James Madison Center for Civic Engagement

Our mission is to educate and inspire people to address public issues and cultivate a just and inclusive democracy.

The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement emphasizes the acquisition of knowledge to make one a more informed citizen, skills to make one a more effective citizen, and values that embrace pluralism, open-mindedness and diversity. The Madison Center is a nonpartisan entity that works in partnership with students, faculty, staff, and with community, state and national partners, to support civic learning and democratic engagement.

News

Democracy Matters - Episode 13: Talkin 'bout the Revolution
What we can learn from women breaking barriers in early America?
Democracy Matters - Episode 12: The Ballot Box: The Only Place Where Jeff Bezos and the Janitor of McDonalds Are Equal
Although there have been many advancements since the passage of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, there is much to be done to improve the status of women.
A right and a privilege
Long before the 19th Amendment, American women participated in the political process.
Early American scholar, focusing on women in politics, speaks at JMU
Rosemarie Zagarri, an early American scholar and professor of U.S. history will be the next presenter of the Madison Vision Series.
Democracy Matters - Episode 11: Women Breaking Barriers: A Timeline
2019-2020 marks the 100th anniversary since the passage and ratification of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution

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James Madison Center for Civic Engagement

Burruss Hall
MSC 7808
820 Madison Drive
Room 243
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807

goldbeax@jmu.edu
540-568-7549