News Archive: March 2010

Saturn's rings, Mars' surface to be visible from JMU Astronomy Park
March 31, 2010: The James Madison University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites the public and the JMU community to take a free and close up view of Saturn and Mars from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the astronomy park.
Week of Events to Boost Awareness of Disability Services
March 26, 2010: One of the highlights of the week will be a keynote address on Monday by Dr. Richard Pimentel, a driving force behind enactment of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Driving Force Behind Disabilities Act to Give Keynote Address at JMU
March 25, 2010: Dr. Richard Pimentel has come a long way since being declared dead at birth, growing up in a dysfunctional family and then losing his hearing in a bomb blast during the Vietnam War.
JMU Dance Ensemble Performs Student, Faculty Choreography
March 19, 2010: The JMU School of Theatre and Dance will showcase its nationally recognized dance program when it presents the Contemporary Dance Ensemble in concerts featuring choreography by student, faculty and guest artists.
Ceremonies To Mark Start of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society at JMU
March 17, 2010: Up to 150 students will be inducted as inaugural members of the James Madison University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, at Wilson Hall.
JMU Graduate Students Present at Annual Research Forum
March 16, 2010: James Madison University graduate students presented their research in psychological sciences, occupational therapy and assessment and measurement March 4 at the Fifth Annual Graduate Student Research Forum in Richmond.
Musician Sparks Is New Dean For JMU Visual and Performing Arts
March 15, 2010: Dr. George Sparks, the new dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at James Madison University, considers himself an enthusiastic advocate for all the arts at JMU and beyond.
Ceremonies To Mark Start of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society at JMU 2010
March 15, 2010: Up to 150 students will be inducted as inaugural members of the James Madison University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, at Wilson Hall.
Study Abroad Programs Foster Worldviews
March 15, 2010: The JMU Semester in Florence is one of five semester-long programs developed by the JMU Office of International Programs.
JMU's College of Business Gets Straight A's in "BusinessWeek" Rankings
March 12, 2010: You could say James Madison University's College of Business made the dean's list again in 2010.
39 Teams Take JMU's Service Commitment on the Road for Spring Break
March 1, 2010: About 400 people from James Madison University are heading to destinations throughout the United States and seven other countries to spend Spring Break.
Bridging the gap between poverty and success
March 1, 2010: Ashley Mitchell ('09) says that the JMU Centennial Scholars Program helped "bridge the gap between poverty and academic success." Now the Richmond Alternative School Teacher of the Year is helping at-risk students find their own successes.
Engaging in community classrooms
March 1, 2010: Drafting economic development plans, writing grants to improve infrastructure and developing municipality safety plans are all part of the work in local governments accomplished by JMU public policy and administration students.

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