You must register for all UREC events through their online registration
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Facility/Room | Program Name | Marketing Description | Level | Maximum Enrollment | Cost | Dimension | Sponsor |
| 8/23/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Rock Climbing Trip | Join us for a fantastic day of climbing as we travel to one of our local climbing crags These trips are open to all interested in the sport of rock climbing regardless of experience or ability Our trip leaders will ensure that everyone learns and follows all safety procedures and will set up climbs that provide the right amount of challenge for all levels and abilities. Trips usually meet at UREC at 9am and return around 5pm. Participants will be provided with any equipment needed for the activity but are asked to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and be prepared for changing weather. Since we are out for the entire day, participants should plan to bring a bag lunch and 1-2 liters of water. | 1 | Less than 10 | 30 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 8/27/2009 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Learn to Climb 101 | This program is for participants who have not climbed before Our adventure assistants will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall By the end of this program you will have the knowledge and experience that will help you feel more comfortable while climbing and prepare for the belay and climb class. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 8/30/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Intro to White Water Kayaking | We offer two levels of Kayaking trips depending on your experience. Both programs include an evening pool session to go over basic skills and prepare you for the weekend river excursion. This class is designed for the participant who is new to the sport of white water kayaking. We will introduce you to all the gear, find the correct boat for you, and make sure you gain experience handling and exiting the boat before we go to the river. We will be paddling part of the Shenandoah River that offers a few easy obstacles and small rapids. We will provide all equipment, instruction, and transportation. | 1 | Less than 10 | 40 | Environmental Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/2/2009 | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | UREC | Moonlight Yoga | Experience Yoga under the stars. Focus of class will be on moon poses. | 2 | 15 | 0 | Spiritual | UREC |
| 9/2/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Cycling 101 | Pedal your way through various terrain in the cycle studio. Learn how to set up your bike to fit you. Experience various drills used in Cycle. | 20 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC | |
| 9/2/2009 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Learn to Climb 101 | This program is for participants who have not climbed before Our adventure assistants will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall By the end of this program you will have the knowledge and experience that will help you feel more comfortable while climbing and prepare for the belay and climb class. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/3/2009 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Godwin 344 (UREC Event) |
Stress Management 101 | College life can be stressful. Find out how you can deal with it. | 1 | 25 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual |
UREC |
| 9/3/2009 | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | UREC | Outdoor Yoga | Take yoga in the serence setting of the Arboretum. Connect to yourself and to your surroundings. In case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled. Yoga mats are available in the Equipment Center for you to check out prior to class time. | 2 | 15 | 0 | Spiritual | UREC |
| 9/3/2009 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Belay and Climb 101 | You have climbed a few times before - are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers at the wall After completing this program you will be ready to take the written and practical belay certification assessment. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/4/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Step 101 | V-step. Turn Step. Basic. What do these mean? Come to Step 101 to find out. | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC | |
| 9/4/2009 | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | UREC | Yogis Take a Hike | We have invited one of the UREC Yogis for this modified hiking program Run as a Friday afternoon program, Yogi’s Hike allows you to regain balance and release stress that will help kick off a relaxing weekend We will hike to a scenic spot in the national forest where you will be guided through a series of sun salutation and downward dogs after which we will hike out and along a stream through an amazing stand of Rhododendron and return to UREC. | 1 | Less than 10 | 15 | Environmental Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/4/2009 | 3:00 PM 9/4/2009 | 5:00 PM 9/5/2009 | UREC | Backpacking George Washington National Forest | For those of you who need to step further into the wild we offer 2-3 day backpacking trips These trips are designed for the first time or experienced backpacker. We will provide you with your backpack, tent, sleeping bag, and cooking equipment Our trip leaders enjoy the art of backcountry cooking and will show you how to make delicious meals on a backpacking stove. All you need to provide is sturdy shoes, and lightweight layers clothing options for the always changing weather. These trips require a pre trip meeting to