Monday, November 29, 2010

RA Applications Online 12/1/10

You know you're an RA when...
~ you can plan a program for 30 people on an $8 budget!
~ you are one of the best leaders on campus!
~ you get to meet and work with great people!
~ you get to choose your room!
~ you get a paycheck!

Being an RA is a rewarding experience that allows you to develop your leadership, community development, crisis management, and various other skills that are very transferable to future jobs and careers!

Feel free to talk with Jordan, Linn, Grace, Gray or Kavan if you have any specific questions about the job including time commitments, programming, training, or anything else!

Applications can be found at www.jmu.edu/orl beginning on 12/1/10, and will be due after winter break on 1/13/11 to Stephanie Carr, MSC 2401.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

College is More than Classes!!

Thursday, November 18
Flute Choir, 6:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: Student ensemble performs; for tickets and more information, visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Friday, November 19
JMU Kennedy Center Concert Series Monticello String Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Wanchi Huang, violin; Max Rabinovitsj, violin; Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Carl Donakowski, cello; for tickets and more information, contact the Kennedy Center box office http://www.kennedy-center.org/ or (202) 467-4600.

Nov. 20-28: Thanksgiving Break. Classes do not meet.

Have a happy break! Look for a more complete list of events coming up after the break next week.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Community Meeting for Gray's Hall on Monday!

There will be a MANDATORY community meeting for Gray's residents on Monday (November 15th) at 9:40PM in the office. This is a change! We will be discussing check out procedures for Thanksgiving break and a few steps that will spare you the possibility of fines for improper check outs!

If you are unable to make this meeting, please send Gray an email (kiddgf@jmu.edu) ASAP.

Thanks!

College is More Than Classes!

Thursday, November 11
JMU Faculty Lecture and Recital, 8 p.m., Recital Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: Gabriel Dobner, Kevin McMillan and Randall Wheaton perform Piano Effects in Schumann Liederkreis Op. 39; free.

Student Dance Concert, 8 p.m., Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: JMU dancers share their talents in this annual student concert; for tickets and information, visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Friday, November 12

Nov. 12: Shenandoah Valley Regional Studies Seminar,
3:35 p.m., Room 107, Jackson Hall: Paul Belmont of the United States Military Academy presents “The Advent of Universal Public Education in Virginia and its Valley: Reconstruction through the Progressive Era, 1865-1920”; cosponsored by JMU’s history department and Lord Fairfax Community College; free.

Virginia Music Teachers Association Guest Artist, 8 p.m., Concert Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: Barbara Nissman, pianist, performs; for tickets and more information, visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Student Dance Concert, 8 p.m., Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: JMU dancers share their talents in this annual student concert; for tickets and information, visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Saturday, November 13
Student Dance Concert, 8 p.m., Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: JMU dancers share their talents in this annual student concert; for tickets and information, visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Sunday, November 14

Guest Artists, 3 p.m., Recital Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: United States Army Horn Quartet; for more information, visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts; free.

"De-Stress Fest", 5:00-6:00pm, Miller Hall 1101. Come learn some techniques you can use to de-stress your life! This interactive session will include exercise techniques, meditation exercises, as well as some comic relief. Contact: Bethany Maxfield, maxfieba@dukes.jmu.edu

String Chamber Ensembles I,
8 p.m., Recital Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: JMU student ensembles; for more information, visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts; free.

Monday, November 15

"Let’s Get Physical!", 11:00-1:00pm,Commons. Come and learn firsthand how exercise can help alleviate pre-exam week stressors! Take a minute to have some fun with trivia questions, prizes, games, and more. Contact: Laura Hayden, haydenlk@dukes.jmu.edu

"How to Not Break the Bank", 6:30-7:30pm, HHS 1302. Trying to save for the holidays? Get some great financial advice at our presentation, including handy money saving tips and tricks and a budget planning workshop. Contact: Cy Movaghari, movaghcn@dukes.jmu.edu

Tuesday November 16
"Healthy Alternatives to Unhealthy Habits", 3:00-5:00pm, Festival Information Table.
Test your nutritional knowledge and learn some surprising facts about what you're
really eating. Don't worry, you'll leave with some tips on how to avoid nutritional pitfalls both on and off campus. Contact: Ana Bales, balesae@dukes.jmu.edu

