Alumni Events

Monday, Sept. 26

What: Banner Contest voting begins | When: Voting closes TBA
Are you looking for a way to get your student organization more involved in Homecoming this year? The annual student and alumni group banner contest is a great way to show your JMU spirit as well as getting your organization name out there! Banners can be picked up for FREE in the Clubhouse, which is located on the second floor of Taylor Hall across from the Student Activities and Involvement office and FYI, located in Huffman Hall A100. Banners are NOW available for pickup at both locations and will be due on Wednesday, September 21.

What: Downtown Spirit decorating and voting | When: Voting on Friday (9/30).
Downtown Harrisonburg goes all purple and gold as local businesses decorate their store fronts with JMU spirit.

What: Faculty/Staff Door Decorating Contest | When: Judging begins Tuesday (9/27) at noon
Have an office? Love JMU? Decorate your door and see which of your co-workers bleeds purple the most! Download the competition form.

Thursday, Sept. 29

What: JMU Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner | Where: Festival Ballroom | When: 6 p.m. 
The 24th annual induction dinner honors the JMU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2011. Inductees also will be honored at Saturday's JMU-Richmond football game. Register here today.

What: Women's Soccer vs. Towson | Where: JMU Soccer Field | When: 6:00 p.m.
Support the Dukes in their soccer game against Towson!

Friday, Sept. 30

What: Homecoming Alumni Golf Tournament | Where: Lakeview Golf Course | When: 9 a.m.
Join fellow alumni in kicking off the weekend with our annual golf tou rnament, sponsored by the Harrisonburg Alumni Chapter. The $75 price includes green fees, golf cart, breakfast, lunch and an awards presentation. Awards go to the top three teams. A closest-to-the-pin competition, longest drive, and a raffle of JMU Alumni items will be among the highlights. Raffle tickets and mulligans will be available for purchase during check-in.

What: Duke Club Scholarship Auction | Where: Bridgeforth Stadium Club Level | When: 6:30 p.m.
The fourth annual Duke Club Scholarship Auction is a silent auction open to all attendees. Benefits go toward athletic scholarships. Join alumni, friends and Duke Club members for heavy hors d'oeuvres and a silent and live auction. Click here for additional information and how to register.

What: Pep Rally | Where: The Quad | When: 6 p.m.
Time to put up your Dukes! The annual Pep Rally includes appearances by JMU celebrities, a cappella groups, dance teams and cheerleaders.

 

What: Women's Volleyball vs. George Mason | Where: Godwin | When: 7:00 p.m.
Come to Godwin Hall to support the volleyball Dukes as they take on George Mason in the JMU Classic!

Saturday, Oct. 1

What: UREC Dukes' 5k Run/Walk | Where: UREC | When: TBA
Kick off game day with a healthy run/walk through campus! Proceeds benefit the UREC student employee professional development fund. Visit the UREC website for race details and registration information.

What: Wayland Hall Open House/ Residence Life Reunion | Where: Wayland Hall | When: 9 - 11 a.m. 
Were you a member of residence life? Would you like to see the newly renovated Wayland Hall? From 9-11 a.m. there  will be tours running throughout Wayland Hall showing off "The Dorm of the Future." This event will also serve as a reunion for residence life members.

What: Book Signing | Where:The Bookstore and Bridgeforth Stadium When: 12:00 p.m.
Sarah Marshall will be in the bookstore from noon to 1 p.m., signing copies of her new book, “Learning Football With Duke Dog". She also will be inside Bridgeforth Stadium at 2 p.m. near the main team store.

What: Women's Softball vs. Women's Softball Alumnae | Where: Softball Field | When: 12:00 p.m. 
Come see an entertaining softball game as the softball Dukes take on their predecessors! 

What: Alumni Tailgate | Where: Godwin Field | When: 1 p.m.
Celebrate Homecoming and leave the cooking to us! Reconnect with all your friends in the ultimate gameday experience of a JMU tailgate. Family-friendly entertainment includes music, food and a moonbounce for the kids. Adult ticket prices are $20 and child tickets (ages 3-10) are $10. All children under the age of three are free. Price includes all you can eat and drink, kids activities and a DJ.

What: Book Signing | Where: Bookstore | When: 1 p.m. 
Kathleen Churchyard will be in the bookstore from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., signing copies of her book, “Bye For Now: A Wishers Story”.

What: JMU football vs. Richmond | Where: Bridgeforth Stadium | When: 3:30 p.m.
Cheer on the football Dukes at the new Bridgeforth Stadium as they face rival Richmond in a CAA battle.

What: Centennial Celebration | Where: Festival | When: 7 p.m.
It's the party of the century! Celebrate our centennial in style with a night of food, fun, music with the Skip Castro Band,  and other activities as we celebrate 100 years of alumni! Register today!

What: Step Show | Where: Wilson Hall | When: 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) 
The CMSS Inter-cultural Greek Council will present its historically Black/Latino/Asian/National Service Greek organizations at JMU. Surrounding colleges and universities will compete in a Step Competition for first- and second-place trophies, along with a $1,000 Grand Prize to the winning fraternity and sorority. . To learn more, view the information and registration page for the step show.

What: Men's Soccer vs. Northeastern | Where: JMU Soccer Complex | When: 8 p.m.
Cheer on the Dukes as they take on Northeastern in a CAA battle!