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2:30 p.m. ("One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure") and 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. ("Universe")
Miller Hall

The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis; the first show is geared toward families with young children while the second and third shows appeal to older children and adults; each show is followed by a 25-minute "star talk" that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible; for more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml; free.

2:30 p.m. ("Two Small Pieces of Glass") and 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. ("IBEX")
Miller Hall

The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis; the first show is geared toward families with young children while the second and third shows appeal to older children and adults; each show is followed by a 25-minute "star talk" that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible; for more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml; free.

2:30 p.m. ("Two Small Pieces of Glass") and 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. ("IBEX")
Miller Hall

The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis; the first show is geared toward families with young children while the second and third shows appeal to older children and adults; each show is followed by a 25-minute "star talk" that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible; for more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml; free.

2:30 p.m. ("Two Small Pieces of Glass") and 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. ("IBEX")
Miller Hall

The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis; the first show is geared toward families with young children while the second and third shows appeal to older children and adults; each show is followed by a 25-minute "star talk" that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible; for more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml; free.

Nov. 28-29

Thanksgiving Holiday.

University closed.

Dec. 23 (noon)-31
Winter Holiday.

University closed.

7 p.m.
JMU Sculpture Garden located between the Music Building and Duke Hall (Rain location: Memorial Hall Auditorium)

Mr. Jefferson’s Bones, an ensemble formed in 2001, presents classical, sacred, popular and jazz music, and is comprised of some of the Shenandoah Valley’s most experienced and talented trombonists including Niki Lendvay, a Harrisonburg City Schools’ music educator and freelance symphonic trombonist; Tom McKenzie, a noted area trombonist and Shenandoah Valley band leader; Andy Lankford, associate professor of trombone at JMU; and Robert Mott, a bass trombonist whose arrangements and compositions for the ensemble have been published by Cimarron Music Press.

Audience members are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs to the concerts. Parking is available between Duke Hall and Miller Hall, between the Forbes Center and Anthony-Seeger, and in the Warsaw Parking Deck. Sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Free.

Memorial Day.

University closed.

A winner of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education's prestigious Award of Excellence, Madison Alumni Conference is an annual, weekend-long program designed to recognize alumni volunteer achievement and build a network of JMU graduates who are informed, involved and invested in shaping the future of James Madison University.

Annual highlights include a keynote address from members of JMU's senior administration and the JMU Alumni Association president, workshops to enhance alumni events and programming, announcements of new university initiatives and an awards dinner to honor notable alumni volunteerism.

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A winner of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education's prestigious Award of Excellence, Madison Alumni Conference is an annual, weekend-long program designed to recognize alumni volunteer achievement and build a network of JMU graduates who are informed, involved and invested in shaping the future of James Madison University.

Annual highlights include a keynote address from members of JMU's senior administration and the JMU Alumni Association president, workshops to enhance alumni events and programming, announcements of new university initiatives and an awards dinner to honor notable alumni volunteerism.

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2:30 p.m. ("Two Small Pieces of Glass") and 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. ("IBEX")
Miller Hall

The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis; the first show is geared toward families with young children while the second and third shows appeal to older children and adults; each show is followed by a 25-minute "star talk" that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible; for more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml; free.

A winner of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education's prestigious Award of Excellence, Madison Alumni Conference is an annual, weekend-long program designed to recognize alumni volunteer achievement and build a network of JMU graduates who are informed, involved and invested in shaping the future of James Madison University.

Annual highlights include a keynote address from members of JMU's senior administration and the JMU Alumni Association president, workshops to enhance alumni events and programming, announcements of new university initiatives and an awards dinner to honor notable alumni volunteerism.

Click to learn more

2:30 p.m. ("Two Small Pieces of Glass") and 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. ("IBEX")
Miller Hall

The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis; the first show is geared toward families with young children while the second and third shows appeal to older children and adults; each show is followed by a 25-minute "star talk" that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible; for more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml; free.

