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What text will all first-year students be reading this summer?

 

Federalist 10 by James Madison:

•  It's one of the great works of political philosophy

•  It's intellectually demanding; and

•  It raises important questions about community, citizenship, diversity, freedom and responsibility

 

Sign-up now to be a facilitator by emailing us at orientation@jmu.edu or calling 568-1787!

 

Contact the Orientation Office to receive a copy of the text, get a free gift, and learn how to get involved as a program facilitator.

 

Click here to learn more about First Year Reading

Make a Lasting Impression - Be a Conversations with Professors Facilitator!

 

All faculty members are invited to facilitate a Conversations with Professors Session. 

 

Co-sponsored by the Center for Faculty Innovation.

 

Click here for resources for "Conversations" facilitators posted on the Center for Faculty Innovation website.

 

Sign-up now to be a facilitator by emailing us at orientation@jmu.edu or calling 568-1787!

 

2008 Orientation Dates and Information

Transfer Orientation

•   Transfer Springboard: June 2, 3, 5, & 6

•  Transfer 1787 Orientation: August 22, 23 & 24

 

First-Year Orientation

•   Summer Springboard: June 23, 24, 26, 27, 30 July 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 & 16

•  First-year Residence Hall Move-in: August 19 or 20

•  1787 Orientation: August 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24

•  1787 Mappy schedule (This is a PDF file requiring the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can get here).

•  Conversations with Professors and First Year Reading Discussions: Thursday, Aug. 21

 

August 25: Classes meet as scheduled