Today’s issue of “The Breeze” has a nice feature on Mr. and Mrs. Madison, Chris Ellis and Shannon Thacher. Lindsay Dowd, chair of the selection committee, said, “They embody what JMU means.” Both winners have been actively involved in campus organizations and community service, and their comments demonstrate how much Madison has changed their lives.
Archive for October, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Madison
October 29, 2007My, my, how you’ve grown!
October 12, 2007Received a link this morning to a Richmond Times-Dispatch article about the changes seen on our campus since the university’s founding in 1908. It’s a great read and offers a mini-lesson on just how much our society as a whole has changed in the last 100 years. Check it out!
Read JMU history in “Madison Century”
October 9, 2007The book “Madison Century,” which chronicles JMU’s first 100 years, will be released in December. You can order your copy now at a presale price. The “Daily News-Record” has been publishing excerpts online from the book, and I’ve posted those links on “MadisonOnline Features.” Check out today’s excerpt on how the university came to be named “James Madison University” — it’s a fascinating read!
OrangeBand Initiative eyes chance for radio station
October 8, 2007Madison World Changer Kai Degner, who spearheads the OrangeBand Initiative, is proceeding with efforts to create a radio station, which will focus on local issues, politics, music and other topics unique to the Shenandoah Valley. OrangeBand would work in partnership with other organizations and local citizens to produce the station’s content. You can read more in the Daily News-Record online:
This morning’s “Breeze”
October 8, 2007I was happy to see “The Breeze,” JMU’s student newspaper, comment on “Be the Change” this morning. Writer Jake Chandler encourages our students to consider the Teach for America program as a way to be the change in today’s world. JMU already has a great reputation for producing Peace Corps members. Teach for America is another significant way to make a difference in the world, right here in our communities. Good point, Jake!
Read Jake’s article “Students teach for America” online at:
Matt Miller’s in Hawaii for Ford Ironman World Championship
October 8, 2007Matt is in Kona, Hawaii, to guide Charlie Plaskon through the Ford Ironman World Championships to be held on Oct. 13. If you’re not familiar with Matt’s work and his foundation, C Different, which helps people with visual impairments participate in sports, be sure to visit the foundation’s Web site to learn more. You’ll be able to find Matt’s journal about the competition in this month’s newsletter, so subscribe for it when you’re on the Web site!
Homecoming Oct. 22-27, 2007!
October 1, 2007Put on your purple and come to Madison! Make plans now to be back in Harrisonburg for this year’s Homecoming. Read about the festivities and make your registrations at:
