Weekly Announcements - February 9 - February 13, 2026
Tips and Tricks for Modern Campus
We've ALL learned a lot this week on how to navigate our new registration system!
Here are some tips we want you to know about:
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If you're using a phone or tablet to log into the registration system, it's common for these devices to automatically capitalize the first letter of a new sentence. BUT! Our login system is case sensitive. Make sure you turn off cap locks when entering your email address and your password (unless the 1st letter of your password is SUPPOSED to be capitalized, of course!)
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If you're an instructor, you're now able to view your class list, regardless of when your class starts! A win!
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Reminder - please don't use Family Accounts. We have not rolled that out for LLI, but we hope to by Fall semester!
Thanks for all your feedback on this new system! We will continue to work on our end to make as user friendly as possible.
We're so excited to kick off Spring 2026 next week!
Classes begin Monday, Feb 9th. They'll be held at the Ice House and at various locations around town! It's so great to see LLI everywhere in our community.
To confirm your class times and locations, be sure to check your Student Profile, JMU LLI catalog, or the registration website noncredit.jmu.edu
- Holistic Herbal Healing: Seasonal Allergies, Oral Health, Immune Support, and Gut Wellness
- Basic Photography Workshop
- Virginia History Series, Class 1: Early Virginia
- Safe Seniors Workshop
- Exploring the Women in the Bible
- A brief overview of Jewish history
- Indigenous cultures and technology of the African Continent
- Archaeology in Detective Stories
- Fruit in the Home Garden
- Zentangle - the Compass Rose
- Curated Pairings: Upscale Mediterranean eating and Olive Oil
- Reading to the Kids we Love: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Children's Literature
- Chess 1
- Low Impact Aerobic Dancing
- Replenish: Calm and Cozy Kundalini Yoga for Wintertime
- Butterflies Plus: Your Guide to a Thriving Garden Ecosystem
Winter Weather Reminder
The JMU Lifelong Learning Institute will follow the same delay and closure decisions as the greater JMU community. That means, if JMU is closed with all classes cancelled, the JMU LLI is also closed with all classes, lectures, events, and trips postponed. If JMU has a delayed opening or early closure, JMU LLI will also follow those instructions. Some instructors may also cancel class, even if JMU does not close. So when weather is on the horizon, please check your email regularly. We will do our best to relay this information via email, through the WHSV closures announcements, and on our social media. We hope these policies keep everyone safe this winter!
Seats to Fill:
Here are some classes starting soon that still have seats to fill! If you're looking for something to take - sign up today to ensure these classes can happen!
Fruit in the Home Garden - Starts February 11th
Zentangle - the Compass Rose - Starts February 11th
Low Impact Aerobics - Session 1 - Starts February 11th
Reminders:
Don't forget that you need to register for parking each semester!
A "How To" email was sent out last Friday, but if you have class coming up and you still haven't registered your car, please visit www.jmuaimsparking.com to redeem your free permit and visit here for directions online:
(You can find info on parking and other Frequently Asked Questions in the FAQ section of our website!)
We'll also have some printed versions available downstairs in the Ice House classrooms!
Trips:
Pop-Up Trips - Sign up Now!
What is a "pop-up" trip? At JMU LLI, we use the term "pop-up" to describe any class, lecture, or trip that "pops-up" after our standard class schedule has already been set.
Just because it's not in the catalog, doesn't mean it's not an awesome opportunity, and we have TWO TRIPS available for you right now!
The DC Mall, April 29 - A plan-your-own-day trip to DC. Skip the traffic and the parking on this bus trip and still enjoy everything our National Mall has to offer!
Harmony and Verse, April 11 - A day of culture just down the road with performances and lectures from Staunton Music Festival and the American Shakespeare Center (plus bus and lunch) all for one low price!
While we'll still use email as our primary communication tool, Facebook will also be a fun and interactive way to learn more about what is going at LLI! Announcements, events, throw back photos - you won't want to miss it! We just updated some of our photos so check it out.
To ensure you see our posts both "Like" and "Follow" LLI. The more you interact with our posts (likes, comments, shares) the more you'll see on your feed (instead of annoying ads!)
Excited to see you online!
We hope to see you!
The LLI Team
Katie Overfield-Zook, Director
Kim Miller, Program Coordinator
Zack Furr, Program Support
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