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Through June 28: JMU Children's Playshop, "Cows Don't Fly and Other Known Facts"

June 28: Summer Concerts on the Lawn Series, 29th Infantry Division Army Band

July 3: University Holiday. University closed.

July 8: The Shady Lady's Bulb Garden

July 8: Arboretum Reception and Garden Consultant Auction

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Through the coordinated efforts of professors and administrators, and from a charge from JMU President Linwood H. Rose, JMU is training students to be global citizens -- stewards of Planet Earth. In September, Rose announced the university's formation of the Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World to guide JMU's efforts to become a more environmentally sustainable operation as well as to educate JMU citizens about their relationship to nature. Read more on MadisonOnline.

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Educators as advocates College of Education professor Teresa Harris will use Fulbright award to build partnerships with South African schools ... MORE

Madison's first eco-community Freshmen make lifestyle changes to make a difference. Read more on MadisonOnline ... MORE

Stewards of Planet Earth Through the coordinated efforts of professors and administrators, and from a charge from JMU President Linwood H. Rose, JMU is training students to be global citizens -- stewards of Planet Earth. In September, Rose announced the university's formation of the Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World to guide JMU's efforts to become a more environmentally sustainable operation as well as to educate JMU citizens about their relationship to nature. Read more on MadisonOnline ... MORE

Designing sustainable solutions JMU's single, integrated engineering degree focuses on sustainability, design and systems analysis. Read more on MadisonOnline ... MORE

JMU alum competes for his own TV showChef Teddy Folkman ('98) is competing on The Next Food Network Star's fifth season. The series provides 10 hopeful TV chefs the chance for his or her own Food Network show. Folkman is co-owner and executive chef of Granville Moore's Gastropub in Washington, D.C. Read more on MadisonOnline ... MORE

U.S. Chamber of Commerce honors JMU alumnus Chad LaymanChad Layman ('95), owner of Fine Earth L.L.C. received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award in May. The award recognizes a company's dedication to excellence in financial growth, staff training and motivation, community involvement, and customer service. Layman is an active alumnus volunteer and participates in the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum's lecture series. Read more at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce online ... MORE

Mr. D made us all better Khalil Garriott ('04) recounts fond memories of Albert "Flip" De Luca, an adviser, professor and journalism role model to many JMU students. Read the tribute on MadisonOnline... MORE

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