News Archive: October 2013

News Tip - Expert Comments on Veteran Treatment
October 31, 2013: The United States is good at memorializing veterans and honoring them with material things, but we are not very good at providing assistance to veterans, according to JMU professor of history Dr. Michael J. Galgano.
A chance to discover
October 30, 2013: A Hillcrest Scholarship gave honors student Carly Starke the chance to conduct vaccine research for the U.S. government, to share her findings with leaders in the field and to catch a glimpse of her future.
West Grace Street to close to vehicular traffic
October 29, 2013: Section of West Grace Street to be closed temporarily between Nov. 5 and Feb. 24
A winning combo
October 29, 2013: Despite a rigorous athletics schedule, JMU student-athletes have a drive to also excel in academics and organizations outside of their sport. Shannon Rano is one of them.
JMU Army ROTC Ranger Team places first in challenge competition
October 28, 2013: The Duke Battalion Ranger Team earns the right to compete against nationally in the spring.
Leadership on High
October 25, 2013: JMU debuts the TEAM Challenge course, UREC's high-ropes course at University Park.
Caring is the goal
October 25, 2013: Madison Forever Scholarship donors helped keep Jared Farnsworth a Duke, and he plans to make the most of that assistance.
Embracing Honors challenge
October 24, 2013: Despite a rigorous athletics schedule, JMU student-athletes have a drive to also excel in academics and organizations outside of their sport. Sierra Hahn-Ventrell is one of them.
Making music
October 24, 2013: JMU students get advice on breaking into the music industry during country music artist Phil Vassar's master class.
Math researcher having a blast with NASA collaboration
October 23, 2013: When a rocket blasted off Sept. 17 on a flight to the International Space Station, JMU mathematics Professor Caroline Lubert was among the invited guests
Remembering Downtown
October 23, 2013: JMU and the local community consider how to honor Harrisonburg's past, while helping to shape its present and future.
Hidden in History
October 21, 2013: Can understanding the history of a community shape a better future? JMuse's "Remembering Place" series discussion on Oct. 30 will focus on the future.
JMU gets $300,000 grant to address need for more physics teachers
October 18, 2013: JMU graduates about 17 physics majors each year, one of the largest undergraduate-only programs in the country.
Schneider's talk takes foundations of liberal education into 21st century
October 18, 2013: AAC&U president encourages JMU to take liberal education to next level
Parade of Champions draws marching bands to JMU
October 14, 2013: Forty-seven high-school bands will converge at JMU to compete for marching band honors
JMU, University of Salamanca to offer dual master's program
October 11, 2013: Spanish teachers can develop language skills rooted in cultural understanding
Predicting sports success
October 11, 2013: JMU undergrad research offers a host of possibilities. Basketball fan John Ellis used his math research to predict sports success.
News Tip - Expert Comments on Syrian Crisis
October 10, 2013: It is important to know the players in a crisis like the one that is going on in Syria and realize that there are multiple possible outcomes and a range of consequences for any action that we take...
Salary Increases at JMU Remain Among Top Priorities
October 10, 2013: Board approved plan sets near term priorities, including improving faculty salaries
Schneider to link liberal education, student success in JMU talk
October 9, 2013: AAC&U President Schneider to share liberal education insights
Students to discuss designing, teaching energy conservation course
October 9, 2013: Students teach students how to save energy and money
Eight JMU faculty members nominated for statewide honor
October 7, 2013: SCHEV awards recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, research and public service
Oct. 4, 2013 BoV Summary
October 4, 2013: Board of Visitors Meeting, October 4, 2013
Gandhi Center award recognizes Zehr, Huber
October 4, 2013: Outstanding contributors to the fields of health care and restorative justice are honored for their expertise and service
General education group honors Halpern
October 3, 2013: Vice provost honored with prestigious Joseph Katz Award
Visiting scholars share diverse expertise
October 1, 2013: History, music, language, political science converge in semester-long lecture series
Wall Street success with some alumni networking help
October 1, 2013: Come to JMU and you're part of the Madison family. Professors invest in your success; alumni mentor and network in your behalf. Read J.P. Kril's story and see how it works.

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