make sure you are prepared with necessary clothing and gear. | 1 | Less than 10 | 80 | Environmental Social Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/4/2009 | 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | UREC | Full Moon Hiking Old Rag Mountain | Are you ready to get away from campus for a few hours? Join us as we hike our favorite local hikes and scenic places Make sure to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and bring layers for weather changes and plenty of water (1-2 liters) to stay hydrated. We’ll make sure you are well fed with one of our tasty trail meals and snacks. | 2 | Less than 10 | 20 | Environmental Social Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/5/2009 | 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | UREC | Full Moon Hiking Old Rag Mountain | Are you ready to get away from campus for a few hours? Join us as we hike our favorite local hikes and scenic places Make sure to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and bring layers for weather changes and plenty of water (1-2 liters) to stay hydrated. We’ll make sure you are well fed with one of our tasty trail meals and snacks. | 2 | Less than 10 | 20 | Environmental Social Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/7/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Learn to Climb 101 | This program is for participants who have not climbed before Our adventure assistants will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall By the end of this program you will have the knowledge and experience that will help you feel more comfortable while climbing and prepare for the belay and climb class. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/8/2009 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | UREC | Balancing the Chakras 101 | Chakras are energy centers through the body. Learn how to utilize them to help you feel your best. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/8/2009 | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | UREC | Outdoor Yoga | Take yoga in the serene setting of the Arboretum. Connect to yourself and to your surroundings. In case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled. Yoga mats are available in the Equipment Center for you to check out prior to class time. | 2 | 15 | 0 | Spiritual | UREC |
| 9/8/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Belay and Climb 101 | You have climbed a few times before - are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers at the wall. After completing this program you will be ready to take the written and practical belay certification assessment. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/8/2009 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | UREC | Grilling 101 | Come and learn how to grill like a Food Network Star!!! For $5 you will have a great dinner! | 1 | 15 | 5 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/9/2009 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Massage 101 | What is massage? What are the benefits of Massage? What is the difference between Swedish and Myofascial Release? | 1 | 30 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/10/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Dive-In Movie | Come enjoy a movie in the UREC pool! "I Love You Man" | 1 | 50 | 0 | Social | UREC |
| 9/11/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Boxing 101 | Jab, cross, and hook your way into fitness. Learn everything you need to know for Boxing Fitness classes from putting on your wraps and gloves to hitting the bags safely. | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC | |
| 9/11/2009 | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | UREC | Sense of Place Hike | Take a Friday afternoon to unwind, release your stress, and find your inner peace and balance. We will show you the amazing beauty of the George Washington National Forest and guide you through a series of reflective activities that will not only help you to slow down and get a new perspective on your life. | 1 | Less than 10 | 15 | Spiritual | UREC |
| 9/12/2009 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | UREC | Yoga 101 | Begin your journey to well-being and stress-relief by experiencing Sun Salutations and standard poses used in Yoga classes. | 20 | 0 | Spiritual | UREC | |
| 9/12/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Intro to White Water Kayaking | We offer two levels of Kayaking trips depending on your experience. Both programs include an evening pool session to go over basic skills and prepare you for the weekend river excursion. This class is designed for the participant who is new to the sport of white water kayaking. We will introduce you to all the gear, find the correct boat for you, and make sure you gain experience handling and exiting the boat before we go to the river. We will be paddling part of the Shenandoah River that offers a few easy obstacles and small rapids. We will provide all equipment, instruction, and transportation. | 1 | Less than 10 | 40 | Environmental Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/12/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Canoeing on the Shenandoah River | Enjoy being out on the water? Join us on a canoe adventure where you will forget all about the pace of campus life and spend time watching Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, and Osprey in their natural habitat. Our multiday trips involve packing all the equipment and enough food to sustain us while we camp along our way. Past multiday canoeing trips have been on the Rappahannock and the Potomac Rivers. These trips require a pre trip meeting to make sure you are prepared with necessary clothing and gear. Our single day trips usually are spent on the nearby South Fork of the Shenandoah between the towns of Shenandoah and Luray. We make it a point to stop along the way for a riverside picnic lunch. | 1 | Less than 10 | 35 | Environmental Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/13/2009 | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM | UREC | Worldbeat Dance 101 | Join the Celebration of movement and music. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Spiritual | UREC |
