News Archive: April 2013

Next post: West Point
April 29, 2013: For Andrew Marsh, military training and JMU scholarship team to prepare him for his next post
Classes of 2013 and 1963 share celebration
April 29, 2013: Two classes, spanning 50 years of Madison's heritage, link together in celebrating a tradition.
On to the next chapter
April 29, 2013: A Madison Forever Scholarship is allowing her to finish at JMU and pursue her dream of making a mark in the graphic design world in a big way.
Alumni support making the Vision a reality
April 27, 2013: Alumni often say JMU made a big difference in their lives. Larry ('82) and Barbara ('81) Caudle say that's why they're involved in shaping Madison's future and why they want others to join them.
Artistic talents of biology class go on display
April 26, 2013: Students in Dr. Alex Bannigan's Bio 426 class obviously have talents beyond working with microscopes
Classes of 2013 and 1963 share candlelighting ceremony
April 26, 2013: In 2013 the JMU Alumni Association combined the graduating senior candlelighting ceremony with the Bluestone Reunions candlelighting ceremony, which annually celebrates the 50th reunion class.
Challenged, but not alone
April 26, 2013: Honors student Michelle Amaya ('14) says involved professors have helped make her academic career a success.
College of Business Alumnus Challenges Class of 2013
April 25, 2013: Don Rainey ('82) challenged the College of Business class of 2013 to be brave. The first step is to give back to the university so that others who follow them can continue to be brave.
HP executive returns to JMU to connect with students
April 23, 2013: Alumni stay connected to Madison. And that provides an added benefit for JMU students. One example - getting advice on career decisions from one of Silicon Valley's most sought-after executives, John Hinshaw ('92).
Preparing for your future
April 23, 2013: JMU's combination of academic advising, career development, job search and networking lead to the future you want.
JMU environmental stewardship efforts earn more praise
April 22, 2013: JMU's university-wide commitment to environmental stewardship continues to gain recognition
Undergraduate researchers represent JMU at pair of conferences
April 19, 2013: James Madison University sent 20 student researchers to a pair of undergraduate research conferences
Chemistry student to present research on Capitol Hill
April 18, 2013: Courtney Wardwell became a fan of the TV drama CSI in high school. Little did she know
Video Contest: What I love about JMU
April 17, 2013: Tell us what you love about JMU in a video and we might use it to recruit new freshmen next year. You can even win prizes!
Student project offers guidance on controversial natural gas drilling
April 17, 2013: A tool to assist decision-makers in weighing the pros and cons of a controversial natural gas drilling process
Embracing a global community
April 15, 2013: One key to success is a college experience that makes you draw on wide-ranging, even global, connections to make decisions. Read Brian Caperton's account of his "refreshingly different" Madison Experience.
Students design testing system to aid hearing research
April 12, 2013: How would your life be different if you could hear out of just one ear?
Russian historian is Harvard bound
April 11, 2013: JMU history professor prepares for writing fellowship at Harvard
Prominent whistleblowers share experience with students, faculty
April 11, 2013: Rick Piltz and Thomas Tamm do not consider themselves heroes, but they feel justified
A passion for social justice
April 11, 2013: Want a world free of discrimination? Professor Matt Lee teaches students how to create the type of society they want to live in.
Clinic helps children develop and learn through play
April 8, 2013: Beneath the surface of the interaction, JMU students get valuable practical experience in kinesiology and occupational therapy. And children of all ages develop and learn. JMU programs bring it all together.
Board of Visitors Summary of Discussion and Actions
April 5, 2013: The JMU Board of Visitors met on Friday, April 5, 2013 and discussed several key issues
Making gray days brighter
April 5, 2013: Betty Cinquegrana ('64) says she wants to give today's students the solid start her Madison Experience provided her.
When dreams become real
April 2, 2013: Critical thinkers, problem solvers, good communicators - they're all in high demand. Devin Buennemeyer is a good example of how a JMU education helps develop those skills.
One of a kind
April 1, 2013: Her three majors - German, political science, and theater and dance - were a rare combination, but her Madison Experience was just what she wanted.

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