7 p.m.
JMU Sculpture Garden located between the Music Building and Duke Hall (Rain location: Memorial Hall Auditorium)

Just Jazzin', a 20-member ensemble that plays big band and contemporary swing and Latin tunes, has played at concerts, dances and benefits in the Central Virginia area. The band also performs with college and high-school jazz ensembles, and gives master classes to young jazz musicians throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Directed by Tom McKenzie, Just Jazzin’ features vocal soloists Charles Barone and Kelly Harris. Just Jazzin’ is joined by Valley Jazz, a “senior” jazz band under the direction of Keith Hoodock.

Audience members are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs to the concerts. Parking is available between Duke Hall and Miller Hall, between the Forbes Center and Anthony-Seeger, and in the Warsaw Parking Deck. Sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Free.

June 11-13
10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

Children will learn summer trees and flowers of the arboretum. The workshop offers education on plant identification and basic botanical drawing. Materials included in a $35 fee. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum.

11 a.m.-noon
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

Children will develop an understanding of the importance of nature from children’s literature selections. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and a brown-bag picnic lunch for after storytime. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum.

June 13-16 and June 20-23

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

This classic tale follows the adventures of Ralph, a reckless, young mouse that ventures out from the knothole of his motel room to find a toy motorcycle. Ralph decides to take the bike for a spin, but the ride doesn’t last long. Fortunately, a young boy named Keith comes to the rescue, taking Ralph on a journey of friendship and motorcycling that he won’t soon forget.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

June 13-16 and June 20-23

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

This classic tale follows the adventures of Ralph, a reckless, young mouse that ventures out from the knothole of his motel room to find a toy motorcycle. Ralph decides to take the bike for a spin, but the ride doesn’t last long. Fortunately, a young boy named Keith comes to the rescue, taking Ralph on a journey of friendship and motorcycling that he won’t soon forget.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

June 13-16 and June 20-23

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

This classic tale follows the adventures of Ralph, a reckless, young mouse that ventures out from the knothole of his motel room to find a toy motorcycle. Ralph decides to take the bike for a spin, but the ride doesn’t last long. Fortunately, a young boy named Keith comes to the rescue, taking Ralph on a journey of friendship and motorcycling that he won’t soon forget.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

June 13-16 and June 20-23

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

This classic tale follows the adventures of Ralph, a reckless, young mouse that ventures out from the knothole of his motel room to find a toy motorcycle. Ralph decides to take the bike for a spin, but the ride doesn’t last long. Fortunately, a young boy named Keith comes to the rescue, taking Ralph on a journey of friendship and motorcycling that he won’t soon forget.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

7 p.m.
JMU Sculpture Garden located between the Music Building and Duke Hall (Rain location: Memorial Hall Auditorium)

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Concert Band, under the direction of Keith Hoodock, traditionally performs concert-in-the-park repertoire with marches, overtures and Broadway musicals. This year’s performance will feature Broadway tunes, movie music, Americana music and Sousa marches. The band traces its lineage to the late 19th century; it took the form of a modern-day concert band in 1983.

Audience members are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs to the concerts. Parking is available between Duke Hall and Miller Hall, between the Forbes Center and Anthony-Seeger, and in the Warsaw Parking Deck. Sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Free.

Noon-1 p.m.
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Pavilion

“Easy and Economical Vertical Gardening” with Lee Norford of Lowes Garden Center. Learn how to use common old or new stuff like pallets and rain gutters to put the vertical spaces in your garden to work. Grow flowers or seasonal plants like spring greens and lettuce or strawberries from wall mounted, strung or suspended rain gutters. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum. Free.

