climbing and prepare for the Belay & Climb program.
Register online by the day of the program.
Wellness Passport
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 8: Assertiveness:
Oct. 8 | 6-7 pm | HHS 1208
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 8: Visiting Scholar Kelley Coblentz-Bautch:
7 p.m.
Room 1101, Miller Hall
Kelley Coblentz-Bautch, associate professor at St. Edward’s University, presents “Escaping from Lusty Angels: Early Jewish and Early Christian Portrayals of Women and the Divine.”
The Visiting Scholars Program is sponsored by the College of Arts and Letters. For information, call (540) 568-6472. Free.
MORE >October 9: Dukes Vote! Open Meeting:
Want to meet the organizers of Dukes Vote! and see how we can collaborate? Join us at:
School of Strategic Leadership Studies - JMU MSC 1505
1077 South Main Street - Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
This is an opportunity to share your ideas and start working together on our common goals of getting more JMU students...
registered to vote,
educated about the election and issues, and
out to the polls on Nov. 5th!
We are a student-led, nonpartisan group, but we welcome the participation of partisan groups.
MORE >October 9: Lifeguarding Pre - Requisite (Step 1):
To be eligible for the Lifeguard class, participants must first take the Pre-Requisite Test. If participants are able to pass the Pre-Requisite they will then be able to register for the lifeguarding class on a first come first serve basis. You must be on time to participate in the Pre-Requisite test.
The Pre-Requisite test includes a continuous 300 yard swim; participants must be proficient in front crawl (using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick) and breaststroke (using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence). The participants also will need to be able to tread water for 2 minutes without support and without stopping, using only their legs. Lastly, they will retrieve a 10 lb. brick from the bottom of the pool and swim 20 yards with the brick, without the use of goggles. The 300 yard swim is not timed, but it must be continuous; the brick retrieval and swim must be done within 1 minute 40 seconds.
Register at UREC with $20 FLEX by the day of the program. Participants may retake this course without an additional fee as many times as needed until they pass in a semester. Registered participants must arrive early for any of the Red Cross Courses that you register for (10 to 15 minutes is recommended). If you arrive later than the scheduled start time, you will not be permitted entry into the class and will not be eligible to receive a refund.
Please note these programs are for current JMU students, faculty, staff members, and affiliates only.
Do you have a group that needs certification? Please contact Matt Lovesky about setting up special certification sessions.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 9: Trail Running:
Would you like to vary your running routine? This is your chance. We will join the Rocktown Ridge Runners for their weekly Wednesday evening run. This group run is open to runners of all abilities, no previous trail running experience is necessary. The Ridge Runners will guide you to one of our local trails and make sure you don’t get lost! Experience the joy of running a ribbon of trail through the forest.
Register online by the day of the program.
Wellness Passport
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 9: I HEART UREC:
For UREC Student Employees Only
Come experience UPARK in a different way – complete a UPARK circuit challenge while discovering trivia, secrets and surprises about UREC and UPARK! You will have a chance to use and learn about the new UREC Heart Rate Monitors and get in on team fun. Workout clothes, tennis shoes and a water bottle recommended, rain or shine! (Limited to 20 students)
Location: UPARK (rain or shine)
Facilitator: Keala Mason & Informal Managers
Sign Up: By the Timeclock in 105 at UREC. Be sure to show! You get a free snack, credit towards your leadership certification and professional development!
More on the Student Leadership Series
- During student’s time working at UREC, they have the opportunity to participate in voluntary (unpaid) professional development sessions sponsored by UREC. Student Leadership Series topics are broad. Some topics include job searching skills (“Interviewing the Interview: Aligning Your Values & Job Fit”), being more effective at work (“Learning Styles in the Workplace: Communicating Your Message Effectively”), preparing for graduation (“Young Alumni Involvement – Keeping the U in JM”) and a “Choose Your Own” opportunity to learn more about another educational program area of UREC.
- In order to earn a UREC Leader Feather Pin and a certificate, students must complete four credits in a semester or five credits in a year.
- Over your tenure at UREC, you can earn different levels of Feathers: Silver (4/semester or 5/year); Gold (8-10); Diamond (12+). You must turn in your old Feather to get a new Feather!
- Questions? Contact Hilary Bride.
October 9: Belay & Climb:
You have climbed a few times before, so are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers at the wall. After completing this program you will be ready to take the written and practical belay certification assessment.
Register online by the day of the program.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 9: Remembering Place: Remembering Downtown:
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall Forum
JMuse Cafe is excited to partner with the Institute for Visual Studies to bring programming for this year on Space, Place, and Community.
Thinking carefully about the past is a courageous act, which can help a community to heal. The thoughtful conversations that took place surrounding the renaming of Cantrell Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Way offer us an extraordinary opportunity to continue the public dialogue about our values, values that are as evident in the way we treat each other as the way we care for our spaces and buildings. The challenge now is to honor our past as we shape our future. To advance this dialogue, a range of civic and educational groups are sponsoring “Remembering Place,” a series of panel discussions, to take part this fall. Panel participants will include Harrisonburg residents, civic leaders and elected officials.
More information is available at http://sites.jmu.edu/jmuse. Free.
MORE >October 9: G.A.M.M.A. meeting:
Oct. 9 | 8:00 p.m. | Taylor 402
Want to get more involved in the Greek Community? G.A.M.M.A. (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol) is an organization for fraternity and sorority members who are interested in educating their Greek peers about mature management of alcohol. Meetings are every other Wednesday starting September 25th at 8PM in Taylor 402. For more information contact Caitlin Baker, President.
MORE >October 10: Go Hard or Go Home: Monitoring Intensity with Heart Rate Monitors:
Are you working at the intensity you need to in order to get the most out of your workouts? Learn how to use Heart Rate Monitors to maximize your workout.
Location: UREC Student Leadership Office (3rd Floor) & Cycle Studio
Wellness Passport
Register online by the day before the program!
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 10: Poetry Reading by Kyle Dargan:
4 p.m.
Transitions, Warren Hall
Kyle Dargan, the author of three collections of poetry, is an assistant professor of literature and director of creative writing at American University.
Sponsored by the Furious Flower Poetry Center. Free.
MORE >October 10: Stress Management:
Oct. 10 | 6-7 pm | HHS 1301
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 10: Dive-In Movie:
Bring your suit and a towel for a movie in the UREC Pool! Float in a tube and enjoy a movie with your friends!
Movie: MEN IN BLACK I
Register online by the day of the program.
Wellness Passport
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 11: Friday Writers' Lockdown:
Location: Rose Library 3311LockdownRegister
Friday Writers' Lockdowns encourage faculty writers to dive into projects with concentrated time and effort. Held on Fridays, these mini-lockdowns will help you create a regular writing pattern during the academic year. Peace of mind provided -- faculty writers provide the words. Coffee is available for purchase at Starbucks.
Note: Consultations must be requested in advance.
October 11: National Coming Out Day:
Oct. 11 | 11am-2pm | The Commons
October 11: Think Green It's Friday: Students Teaching Students to Conserve Energy:
Location: Taylor 405
Students who taught GSCI 101: The Energy Challenge, will share their experience teaching the course they developed. The course, which may be offered again this coming spring to students in any major, covers a variety of energy-saving topics and examines how relatively small lifestyle changes can add up to big savings of both energy and money. Dr. Karim Altaii, advisor to the students who designed and taught the course, will also speak about the experience.
Think Green It's Friday is a monthly series on how to conserve resources and is open to students, faculty and staff.
MORE >October 11: POD:
Location: Taylor 309Dates: Fridays; 9/20, 10/11, 11/15, 12/6Times: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMRegistration is now closed.
Peer Orientation and Development Groups (PODS) are populated by first year part-time and full-time faculty who meet once a month, but may also get together for other, more informal networking opportunities. Each POD group is co-facilitated by experienced JMU faculty members, and is designed to give participating faculty the opportunity to learn about academic culture at JMU, get to know faculty across the University, and begin formulating focused, targeted goals for professional development and career milestones.
Facilitator: Michael Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., Department of Computer Science
Facilitator: Jamie Frye, Ph.D., Department of Health Sciences
Facilitator: Douglas Harrison, Ph.D., Department of English & Center for Faculty Innovation
MORE >October 11: Panayotis Giannakouros Seminar:
The JMU Department of Economics and Gilliam Center Seminar Series continues with "Agency, Rhetoric, and Institutional Adjustment: The Case of Harrisonburg's Martin Luther King Street Renaming," presented by James Madison University's Panayotis Giannakouros.