"Money Matters", 5:00-7:00pm, Commons. Learn how to budget your finances and get some help doing it too! Free budget books and coupons donated by local businesses will help you start saving today. Contact: Heather Daniel, danielhb@dukes.jmu.edu

"The Social Situation", 7:30-8:30pm, ISAT 136.
How does your social life effect your mental health? Find out at our informative seminar! A reach peer educator will be there to educate you about relationships, virtual bullying, and how to avoid unsafe social activities to protect your mental health. Contact: Kara Sentipal, sentipkg@dukes.jmu.edu


Wednesday November 17
"Social Stressors", 11:00-1:00 pm, Commons.
Stop by our table on the commons to test your knowledge of college students' social health and get some free candy while you're at it! Contact: Brittany Banton, bantonbc@dukes.jmu.edu

"Eat This, Not That", 5:30-6:30pm, Festival Conference Room 6. Come hear about locally-sourced food, what organic really means and why it's worth the extra few dollars. Then test your nutritional knowledge and learn how to make healthier food choices. Contact: Marian Creasy, creasymh@dukes.jmu.edu

Thursday, November 18
"Take a Mental Note", 5:00-7:00pm, Festival Information Table. Don't worry, you don't have to write anything. We've compiled a handout full of tips and useful information about the topics we've covered so far this week just for you. Come pick up a copy and start improving your mental health today! Contact: David Troutman, troutmds@dukes.jmu.edu

Monday, November 8, 2010

Check this Out!!!

Check out these awesome opportunities from Thomas!!!

== Spring Class Meeting ==
This Wednesday at 3:30pm in the Ashby Hall lounge area your presence is requested to voice your opinion to shape the Spring Semester Madison International (IDLS 395) class… we’ll even provide some pizza!


== Ashby’s Alternative Spring Break Trip ==
So, I heard you were looking for a way to transform your spring break? Why not join your friends and neighbors in Ashby on a trip that will change not only a week, but a lifetime!

Our applications are online right now! Visit: atrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2t6iJUKAIWfaqkA
Sunday the 14th is the last day to submit your application.

We're also having information sessions:
- Tomorrow (9th): @ 10:15pm in the TV Lounge
Or join Chris for Dinner on Wednesday (Meet in the lobby at 6pm)

If you would like any more information but can't attend any of these sessions. Please contact:
Chris Shockey: shockeca@dukes.jmu.edu or Jamie Kamiya: kamiyajl@dukes.jmu.edu
Feel free to contact me should you have any questions and/or concerns!

Thomas =

Thursday, November 4, 2010

College is More than Classes!!

Friday, November 5
Sara Bareilles Tickets go on sale, 8am, Warren Box Office. Sponsored by UPB

W Soc @ Geo. Mason (Semifinals), 4:30 p.m.

Cross Country @ Cavalier Open, 4:00 p.m.
WBB vs. Indiana, 7:00 p.m.

VB @ Georgia State, 7:00 p.m.

Funny Freaking Friday, 8pm, TDU. Sopnsored by UPB

“The Marriage of Figaro,” 8 p.m., Concert Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: The JMU Opera Theatre presents one of Mozart’s most beloved works, which is often described as the most perfect comic opera ever written; this delightful masterpiece based on Beaumarchais’ stage play, conducted by Mark Elysee with musical direction by Robert McCashin, is brimming with sexual intrigue, scandalous fun, deceit, mistaken identity and a richly varied score; part of the JMU Masterpiece Season; for tickets, call (540) 568-7000 or visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Saturday, November 6
Forbes Center Community Open House, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Forbes Center. Tour our state-of-the-art venues, attend a performance and participate in an educational workshop. Talk with current students and faculty. Don't miss the opportunity to engage in the arts with fun festivities for the entire family.

W Swim vs. CofC, ODU, W&M, NU,All Day

Football @ Richmond, 3:30 p.m.

M Soc vs. Hofstra, 7:00 p.m.

“The Marriage of Figaro,” 8 p.m., Concert Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: The JMU Opera Theatre presents one of Mozart’s most beloved works, which is often described as the most perfect comic opera ever written; this delightful masterpiece based on Beaumarchais’ stage play, conducted by Mark Elysee with musical direction by Robert McCashin, is brimming with sexual intrigue, scandalous fun, deceit, mistaken identity and a richly varied score; part of the JMU Masterpiece Season; for tickets, call (540) 568-7000 or visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Sunday, November 7
Matinee Movie: Inception, 2pm, Grafton-Stovall Theater. Sponsored by UPB.

