He’s a JMU faculty member and author, see The Morning Call story at http://www.mcall.com/news/local/easton/all-b1_
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“Mexican author encourages would-be writers at Bangor Area High
School to pay attention to idea presentation.” -dated April 26, 2006
Lee Brooks wrote in about Peter: “Pete was an undergraduate at JMU from 1997-2002, and then received his masters at JMU in 2004. He is now currently back at Madison working on his doctorate. From this brief description, it is easy to tell that Pete has a lot of respect and pride for James Madison University. While here in his undergraduate study, Pete held leadership positions in SGA, Delta Chi Fraternity, and many other organizations. He has worked for JMU Admissions and the Research and Assessment Center. He has taken time to work for the U.S. government doing various programs overseas and across the country. While at Madison, he put forth enormous change to the Student Government Association, making it what it is today. Pete has also offered me personal advice and help to aid me in my early years here at JMU.”–received July 13, 2006
May 26, 2006–heard that Patrick Spero received a Publius Fellows from Claremont Institute.
Looks like Dave will make a difference in the world!
“Dave Urso is a Double Duke (woohoo), and has recently published a book on leadership. He exemplifies what we/I think of as the “JMU way” and has a great passion for the university. He has two websites, one for his consulting business which also has bio information about his background & career and another that explains theconcept for his book.
http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail~bookid~40333.aspx
http://www.daveurso.com/ He has the potential to make a big difference in the world.”–submitted by Shannon Kennan, Jan. 17, 2007
Mary Lynne Smith told us this about Jack: “Graduated class of 1968. Was first Director of Housing on campus. Has been in the teaching profession for 30 yrs working with student teachers, and practium students to get experience in his classroom. Has worked the football and basketball games for JMU for years to give back to the school he is so proud of.”–submitted March 15, 2006
Received this information on Judge Slights: “The Honorable Joseph R. Slights, III, was appointed to the Superior Court of Delaware by Governor Thomas R. Carper on November 2, 2000.Judge Slights received his BS cum laude in Political Science from James Madison University in 1985, and his JD degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1988. He was admitted to the Delaware Bar in 1988.
Prior to joining the Superior Court, Judge Slights was an associate in private practice with the firm Richards, Layton & Finger from 1988 to 1990 where his practice focused on corporate litigation. From 1990 to 1992, he was an associate with the Law Offices of Sidney Balick where he practiced in the areas of personal injury, commercial litigation and white collar criminal defense. From 1992 to 2000, he was a partner with the law firm Morris, James, Hitchens & Williams, where he practiced in the areas of health law, white collar criminal defense and corporate and commercial litigation. He was Vice Chairman of the Health Law practice group and Chairman of the firm’s recruiting committee.
Judge Slights is a member of the American Bar Association and the Delaware State Bar Association. He is a past chairman of the Health Law section of the Delaware State Bar Association. He currently serves as Chairman of the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee of the Supreme Court of Delaware and is also chairing a project to develop “plain English” pattern criminal jury instructions for the Superior Court. He has been specially assigned to preside over the Court’s complex tort litigation docket.
Judge Slights’ current term ends November 2, 2012.”–received June 15, 2006
Received this information from William Anthony Jones about his future plans!
“I have written a book called, “A Basketball Soldier Story” like Viktor Frankl’s the meaning of life. My goal to build a bridge for the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing community in Public Adminstration Major.”–received April 3, 2006
Alison Smith wrote in about JMU alums Tim and Emily Scott: “Tim (‘01) and Emily (‘04) Scott have both had a great impact in their northern Virginia Communities and in Pennsylvania. This past summer, they hosted a mission trip for 15 youths to help out at a homeless shelter for a week before they returned to school. Additionally, they lead a youth group providing activities and safe environments for children throughout the year with specific activities each weekend. In addition, Emily volunteers at the Women’s Crisis Hotline out of Arlington, VA and works with children with special disabilities in the NOVA public school system while working to finish her Master’s in Counseling at Virginia Tech. Tim works as a flight simulator programmer and in finishing up his master’s at Virginia Tech as well.”–submitted Oct. 2, 2006
Dannie Diego let us know about Dr. Jones: “It is my distinct pleasure to nominate Dr. David Jones for bridging the gap between JMU political science students and the real world of Washington DC. Dr. Jones has been the professor in charge of the JMU Washington Semester for the past few years. Speaking as a past participant, Spring of 1998, I only wish that Dr. Jones had been the supervisor professor then. When JMU started the program it was pitched to us students as the opportunity to live and learn in Washington, D.C. When I participated on the program, we spent a great deal of time with each other, but we didnt meet any alumni working in the area. And upon graduation many of us obtained our jobs in Washington, without having a great deal of connection to the city other then through the internship we worked. Dr. Jones has taken the JMU Washington Semester experience to the next level by not only encouraging the participating students to take advantage of the resources of the city, but also by engaging and involving alumni to participate in the semester by acting as mentors, panelists, and speakers. This has given JMU political science students something not even the best education can give, the value of an established network of professionals that share with the students one common bond, James Madison University!
Dr. Jones first reached out to me in 2001 to speak to the students about the U.S. House of Representative and for careers in Washington, D.C. I have happily lent my time to the program ever since then. Through Dr. Jones efforts a multitude of alumni remain interested and involved in the University at a time when most of us could just leave our college experience behind. By asking us to contribute our time and expertise as professionals, we continue to add to our JMU experience post college. Over the years I have gotten to know many JMU Washington Semester students, and many of them have become friends, not just students, of mine. All of them have said to me how much their experience on the JMU Washington Semester was enhanced directly by Dr. Jones. You do not have to look far to see the impact of Dr. Jones work with the JMU Washington Semester. You can see it with the number of JMU alumni who are now employed in various areas of government relations, whether that be in the Congress, the Administration, or lobbying/ advocacy sector. I have no doubt that many of those students are in those careers because they were connected to alumni, through Dr. Jones, who were able to give guidance, advice, or even a referral.
And speaking as an alumni, the experience of speaking to the students has enhanced my own professional life because I know that once or twice a year at a panel discussion I will have the opportunity to meet other JMU alumni who are also involved in government relations. Washington, DC is a city built on relationships and networks. Dr. Jones understands this, and understands that one of the greatest bonds between two people can be James Madison University.
Dr. Jones has not only been a wonderful professor and attentive supervisor, but he has been a wonderful ambassador for the University. Many professors may have looked at this semester simply as one where students are immersed in learning the practicalities of political science and government affairs by interning, taking classes, and maybe occasionally going to a museum, then return to business as usual back in Harrisonburg. Dr. Jones sees the program as an opportunity to reach out, to change the notion of division, that the college is a microcosm, then you go into the real world, or for the alumni that college is something you leave behind once you get your diploma. He IS THE CHANGE the bridged the divide bringing students and alumni together and enhancing the name and reputation of James Madison University in Harrisonburg and beyond.”–submitted Oct. 2, 2006
William Fischbach told us about Army nurse Theresa Rodzevik: “Theresa is an Army Nurse serving in an emergency room in a combat support hospital in Iraq. She and the emergency medical staff treat traumas and provide care for over 10,000 US soldiers, Iraqi soldiers, and civilians in northern Iraq. She is highly motivated as an effective leader and team member for her staff. Theresa has helped many US and Iraqi soldiers live through devastating injuries suffered during war. Truly a world changer.”–submitted July 12, 2006
