Rothenberger’s SE Solutions wins Vanguard award

Just heard some news from Madison World Changer and Entrepreneur-in-Residence John Rothenberger. His firm, SE Solutions, has won the Virginia Vanguard award as the “Top Technology Company” of Virginia’s Fantastic 50. You can read more about the award and SE Solutions at these links:

Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Vanguard Winners Web site at http://www.vachamber.com/general.asp?id=231

and the Virginia chamber’s information page on SE Solutions at http://www.vachamber.com/general.asp?id=223

A call for participation

Hey World Changers!
Some of you may be interested in participating in this upcoming event–a welcome to the class of 2011.

Steve Grande in JMU’s Orientation office is looking for volunteers to facilitate “Conversations with Professors” and/or “First Year Reading” discussions. Both will be held on Thursday, Aug. 23, a special day that the university has set aside to allow this interaction with our new students.

Of special note is that this year’s reading is “Federalist 10″ by James Madison, one of the great works of political philosophy.

If you are interested, click here to learn more:
http://www.jmu.edu/orientation/faculty/frp_details.shtml

Casey Templeton’s “We are the Hokies” photos

Here’s a note we received from Casey Templeton. He’s been at Virginia Tech this past week.

“Family and Friends,

I have compiled a slideshow of my work from the past few days to share with you all.

God Bless,

Casey”

“We Are The Hokies”
http://www.caseytempleton.com/start/index.htm

Ceremony at The Commons tomorrow

In support of our friends, families, and colleagues at Virginia Tech, James Madison University will hold a ceremony at noon on Friday, April 20, 2007 at The Commons. It will be a time for reflection and support for our community and the Virginia Tech community. Dr. Linwood Rose, President, will speak at this time and representatives from Campus Ministries will participate. We invite everyone to join together at this time and meet with your friends at The Commons.

Julia Campbell (‘89)

We’ve received sad news about one of our alumna, Julia Campbell (’89). Marcus Tonti, associate director of communications at Columbia University and a personal friend of Julia’s, informed us that the Peace Corps has confirmed her death in the Philippines. Julia was one of Madison’s 315 alumni who have joined the ranks of the Peace Corps. Her willingness to help others and devote herself to making a difference in the world was characteristic of Julia and exemplifies the spirit of JMU’s community. We mourn the loss of this special person.

Click here for further information as reported on News 7 Boston’s Web site: http://www.whdh.com/news/articles/world/BO49555/

Thanks to Madison World Changer Mike Hoss

Received this nice note of thanks from a colleague regarding Madison World Changer Mike Hoss (‘84) in New Orleans. Mike’s assisting some JMU students in their relief work in the city.

4.11.07

Jan and Be the Change members:

I have a really nice Be the Change “back story” to share!!

A few of my Centennial Duke students decided to get together with other students and take a trip to the Gulf during the second week of May. They will be helping with the continual Gulf area clean up and restoration.

A few of the Centennial Dukes noticed the Be the Change bio on Mike Hoss (‘84) of New Orleans. The students were very impressed with Mike and asked me if it would be possible for him to talk to their group.

I wrote to Mike and asked permission to give out his contact info, and he is SO EXCITED to share with current students and talk to this great group of volunteers.

THIS IS why I love JMU!!

Mike will be featured in the upcoming issue of the magazine, but his actions with this group of students just proves why our “Be the Changers” are SO VERY COOL!

I’m asking one of the students to write about this trip and Mike’s talk, so we can have a nice “follow-up” Be the Change story for a future magazine issue, MadisonOnline, MCN and possible newsletter(s).

Read Mike’s reply e-mail below.
Michelle Hite (‘88), Assistant Editor, Madison magazine

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Mike & Betty-Ann Hoss wrote:

Michelle,
I would be HONORED to speak to this group of students. We here in New Orleans are so thankful to the many volunteer groups who give of their free time to help us. I believe this is the fourth trip by JMU to our region to help and that is fantastic. I wanted to do something with the school on their last trip here but was unable to do so because of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Tell Lauren to contact me about the trip. I look forward to hearing from her and speaking to a special group of
students helping a region recover.

Sincerely
Mike Hoss (‘84)

Madison World Changer Casey Templeton at VT

Just heard from Casey Templeton (‘06). He is in Blacksburg working for AP, taking photographs documenting the tragedy that unfolded on the Virginia Tech campus yesterday. As Casey says, “Keep these victims and their families in your prayers.”
http://www.jmu.edu/bethechange/templeton.shtml

http://www.caseytempleton.com

Anne Stewart’s ‘Healing Power of Play’

Want to read more about the power of knowledge at work? Investigate these Web links on Dr. Anne Stewart, professor of graduate psychology at JMU, and her work in crisis intervention in the U.S. and abroad.

India-

Graduate Psychology Faculty Focus on Crisis Response
http://www.jmu.edu/cisat/news/stewartechterlingindia.html

Sri Lanka-
Lessons Learned in Distant Lands:
JMU Professor of Psychology Helps Children in Sri Lanka Begin to Heal
http://www.psyc.jmu.edu/gradpsyc/srilanka.html

Mississippi-
Creating Hope and Resolve In Troubled Times Web site
http://collegeprojects.cisat.jmu.edu/chartt/

2009 JMU Class Ring includes Be the Change

Saw a picture of the 2009 class ring in “The Breeze” March 22 edition…”Be the Change” is engraved on one of the sides!