The seminar will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in room 622 of Zane Showker Hall.
MORE >October 11: Club Swing Dance performance:
Come watch Swing Dance perform in the UREC MAC on Friday at 4:30pm!
Learn more about JMU Club Swing Dance!
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MORE >October 11: IRB Protocol Submission Deadline:
Protocols requiring Full Board review need to be submitted by 5:00 p.m. in order to be included on the October 22, 2013 IRB convened meeting agenda.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: While you may have met the submission deadline, this is not a guarantee that your protocol will be reviewed at the upcoming meeting. If revisions are requested, please submit your revised protocol in a timely manner to allow sufficient time for the committee to review.
MORE >October 11: Laughter Yoga:
Laughter is the best medicine. Reduce stress. Increase joy. Increase your energy. And over all, just feel good.
Location: Godwin Multi-Purpose Studio
Wellness Passport
Register online 24 hours to 15 minutes before the program!
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MORE >October 11: Men's Water Polo Tournament:
Come watch Men's Water Polo compete in a tournament in the UREC Pool! Games will run from 6pm-10pm on Friday, from 9am-9pm on Saturday, and from 12pm-6pm on Sunday!
Learn more about JMU Men's Club Water Polo!
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MORE >October 12: Women's Volleyball Tournament:
Come watch Women's Volleyball as they compete in their Fall Tournament in the UREC Main Gym! Games will run from 8am-8pm on Saturday and from 8am-3pm on Sunday.
Learn more about JMU Women's Club Volleyball!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
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MORE >October 12: Men's Soccer Tournament:
Come watch Men's Soccer compete in a tournament at UPark on Saturday from 8am-9pm and on Sunday from 8am-5pm.
Learn more about JMU Men's Club Soccer!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
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MORE >October 12: Intro to Rock Climbing Trip:
Join us for a fantastic day of climbing as we travel to one of our local climbing crags. These trips are open to all interested in the sport of rock climbing regardless of experience or ability. Ability to hike over rough terrain and carry a backpack is required. Our trip leaders will ensure that everyone learns and follows all the safety procedures and will set up climbs that provide the right amount of challenge for all levels and abilities.
Participants will be provided with any equipment needed for the activity but are asked to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and be prepared for changing weather. Since we are out for the entire day participants should plan to bring a bag lunch and 1-2 liters of water.
The trip leader will contact registered participants via email prior to the trip with where to meet, an exact departure time, and your approximate return time.
Register at UREC by the Thursday (11pm) before the trip with $30 FLEX.
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MORE >October 12: PreSchool Swim Lessons:
This American Red Cross program teaches children ages 3 years, 6 months to 5 years. Focus is on water adjustment and beginning skills.
This is a five class session from 10-10:30am on Saturdays: October 12, 19, 26, November 9 and 16, 2013.
Register for this program with $40 FLEX only at the UREC Welcome Center by the first day of the session. There is a DART machine located in the UREC lobby that participants can utilize to deposit money into their FLEX account. This DART machine also provides DART cards. Visitors and participants can purchase the cards out of the DART machine for one dollar ($0.75 for the card and $0.25 credit put on the card). They can then put money on them to use for FLEX charges. For more information about FLEX, visit Campus Card Services.
For children of current JMU students, faculty, staff members, and affiliates only.
Questions? Contact Matt Lovesky.
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MORE >October 12: Youth Swim Lessons:
This American Red Cross Course is for participants 6 years to 12 years. Focus is on stroke technique and endurance.
This is a five class session from 10:45am-11:15am on Saturdays: October 12, 19, 26, November 9 and 16, 2013.
Register for this program with $50 FLEX only at the UREC Welcome Center by the first day of the session. There is a DART machine located in the UREC lobby that participants can utilize to deposit money into their FLEX account. This DART machine also provides DART cards. Visitors and participants can purchase the cards out of the DART machine for one dollar ($0.75 for the card and $0.25 credit put on the card). They can then put money on them to use for FLEX charges. For more information about FLEX, visit Campus Card Services.
For children of current JMU students, faculty, staff members, and affiliates only.
Questions? Contact Matt Lovesky.
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MORE >October 12: Parent and Child Swim Lessons:
This American Red Cross Course is for participants 6 months to 3 years, 5 months. Parent is in the water with the child and the focus is comfort level and water adjustment.
This is a five class session from 11:30am-Noon on Saturdays: October 12, 19, 26, November 9 and 16, 2013.
Register for this program with $35 FLEX only at the UREC Welcome Center by the first day of the session. There is a DART machine located in the UREC lobby that participants can utilize to deposit money into their FLEX account. This DART machine also provides DART cards. Visitors and participants can purchase the cards out of the DART machine for one dollar ($0.75 for the card and $0.25 credit put on the card). They can then put money on them to use for FLEX charges. For more information about FLEX, visit Campus Card Services.
For children of current JMU students, faculty, staff members, and affiliates only.
Questions? Contact Matt Lovesky.
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MORE >October 12: In the High Country - Trail Running Film:
We will meet in the UREC atrium then ride bikes to Court Square Theatre for the film. Bikes are provided!
In the High Country is an impressionistic mountain running film: a visual essay about a life in the mountains. It looks at running from a new perspective, both visually and in the style of running. This kind of movement blurs the lines between running and climbing, between human and mountain. One way to learn our place in the world is through millions of accumulated steps: on gravel roads, glacial creeks, and over high mountain summits. Each stride imprints the terrain more deeply in the mind. The importance of any specific event falls away in the face of an ever-building accumulation of understanding. In the High Country is the result of a year-long collaboration between filmmaker Joel Wolpert and mountain-runner Anton Krupicka. The film follows Krupicka’s evolution in running from his roots in Niobrara, Nebraska, to the Roost, his pickup truck home, and the miles in between; from itinerant shenanigans to speed soloing on the Flatirons.
Cost: Bring $8.00 to pay for your ticket at Court Square Theatre
Register online by the Thursday (11pm) before of the program.
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MORE >October 12: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows:
1 p.m. (“One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure”)
2:15 and 3:30 p.m. (“Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity”)
Miller Hall
The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis. Each show is followed by a “star talk” that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible.
For more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml. Free.
MORE >October 13: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer:
This American Red Cross course provides training for people who are expected to respond to emergencies as part of their job duties. As a professional rescuer, you will learn to recognize and provide care for respiratory and cardiac emergencies. You will learn how to correctly use an Automated External Defibrillator to aid in cardiac emergencies. This class is intended for those who seek a certification for the first time or for those who are renewing their certification. There will be videos, demonstrations, as well as hands on experience. You must be on time to participate in this class.
Register at UREC with $65 FLEX by the day of the program.
Download and print this Training Material before the course and bring it with you. Registered participants must arrive early for any of the Red Cross Courses that you register for (10 to 15 minutes is recommended). If you arrive later than the scheduled start time, you will not be permitted entry into the class and will not be eligible to receive a refund.
Please note these programs are for current JMU students, faculty, staff members, and affiliates only.
Do you have a group that needs certification? Please contact Matt Lovesky about setting up special certification sessions.
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MORE >October 13: Gymnastics Mock Meet:
Come watch Club Gymnastics participate in a mock meet in the Godwin Gymnastics room!
Learn more about JMU Club Gymnastics!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
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MORE >October 13: First Aid:
This American Red Cross course provides training in recognizing an emergency situation. The participant will be able to: control severe bleeding, care for shock, soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries, sudden illness, and heat/cold related emergencies. This class is intended for those who seek a certification for the first time or for those who are renewing their certification. There will be videos, demonstrations, as well as hands on experience. You must be on time to participate in this class.
Register at UREC with $25 FLEX by the day of the program.
Download and print Training Packet A and Training Packet B before the course and bring it with you. Registered participants must arrive early for any of the Red Cross Courses that you register for (10 to 15 minutes is recommended). If you arrive later than the scheduled start time, you will not be permitted entry into the class and will not be eligible to receive a refund.
Please note these programs are for current JMU students, faculty, staff members, and affiliates only.
Do you have a group that needs certification? Please contact Matt Lovesky about setting up special certification sessions.
