News Archive: September 2012

President Alger announces updates to JMU senior leadership team
September 28, 2012: President Jonathan Alger announced changes to his senior leadership team
Board of Visitors Summary of Actions/Discussions: Sept. 28, 2012
September 28, 2012: JMU's Board of Visitors met to discuss issues affecting the university
Teaching abroad leads to new perspectives for faculty, students
September 27, 2012: Costa Rica provided a picturesque setting for teaching James Madison University nursing and health science students last May, but the experience certainly was no vacation.
Biking, boarding and busing to be discussed at first TGIF forum
September 26, 2012: Tips, tools and tactics that reduce travel time, accidents and environmental impact will be discussed at the first Think Green, It's Friday forum of the fall semester
International Week 2012 kickoff
September 24, 2012: International Week 2012 at James Madison University has a distinctly Latin flavor
Google Online Marketing Challenge professor
September 21, 2012: When your classes have produced three of the past five winners of the Americas Region in the Google Online Marketing Challenge, and placed 20 other teams in the top 100 worldwide...
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist returns to campus
September 20, 2012: Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Jeff Gammage advises students in the School of Media Arts and Design
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist to speak at JMU
September 13, 2012: James Madison University alumnus and 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner Jeff Gammage will return to campus on Monday to discuss why, in an era of blogs, social media and declining readership, journalism still matters.
Nick Langridge, Vice President for University Advancement
September 12, 2012: JMU President Jonathan Alger has appointed two-time James Madison University graduate Nick Langridge ('00, '07M) as vice president of the Division of University Advancement.
Home away from home: Boren scholar White returns to Japan
September 11, 2012: Adam White jokes that he doesn't know enough Japanese to request a date with a native Japanese speaker.
A Time of Caring
September 11, 2012: Much was lost on 9/11: family, friends, a sense of security. Yet, we can find our best selves in times of tragedy as evidenced by the ways the Madison community responded following the attack.
Students organize 9/11 remembrance
September 11, 2012: The Madison community gathered on the Festival Lawn for a memorial service of speeches, songs, prayers from many faiths and a candlelight vigil to commemorate the 9/11 tragedy.
Get Involved, Make YOUR Mark
September 6, 2012: JMU leadership program for freshman and sophomores called Make Your Mark on Madison.
Bioscience Mural Showcases Alumna's Passion for Art, Science
September 5, 2012: Bioscience Mural Showcases Alumna's Passion for Art, Science
Suicide Prevention Week: Hope Talks-Talk Hope
September 3, 2012: JMU's Suicide Prevention Week mission, theme and events for the week.
Academics, adventure and the Appalachian Trail
September 1, 2012: Honors students experienced a combination of seminar and geography when they studied and lived on part of the Appalachian Trail. Multidisciplinary approaches helped the students learn as they hiked and camped on nearly 70 miles of the trail
Critical thinking beyond the classroom
September 1, 2012: Eighty percent of JMU undergraduates do research, a practicum, an internship or student teach. Many do more than one of these. The result? Critical thinking skills. For Katie Sensabaugh ('12), an exchange with a professo
Dualities
September 1, 2012: Rosan Tomaino Hunter ('76) and Robert S. Hunter ('74, '76M) enjoy the duality of making and teaching art. Their combined list of art awards and accolades is as long as their love for each other. They recently celebrated their 34th...
Scientist probes chance of life on Mars
September 1, 2012: Talk about a memorable classroom experience. Biogeochemist and geologist Jennifer Eigenbrode ('94) says Lynn Fichter's geology class pointed her toward her research focus.
Bridging diverse interests
September 1, 2012: Jessica Lewis ('08) balances graduate studies and helping Centennial Scholars
Learning Where You Live
September 1, 2012: Finding intellectual challenges and good friends are both important in a rewarding college experience.
Making a Big impact
September 1, 2012: Madison students go one-on-one with local youth in Big Brothers Big Sisters. The result? A Big Impact.
A community of similar interests
September 1, 2012: "Living with people that have the same interests is a real benefit. Discussions in class carry over outside of class," says athletic training major Andy Russo ('15).
The heart of all things Madison
September 1, 2012: Going to college, an exciting time for students and their families, can also be downright anxiety-ridden. It would be nice to have advice and reassurance from parents and students who have made the transition.
Handing down an artistic tradition
September 1, 2012: His magnificent photography is the result of a lifetime perfecting his craft under the mentorship of Ansel Adams and other creative giants. Now JMU professor Gary Freeburg shares those lessons with his students.
Alumni Service Award winner Mike Thomas ('76, '77M) makes a case for alumni involvement
September 1, 2012: Alumni award winner Mike Thomas ('76, '77M) is convinced that JMU is a special place and that there's power in giving back to Madison.

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