June 13-16 and June 20-23

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

This classic tale follows the adventures of Ralph, a reckless, young mouse that ventures out from the knothole of his motel room to find a toy motorcycle. Ralph decides to take the bike for a spin, but the ride doesn’t last long. Fortunately, a young boy named Keith comes to the rescue, taking Ralph on a journey of friendship and motorcycling that he won’t soon forget.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

7-10 p.m.
Leaving from the Frances Plecker Education Center, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

Enjoy being drawn through the woodlands of the arboretum by beautiful Belgium and Percheron teams of horses and an experienced coachman on a warm summer night in a romantic convertible carriage. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum.

June 13-16 and June 20-23

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

This classic tale follows the adventures of Ralph, a reckless, young mouse that ventures out from the knothole of his motel room to find a toy motorcycle. Ralph decides to take the bike for a spin, but the ride doesn’t last long. Fortunately, a young boy named Keith comes to the rescue, taking Ralph on a journey of friendship and motorcycling that he won’t soon forget.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

June 13-16 and June 20-23

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

This classic tale follows the adventures of Ralph, a reckless, young mouse that ventures out from the knothole of his motel room to find a toy motorcycle. Ralph decides to take the bike for a spin, but the ride doesn’t last long. Fortunately, a young boy named Keith comes to the rescue, taking Ralph on a journey of friendship and motorcycling that he won’t soon forget.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

Join fellow JMU alumni, friends, and family for our chapter's largest scholarship fundraiser!

The JMU Alumni Chapter of Richmond presents the annual Crabfest, a full day of food and fun! Cost is $35 per adult and children 13 and under are FREE! Feast from 12pm until 5pm on delicious fresh crabs, shrimp, hot dogs, and corn-on-the-cob; five complimentary beer tickets, and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages are also included.  Bring your tailgating tents, cornhole sets, and JMU gear for this can't-miss tradition.

Register today!

June 13-16 and June 20-23

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

This classic tale follows the adventures of Ralph, a reckless, young mouse that ventures out from the knothole of his motel room to find a toy motorcycle. Ralph decides to take the bike for a spin, but the ride doesn’t last long. Fortunately, a young boy named Keith comes to the rescue, taking Ralph on a journey of friendship and motorcycling that he won’t soon forget.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

7-10 p.m.
Ernst Terrace, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

Reserve to enjoy displayed hors d’oeuvres, live music performed by Heat of the Night, dancing and fine wine. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum.

June 13-16 and June 20-23

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

This classic tale follows the adventures of Ralph, a reckless, young mouse that ventures out from the knothole of his motel room to find a toy motorcycle. Ralph decides to take the bike for a spin, but the ride doesn’t last long. Fortunately, a young boy named Keith comes to the rescue, taking Ralph on a journey of friendship and motorcycling that he won’t soon forget.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

7 p.m.
JMU Sculpture Garden located between the Music Building and Duke Hall (Rain location: Memorial Hall Auditorium)

A perennial favorite, The 29th Army Band returns to play patriotic and popular music. Chief Warrant Officer Donald Carson conducts the band. Established in 1917, the 29th has supported the troops fighting in World Wars I and II, Bosnia and Iraq. Based in Petersburg, Va., the band has performed moral-building concerts and provided ceremonial backgrounds for funerals, changes of command and community concerts.

Audience members are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs to the concerts. Parking is available between Duke Hall and Miller Hall, between the Forbes Center and Anthony-Seeger, and in the Warsaw Parking Deck. Sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Free.

The time is finally here! This year, JMU will be hosting an alumni event perfect for the Las Vegas setting! Please join us, in conjunction with the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa for a Vegas style pool party! 

Tickets start at 40 dollars per person and will include 2 hours of food, beer and wine open bar, sodas and a shuttle to the event! Ticket prices will go up to $50 on May 1st. 

Sign-Up Today!

Noon-1 p.m.
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Pavilion

“Living Patios, Paths and Bird Baths” with Jennifer Rucinski, Mast Landscape Group landscape designer. Learn how to use moss and lichens in shade gardens. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum. Free.

The Baltimore/Annapolis Alumni Chapter is injecting some purple into an old rivalry recharged last year.