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MORE >October 14: artWorks Gallery Exhibition:
Oct. 14-25
Noon-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday
Noon-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday
131 Grace St.
The exhibition features work by JMU students Amberlee Taylor, Carleigh Boyd, Danni O’Brien and Katie Gong. Opening reception, Oct. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, call (540) 568-7175. Free.
MORE >October 14: Stress Management:
Oct. 14 | 4-5 pm | HHS 1301
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 14: Visiting Scholar Modhumita Roy:
6:30 p.m.
Room 2105, Harrison Hall
Modhumita Roy, associate professor of English at Tufts University, presents “Immaculate Conceptions: Making Families in the Age of Surrogacy and Globalization.”
The Visiting Scholars Program is sponsored by the College of Arts and Letters. For information, call (540) 568-6472. Free.
MORE >October 14: Welcome Reception for College of Business Dean Mary Gowan in Richmond:
Join fellow JMU alumni on Oct. 14, 6:30, Richmond, Va., at the home of Tom (’84) and Maribeth Carr at a reception welcoming new College of Business Dean Dr. Mary Gowan. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Dress is business casual. To register, visit https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/JMD/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=159936#!
MORE >October 14: Fill Your Hands, Not Your Plate: A Guide to Portion Sizes:
Are you concerned about the “all you can eat” dining options on campus? Are you having a difficult time preparing individual meals in your off campus apartment? This program will take you through easy-to-understand dietary guidelines for all food groups and will discuss ways to maintain appropriate portion size while maximizing nutritional content of meals and snacks.
Location: UREC Instructional Room
Register online by October 13.
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MORE >October 14: Dukes in Recovery:
512 Montpelier Hall | 7pm
Dukes in Recovery is a student-led program that provides a support network for students who are recovering from alcoholism and/or substance addiction.
This support network enables students to come together and discuss how they can support each other through their journey towards sobriety. It provides a non-judgmental, non-critical, and anonymous forum for discussion with JMU students who share the common challenge of staying sober.
Dukes in Recovery is not affiliated with any other addiction treatment programs, and is only for JMU students.
Meetings are weekly, Mondays, 7pm, Montpelier Hall, fifth floor conference room 512c.
MORE >October 14: Anger Management:
Oct. 14 | 8-9 pm | HHS 1204
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 15: Voter Registration Deadline:
Tuesday, October 15th - Voter Registration Deadline
TurboVote makes it easy to register to vote online!
MORE >October 15: Pick Up & Play: Climbing Wall Challenge:
Interested in learning about more informal recreation opportunities at UREC? The Informal Recreation staff at UREC brings you: Pick Up & Play!
Participants may experience a variety of sports and activities such as Walleyball, Racquetball, Climbing Wall, Table Tennis, Volleyball, and Floor Hockey in the Fall semester.
Open to all skill levels. Come meet others with your same interest in recreation!
Location: Meet at the UREC Climbing Wall!
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MORE >October 15: Gilliam Center for Free Enterprise hosts speaker Jayson Lusk:
Oklahoma State University professor Dr. Jayson Lusk will be speaking at the JMU campus to talk about his new book, "The Food Police."
Learn more about Dr. Jayson Lusk.
October 15: The 411 on Self-Injury:
Oct. 15 | 6-7 pm | HHS 1208
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 16: SPARK!:
Exercise enhances learning. If you want to perform better academically, add exercise to your lifestyle. Find out what latest research says and how you can become smarter.
Location: UREC Instructional Room
Wellness Passport
Register online by the day before the program!
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MORE >October 16: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers:
This American Heart Association course is for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. It teaches the ability to recognize and respond to several life-threatening emergencies including: rescue breathing, relieving choking, one and two rescuer CPR, and use an AED on adult/child/infants.
Register at UREC with $60 FLEX by the day of the program. Registered participants must arrive early for any of the Red Cross Courses that you register for (10 to 15 minutes is recommended). If you arrive later than the scheduled start time, you will not be permitted entry into the class and will not be eligible to receive a refund.
Please note these programs are for current JMU students, faculty, staff members, and affiliates only.
Do you have a group that needs certification? Please contact Matt Lovesky about setting up special certification sessions.
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MORE >October 16: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers:
This American Heart Association course is for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. It teaches the ability to recognize and respond to several life-threatening emergencies including: rescue breathing, relieving choking, one and two rescuer CPR, and use an AED on adult/child/infants.
Register at UREC with $60 FLEX by the day of the program. Registered participants must arrive early for any of the Red Cross Courses that you register for (10 to 15 minutes is recommended). If you arrive later than the scheduled start time, you will not be permitted entry into the class and will not be eligible to receive a refund.
Please note these programs are for current JMU students, faculty, staff members, and affiliates only.
Do you have a group that needs certification? Please contact Matt Lovesky about setting up special certification sessions.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 16: Trail Running:
Would you like to vary your running routine? This is your chance. We will join the Rocktown Ridge Runners for their weekly Wednesday evening run. This group run is open to runners of all abilities, no previous trail running experience is necessary. The Ridge Runners will guide you to one of our local trails and make sure you don’t get lost! Experience the joy of running a ribbon of trail through the forest.
Register online by the day of the program.
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MORE >October 16: Visiting Scholar Barry Long:
5 p.m.
Room 142, Music Building
Barry Long, assistant professor of music at Bucknell University, presents “Black Blowers of the Now: Jazz and Activism from King’s Birmingham to Coltrane’s Alabama.”
The Visiting Scholars Program is sponsored by the College of Arts and Letters. For information, call (540) 568-6472. Free.
MORE >October 16: Madison Vision Series: Carol Geary Schneider:
5-6 p.m.
Concert Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
The Office of the President, in conjunction with the Madison Institutes of JMU’s department of Outreach and Engagement, welcomes Carol Geary Schneider, the president of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, the leading national organization devoted to liberal art education, for the Madison Vision Series: Contemporary Issues in an Engaged Society.
This event is free and open to the public.
MORE >October 16: Senior Honors Project Info Session:
The Honors Program is offering two informational sessions on the Senior Honors Project:
- Wednesday, October 16 at 5pm
- Thursday, October 17 at 5pm
Both sessions are in Taylor Hall, room 305.
These meetings are for students about to start their Senior Honors Project within the next two semesters and for those already working on their project. Honors Program staff will answer questions and go over the process from how to get started to how to submit the completed project.
All students who will be starting Honors Projects in the new few semesters are STRONGLY encouraged to attend one of the two sessions.
MORE >October 16: Learn to Climb:
Learn how to climb the UREC Climbing Wall! This is the program for participants who have not climbed before. No required knowledge, skill or physical ability. Our adventure assistants will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall. By the end of this program you will have the knowledge and experience that will help you feel more comfortable while climbing and prepare for the Belay & Climb program.
Register online by the day of the program.
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MORE >October 17: Just the Basics: Analyzing Qualitative Data:
Location: Taylor 306WorkshopThis event is also offered on Fri, 18 Oct 2013 3:00 PM - 4:30 PMRegister
Discovering meaningful yet efficient ways to analyze qualitative data can be a struggle for novice and expert researchers. Designed for individuals who are new to qualitative inquiry, this workshop will provide participants with basic information, skills, and strategies involved in the analysis of textual data (e.g., survey responses, transcripts). Participants will also learn about conventional and technology-driven approaches to coding, analysis and interpretation.
Facilitator: Cara Meixner, Ph.D, Department of Graduate Psychology & Center for Faculty Innovation
Facilitator: Noorie Brantmeier, Ph.D, Department of Learning, Technology and Leadership Education
MORE >October 17: Cascade Phase 1 Training:
This training will go over the philosophy of the new web publishing system, Cascade.
Phase 1 training is required to progress to Phase 2 technical training.
October 17: Cascade Phase 2 Training:
Phase II is a basic technical training for Cascade that will train users to enter content via content types (mainly news, events, stories and images) into Cascade and expose them to the basic fundamentals of using Cascade to publish their website. Phase II is recommended for Content Publishers who will actually be doing publishing of content into Cascade.
Enroll through MyMadison class number IT577.
MORE >October 17: Mandala Meditation:
Mandalas are sacred circles that have been long been used to facilitate meditation in the Indian and Tibetan religions. People create and look at mandalas essentially to center the body and mind. Experience a deep sense of calm and well-being with this form of meditation.