| 9/13/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Rock Climbing Trip | Join us for a fantastic day of climbing as we travel to one of our local climbing crags These trips are open to all interested in the sport of rock climbing regardless of experience or ability Our trip leaders will ensure that everyone learns and follows all safety procedures and will set up climbs that provide the right amount of challenge for all levels and abilities. Trips usually meet at UREC at 9am and return around 5pm. Participants will be provided with any equipment needed for the activity but are asked to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and be prepared for changing weather. Since we are out for the entire day, participants should plan to bring a bag lunch and 1-2 liters of water. | 1 | Less than 10 | 30 | Environmental Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/13/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Hiking Seneca Rocks | Ready to get away from campus for a few hours? Join us as we hike our favorite local hikes and scenic places Make sure to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and bring layers for weather changes and plenty of water (1-2 liters) to stay hydrated We’ll make sure you are well fed with one of our tasty meal and snacks. | 2 | Less than 10 | 20 | Environmental Social Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/15/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Freestyle 101 | This clinic is offered to anyone who wants some tips on how to make swimming freestyle (front crawl) more efficient. We will work with any level of swimmer. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/15/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Festival Ballroom | Courage to Care | This program by speaker Carolyn Cornelison emphasizes the power of positive influence. It provides the opportunity to learn how to recognize the warning signs of out-of-control drinking and ways to help friends who may be developing unhealthy drinking habits. | 1100 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach and Substance Abuse Prevention, Saferides | |
| 9/15/2009 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | UREC | Meditation 101 | Meditation allows you to turn inward in order to listen. If you're looking to start a meditation practice of your own, this is the class for you. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/15/2009 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Learn to Climb 101 | This program is for participants who have not climbed before Our adventure assistants will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall By the end of this program you will have the knowledge and experience that will help you feel more comfortable while climbing and prepare for the belay and climb class. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/15/2009 | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | UREC | Total Body Workout - Cybex VR3 | Meet the UREC fitness staff and learn how to incorporate our newest line of equipment into your workout. | 1 | 25 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 9/16/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Stretching 101 | Any balanced workout plan includes flexibility training. Learn how to effectively stretch each muscle group of your body. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/16/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Belay and Climb 101 | You have climbed a few times before - are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers at the wall. After completing this program you will be ready to take the | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/16/2009 | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | East Campus Library 3313 | RefWorks Training | RefWorks is a bibliographic citation manager. Big words for a helper application that can assist you with citation style format, bibliography creation, and simply staying organized with research resources. | 50 | 0 | Intellectual | JMU Libraries | |
| 9/16/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:15 PM | Burruss Hall G44 | South Asian Film Series: From Dust | Filmed following the devastating 2004 Tsunami, this is a damning expose of the Colombo government's ulterior motives during the course of disaster relief. The local survivors have ultimately been prevented from rebuilding their homes along the coastline, while developers eye the lucrative beaches. Told through the stories of two survivors and an aid worker, this depicts lives that waited in tents while the tourism industry repositioned itself on their properties. | 110 | 0 | Emotional Environmental Intellectual Social |
Nelson Institute for International and Public Affairs | |
