News Archive: March 2013

Working with Pulitzer pros
March 30, 2013: JMU "Breeze" editors shadow Pulitzer-winning news professionals including alum Jeff Gammage ('82) and get real-world journalism experience.
Information on mumps
March 29, 2013: Multiple cases of mumps have be reported to the Virginia Department of Health
University statement on athletics conference realignment
March 26, 2013: University administration reacts to George Mason joining the Atlantic 10 Conference
Professor's film to air this month on PBS
March 22, 2013: 'Dangerous Edge' is the first American-produced documentary on British author Graham Greene
Accessing your disability
March 22, 2013: The Office of Disability Services works tirelessly to help students with disabilities have a barrier free experience at JMU
Basketball Upset: Business as usual
March 22, 2013: JMU Men's Basketball upset is business as usual
Community service honor roll cites JMU
March 21, 2013: JMU keeps place on honor roll since 2006
Conflict in Bosnia
March 21, 2013: Ethnic conflict became the most destructive crisis in Europe since the end of World War II
Dukes Advance to NCAA Second Round With 68-55 Win Over LIU-Brooklyn
March 20, 2013: The James Madison men's basketball earned its first NCAA Tournament win in over 30 years
Jon Bignelli ('04) executes culinary success in New York City
March 20, 2013: A childhood introduction to gourmet cuisine, a cultural anthropology major and hard work took Jon Bignelli into the realm of molecular gastronomy and celebrity chef status.
University statement on the passing of Harriet Cobb
March 19, 2013: JMU is deeply saddened by the loss of graduate psychology professor Dr. Harriet Cobb
Students delve into scenarios to ask 'what is ethical?'
March 19, 2013: Students consider Ethical Reasoning in Action at a Saturday workshop
Alger calls for "Return to Madison," vows to strengthen ties with Montpelier
March 16, 2013: President Jon Alger called for a return to Madisonian ideals and pledged to strengthen JMU's relationship with Montpelier
Madison inaugurates sixth president, Jonathan R. Alger
March 15, 2013: New leader outlines his goals for making JMU the national model for the engaged university
Ceremonial Walk
March 15, 2013: President Alger makes a Ceremonial Walk to Harrisonburg Court Square
Mattern dispels the chill of Madison
March 14, 2013: Madison portrays Father of the Constitution as funny, affectionate and compassionate
Deep, critical thinking at the heart of campuswide initiative
March 14, 2013: JMU's Quality Enhancement Plan prepares enlightened citizen to apply ethical reasoning to all aspects of their life
SRI chief: Opportunities to spark American innovation abound
March 14, 2013: SRI chief says the state of innovation is bleak but the future is paved with opportunities
Can we handle the technology we invent?
March 14, 2013: Or is technology handling us? A gift by donor and professor Ralph Cohen will explore critical questions and bridge the cultures of technology and humanism.
Speaker: Dolley Madison created role of first lady
March 13, 2013: Dolley Madison's charm, support for her husband defined the role of the first lady
President Alger makes executive assistant appointment
March 13, 2013: Residence Life Director Maggie Burkhart Evans has been named executive assistant to the president
Alumni association gift supports vision fund in honor of new president
March 11, 2013: The JMU Alumni Association will invest up to $100,000 in the president's Vision Fund
Virginia Nursing Student of the Year focused on saving lives
March 5, 2013: Marlee Flynt faced a tragedy in her past that helped shape the compassionate nursing student she is today
Never-ending search for answers fuels Constantin
March 4, 2013: Undergraduate research with astrophysicist Anca Constantin puts students to work with data from the Hubble and Chandra space telescopes exploring the mysteries of space.
Amazing megamasers: JMU researcher pursuing 'holy grail of astronomy'
March 4, 2013: Scientists are on the verge of unlocking answers to two of astronomy's biggest questions and a JMU researcher is right in the middle of it.
Adult degree seekers 'Return to Madison'
March 4, 2013: A JMU outreach program's appeal to former students to come back to Madison and finish their degrees yields great results.
Ready for the future
March 4, 2013: JMU's emphasis on hands-on learning and problem solving gives graduates the skills they need in the workplace. Just ask social work major Tara McGrath.
Absolute Value
March 3, 2013: Physical attributes are often given inordinate value. How can people develop healthy behaviors and perceptions about their bodies? These JMU programs shed light on what really matters.
Doing for Others
March 1, 2013: In Harrisonburg, around the country and as far away as South Africa, the JMU family devote a day to community service as part of the third annual Big Event.
President's Letter for Special Report 2013
March 1, 2013: President Alger has heard from thousands of people on and off campus during the "Why Madison?" listening tour. Their predominant message? Engagement.

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