We invite you to our FEA Fall Luncheon on Tuesday October 6, 2026 from 11:30 -1:30 at the Atlantic Union Bank Center Club Room. 

Reception will be at 11:30 with open bar with lunch beginning at 12.

As you eat, we will enjoy meeting and listening to Christine Hutchins, our new Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Communications. From standardized branding to integrity-filled social media and news presence, it takes a lot to maintain the good image of James Madison University throughout all possible communication outlets as well as make sure that all 3000+ employees do the same. Come learn a little about how such a feat is accomplished.

Register by clicking this link:

https://www.eventcreate.com/e/2026-fall-luncheon

Registration deadline is September 26^th to give catering final numbers. We hope to see you there!

November 18th Bus Trip to Washington DC

Bus will leave at 8:30am from JMU and return by 4:30pm.

More details and registration to come. 

• 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

• Explore JMU Lifelong Learning Institute Classes (JMU Ice House 127 West Bruce St Harrisonburg)

• Edith Carrier Arboretum (780 University Blvd Harrisonburg)
  

• Catch a FREE Saturday Show at John C Well Planetarium (91 E Grace St, Harrisonburg)
  

• Forbes Center for the Performing Arts (147 Warsaw Ave, Harrisonburg)

• "Catch" Harrisonburg Turks Baseball Game (Memorial Park)

• Become Involved with JMU's Food Forest

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.