College is More Than the Classes!

Friday, October 1
FAMILY WEEKEND
Polynesian Luau
The Commons, 12:00- 1:00 p.m. - http://www.jmu.edu/international/iweek/highlights.shtml

New Image Gallery, noon-4 p.m. 131 Grace St.: "Mark Rooker: The Pulp in My Head," part of the Faculty Exhibition Series, is featured in the contemporary photography gallery; opening reception, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.; for information, call (540) 568-7175; free.

Ashby, ¿Quieren bailar salsa?
JMU’s very own Latin Dance Club will be coming THIS Friday, October 1st, to teach salsa dancing to ALL Ashby residents! It will be a great opportunity to learn a new style of dancing to impress your friends! If you’re interested, we will be meeting on Friday at 8PM in the TV lounge. ¡Chau!

Funny Freaking Friday! 8pm, TDU. Come to Taylor Down Under to see comedian Nore Davis entertain us with his stand-up act. It's a great way to spend your time during Family Weekend.

An Evening with Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, 8 p.m., Wilson Hall Auditorium: Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy-nominated “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” return to JMU and the Masterpiece Season to present an evening of improvisational comedy after their sold-out performance last year; using their quick wit, they take contributions from the audience to create hilarious and original scenes – just like a live version of “Whose Line”; this is an improvised show and the performers do not control audience suggestions; parental discretion advised; for tickets, call (540) 568-7000 or visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Saturday, October 2
FAMILY WEEKEND

noon-4 p.m. 131 Grace St.: "Mark Rooker: The Pulp in My Head," part of the Faculty Exhibition Series, is featured in the contemporary photography gallery; opening reception, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.; for information, call (540) 568-7175; free.

Seven Wonders. 3:30pm John C. Wells Planetarium. Come over to the planetarium in Miller Hall to see a stunning production of Seven Wonders.

Sunday, October 3
FAMILY WEEKEND

Monday, October 4
B.o.B tickets go on sale! 8am, Warren Box Office. Tickets for B.o.B. go on sale at 8 a.m. Tickets for students are $25 with JAC Card. Tickets will not be available online until 10/11/10.

New Image Gallery, noon-5 p.m. 131 Grace St.: "Mark Rooker: The Pulp in My Head," part of the Faculty Exhibition Series, is featured in the contemporary photography gallery; opening reception, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.; for information, call (540) 568-7175; free.

Tuesday, October 5
New Image Gallery, noon-5 p.m. 131 Grace St.: "Mark Rooker: The Pulp in My Head," part of the Faculty Exhibition Series, is featured in the contemporary photography gallery; opening reception, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.; for information, call (540) 568-7175; free.

Kenya Safari Acroba. 8pm Wilson Hall. A thrilling hour filled with stunts and high flying action. This FREE event is fun for all!

“Metamorphoses,” 8 p.m. Mainstage Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: Written and originally directed by Mary Zimmerman and based on the myths of Ovid, “Metamorphoses” invites us to remember the power of being human through the art of storytelling; a pool of water sparkles on the stage as these 13th-century myths come to life; contains mature themes, sexual content and suggested nudity; part of the JMU Masterpiece Season; for tickets, call (540) 568-7000 or visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Wednesday, October 6
New Image Gallery, noon-5 p.m. 131 Grace St.: "Mark Rooker: The Pulp in My Head," part of the Faculty Exhibition Series, is featured in the contemporary photography gallery; opening reception, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.; for information, call (540) 568-7175; free.

[Australia & Oceania Social Justice Film Series] - Countries Less Traveled...
Burruss G44, 7pm - http://www.jmu.edu/international/filmseries.shtml

“Metamorphoses,” 8 p.m. Mainstage Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: Written and originally directed by Mary Zimmerman and based on the myths of Ovid, “Metamorphoses” invites us to remember the power of being human through the art of storytelling; a pool of water sparkles on the stage as these 13th-century myths come to life; contains mature themes, sexual content and suggested nudity; part of the JMU Masterpiece Season; for tickets, call (540) 568-7000 or visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Life As We Know it- Advanced Screening! 10pm. Grafton-Stovall. Come see Life As We Know It before it hits theaters!

Thursday, October 7
Michael Ian Black Tickets go on sale! 8am. Warren Hall Box Office. Tickets go on sale for Michael Ian Black at 8 a.m. Tickets are $5 with JAC Card and $8 for the public.

New Image Gallery, noon-5 p.m. 131 Grace St.: "Mark Rooker: The Pulp in My Head," part of the Faculty Exhibition Series, is featured in the contemporary photography gallery; opening reception, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.; for information, call (540) 568-7175; free.

“Metamorphoses,” 8 p.m. Mainstage Theatre, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: Written and originally directed by Mary Zimmerman and based on the myths of Ovid, “Metamorphoses” invites us to remember the power of being human through the art of storytelling; a pool of water sparkles on the stage as these 13th-century myths come to life; contains mature themes, sexual content and suggested nudity; part of the JMU Masterpiece Season; for tickets, call (540) 568-7000 or visit http://www.jmu.edu/JMUarts.

Calling All Residents!!

Would YOU like to be featured in Ashby Connections? There are several ways to participate!

1. Be a featured resident!
Send a picture and a short paragraph biography to woodyst@dukes.jmu.edu. Biographies will be added as they are received! Look back to the Meet Your Staff entry to get ideas of what kind of information to include.

2. Submit topics of interest!
Have you read a cool article you want to share? Have you learned something in class or through involvement in a student organization that would benefit others? Do you have a favorite website such as thedailykitten.com or addictinggames.com that you think others would love? Feel free to send anything intellectually stimulating, fun, informative, or downright silly to woodyst@dukes.jmu.edu.

3. Share information about upcoming events!
Thursdays are College is More Than Just Classes! which highlights different activities going on around JMU and Harrisonburg. If you have an event that you would like to submit for posting, email woodyst@dukes.jmu.edu with the date/time, location, title, and a brief description (1-2 sentences).

All submissions will be posted to the blog as are recieved, so keep checking to see your contributions make it to the blog. Happy sharing!!

Ashby Hall's Talent Show... One Night Only!

9.28.10 at 7pm | Ashby Basement/TV Lounge

Do you have a talent or gift you want to share with your friends in Ashby? Do you want to enjoy food courtesy of your hall mates? If you answered YES to these two questions, Ashby Hall's Talent Show is just for you!!

We are interested in having a variety of acts - comedy, music, dancing, singing, miming, artwork, you name it! SIGN UP for a spot on the sheet posted on the office door in the lobby!

If you are interested in preparing some food to share with participants and guests, you can sign up beside the office door, as well!


**Please set aside a time to meet with Gray after you have signed up so we can work on logistics before the show!

If you have any questions, just see Gray (kiddgf@jmu.edu) in room 221.

See you on the 28th!!!