Location: UREC Multi-Purpose Studio
Wellness Passport
Register online 24 hours to 15 minutes before the program!
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MORE >October 17: SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain:
For UREC Student Employees Only
Looking for a way to shake up your study routine? At this session you will learn about compelling evidence that shows there is a connection between exercise and learning. Discover the many ways physical activity can improve your brain functions and share ideas with your peers about how to implement SPARK into your lifestyle.
Location: Instructional Room at UREC
Facilitator: UREC "SPARKler" Team
Sign Up: By the Timeclock in 105 at UREC. Be sure to show! You get a free snack, credit towards your leadership certification and professional development!
More on the Student Leadership Series
- During student’s time working at UREC, they have the opportunity to participate in voluntary (unpaid) professional development sessions sponsored by UREC. Student Leadership Series topics are broad. Some topics include job searching skills (“Interviewing the Interview: Aligning Your Values & Job Fit”), being more effective at work (“Learning Styles in the Workplace: Communicating Your Message Effectively”), preparing for graduation (“Young Alumni Involvement – Keeping the U in JM”) and a “Choose Your Own” opportunity to learn more about another educational program area of UREC.
- In order to earn a UREC Leader Feather Pin and a certificate, students must complete four credits in a semester or five credits in a year.
- Over your tenure at UREC, you can earn different levels of Feathers: Silver (4/semester or 5/year); Gold (8-10); Diamond (12+). You must turn in your old Feather to get a new Feather!
- Questions? Contact Hilary Bride.
October 17: Senior Honors Project Info Session:
The Honors Program is offering two informational sessions on the Senior Honors Project:
- Wednesday, October 16 at 5pm
- Thursday, October 17 at 5pm
Both sessions are in Taylor Hall, room 305.
These meetings are for students about to start their Senior Honors Project within the next two semesters and for those already working on their project. Honors Program staff will answer questions and go over the process from how to get started to how to submit the completed project.
All students who will be starting Honors Projects in the new few semesters are STRONGLY encouraged to attend one of the two sessions.
MORE >October 17: Belay & Climb:
You have climbed a few times before, so are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers at the wall. After completing this program you will be ready to take the written and practical belay certification assessment.
Register online by the day of the program.
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MORE >October 17: How to Help a Friend in Distress:
Oct. 17 | 6-7 pm | HHS 2210
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 17: Welcome Reception for College of Business Dean Mary Gowan in Norfolk:
Join fellow JMU alumni for a reception welcoming new College of Business Dean, Dr. Mary Gowan. The reception will be hosted by Buddy Gadams ('93) at the Wainwright Downtown building, located in the historic Freemason District of downtown Norfolk. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Dress is business casual.
To register, click here.
MORE >October 17: Self-Esteem:
Oct. 17 | 7:30-8:30 pm | HHS 1210
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 18: GROOVE® Certification:
If you are interested in learning how to teach GROOVE® classes, this certification class is for you.
Dates: Oct. 18 (7-9 pm), Oct. 19-20 (10-6 pm)
Location: UREC Group Fitness Studio
To register, visit http://theworldgroovemovement.com/facilitator-training-registration/.
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MORE >October 18: Friday Writers' Lockdown:
Location: Rose Library 3311LockdownRegister
Friday Writers' Lockdowns encourage faculty writers to dive into projects with concentrated time and effort. Held on Fridays, these mini-lockdowns will help you create a regular writing pattern during the academic year. Peace of mind provided -- faculty writers provide the words. Coffee is available for purchase at Starbucks.
Note: Consultations must be requested in advance.
October 18: Visiting Scholar Chitja Twala:
9 a.m.
Allegheny Room, Festival Conference and Student Center
Chitja Twala, senior lecturer in the history department at the University of Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, presents “The Strategy and Tactics Document of the African National Congress in South Africa: An Historical Perspective.”
The Visiting Scholars Program is sponsored by the College of Arts and Letters. For information, call (540) 568-6472. Free.
MORE >October 18: Cascade Phase 3 Training:
This course is an Open Lab, for those that have been through Cascade Phase II Training and have a production login to Cascade, hosted by members of the web development team dealing with questions regarding your specific site in Cascade.
Cascade Phase III Training will take place at the IT Training Center (JMAC4).
Enroll through MyMadison class number IT578.
MORE >October 18: Just the Basics: Analyzing Qualitative Data:
Location: Rose Library 5211WorkshopThis event is also offered on Thu, 17 Oct 2013 8:00 AM - 9:30 AMRegister
Discovering meaningful yet efficient ways to analyze qualitative data can be a struggle for novice and expert researchers. Designed for individuals who are new to qualitative inquiry, this workshop will provide participants with basic information, skills, and strategies involved in the analysis of textual data (e.g., survey responses, transcripts). Participants will also learn about conventional and technology-driven approaches to coding, analysis and interpretation.
Facilitator: Cara Meixner, Ph.D, Department of Graduate Psychology & Center for Faculty Innovation
Facilitator: Noorie Brantmeier, Ph.D, Department of Learning, Technology and Leadership Education
MORE >October 18: I LOVE ME!:
We all say this. But what does it truly mean? How can we authentically live this? Join International speaker and creator of GROOVE®, Misty Tripoli, for an evening of exploring how to become a healthier, more vibrant, confident YOU. Misty engages her audiences to delve inside to find power they didn’t know they had. With over 25 years of experience, Misty has become well-known for her revolutionary and simple approach to dance and fitness that ripen the mind body connection and explode with her passion for self discovery, creative movement and self expression.
Location: UREC Multi Activity Center (MAC Gym)
Wellness Passport
Register online by the day prior to the program!
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MORE >October 18: Bouldering Trip:
Come out and have a great afternoon bouldering at one of our local areas. Bouldering has all the fun aspects of climbing without the equipment fuss! This trip is open to all interested in the sport of rock climbing. No previous knowledge or skill is required. Participants will be provided with any equipment needed for the activity but are asked to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and be prepared for changing weather. Since we are out for a few hours participants should plan to bring 1-2 liters of water.
The trip leader will contact registered participants via email prior to the trip with where to meet, an exact departure time, and your approximate return time.
Register at UREC by the Thursday (11pm) before the trip with $12 FLEX.
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MORE >October 18: Lifeguard Training:
This American Red Cross Lifeguarding course will train the participants in all the skills and techniques necessary to become a professional lifeguard. This training course is intended for those who seek a certification for the first time or for those who are renewing their certification. There will be videos, demonstrations, as well as hands on experience. The class covers equipment based rescues, spinal injury management and post – rescue care. Participants will also learn how to interact with the public.
This is a three-day training:
- October 18, 2013: 5-9pm
- October 19, 2013: 9am-5pm
- October 20, 2013: 9am-5pm
Participants must successfully pass the Lifeguarding Pre-Requisite Session to register for this course. Participants must be on time and ready to partake in every session; if participant is late this will result in failure of the course. Upon successful completion of this course the participant will receive Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications valid for two years. Certification cards will be mailed to participants within one month of course completion.
Register at UREC with $100 FLEX by the day of the program. This fee is non-refundable if participant does not demonstrate skill competency or fails written test.
Download and print this Training Material before the course and bring it with you. Registered participants must arrive early for any of the Red Cross Courses that you register for (10 to 15 minutes is recommended). If you arrive later than the scheduled start time, you will not be permitted entry into the class and will not be eligible to receive a refund.
Please note these programs are for current JMU students, faculty, staff members, and affiliates only.
Do you have a group that needs certification? Please contact Matt Lovesky about setting up special certification sessions.
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
MORE >October 18: GROOVE® Party:
Dance is part of being human. Our bodies were designed for movement and our soul is here to express. The truth is, we are ALL amazingly great dancers when we aren’t trying to dance copy or mimic someone else’s dance. The way your body wants to move to music IS the right way. See you on the dance floor.
Location: UREC Multi Activity Center (MAC Gym)
Wellness Passport
Register online by the day before the program!
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MORE >October 19: Parade of Champions Marching Bands Competition:
Gates open at 7:30 a.m. for the all-day event
Bridgeforth Stadium
The 36th annual competition features 40 to 50 high-school marching bands that complete in their respective classes. JMU’s Marching Royal Dukes perform in the afternoon and at night.
Check htp://www.jmu.edu/mrd/poc.shtml for details as they develop.