Join fellow JMU alumni at Camden Yards on June 29 as the Baltimore Orioles try to avenge last years playoff loss by taking on the New York Yankees.

Friends and family are welcome to join in the fun, which begins with a pre-game picnic inside the stadium at 5:30 p.m. (first pitch is 7:15). The picnic area is located in the bullpen picnic area which is right next to the legends statues. The picnic menu includes: Hot dogs, barbecue sandwiches, pasta salad, chips, popcorn, cookies, and all you can drink soda and beer.

Adult tickets to the game and the picnic are $50. Adult tickets to the game only also are $24. While at the picnic, the alumni chapter will be raffling off a pair of tickets to a Baltimore Ravens game as well as signed items by Baltimore Orioles players. Buying a ticket to this event will automatically give you one raffle ticket. Additional tickets can be purchased at the game.

Sign up for the picnic, enjoy some baseball, and give yourself a chance to win some prized football seats.

Please contact bmoredukes@gmail.com with additional questions.

Independence Day.

University closed.

7 p.m.
JMU Sculpture Garden located between the Music Building and Duke Hall (Rain location: Memorial Hall Auditorium)

A newcomer to the 2013 series, the Shenandoah Valley Pipe Band brings traditional Scottish and Irish pipe music to the Shenandoah Valley. With six pipers and six drummers, the band has played in a variety of festivals and parades, and won the best marching unit in the Staunton July 4th parade. The band was founded in early 2009 by pipe major Kathy Hawkins, several of her piping students and a small group of drummers who had never before played the highland drums.

Audience members are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs to the concerts. Parking is available between Duke Hall and Miller Hall, between the Forbes Center and Anthony-Seeger, and in the Warsaw Parking Deck. Sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Free.

11 a.m.-noon
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

Children will develop an understanding of the importance of nature from children’s literature selections. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and a brown-bag picnic lunch for after storytime. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum.

Noon-1 p.m.
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Pavilion

“Succulents... Gardening Outside the Box” with Julia Stutzman, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum education coordinator and JMU adjunct faculty in biology. Gardeners wanting to move away from water-thirsty gardening can learn about gardening with succulents. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum. Free.

Noon-1 p.m.
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Pavilion

“Down to Earth Dirt Deli” with Sandy Greene. Be sure to bring a brown-bag lunch to eat while enjoying this lecture because the soil horizon parfait and subterranean sub sandwich that will be created from custom all natural soil ingredients aren’t edible! Learn all about the Earth’s soil layers and explore soil quality and management practices at this fun and interactive lecture. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum. Free.

July 18-21 and July 25-28

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

The best-selling children’s paperback of all time, “Charlotte’s Web” tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig that desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider on a campaign to save him. Watch this timeless tale come to life in a thrilling theatrical presentation.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

July 18-21 and July 25-28

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

The best-selling children’s paperback of all time, “Charlotte’s Web” tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig that desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider on a campaign to save him. Watch this timeless tale come to life in a thrilling theatrical presentation.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

July 18-21 and July 25-28

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

The best-selling children’s paperback of all time, “Charlotte’s Web” tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig that desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider on a campaign to save him. Watch this timeless tale come to life in a thrilling theatrical presentation.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

July 18-21 and July 25-28

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

The best-selling children’s paperback of all time, “Charlotte’s Web” tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig that desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider on a campaign to save him. Watch this timeless tale come to life in a thrilling theatrical presentation.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

July 18-21 and July 25-28

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

The best-selling children’s paperback of all time, “Charlotte’s Web” tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig that desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider on a campaign to save him. Watch this timeless tale come to life in a thrilling theatrical presentation.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

Noon-1 p.m.
Frances Plecker Education Center, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

“No Friend Left Behind” with Gail Turnbull, assistant director of the arboretum, highlighting the arboretum’s social media sites and sharing how following can be a fun way to increase gardening know-how.

For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum. Free.

