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Community Resources

  • Office of Community Service Learning (x86366)
    • Find out more information about Alternative Spring Break programs
    • Find out what kind of community service projects are going on in Harrisonburg and the surrounding community.
  • Hall Mural Project
    • During homecoming, each hall will be allowed to paint a mural on a specified wall in the hall as part of a contest
  • Community Council and Community Activities Board
    • You can always talk to your CC or CAB for Community programming ideas
    • Contact your SHAPE Rep/President and/or Floor Rep to find out what the community needs
  • University Program Board (x86217)
    • They’ll let you know what is going on around campus, especially the big events that will get your residents out of the hall
    • Ask a UPB member to come speak about UPB sponsored committees and programs
  • “50 Things to do at JMU Besides Drink and Party”
    • A list of local things to do and places to visit
  • Homecoming week
  • Parent’s weekend
  • Football games
  • Downtown Harrisonburg
    • Take your residents to You Made It for a fun field trip to paint your own piece of pottery
    • Kline’s Dairy Bar (Wolfe St.- they have a different weekly flavor than on South Main!)
  • Kline’s Dairy Bar (South Main St)
    Always a great place to go to get away from campus for a bit while feeding your sweet tooth!
  • Masterpiece theater (x87000)
    • There are many different events that go on throughout the year. Contact them to find out more information!
  • Grafton-Stovall
    • Enjoy $2.50 movies and $.50 popcorn!

       

Our Mission Statement

The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one's community.

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View of Warren Hall from the Village