“The Marriage of Figaro,” 3 p.m., Concert Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: The JMU Opera Theatre presents one of Mozart’s most beloved works, which is often described as the most perfect comic opera ever written; this delightful masterpiece based on Beaumarchais’ stage play, conducted by Mark Elysee with musical direction by Robert McCashin, is brimming with sexual intrigue, scandalous fun, deceit, mistaken identity and a richly varied score; part of the JMU Masterpiece Season; for tickets, call (540) 568-7000 or visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

VB @ UNC Wilmington, 1:00 p.m.

W Soc @ Final, 1:00 p.m.

Monday, November 8
Resume Writing Workshop, 11am-2pm, Wilson 3rd floor. Sponsored by Career and Academic Planning

BSA Speaker 6-7pm, Taylor 405

SGRho Educational Forum, 7pm, Taylor 400.

Tuesday, November 9
Visiting Scholars Program Lecture, 5 p.m., Latimer-Shaeffer Theatre, Duke Hall: Ann Kirschner, dean of the Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York, presents “Resistance and Heroism: Mapping the Holocaust Story”; sponsored by the JMU College of Arts and Letters; for information, call (540) 568-6472; free.

Guest Lecturer, 7-9 p.m., Grafton-Stovall Theatre: Actor, producer and director Teja Arboleda discusses "Crossing the Line," a multimedia performance-lecture focusing on freedom of speech; Arboleda challenges the audience to consider consequences of cultural assumptions, institutionalized and stereotypes reinforced by the famous and powerful; co-sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Student Services and Black Student Alliance; free.

Wind Symphony, 8 p.m., Concert Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: JMU student ensemble performs under the direction of Stephen Bolstad; for tickets and more information, http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

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.

“Letters to Sala,” 8 p.m., Mainstage Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: “Letters to Sala,” by Arlene Hutton, based on the book “Sala’s Gift” by Ann Kirschner, is part of the JMU Masterpiece Season; a touring exhibit of facsimiles of the letters and photographs that Sala saved during her time in the Nazi camps will be on display in the Mainstage Lobby until the end of November; for tickets, call (540) 568-7000 or visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Wednesday, November 10
“Letters to Sala,” 8 p.m., Mainstage Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: “Letters to Sala,” by Arlene Hutton, based on the book “Sala’s Gift” by Ann Kirschner, is part of the JMU Masterpiece Season; a touring exhibit of facsimiles of the letters and photographs that Sala saved during her time in the Nazi camps will be on display in the Mainstage Lobby until the end of November; for tickets, call (540) 568-7000 or visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Chamber Winds I, 8 p.m., Recital Hall, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: JMU student ensemble performs under the direction of Susan N. Barber and David Pope; for more information, visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts; free.

Thursday, November 11
“Letters to Sala,” 8 p.m., Mainstage Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: “Letters to Sala,” by Arlene Hutton, based on the book “Sala’s Gift” by Ann Kirschner, is part of the JMU Masterpiece Season; a touring exhibit of facsimiles of the letters and photographs that Sala saved during her time in the Nazi camps will be on display in the Mainstage Lobby until the end of November; for tickets, call (540) 568-7000 or visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Student Dance Concert, 8 p.m., Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: JMU dancers share their talents in this annual student concert; for tickets and information, visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Hard Rock Cafe Late, 10pm-12am, Festival. Sponsored by UPB.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Ashby T-Shirts!! Get Yours Today!

Dear Madison International students,

I hope that life in Ashby is going well!

Christopher Shockey your Ashby CAB (Community Activity Board) president is trying to sell some great Ashby T-shirts!!
It is a light blue T-shirt with black font and hopefully green landforms on the puzzle piece). The more t-shirts that are sold the more money CAB will have to organize events for Ashby Hall. Contact Christopher directly - shockeca@dukes.jmu.edu – and inform him by the end of this week how many t-shirts and which size you want.

I am ordering one t-shirt, are you?

Feel free to contact me should you have any questions, comments and/or concerns!

Thomas-

Happy November!

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