MORE >October 19: Intro to White Water Kayaking Trip:
We will introduce you to all the gear, find the correct boat for you, and make sure you gain experience handling and exiting the boat before we go to the river. The stretch of river we will be paddling offers numerous class I and II rapids and includes one class III rapid toward the end of the trip. We will provide all the equipment, instruction, and transportation. This class is designed for the adventurous participant that is new to the sport of whitewater kayaking. No prior knowledge, skill or physical ability required.
The trip leader will contact registered participants via email prior to the trip with where to meet, an exact departure time, and your approximate return time.
There is a required pool session September 19, 8pm-10pm at UREC. Register at UREC by the pool session before the trip with $40 FLEX.
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MORE >October 19: Dodgeball Tournament:
Come watch Club Dodgeball play in their Halloween Skirmish on Saturday in the UREC Main Gym.
Learn more about JMU Club Dodgeball!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
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MORE >October 19: Tae Kwan Do VERT Training:
Tae Kwon Do Club is holding VERT (Violence Encounter Response Training) in Godwin on Saturday and Sunday!
Saturday 10/19
Godwin 337 – 9:30am – 1pm
Godwin Multipurpose Studio – 1-3pm
Godwin Combatives Room – 1-3pm
Sunday 10/20
Godwin Multipurpose Studio – 11:30am – 5:30pm
Godwin Combatives Room – 11:30am – 5:30pm
Learn more about JMU Club Tae Kwon Do!
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MORE >October 19: Men's Soccer v. UVA & VA Tech:
Come watch Men's Club Soccer compete against UVA and VA Tech at UPark on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday 10/19
JMU v. UVA
UPark 10am-1pm
Sunday 10/20
JMU v. VA Tech
UPark 10am-1pm
Learn more about JMU Men's Club Soccer!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
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MORE >October 19: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows:
1 p.m. (“One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure”)
2:15 and 3:30 p.m. (“Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity”)
Miller Hall
The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis. Each show is followed by a “star talk” that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible.
For more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml. Free.
MORE >October 19: Children's Harvest Festival:
1-5 p.m.
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Featuring dance and music exhibitions, lessons, crafts and sidewalk chalk art, singers and performances, Gus Bus story time, snacks, tours and a harvesting seeds activity.
For information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum or call (540) 568-3194. Free.
MORE >October 19: Full Moon & Marshmallows Trip:
Experience the beauty of a moonlight forest path on this night hike on one of the national forest trails. You will enjoy the starry sky and interesting light and shadows cast by the full moon. We will round out the experience with a campfire and SMORE’s!
The trip leader will contact registered participants via email prior to the trip with where to meet, an exact departure time, and your approximate return time.
Register at UREC by the Thursday (11pm) before the trip with $15 FLEX.
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MORE >October 20: Field Hockey game:
Come watch Club Field Hockey play at the ISAT Turf fields on Sunday!
Learn more about JMU Club Field Hockey!
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MORE >October 20: Women's Rugby Match vs. WCU:
Come watch Women's Rugby play against WCU on Sunday at the UREC Upper Turf!
Learn more about JMU Women's Club Rugby!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
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MORE >October 20: Duke Dog Challenge:
Come put your skills to the test in this outdoor fitness challenge! Run, jump and lift your way to earning the title of the Strongest Duke! The competition will be fierce so lace up your athletic shoes and start training!
Location: University Park - Multi-Purpose Turf
Register online by October 19.
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MORE >October 20: Long Distance Relationships:
Oct. 20 | 6-7 pm | HHS 2203
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 21: Red Flag Campaign:
Oct. 21-25
The Red Flag Campaign is aimed at addressing dating violence and how to prevent it on college campuses.
MORE >
October 21: Playing to Our Strengths: Securing Extramural Funds By Emphasizing Mentored Undergraduate Research:
Location: Rose 3311; lunch will be provided at noonRoundtableRegister
This roundtable will provide insights for writing successful federal and state grant proposals. This session will focus on how to best capitalize on JMU’s recognized strengths in undergraduate research. Discussion will center on grants that actively encourage the involvement of undergraduates in meritorious research, as well as specific criteria used by reviewers in scoring applications. Which grants you ask? What is the scientific review process for these grants? How might we at JMU have a distinct competitive advantage? Come get answers to these questions and learn how faculty peers approach the granting game.
Facilitator: Mark Gabriele, Ph.D, Department of Biology
MORE >October 21: FAST (Faculty/Staff) Fitness:
JMU Faculty and Staff, are you looking to exercise in the group setting with your colleagues? Then FAST Fitness is for you! These classes are for JMU Faculty and Staff only. Certified and Licensed Instructors from the community will lead each of the options for Fall 2013. These weekly sessions will run October 21 - December 6 (with the exception of Thanksgiving Week). Come and try out these classes October 14-18 for free!
Hatha Yoga with Jennifer Matthais-Cottrell
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Memorial Hall Auxiliary Gym
This class combines traditional yoga postures and modern fitness for an incredible mind/body workout that will increase strength, endurance, and flexibility. Expect basic to intermediate poses. All fitness levels welcome.
Hatha Yoga with Jennifer Matthais-Cottrell
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 am
Memorial Hall Auxiliary Gym
This class combines traditional yoga postures and modern fitness for an incredible mind/body workout that will increase strength, endurance, and flexibility. Expect basic to intermediate poses. All fitness levels welcome.
Zumba® with Cassandra Price
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Memorial Hall Auxiliary Gym
Ditch the workout. Join the party. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.
Cost and Registration Information:
Pick one, two or three weekly classes to join! Pay $21 for each 6-week session. Please register for this program with FLEX (or check made out to James Madison University) at the UREC Welcome Center 24 hours prior to the start of the first session. When registering, indicate which class you want to take.
Doesn't fit into your schedule or don't want to pay? Faculty and Staff are welcome to participate in any of UREC's 100+ weekly group fitness classes (no extra fee). View the schedule and learn how to register!
More information about UREC: http://www.jmu.edu/recreation/
MORE >October 21: The 411 on Self-Injury:
Oct. 21 | 6-7 pm | HHS 2210
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 21: Dukes in Recovery:
512 Montpelier Hall | 7pm
Dukes in Recovery is a student-led program that provides a support network for students who are recovering from alcoholism and/or substance addiction.
This support network enables students to come together and discuss how they can support each other through their journey towards sobriety. It provides a non-judgmental, non-critical, and anonymous forum for discussion with JMU students who share the common challenge of staying sober.
Dukes in Recovery is not affiliated with any other addiction treatment programs, and is only for JMU students.
Meetings are weekly, Mondays, 7pm, Montpelier Hall, fifth floor conference room 512c.
MORE >October 21: Long Distance Relationships:
Oct. 21 | 7:30-8:30 pm | HHS 2209
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 21: Dealing with Difficult People:
Oct. 21 | 8-9 pm | HHS 1204
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 21: Connecting with New People:
Oct. 21 | 8-9 pm | HHS 2203
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 21: Assertiveness:
Oct. 21 | 8-9 pm | HHS 2204
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 22: POD:
Location: Taylor 309Dates: Tuesdays 9/24, 10/22, 11/19, 12/10Times: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AMRegistration is now closed.
Peer Orientation and Development Groups (PODS) are populated by first year part-time and full-time faculty who meet once a month, but may also get together for other, more informal networking opportunities. Each POD group is co-facilitated by experienced JMU faculty members, and is designed to give participating faculty the opportunity to learn about academic culture at JMU, get to know faculty across the University, and begin formulating focused, targeted goals for professional development and career milestones.
Facilitator: Kathy Ott Walter, Ph.D, Department of Health Sciences
Facilitator: Elizabeth Edwards, Ph.D, Department of Kinesiology
MORE >October 22: IRB Scheduled Meeting: An IRB Review Committee meeting to discuss Full Board protocols will be convened in Massanutten Hall, 1st Floor Conference Room. MORE >
October 23: Trail Running:
Would you like to vary your running routine? This is your chance. We will join the Rocktown Ridge Runners for their weekly Wednesday evening run. This group run is open to runners of all abilities, no previous trail running experience is necessary. The Ridge Runners will guide you to one of our local trails and make sure you don’t get lost! Experience the joy of running a ribbon of trail through the forest.
Register online by the day of the program.
