News Archive: September 2020
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 30
September 30, 2020: The university observed 3 new positive cases of COVID-19 at the Health Center yesterday as well as 3 self-reported cases.
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Pandemic affects campaign, too
September 29, 2020: JMU donors provide support the university needs during these challenging times.
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WSJ ranks JMU highly in outcomes, engagement
September 29, 2020: JMU ranks #109 in outcomes and #111 in engagement in the 2021 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings of 797 schools.
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 29
September 29, 2020: The university observed 0 new positive cases of COVID-19 at the Health Center Monday as well as 1 self-reported case.
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JMU supports local fire departments by ‘Lighting the Night’
September 29, 2020: For the second year, JMU is partnering with the HFD and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to “Light the Night.”
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 28
September 28, 2020: Over the weekend, the university observed 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 at the Health Center as well as 7 self-reported cases.
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 25
September 25, 2020: Yesterday, the university observed 2 new positive cases of COVID-19 at the Health Center as well as 8 self-reported cases.
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Return to in-person learning
September 25, 2020: With all of these enhancements, we must emphasize how critically important it will be for everyone to follow public health guidance.
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MVS event focuses on free-speech protections on college campuses
September 24, 2020: ACLU lawyer Emerson Sykes will discuss the First Amendment on college campuses, focusing on the differences between public and private campuses.
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 24
September 24, 2020: On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the university observed 3 new positive cases of COVID-19 at the Health Center, 10 self-reported cases.
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 23
September 23, 2020: On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the university observed 0 new positive cases of COVID-19 at the Health Center as well as 2 self-reported cases, with 43 becoming considered “recovered.”
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JMU welcomes new associate vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion
September 22, 2020: After an extensive search, JMU welcomes Brent Lewis as the inaugural associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion.
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 22
September 22, 2020: On Monday, Sept. 21, the university observed 2 new positive cases of COVID-19 at the Health Center as well as 10 self-reported cases, with 22 becoming considered “recovered.”
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Virginia research libraries to host virtual forum in advance of Elsevier negotiations
September 21, 2020: JMU will join other state research libraries in discussing the unsustainable cost of accessing Elsevier’s academic journals and options to make research more accessible.
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 21
September 21, 2020: The university observed 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Sept. 18, 7 on Saturday, Sept. 19, and 3 on Sunday, Sept. 20.
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September 2020 Board of Visitors Summary of Action and Discussions
September 18, 2020: The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 18
September 18, 2020: The university observed 6 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Sept. 17, as well as 10 self-reported positive cases, with 50 cases becoming considered “recovered,” meaning they are no longer infectious.
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JMU’s Plans to Return to In-Person Learning on Oct. 5
September 18, 2020: The Board of Visitors hears plans for a safe return at Sept. 18 meeting.
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JMU Board of Visitors to meet Friday, Sept. 18, 2020
September 17, 2020: The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at 1 p.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 17
September 17, 2020: The university observed 5 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Sept. 16, as well as 11 self-reported positive cases, with 28 cases becoming considered “recovered,” meaning they are no longer infectious.
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 16
September 16, 2020: The university observed 0 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Sept. 15, with 61 cases becoming considered “recovered,” meaning they are no longer infectious.
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JMU art professor and diversity leader awarded first Beck Faculty Fellowship
September 16, 2020: Susan Zurbrigg, a professor of art and unit head for painting and drawing has been selected as the first Beck Faculty Fellowship recipient.
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 15
September 15, 2020: The university observed 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Sept. 14, with 55 cases becoming considered “recovered,” meaning they are no longer infectious.
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JMU researchers zero in on solution for managing invasive tegu lizards
September 14, 2020: The research shows for the first time that female tegus follow male scent trails during mating season.
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 14
September 14, 2020: Over Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the university observed 54 new positive cases of COVID-19, with 285 cases becoming considered “recovered.”
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Change in university deadline
September 14, 2020: JMU is extending the deadline for receiving a full refund upon withdrawing from the university from Sept. 15 to midnight on Sept. 26.
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Isolation Inspires Creativity in JMU Student Artists
September 11, 2020: ArtWorks Gallery will open a new exhibition called “Inspired in Isolation,” featuring works created by select students of all years during quarantine.
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COVID-19 Update - Sept. 11
September 11, 2020: Yesterday, the university observed 38 new positive cases of COVID-19, with 37 cases becoming considered “recovered,” meaning they are no longer infectious.
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JMU COVID-19 update
September 10, 2020: A regular Stop the Spread e-newsletter to keep the JMU Family informed about new developments aimed at keeping us safe
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Students tackle design challenge with boldness, creativity
September 7, 2020: Graphic design major wins magazine's inaugural Design Your Own Cover contest.
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Quarantine, Isolation and other information from the UHC
September 7, 2020: As the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continues to rise, we are asking you to remain diligent in taking precautions to protect yourself.
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Reimagining democracy
September 4, 2020: Deep divisions over the nature and meaning of democracy have threatened its very survival.
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Answers to questions related to temporary transition to online classes
September 3, 2020: We began this year with a mix of in-person, hybrid, and online classes. We weighed many factors when deciding to offer in-person instruction.
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City, county, university leadership working together to Stop the Spread
September 3, 2020: As COVID-19 cases rise locally, community leaders are strengthening their partnerships and continuing to work together to combat the spread.
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A temporary transition to online learning
September 1, 2020: Protecting the health of our Harrisonburg and Rockingham County community—including students, faculty, staff—is our top priority.
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