Research by Madison Scholar and JMU biology Professor Reid Harris shows promise in saving frogs and other amphibians from a deadly skin fungus. The research was featured as part of an Animal Planet Special called "The Vanishing Frog." Learn more at Madison Scholar online and in the article "A Silver Bullet?" Read the article by Harris "JMU biology research lending insight into amphibian extinction crisis," which appeared in the biology department's Fall 2007 newsletter Living Connection.

News

Exam Day Parking and Bus Service Notification – Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 JMU Students, Staff, and Community Because of Exams, the Men’s Basketball Game, the JMU Football Playoff Game and other events scheduled on campus for ... MORE

• African Choir, Health Worker Help JMU Observe World AIDS Day
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Features

Saving lives in South Africa In their efforts to Be the Change in the world, JMU health science professor Debra Sutton, her Health 490 students, and Alec and Amy Porter Zacaroli ('88) find serendipity in the midst of an epidemic as they fight to save lives in South Africa. Read their story in "Saving lives in South Africa," from the Spring 2008 Madison magazine, on MadisonOnline... MORE

JMU biology research on amphibian extinction Many amphibian species, such as frog and salamander species, are in trouble. Biology professor Reid Harris explains why and what role JMU research is playing in solving the problem. Read his article "JMU biology research lending insight into amphibian extinction crisis" from the Fall 2007 departmental newsletter Living Connection... MORE

Fighting childhood obesity Lisa Tartamella Kimmel ('92), a nutritionist at Yale-New Haven Hospital's Centers for Nutrition and author of Generation Extra Large, says childhood obesity has become the biggest threat to our children's health. While the idea of switching to a healthful lifestyle can seem overwhelming, Kimmel suggests that it's easier than one might think. Kids want to be healthy and active. The challenge for parents is to create a home environment that helps them reach that goal. Read her suggestions on MadisonOnline... MORE

JMU students support Volunteer Day Volunteer Day in Harrisonburg was marked by great support from Madison students, who have a well-deserved reputation for community service. Read how Madison's students are "Being the Change" on the Daily News-Record online ... MORE

Shaping foreign policy--through service In this interview, Foreign Service Officer Mary Beth Goodman ('95), who is serving in the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, talks about how her Madison Experience helped prepare her for a career in shaping foreign policy. Read the story on MadisonOnline ... MORE

Homecoming Blog! Follow JMU Homecoming events on the official Homecoming Blog. Tony Madsen ('99), alumni correspondent for JMU Homecoming 2008: Duke Dog for President is taking photos, interviewing alumni and current students on video, and writing blogs all during Homecoming weekend. Read and see the latest ... MORE

Rallies in the valley JMU celebrated a first on Oct. 27 -- a presidential nominee visited campus. Thousands of community members, professors and students gathered in the Convocation Center to hear Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. In response, the JMU College Republicans held a Keep Virginia Red Rally. Read student perspectives on the day's events ... MORE

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