Upcoming Events

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Contemporary Gospel Singers Homecoming Concert

Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 1:00 pm, Grafton Stovall Theater

The Contemporary Gospel Singers will host its annual Homecoming Weekend Concert. Come join CGS and the JMU Alumni for an event filled with more songs and inspiration. This event is free and open to the public.


CMSS Homecoming Step Show and After Party

Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 8:00 pm (Doors at 7:00 pm), Wilson Hall 

The Annual Homecoming Step Show will take place Saturday October 17, 2009 at 8pm in the Wilson Hall Auditorium.  Doors will open at 7pm.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and are available at the Warren Hall Box Office, Room 302, until Thursday, October 15th.  Tickets will also be sold in the CMSS Office on Friday, October 16th.

Online ticket purchases will be provided at the Will Call area at the Step Show.

The Homecoming After Party will be held from 10pm-2am in the Godwin Hall Gymnasium. The After Party is $3 to attend and you must present a valid college ID - No Exceptions!

Experiential Learning Trip - Washington, D.C.

November 6-8, 2009 (Sign-ups begin on October 20th!)

Sign-ups begin at 8am on Tuesday, October 20th in CMSS!  The cost is $20 and due upon signing up.

JMU students from various backgrounds will participate in a trip to Washington, D.C. to examine the different historical and cultural sites in the nation's capital.  The experience will include immersion through museums, restaraunts and heritage centers. For more information, contact Ms. Tracy Lanier at laniertl@jmu.edu.

Diversity Career Day 2009

Wednesday, October 28th  and Thursday, October 29th

In collaboration with Career and Academic Planning, CMSS will provide transportation for students to attend Diversity Career Day at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA October 28-29.  Diversity Career Day attracts over 150 corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Students will have the option of attending the event one day or both days.  Buses will leave JMU at 9am and return at 2pm on each day. 

Sign up here online to reserve your spot for transportation!  The deadline to signup for transportation is Friday, October 23rd. 

To research companies in attendance, log onto the Diversity Career Day website.  For more information contact Mr. Trey Lewis at lewisje@jmu.edu.

Asian Culture Week

Monday, November 2nd through Saturday, November 7th

Asian Culture Week features artist Tim Be Told.  The week will be highlighted with the Asian Culture Show on Saturday, November 7th.  More information to come!