News Archive: November 2011

James Madison University Selects Jonathan R. Alger as Sixth President
November 28, 2011: The James Madison University Board of Visitors has unanimously selected Mr. Jonathan R. Alger to serve as the next president of James Madison University.
A Very Merry Creative Madison
November 22, 2011: Join the Office of Student Activities and Involvement for some holiday cheer
CS-L accepting partnership applications
November 22, 2011: Office of Community Service-Learning is accepting partnership applications
History department welcomes new faculty
November 22, 2011: History department welcomes new faculty
Ingrid Michaelson Concert
November 22, 2011: Ingrid Michaelson will perform in Wilson Hall on Dec. 2.
Live at the Drum
November 22, 2011: Live at the Drum features Trinity and Trees of Fire on Dec. 1
Madison Historians announce discovery
November 22, 2011: Madison Historians make archaeological discovery at James Madison's ancestral home
JMU's Holidayfest Welcomes Jazzfest, Helps the Hungry
November 22, 2011: The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University is proud to host Holidayfest, a family favorite in the Shenandoah Valley for 43 years.
JMU CS-L program cited by Mother Jones magazine
November 22, 2011: Mother Jones Magazine named JMU one of the Top Ten Activist Schools
Public History Students Develop Website
November 22, 2011: Public History Students Develop Website
Take-a-Look 2011
November 22, 2011: Take-a-Look Day, Nov. 12, is an open house for multicultural prospective students
Shenandoah Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics (SUMS) Conference
November 22, 2011: Elizabeth Brown and Laura Taalman have received renewed funding through National Science Foundation grant DMS-0536991, in conjunction with the Mathematical Association of America
Candlelight Vigil: Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 22, 2011: The LGBT and Ally Education Program will hold a candlelight vigil for the upcoming Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 17.
Symantec Endpoint Protection Now Available for Lion
November 22, 2011: Symantec Endpoint Protection Now Available for Lion
Counseling Students and Professionals Learn the Importance of Mindfulness
November 22, 2011: How mindful are you of your actions in the workplace? What about with children or coworkers?
An open door to the world
November 18, 2011: James Madison University is the top master's-level institution in the country in the number of students who participate in short-term study-abroad programs, according to a report released this week by the Institute of In
'Girls Exploring Engineering Program' Visits JMU
November 18, 2011: On Saturday, November 12, the JMU School of Engineering hosted 15 high school girls for a day
The Freshmen 15 - It's All About Prevention
November 15, 2011: In the middle of the 2009-2010 academic year, freshmen received an e-mail from Dr. Melissa Rittenhouse and Alumni Emily Brown
JMU Students Travel to Wise County
November 15, 2011: During a spring break filled with snow days and winding van rides through hills and hollers, the nine students who spent their week serving in Wise County
Service Before Self this Thanksgiving
November 15, 2011: While the majority of James Madison University's students are looking forward to a break from classes and some time at home at Thanksgiving, a group of 30 students is looking forward to a week of long travel, hard work a
NSF Grant Boosts Digital Forensics
November 14, 2011: Dr. Florian P. Buchholz (Associate Professor, Computer Science) and Dr. Hossain M. Heydari (Professor, Computer Science) have received $916,714 from the National Science Foundation for Scholarship for Service: Digital F
Intramural Sports Registration for Spring Semester
November 12, 2011: Register November 14 through December 1 for the following sports...
University Mourns Loss of Dr. John Noftsinger
November 11, 2011: Dr. Jerry Benson, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, is sad to announce the death of Dr. John Noftsinger.
Hungry eyes: JMU spotlights growing problem
November 11, 2011: The face of hunger is forlorn, often frantic, at times unflinching. It is also increasingly familiar.
40 Years in March Time
November 8, 2011: Submit proposals today for the 6th Annual Diversity Conference to be held March 19.
4-VA Collaborative Opens New Opportunities
November 8, 2011: Submit proposals today for the 6th Annual Diversity Conference to be held March 19.
Bringing stability post-conflict
November 1, 2011: Too often the high cost of war is ignored. Kenneth Rutherford brings the reality of civilian casualties and disablement caused by landmines to the front of international attention.

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