July 18-21 and July 25-28

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

The best-selling children’s paperback of all time, “Charlotte’s Web” tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig that desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider on a campaign to save him. Watch this timeless tale come to life in a thrilling theatrical presentation.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

July 18-21 and July 25-28

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

The best-selling children’s paperback of all time, “Charlotte’s Web” tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig that desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider on a campaign to save him. Watch this timeless tale come to life in a thrilling theatrical presentation.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

July 18-21 and July 25-28

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

The best-selling children’s paperback of all time, “Charlotte’s Web” tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig that desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider on a campaign to save him. Watch this timeless tale come to life in a thrilling theatrical presentation.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

July 18-21 and July 25-28

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

The best-selling children’s paperback of all time, “Charlotte’s Web” tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig that desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider on a campaign to save him. Watch this timeless tale come to life in a thrilling theatrical presentation.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

July 18-21 and July 25-28

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

The best-selling children’s paperback of all time, “Charlotte’s Web” tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig that desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider on a campaign to save him. Watch this timeless tale come to life in a thrilling theatrical presentation.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.

Noon-1 p.m.
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Pavilion

“Early Colonial to Victorian Garden Design” with landscape architect Nate Miller, who shows period examples and plant samples of early American gardens.

For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum. Free.

11 a.m.-noon
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

Children will develop an understanding of the importance of nature from children’s literature selections. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and a brown-bag picnic lunch for after storytime. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum.

The 2013 Virginia Software Summit will take place on August 5, 2013 at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The program is tentatively scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information, including registration, will be available soon. In the meantime, please save the date.

About the Summit: The Virginia Software Summit brings together higher ed and our software vendor partners to discuss innovative, improved and more cost effective ways to provision software for faculty, researchers, staff and students. From licensing negotiation to tracking and reporting software use, managing software is complex. The emergence of cloud computing and continued economic pressure adds complexity to an already challenging software management environment for platform vendors, application vendors and higher education software consumers.

See the Virginia Software Summit site for information on past events: http://virginiasoftwaresummit.org

Aug. 5-9
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday
Memorial Hall

The theme of this year's camp, for rising third to rising eighth graders, is "Words In Motion." The goal of the poetry camp is to inspire children to explore all the ways they can be creative with words.

The cost of the camp is $75 for the week and includes lunch and a snack each day. Scholarships are available.

Registration begins April 8 at http://www.jmu.edu/furiousflower.

Sponsored by the Furious Flower Poetry Center.

11 a.m.-noon
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

Children will develop an understanding of the importance of nature from children’s literature selections. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and a brown-bag picnic lunch for after storytime. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum.

Reunions for the Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993,
1998, 2003, and 2008

If you are a member of the above classes and are interested in planning a reunion event or participating on a reunion committee for next year's Homecoming Reunion Weekend, please complete the form.  You can volunteer for your class year reunion or an affinity reunion (for example: Kinesiology Alumni, Cheerleading Alumni, Sigma Kappa Alumni, etc.).

Each class is responsible for planning its own reunion event(s), but the Alumni Office is here to help with all your planning needs.  If we don't hear from your class, you will not have a reunion in 2013. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 888.568.2586 or alumni_link@jmu.edu.

Reunions for the Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993,
1998, 2003, and 2008

If you are a member of the above classes and are interested in planning a reunion event or participating on a reunion committee for next year's Homecoming Reunion Weekend, please complete the form.  You can volunteer for your class year reunion or an affinity reunion (for example: Kinesiology Alumni, Cheerleading Alumni, Sigma Kappa Alumni, etc.).

Each class is responsible for planning its own reunion event(s), but the Alumni Office is here to help with all your planning needs.  If we don't hear from your class, you will not have a reunion in 2013. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 888.568.2586 or alumni_link@jmu.edu.

