College is More Than Classes!

Make sure you mark your calendars for these events that OIP has passed along!

Tuesday, October 19
:: ISA Fashion Show ::
Do you have any traditional clothes that would like to model for the (ISA) International Student Association’s fashion show or at least to let some other students model your international clothes? ISA fashion show interest meeting will take place this coming Tuesday on October 19th at 7:30pm in Taylor 402 or e-mail isa.jmu@gmail.com for more info.

Friday, October 22
:: Africana Studies Conference ::
Join us on Friday October 22 for the JMU Africana Studies Annual Interdisciplinary Conference. This year’s theme is “Shifting the Map of Innovation and Reason: Focus on the Africana World”.
The Keynote Lecture by Prof. Toyin Falola will be on “The Globalization of African Cultures” and a special Session Presentation will be offered by Prof. David Owusu-Ansah on “Is Islam a Threat to Democracy in Africa?” The conference will take place in Taylor Hall 404 & Warren Hall – Transitions. Check this website: http://www.jmu.edu/international/africanastudiesconference.shtml for more info.


Saturday, October 23
: :Halloween Festivities ::
- Part I: Pumpkin Picking & Carving
Have you ever been on a Hayride? Want to carve your own pumpkin for Halloween? Join us on this pumpkin trip! We will leave JMU OIP parking lot @ 1pm to pick our pumpkins and then go over to Gina’s House to carve them!
- Part II: Fear Forest
Do you dare to visit the dark walking woods trail? Are you looking for your worst fears to come true? If so… you will need to bring $10 for the admission fees. We will leave JMU Godwin Steps @ 7pm. Warning: This trip may not be appropriate for people who have medical issues such as respiratory or heart problems. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The scary levels /experiences may vary from person to person.
ð The deadline is Wednesday, October 20th @ 5pm. Space is limited. Sign up to reserve your spot today. Sign-up for both activities or choose one of them by contacting Emily Jiang at jiangnx@jmu.edu and (540) 568-6119.