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Spring 2006 Madison
Got inspiration?
Find it here in "Madison"
Madison doesn't have to look hard to find stories of inspiration, because inspiration grows at JMU. Professors, students and alumni make positive change in the world every day. This issue tells many of those stories, like professor Joe Opala's integral role in Priscilla's Homecoming, a 250-year journey of exploration and healing; College of Education Dean Phil Wishon's eloquent vision of the role of education in America; and Cindy Coolbaugh's ('70) part in winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
While we like to think of Madison as just the messenger, the stories themselves are earning praise. The Professors You Love series won the Council for Advancement and Support of Education's District III Award of Excellence for feature writing. This series -- written by you -- has won a CASE award three years running. Read the newest installment by Chris Womack ('88) on Page 32.
Madison has bragging rights to two more of this issue's stories. Senior Casey Templeton was named the national 2005 College Photographer of the Year. The images he captures are inspiring, and we've been lucky to work with him. You can see his work throughout this and past magazines and read more about him on Page 58.
On Page 22, the focus is on Madison's own assistant editor, Michelle Hite ('88), who won the Alumni Association's 2005 Distinguished Service Award at the Homecoming Gala because of her exemplary Madison spirit and dedication to both campus and community. Michelle's acceptance speech also won a CASE District III Special Merit award.
Just as important to address is the one criticism we have received about the magazine since the redesign -- disappointment about the decision to discontinue listing Weddings and Future Dukes. Very few readers have actually complained, so we're asking you to weigh in: Should they make a comeback? See what you think about the sample listing on Page 79, then vote "for" or "against" Weddings and Future Dukes in future issues by e-mailing madisonmag@jmu. edu. Your input will decide the issue.
Keep those stories of inspiration coming.
PAM BROCK
Editor
Spring 2006 Madison
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