FEA 25th Anniversary Celebration Picnic
Click this link to register by July 31, 2026.
Come eat, drink, and be merry among your fellow colleagues as we share in life's triumphs and journeys. A special celebration gift will be available to all who attend.
•Open beer & wine bar and buffet lunch
•JMU Atlantic Union Bank Stadium Club Room
•Parking in Ballard Parking Deck
• Spouses and guests Welcome
"Beautiful" Carol King Musical at Shenandoah University
BEAUTIFUL is a jukebox musical with a book by Douglas McGrath that tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than BEAUTIFUL music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.
Meet bus at JMU R10 Lot: 12:30 pm
Leave JMU: 1:00 pm
Arrive at the Shenandoah Theatre: 2:15 pm
Show Time! - 2:30 pm
Leave for JMU: 4:30 pm
Arrive at JMU: 6:00 pm
NOTE: The R10 Parking Lot is at 1365 Hunters Rd
Formerly Rockingham Hall - Accessed from Hunters Road
The R10 Parking Lot is located just off Port Republic Rd, south of the I-81 interchange.
Stay Tuned for more information on these following events:
- Monday, August 17: Book Group meets by zoom. Contact Mary Atkins for information. maryatkins149@gmail.com
- Friday, August 28: Wine Social Group meets at Kay Knickrehm’s home. Contact Janet Glockner for information. gloeckjw@jmu.edu
- Wednesday, September 9: Breakfast Group meets at Panera Bread. Contact Jim Benedict. benedijo@jmu.edu
- Monday, September 21: Book Group meets by zoom. Contact Mary Atkins for information. maryatkins149@gmail.com
- Thursday, September 24: Reception for President Jim Schmidt. 4-5:30 pm. Location tbd.
- Friday, September 25: Wine Social Group meets at Jim & Joyce Benedict’s home. Contact Janet Glockner for information.
- Thursday, October 1: Fall Newsletter Deadline. Send information to Kay Knickrehm, Newsletter Editor.
- Tuesday, October 6: Fall Luncheon. Athletic Union Bank Center Campanelli Room. 11:30-1:30 pm.
- Wednesday, October 14: Breakfast Group meets at Panera Bread. Contact Jim Benedict.
- Monday, October 19: Book Group meets by zoom. Contact Mary Atkins for information.
- Friday, October 23: Wine Social Group meets at Brenda Seal’s home. Contact Janet Glockner for information.
- Wednesday, November 11: Breakfast Group meets at Panera Bread. Contact Jim Benedict.
- Monday, November 16: Book Group meets by zoom. Contact Mary Atkins for information.
- Friday, November 20: Wine Social Group meets at Terry Wessel’s home. Contact Janet Glockner for information.
- Wednesday, December 9: Breakfast Group meets at Panera Bread. Contact Jim Benedict.
- Week of December 14-18: Holiday Gala. Date to be determined.
- Friday, December 18: Wine Social Group meets at Kathy Schwartz’s home. Contact Janet Glockner for information.
- Monday, December 21: Book Group meets by zoom. Contact Mary Atkins for information. (tentative)
- Thursday, April 29, 2027: Academic Affairs Awards and Recognition Luncheon 12-2 p.m., Festival Ballroom
- Wednesday, May 19, 2027: Academic Affairs Faculty Retirement Luncheon 12-2 p.m., Hall of Presidents
We also encourage you to explore these continual opportunities within JMU:
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Explore JMU Lifelong Learning Institute Classes (JMU Ice House 127 West Bruce St Harrisonburg)
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Edith Carrier Arboretum (780 University Blvd Harrisonburg)
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Catch a FREE Saturday Show at John C Well Planetarium (91 E Grace St, Harrisonburg)
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Forbes Center for the Performing Arts (147 Warsaw Ave, Harrisonburg)
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"Catch" Harrisonburg Turks Baseball Game (Memorial Park)
By choosing to attend these events, you are acknowledging that there are inherent risks. Your attendance demonstrates your willingness to assume those risks and demonstrates your agreement to abide by applicable health and safety measures.