The Campus Door Decorating Competition brings out the creativity and spirit of the JMU community. Participants may register as either a department or an individual. All doors must be completed by Monday, Oct. 28 at 8 a.m. Finalists will be selected Wednesday, Oct. 30 and winners announced Friday, Nov. 1 at Pep Rally. Voting will take place on the JMUHomecoming Facebook page.  The JMU Alumni Association awards prizes to the winners.

Mr. and Mrs. Madison, presented by the Student Government Association, is held every year to select two outstanding senior who embody the Madison Spirit. Voting takes place in the weeks leading up to Homecoming Week on the SGA website.

Throw on your favorite Purple Out shirt and come to The Quad, as and members of the Madison community gather together in an opening ceremony to kick off Homecoming Week. Purple Out — presented by the SGA and the JMU Alumni Association — features live music and a special lighting of the Wilson Hall cupola to officially begin Homecoming 2013. And, of course, it's also the annual event for attendees to pick up their new Purple Out shirts. Specific time of events TBD.

Love your residence hall? The Residence Hall Banner Contest is a great way to show your JMU spirit. Blank banners and contest instructions may be picked up at the Leeolou Alumni Center the week of Oct. 7-11. Designs are due back at the alumni center Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. Banners will hang on the face of Godwin Hall during Homecoming Week and voting will take place on the JMU Homecoming Facebook page with prizes going to the winning hall.

Time to hop into the way-back machine as the JMU Alumni Association celebrates the past 50 years of Madison graduates. We'll be rolling out old yearbook photos and music hits from the 1960s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s on the JMU Homecoming Facebook page. And our friends in dining services will be serving up some tasty treats for each decade.

We bleed purple. And what better way to show our JMU support — and our volunteerism — than to participate in a blood drive. JMU will have a location on campus and satellite locations through our regional chapters. The blood drive is open to the public. Specific time and location of the blood drives TBD.

An annual event to kick off Homecoming weekend. Registration includes green fees, golf cart, breakfast, lunch, and an awards presentation. Awards go to the top three teams. Highlights will include awards for closest to the pin, longest drive, and a raffle of JMU Alumni items. Raffle tickets and mulligans will be available for purchase during check-in.

Homecoming kicks off with Purple Out, but the fun really goes to another level at Pep Rally, which ushers in a weekend of purple and gold on campus. Join the JMU Alumni Association, Student Ambassadors, JMU Athletics and members of the JMU community as we welcome alumni back to campus and give the Dukes a boost before their Homecoming football game against CAA rival Villanova.

Homecoming 2013 Reunions
Reunions for the Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, and 2008

If you are a member of the above classes and are interested in planning a reunion event or participating on a reunion committee for  Homecoming 2013, please complete the form below.  You can volunteer for your class year reunion or an affinity reunion (for example: Kinesiology Alumni, Cheerleading Alumni, Sigma Kappa Alumni, etc.).

Each class is responsible for planning its own reunion event(s), but the Alumni Office is here to help with all your planning needs.  If we don't hear from your class, you will not have a reunion in 2013.  

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 888.568.2586 or alumni_link@jmu.edu.

To learn more click here or call (540)-568-6211

A JMU tailgate is a perfect place to spend a fall Saturday on campus. We'll have food trucks available, plus plenty of giveaway items and a DJ. HQ is located on Godwin Field, right in front of Bridgeforth Stadium. The location is open to the public and no admission is required. Reunion groups can use this as a meeting space and the JMU Alumni Association will have tours of campus leaving from this location until kickoff of the JMU/Villanova football game.

June 13-16 and June 20-23

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
Studio Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

This classic tale follows the adventures of Ralph, a reckless, young mouse that ventures out from the knothole of his motel room to find a toy motorcycle. Ralph decides to take the bike for a spin, but the ride doesn’t last long. Fortunately, a young boy named Keith comes to the rescue, taking Ralph on a journey of friendship and motorcycling that he won’t soon forget.

For tickets, check http://www.jmu.edu/jmuarts or call (540) 568-7000.