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MORE >October 23: Nutrient Timing for Athletes:
Not sure if you’re dietary choices and caloric intake are meeting the demands of your active lifestyle? Attend this session to better formulate a caloric plan and learn how to adjust this plan to meet your individual goals.
Location: UREC Instructional Room
Register online by October 22.
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MORE >October 23: Long Distance Relationships:
Oct. 23 | 7:00-8:00 pm | HHS 1210
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 23: G.A.M.M.A. meeting:
Oct. 23 | 8:00 p.m. | Taylor 402
Want to get more involved in the Greek Community? G.A.M.M.A. (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol) is an organization for fraternity and sorority members who are interested in educating their Greek peers about mature management of alcohol. Meetings are every other Wednesday starting September 25th at 8PM in Taylor 402. For more information contact Caitlin Baker, President.
MORE >October 24: TEAM Challenge Course Grand Opening:
Learn the Ropes at UREC's TEAM Challenge Course Grand Opening Event!
You are cordially invited to join UREC to celebrate the opening of the TEAM Challenge Course, a custom group adventure teambuilding program located at University Park on Thursday, October 24 from 4-5pm.
View an exhibition of high-rope elements, hear from Eric Nickel (Director of University Recreation), Dr. Mark Warner (Senior Vice President of Student Affairs), and Guy DeBrun (Assistant Director for Adventure and TEAM Programs), and tour the state-of-the-art outdoor facility. Learn how to take advantage of the TEAM program and how this new facility will serve the JMU community for years to come.
Want to take a ride on the zip-line? There will be 50 first-come, first-serve spots for any JMU students, faculty or staff who want to try it out!
Branded head buffs will be given out to attendees and light refreshments will be provided.
You can access the TEAM Challenge Course via Turner Ashby Lane (off of Neff Avenue - ADA accessible) or via Devon Ave (through University Field Apartment Complex). The Address for University Park is 1090 Devon Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. The course is located at the top of the hill by the UREC Disc Golf Course, Turner Ashby Monument and University Park large upper parking lots. Bike racks and a HDPT bus stop are located at the UREC Gatehouse.
Questions about the Grand Opening event? Contact Kristin Gibson. Questions about the TEAM Challenge Course? Contact Sasha Griffith.
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MORE >October 24: Learn to Climb:
Learn how to climb the UREC Climbing Wall! This is the program for participants who have not climbed before. No required knowledge, skill or physical ability. Our adventure assistants will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall. By the end of this program you will have the knowledge and experience that will help you feel more comfortable while climbing and prepare for the Belay & Climb program.
Register online by the day of the program.
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MORE >October 24: How to Help a Friend in Distress:
Oct. 24 | 6-7 pm | HHS 2210
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
See more CSDC workshops offered
MORE >October 24: Lindy Hop Swing Lesson Series:
Learn to dance Swing from the pre-World War II era. Edwin Roa will teach how to lead and follow as well as the steps for Lindy Hop. This is a high energy form of dance.
This is a four-week series: Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21
Location: UREC Multi-Purpose Studio
Register by October 22 at the UREC Program Registration Desk with FLEX. The cost is $20/individual or $30/pair.
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MORE >October 24: Dive-In Movie:
Bring your suit and a towel for a movie in the UREC Pool! Float in a tube and enjoy a movie with your friends!
Movie: TBA
Register online by the day of the program.
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MORE >October 25: Friday Writers' Lockdown:
Location: Rose Library 3311LockdownRegister
Friday Writers' Lockdowns encourage faculty writers to dive into projects with concentrated time and effort. Held on Fridays, these mini-lockdowns will help you create a regular writing pattern during the academic year. Peace of mind provided -- faculty writers provide the words. Coffee is available for purchase at Starbucks.
Note: Consultations must be requested in advance.
October 25: Fourth Fridays Fifth Floor for Faculty:
Location: Rose Library 5th FloorRegister
We provide the lunch & afternoon coffee, you provide the energy to collaborate, write or reflect. Come enjoy fellowship with colleagues in the productive and beautiful environment on the Fifth Floor of the Rose Library. Select consultation services available. Don't forget your laptop!
MORE >October 25: Contemplative Pedagogies:
Location: Taylor 309Dates: Fridays 9/27, 10/25, 11/22Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMRegister
Become part of a growing movement in higher education. This Faculty Interest Group (FIG) welcomes people with experience or interest in applications of mindfulness and contemplative practices to teaching and student learning. According to empirical research, routine mindfulness practice stimulates brain activity, enhances focus and attentiveness, and can enhance academic achievement. Learn more about contemplative practices and collaborate with others who are interested in or engaged with contemplative pedagogies. The frequency of group meetings, direction of discussion, and projects will be determined collectively.
This FIG is designed to be a faculty-driven, self-directed community that agrees on collective objectives. All FIGs are designed to help faculty make progress toward the following outcomes:
- Explore a topic of common concern, interest, or relevance;
- Apply what is learned to some aspect of faculty life at JMU; and
- Collaboratively guide the group toward its intended goals.
Facilitator: Jared Featherstone, WRTC and UWC
MORE >October 25: Kids' Night Out:
Kids' Night Out is an opportunity for children ages 5-12 come to UREC to play, climb, swim and interact with other children, eat pizza and have a GREAT time!
This KNO theme is Spooky Friday (Costumes are encouraged)! Celebrate Halloween a little early with UREC! Kids will enjoy a wide variety of treats, crafts, and activities which include a costume contest, rock climbing and swimming! Dinner will be provided.
Each KNO is supervised by our UREC Graduate Assistants. The cost is $20 and includes pizza and drinks for dinner.
Download the registration form!
To register, print the form above and return it to the UREC Program Registration Desk or mail it to:
Attn: Megan Flosdorf
James Madison University Recreation
MSC 3901
800 S. Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Drop-off begins at the end of Driver Drive at 4:45pm and lasts until 5:15pm. Pick-up will begin at 9pm and we ask that each child is picked up before 9:10pm.
Contact Megan Flosdorf with questions.
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MORE >October 25: So You Think You CAN'T Dance:
If you can walk, you can DANCE! We’ll prove it to you. Deep down we ALL would love to have the ability to move our body confidently and creatively to music. YOU CAN… when you do it YOUR way. See you on the DANCEfloor to GROOVE®.
Location: UREC Group Fitness Studio
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MORE >October 25: Pitch Night & Wine Tasting: Join us for Pitch Night & Wine Tasting on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 7 to 9 PM in the Highlands Room, Festival. Guest speaker Dr. Brad Roof, Certified Wine Professional, Culinary Institute of America. MORE >
October 26: Backpacking Weekend Trip:
We will provide you with your backpack, tent, sleeping bag, and cooking equipment. Our trip leaders enjoy the art of backcountry cooking and will show you how to make delicious meals on a backpacking stove. All you need to provide is sturdy shoes, and clothing appropriate to the season. These trips require a pre-trip meeting to make sure you are prepared with necessary clothing and gear. These trips are designed for the first time or experienced backpacker. No required knowledge is required. Ability to carry a pack over rough terrain is required.
The trip leader will contact registered participants via email prior to the trip with where to meet, an exact departure time, and your approximate return time.
There is a required pre-trip meeting 10/24/13, 8pm at UREC. Register at UREC by the meeting before the trip with $55 FLEX.
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MORE >October 26: Men's Volleyball - Derrick Beckner Memorial Tournament:
Come cheer on Men's Club Volleyball as they host their annual Derrick Beckner Memorial Tournament to commemorate a former JMU Club Volleyball player. Games start at 9 and will be going all day in the UREC Main Gym on both Saturday and Sunday.
Learn more about JMU Men's Club Volleyball!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
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MORE >October 26: Men's Rugby v. Delaware & Richmond:
Come watch Men's Rugby take on Richmond and Delaware at the Upper Turf on Saturday!
Learn more about JMU Men's Club Rugby!
Follow JMU Sport Clubs on Facebook.
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MORE >October 26: Female Fitness: Debunking Myths to Weight Training :
Are you tired of the same old workout? Do you need something to mix up your routine? Weight training has a number of benefits that you’ll want to discover! Join us as we debunk the myths of the “UREC Man Cave”, and outline the reasons why weight training is an important part of any one’s workout! Come prepared to exercise!
Location: UREC Instructional Room
Register online by October 25.
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MORE >October 26: Fall Color Carriage Rides:
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Enjoy a horse-drawn ride through the arboretum trails.
