Madison World Changer Dr. J. Peter Pham, director of the Nelson Institute for International and Public Affairs at James Madison University, testified May 10 at a joint subcommittee hearing of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the U.S. House of Representatives. He spoke on “Responsible U.S. Policy Toward Ethiopia: Context, Challenges, and Opportunities of a Strategically Vital Relationship.”
View the press release at:
http://www.jmu.edu/jmuweb/general/news/general8721.shtml
Catherine Hoffman in JMU’s College of Education sent us a note about the unique way Chelsea has brought change to the JMU campus:
“I had a training session today [January 17, 2007] in the Human Resources Building in Room 102. I have not been in that room for a while, and when I walked in, I immediately noticed the wonderful mural that has been painted on the back wall. A banner flows across the top of the mural with JMU’s mission statement, and various images of buildings on campus are painted in muted, but clear colors. I looked for the artist’s name at the bottom, and was surprised to see that the artist was one of our education students, Chelsea Skotchdopole. In fact, she was the recipient of the Dean’s Scholar award last year. After the training, I asked Diane Yerian, training coordinator, how they were able to get this mural painted. She advised me that they posted a student job ad, had three responses from interested students who were then asked to submit proposals. They selected Chelsea’s proposal. I thought a mural of some sort in the [CoE] cafeteria would be a wonderful addition to a student lounge, and if it could be done by a student, that creates a sense of ownership by the students for the space. I’m sure there are other students who have talents in this area as well.”
Way to go, Chelsea!
Received the latest newsletter from Matt Miller’s C Different Foundation with news that Nancy Stevens, the 2006 Triathlon World Champion, a three-time gold medalist at the 1998 Olympic Trials for cross country skiing, a rock climber, musician and successful entrepreneur coached six other blind and visually impaired women and six female guides through an instructional camp aimed at introducing people to the sport of Triathlon. You can read more about Matt’s foundation and sign up for your own copy of the newsletter at:
http://www.cdifferent.org/home.html
Read Matt’s “Be the Change” profile at:
http://www.jmu.edu/bethechange/miller.shtml
Linia’s post-graduation plans include attending Hampton University with the goal of becoming a speech pathologist working with young children. Keep us posted, Linia! and congratulations on your graduation!
