Thursday, October 28
Mary Lou Williams 100th Anniversary Tribute Jazz Concert, 8 p.m., Concert Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: Featuring the award-winning JMU Jazz Ensemble and guest artists, the concert features performances of pieces from Williams’ wide-ranging oeuvre; Williams (1910-81) was one of the most celebrated female composers, arrangers and jazz pianists of the 20th century; she composed extensively for big-band leaders including Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Andy Kirk and was active as a composer and performer for more than four decades; part of the JMU Masterpiece Season, the evening includes “The Life and Legacy of Mary Lou Williams,” a conversation with Chuck Dotas, director of jazz studies at JMU; for tickets, call (540) 568-7000 or visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.
B.o.B in concert, 8pm, Convocation Center.
Friday, October 29
On Friday nights Madison 4 U takes a dance lesson or enjoys a performance by one of JMU's premier student organizations. On any given Friday around 10pm in TDU, you'll find Swing Dance, Latin Dance, Lion Dance, Break-dance, or even Belly Dancers. Learn some new steps and bust a move, or enjoy a performance.
Saturday, October 30
Nightmare at UREC:
9-10 pm UREC’s Special Event Staff Transforms UREC with lights, props and fog!
10:00 UREC closes and Nightmare Opens, JAC required for entry (as usual). We are allowing guests at the event and must be of high school age (14).
10:15 pm Amanda Turnbull warms up the dance floor with Zumba!
10:30-1:30 Food and Drinks - pizza, Halloween candy, ice cream novelties and Coke products
10-Midnight Dive In Movie in the Pool– What Lies Beneath
10–1am Feature Event - Inflatable Games in the Main Gym – Obstacle Course (from Madison Beach party), Velcro Wall and Wrecking Ball
10-Midnight Wii and Xbox games in the Group Fitness Studio Big Screen
11–2am Feature Event - Dance in the MAC with DJ Ty Walker (of Club GILTY, Thursday Nights in Transitions) with light show
Midnight- Costume Contest with cool prizes! Everyone is encouraged to come in Costume!
12:30-2am Movie Nightmare on Elm Street in the Group Fitness Studio
Sunday, October 31
Steel Band, 3 p.m., Recital Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: JMU student ensemble performs under the direction of Michael Overman; for tickets and more information, visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.
NOVEMBER 2010
Monday, November1
11/1/10 - 11/6/10: Asian Culture Week!!!
12:00 - 1:00pm - ASU Culture Show Exhibition on The Commons
Come out and see traditional acts that will be performed in the 12th annual ASU culture show. These acts are performed by your fellow ASU members so come and show your support.
7:30 - 10:00pm - ASU Tradition Game Night!!!!! in TDU
Come and take a break with ASU to play some traditional board/card games! You will get the chance to meet new people, learn new games, and even beat the ASU exec in some games. Come out and support ASU along with having a good time
Marilyn Nelson Poetry Reading, 4:30 p.m., Room 405, Taylor Hall: Marilyn Nelson is the author of eight books of poetry, the recipient of two Pushcart Prizes and a Guggenheim Fellowship; her poetry has been described as "humorous, earthy, tender, joyous and sorrowful"; hosted by the Furious Flower Poetry Center; free.
Guest Lecturer, 6:30 p.m., Room 1302, Health and Human Services Building: Dr. David Bleich, an international authority on language usage, literacy and reading, as well as rhetoric and composition, presents "The Materiality of Language"; sponsored by JMU's School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication; free.
Tuesday, November 2
Madison Meditates at 12:30pm- Madison Meditates, which meets in Taylor 405 and is led by JMU professor Jared Featherstone, encourages students to expand their knowledge within and beyond their own faith traditions by experiencing secular meditation opportunities. Mindfulness meditation has enabled many people to understand their stress, improve personal relationships, and develop deep concentration, using methods practiced for over 2500 years. No experience is necessary. Cushions, mats, and chairs will be provided, though you are free to bring your own. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
Guest Lecturer, 3:30-5 p.m., Room 306, Taylor Hall: Douglas Scott, adjunct professor in the Department of Anthropology and Geography at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, presents "Archarology in the Practice of Forensic Science: Domestic and Global Applications"; sponsored by the JMU College of Arts and Letters; for information call (540) 568-6472; free
10:00am - 2:00pm - ASU Tea Tasting on The Commons
Come and support ASU by coming to the commons and tasting various types of Asian teas. the tea will be free and served by your favorite people in the word!
7:30-10:00pm - ASU presents: Vincent Who? Documentary in HHS 2301ASU will be showing the documentary: Vincent Who? this documentary will be lead by Curtis Chin and will be a short discussion about it after. It will be very informative of the life of Asians in the past. Come out and Support your ASU by showing up.
Jazz Chamber Ensembles Jam Session, 8-10 p.m., Artful Dodger: JMU student ensemble performs; for more information, visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts free.
Wednesday, November 3
Diversity Career Day at the University of VA 10am - 3pm John Paul Jones Center. Contact CMSS for more info!!
10:00am - 2:00pm - ASU Asian Snacks on The Commons
Do you like snacks? Do you like ASU? well if you said yes to either of those questions, then come out and support ASU by trying our tasty Asian Snacks! they will be free so no worries about bringing your wallet!
4:30 - 8:00pm - ASU Asian Cuisine Night in E-Hall
The best type of food in the best dining hall on campus! that is right friends we are having an Asian Cuisine Night at E-hall! there will a wide variety of Asian foods to taste for dinner so come out and support ASU!
Teatime at 4:00pm- Come celebrate "hump-day" every Wednesday over Tea and scones! Teatime has quickly become a tradition for community building and sharing, over a cup of hot tea provided by Mad4U. Teatime will be in the Student Activities and Involvement Office, Taylor 205A until the Taylor Patio renovation is complete. We will be outside after that as weather permits
Visiting Scholars Program Lecture, 7 p.m., Room 1101, Miller Hall: Douglas Scott, adjunct professor in the Department of Anthropology and Geography at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, presents "Fields of Fire: Archaeological Evidence of Indian and Army Tactics at the 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn," sponsored by the JMU College of Arts and Letters; for information, call (540) 568-6472; free.
Thursday, November 4
10:00am - 2:00pm - ASU Taho Tasting on The Commons
Come out and try a taste of this delicious Filipino food. It is a first come, first serve thing so don't be there to late. The Taho will be made by the ASU exec and so be ready for the taste of amazement in your mouth
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