For information, including pricing, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum or call (540) 568-3194.
MORE >October 26: Fall In Love With Harrisonburg service event:
On Saturday, October 26, the Sport Club Council will hold its second annual service event, Fall In Love With Harrisonburg. \
Why sign up for this event?
1. Meet members of other sports clubs
2. By participating, you will get credit for 5 hours of community service (for just 4 hours)
3. Most importantly, you will be able to help Harrisonburg businesses and organizations!
We will be offering volunteer opportunities with organizations including Mercy House, RISE, Book Savers of VA, Harrisonburg Children's Museum, among others!
If you would like to volunteer, follow the link below to sign up! We have limited space, so hurry up to make sure that you can be part of this fun event!
https://docs.google.com/forms/
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MORE >October 26: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows:
1 p.m. (“One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure”)
2:15 and 3:30 p.m. (“Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity”)
Miller Hall
The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis. Each show is followed by a “star talk” that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible.
For more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml. Free.
MORE >October 27: Richmond Alumni Blood Drive:
Your RVA Dukes Alumni Chapter is partnering with Virginia Blood Services to sponsor an "I Still Bleed Purple" Blood Drive. This regional blood drive is part of the JMU Alumni Association's Homecoming CAA Blood Drive that will be taking place on campus on October 30th. All Richmond Area Donor Centers will be participating in our blood drive, so please schedule a donor appointment at the center most convenient for you! (You can still donate without an appointment, but this ensures that the location will have the appropriate amount of staff and support). Use the JMU Donor Code to give our RVA Dukes Alumni Chapter credit for your donation!
JMU RVA Code: JMU Donor Code #7722
Click here for donor center locations and hours. Please consider donating to show your support to our local community and to prove that you still bleed purple! Go Dukes!
MORE >October 27: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer:
This American Red Cross course provides training for people who are expected to respond to emergencies as part of their job duties. As a professional rescuer, you will learn to recognize and provide care for respiratory and cardiac emergencies. You will learn how to correctly use an Automated External Defibrillator to aid in cardiac emergencies. This class is intended for those who seek a certification for the first time or for those who are renewing their certification. There will be videos, demonstrations, as well as hands on experience. You must be on time to participate in this class.
Register at UREC with $65 FLEX by the day of the program.
Download and print this Training Material before the course and bring it with you. Registered participants must arrive early for any of the Red Cross Courses that you register for (10 to 15 minutes is recommended). If you arrive later than the scheduled start time, you will not be permitted entry into the class and will not be eligible to receive a refund.
Please note these programs are for current JMU students, faculty, staff members, and affiliates only.
Do you have a group that needs certification? Please contact Matt Lovesky about setting up special certification sessions.
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MORE >October 27: First Aid:
This American Red Cross course provides training in recognizing an emergency situation. The participant will be able to: control severe bleeding, care for shock, soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries, sudden illness, and heat/cold related emergencies. This class is intended for those who seek a certification for the first time or for those who are renewing their certification. There will be videos, demonstrations, as well as hands on experience. You must be on time to participate in this class.
Register at UREC with $25 FLEX by the day of the program.
Download and print Training Packet A and Training Packet B before the course and bring it with you. Registered participants must arrive early for any of the Red Cross Courses that you register for (10 to 15 minutes is recommended). If you arrive later than the scheduled start time, you will not be permitted entry into the class and will not be eligible to receive a refund.
Please note these programs are for current JMU students, faculty, staff members, and affiliates only.
Do you have a group that needs certification? Please contact Matt Lovesky about setting up special certification sessions.
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MORE >October 28: Decade Days:
Time to hop into the way-back machine as the JMU Alumni Association celebrates the past 50 years of Madison graduates. We'll be rolling out old yearbook photos and music hits from the 1960s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s on the JMU Homecoming Facebook page. And our friends in dining services will be serving up some tasty treats for each decade.
MORE >October 28: Residence Hall Banner Contest:
Love your residence hall? The Residence Hall Banner Contest is a great way to show your JMU spirit. Blank banners and contest instructions may be picked up at the Leeolou Alumni Center the week of Oct. 7-11. Designs are due back at the alumni center Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. Banners will hang on the face of Godwin Hall during Homecoming Week and voting will take place on the JMU Homecoming Facebook page with prizes going to the winning hall.
MORE >October 28: Mr. and Ms. Madison:
Mr. and Mrs. Madison, presented by the Student Government Association, is held every year to select two outstanding senior who embody the Madison Spirit. Voting takes place in the weeks leading up to Homecoming Week online.
MORE >October 28: artWorks Gallery Exhibition:
Oct. 28-Nov. 8
Noon-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday
Noon-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday
131 Grace St.
The exhibition features work by the JMU French Study Abroad Program. Opening reception, Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, call (540) 568-7175. Free.
MORE >October 28: Stress Management:
Oct. 28 | 4-5 pm | HHS 1301
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
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MORE >October 28: Gilliam Center for Free Enterprise to host speaker John Tomasi :
Brown University political philosopher, John Tomasi will be speaking at the JMU campus and will be talking about his new book, "Free Market Fairness."
This event will be held on Monday, October 28, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in Zane Showker Hall room G6.
Learn more about John Tomasi.
MORE >October 28: How to Help a Friend in Distress:
Oct. 28 | 6-7 pm | HHS 1204
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
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MORE >October 28: Healthy Eating on Campus:
Interested in making better dietary choices? Come to this educational session to determine the best places to eat on campus to obtain a nutritionally balanced diet.
Location: UREC Instructional Room
Register online by October 27.
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MORE >October 28: Dukes in Recovery:
512 Montpelier Hall | 7pm
Dukes in Recovery is a student-led program that provides a support network for students who are recovering from alcoholism and/or substance addiction.
This support network enables students to come together and discuss how they can support each other through their journey towards sobriety. It provides a non-judgmental, non-critical, and anonymous forum for discussion with JMU students who share the common challenge of staying sober.
Dukes in Recovery is not affiliated with any other addiction treatment programs, and is only for JMU students.
Meetings are weekly, Mondays, 7pm, Montpelier Hall, fifth floor conference room 512c.
MORE >October 28: Gender Differences in Communication:
Oct. 28 | 8-9 pm | HHS 2203
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
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MORE >October 29: Door Decorating Contest:
Faculty and staff, show off your JMU spirit by decorating your office door for Homecoming 2013! You have the option to compete as a department or as an individual. There will be sponsored prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, as well as honorable mention. For additional information, and to register for the competition by Monday, October 14 check out the contest details below.
Contest details
Please direct any questions to Francesca Simpson, GA for Major events, at 540-568-8884 or simpsofa@dukes.jmu.edu.
MORE >October 29: Creating an Environment to Discuss Stereotypes in the Classroom:
Location: Taylor 304RoundtableRegister
In this roundtable, Matthew Lee, Assistant Professor of Psychology, will lead the discussion of his teaching/research project on racial attitudes among students. The project looks at whether factual information on affirmative action, combined with other teaching interventions such as simulations, affects the racial attitudes of students, and how other factors interact with this relationship. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss teaching interventions as well as the measurement of student attitudes.
This roundtable is designed for faculty to make progress toward the following outcomes:
- learn about and exchange ideas on scholarly work currently conducted at JMU;
- discuss evidence-based strategies to measure stereotyping among students; and
- exchange ideas on how to help students reduce stereotypes and to be more accepting of different perspectives.
Facilitator: Andreas Broscheid, Ph.D, Department of Political Science
Facilitator: Matt Lee, Ph.D, Department of Psychology
MORE >October 29: Pick Up & Play: Table Tennis :
Interested in learning about more informal recreation opportunities at UREC? The Informal Recreation staff at UREC brings you: Pick Up & Play!
Participants may experience a variety of sports and activities such as Walleyball, Racquetball, Climbing Wall, Table Tennis, Volleyball, and Floor Hockey in the Fall semester.
Open to all skill levels. Come meet others with your same interest in recreation!
Location: Meet at the second floor table tennis area near the Racquetball Courts!
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MORE >October 30: Getting Better Together: Best Practices in the Peer Evaluation of Teaching:
Location: Rose Library 3311; breakfast will be providedWorkshopRegister
Faculty often utilize student feedback to help improve teaching, but students’ comments are not always as constructive as they could be. Instead of relying on students for formative feedback, campuses across the country are turning to faculty to provide more informed and systematic feedback to one another. There’s just one problem: Even faculty members who have taught for years are not necessarily comfortable having a peer at the back of their classrooms. In theory, thoughtful, constructive feedback is essential to improvement, but in practice, it can be difficult to give or receive feedback from a colleague, even one with the best of intentions. In this interactive workshop, participants will look at a variety of best practices for classroom observations and will tackle the most common roadblocks.
This Workshop is designed for faculty to make progress towards the following outcomes:
- distinguish formative and summative uses of peer evaluation;
- evaluate common practices in conducting classroom observations;
- role play the three stages of an effective observation;
- practice giving difficult feedback (and draw upon the research findings that make it easier);
- consider the mutual benefits for both those giving and those receiving feedback; and
- discuss the next steps.
Facilitator: Therese Huston, Ph.D, Center for Faculty Development at Seattle University
MORE >October 30: Homecoming CAA Blood Drive:
Each CAA institution, including JMU, works with its local blood service center and designates one day during the fall term to conduct a campus-wide blood drive. Student groups, faculty, staff, and alumni are all encouraged to participate. The eleventh annual CAA Blood Challenge was an overwhelming success in 2012, with 4,381 donors and 4,613 productive units of blood collected from nine CAA campuses. Over the past 10 years the CAA Blood Challenge has helped to save 110,157 lives!
JMU's CAA Blood Drive will be held Oct. 30 in Transitions from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in partnership with Virginia Blood Services.
The JMU Alumni Association also will host satellite locations through regional chapters in Washington D.C. and Richmond. Specific time and location of those events are TBD.
MORE >October 30: Trail Running:
Would you like to vary your running routine? This is your chance. We will join the Rocktown Ridge Runners for their weekly Wednesday evening run. This group run is open to runners of all abilities, no previous trail running experience is necessary. The Ridge Runners will guide you to one of our local trails and make sure you don’t get lost! Experience the joy of running a ribbon of trail through the forest.
Register online by the day of the program.
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MORE >October 30: Remembering Place: Creating Our Town:
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall Forum
JMuse Cafe is excited to partner with the Institute for Visual Studies to bring programming for this year on Space, Place, and Community.
Thinking carefully about the past is a courageous act, which can help a community to heal. The thoughtful conversations that took place surrounding the renaming of Cantrell Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Way offer us an extraordinary opportunity to continue the public dialogue about our values, values that are as evident in the way we treat each other as the way we care for our spaces and buildings. The challenge now is to honor our past as we shape our future. To advance this dialogue, a range of civic and educational groups are sponsoring “Remembering Place,” a series of panel discussions, to take part this fall. Panel participants will include Harrisonburg residents, civic leaders and elected officials.
More information is available at http://sites.jmu.edu/jmuse. Free.
MORE >October 30: Connecting with New People:
Oct. 30 | 8-9 pm | HHS 1208
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
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MORE >October 31: The 411 on Self-Injury:
Oct. 31 | 6-7 pm | HHS 2210
Counseling & Student Development Center free workshop.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis so arrive early!
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MORE >October 31: Nightmare at UREC:
Every Halloween, UREC transforms from a recreation center to a spooky, haunted building on campus.
Join UREC during Homecoming Week for UREC's 4th Annual Halloween celebration: Nightmare at UREC on Thursday, October 31, 2012 from 9:30pm-1am!
Your JACard is your admission ticket. Guests are $5 on FLEX. Children under the age of 16 are not permitted.
Be led through the Haunted House by a "Henchman" through a labyrinth of CREATURES OF THE NIGHT! Avoid ZOMBIES!
Additional GHASTLY ENTERTAINMENT includes a DJ and dance, costume and dancing contests, free food and inflatable games.
Do you dare?
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MORE >November 2013
November 1: Pep Rally MORE >
November 1: Class of 2003 Reunion MORE >
November 1: AKA Reunion MORE >
November 1: Class of 1988 Reunion MORE >
November 1: Class of 1983 Reunion MORE >
November 1: Phi Mu Reunion MORE >
November 1: Alumni Golf Tournament MORE >
November 1: Climate Chaos Art Show and Call for Entries MORE >
November 1: Sig Ep Reunion MORE >
November 1: Friday Writers' Lockdown MORE >
November 1: Men's Rugby Match vs. ODU and VA Tech MORE >
November 1: Homecoming 2013 Reunions MORE >
November 1: IRB Protocol Submission Deadline MORE >
November 1: IACUC Protocol Submission Deadline MORE >
November 1: Yoga for Runners MORE >
November 2: Homecoming Dukes' 5k Run/Walk MORE >
November 2: Field Trip to Nelson Rocks Canopy MORE >
November 2: Homecoming HQ MORE >
November 2: John C. Wells Planetarium Show MORE >
November 2: Homecoming 2013 Reunions MORE >
November 2: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows MORE >
November 2: Dinner & Dancing (featuring the Skip Castro Band) MORE >
November 4: Indoor Soccer Holiday Tournament Registration MORE >
November 4: Creating Healthy Relationships MORE >
November 4: Dukes in Recovery MORE >
November 4: Self-Esteem MORE >
November 5: Virginia General Election MORE >
November 5: Cascade Phase 2 Training MORE >
November 5: Gender Differences in Communication MORE >
November 5: Climbing Technique MORE >
November 5: Hunger Banquet MORE >
November 6: How to Become a Mind/Body GFW Instructor MORE >
November 6: Try a Kayak MORE >
November 6: G.A.M.M.A. meeting MORE >
November 6: Anger Management MORE >
November 6: Assertiveness MORE >
November 7: Mandala Meditation MORE >
November 7: Creating Healthy Relationships MORE >
November 7: Dive-In Movie MORE >
November 8: Friday Writers' Lockdown MORE >
November 8: TGIF: Biking, Busing and Boarding MORE >
November 8: IRB Protocol Submission Deadline MORE >
November 8: Cycle for Survival MORE >
November 8: Women's Rugby Match vs. ECU MORE >
November 9: Women's Ultimate Tournament MORE >
November 9: Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Primary Certification MORE >
November 9: Men's Basketball Tournament MORE >
November 9: Men's Rugby Match vs. Kutztown MORE >
November 9: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows MORE >
November 10: Women's Soccer v. VCU and Radford MORE >
November 10: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer MORE >
November 10: First Aid MORE >
November 11: artWorks Gallery Exhibition MORE >
November 11: Fourth Fridays Fifth Floor for Faculty MORE >
November 11: Creating Healthy Relationships MORE >
November 11: Pick Up & Play: Volleyball MORE >
November 11: Dukes in Recovery MORE >
November 11: Dealing with Difficult People MORE >
November 12: Get Happy Through Exercise MORE >
November 12: IRB Scheduled Meeting MORE >
November 12: Connecting with New People MORE >
November 13: Gilliam Center host Cynthia Cooper MORE >
November 13: Joanne Doyle Seminar MORE >
November 13: Remembering Place: Poetry and Place MORE >
November 13: Try a Kayak MORE >
November 13: Gender Differences in Communication MORE >
November 14: Just In Time Teaching MORE >
November 14: Cascade Phase 3 Training MORE >
November 14: Etiquette Dinner MORE >
November 14: Indoor Lead Climbing MORE >
November 15: Friday Writers' Lockdown MORE >
November 15: Just–In–Time Teaching MORE >
November 16: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows MORE >
November 17: Gymnastics Mock Meet MORE >
November 17: Anger Management MORE >
November 17: Boulder Jam MORE >
November 18: Pick Up & Play: Floor Hockey MORE >
November 18: Dukes in Recovery MORE >
November 20: Burton Abrams Seminar MORE >
November 20: Try a Kayak MORE >
November 20: G.A.M.M.A. meeting MORE >
November 21: Scholarship Agendas: Organize Projects and Manage Your Time MORE >
November 21: Cascade Phase 2 Training MORE >
November 22: Friday Writers' Lockdown MORE >
November 22: Scholarship Agendas: Organize Projects and Manage Your Time MORE >
November 23: Thanksgiving Holiday MORE >
November 23: Thanksgiving Break Climbing Trip MORE >
November 23: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows MORE >
November 26: IRB Scheduled Meeting MORE >
November 28: Thanksgiving Holiday MORE >
November 30: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows MORE >