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!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
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.
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
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 =
== 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 =
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