| 9/17/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Climbing Technique | Ready to take your climbing to the next level? The climbing technique program will help you learn how to make better use of your footwork, the importance of core strength, and show to how/when to use specific moves such as layback, stemming, and matches in your climbing. | 2 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/17/2009 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | UREC | Functional Fitness 101 | Learn how to improve balance, utilize more muscles of the body with each movement, and think outside of your traditional exercise program. Come prepared to exercise! | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/18/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | BOSU 101 | Challenge your body in new ways. Learn to utilize stabilizing muscles, increase strength and balance. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/18/2009 | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | UREC | Yogis Take a Hike | We have invited one of the UREC Yogis for this modified hiking program Run as a Friday afternoon program, Yogi’s Hike allows you to regain balance and release stress that will help kick off a relaxing weekend We will hike to a scenic spot in the national forest where you will be guided through a series of sun salutation and downward dogs after which we will hike out and along a stream through an amazing stand of Rhododendron and return to UREC. | 1 | Less than 10 | 15 | Environmental Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/19/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Pilates 101 | Build core strength, lengthen and strengthen your body through Pilates. This class offers a foundation to begin your practice. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Environmental | UREC |
| 9/20/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Intro to White Water Kayaking | We offer two levels of Kayaking trips depending on your experience. Both programs include an evening pool session to go over basic skills and prepare you for the weekend river excursion. This class is designed for the participant who is new to the sport of white water kayaking. We will introduce you to all the gear, find the correct boat for you, and make sure you gain experience handling and exiting the boat before we go to the river. We will be paddling part of the Shenandoah River that offers a few easy obstacles and small rapids. We will provide all equipment, instruction, and transportation. | 1 | Less than 10 | 40 | Environmental Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/20/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Canoeing on the Shenandoah River | Enjoy being out on the water? Join us on a canoe adventure where you will forget all about the pace of campus life and spend time watching Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, and Osprey in their natural habitat. Our multiday trips involve packing all the equipment and enough food to sustain us while we camp along our way. Past multiday canoeing trips have been on the Rappahannock and the Potomac Rivers. These trips require a pre trip meeting to make sure you are prepared with necessary clothing and gear. Our single day trips usually are spent on the nearby South Fork of the Shenandoah between the towns of Shenandoah and Luray. We make it a point to stop along the way for a riverside picnic lunch. | 1 | Less than 10 | 35 | Environmental Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 09/21/2009 | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | Taylor 404 | IWeek- French Language Class | The 2009 I-Week focus is South America. If you were to visit French Guiana you would need to know French. No experience needed! Come learn some fun and basic conversational French. | 65 | 0 | Intellectual Social Spiritual |
oIP | |
| 9/21/2009 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Godwin 344 (UREC Event) |
Healthy Eating on Campus | Interested in making better dietary choices? Come to this educational session that will help you determine the best places to eat on campus to obtain a nutritionally balanced diet. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/21/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Belay and Climb 101 | You have climbed a few times before - are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers at the wall After completing this program you will be ready to take the written and practical belay certification assessment. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/21/2009 | 6:45 PM | 9:00 PM | JMU Convocation Center | Gandhi Award Ceremony | Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will give a lecture entitled "The Path to Peace in the Middle East". Attendance requires purchasing tickets in advance, at http://www.jmu.edu/gandhicenter/ OR Tickets may be purchased at the following times/locations: Wed. 9/9, Thurs. 9/10, and Friday 9/11 from 2-5 on the Commons Mon. 9/14, Tues 9/15, Wed. 9/16, and Fri. 9/18 from 10am-5pm on the Commons Thurs. 9/17 from 10am-5pm in Warren Hall (near post office) Thurs. 9/10, Friday 9/11, Mon. 9/14, Tues. 9/15, Wed. 9/16, Thurs. 9/17, and Fri 9/18 inside the East Campus Dining Hall from 5:30-8pm *Tickets are $5 and only cash or check is accepted.
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DNA | 7000 | 5 | Emotional Intellectual Social Spiritual |
Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence |
| 9/22/2009 | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | Taylor 404 | IWeek- Spanish Language Class | The 2009 I-Week focus is South America. Did you know that Spanish is the official language of most countries of the continent? No experience needed! Come learn some fun and basic conversational Spanish. | 65 | 0 | Intellectual | oIP | |
| 9/22/2009 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Careers in Massage Therapy | Let one of our Licensed Massage Therapists share different opportunities in the Massage Field. | 1 | 30 | 0 | Intellectual Occupational |
UREC |
| 9/22/2009 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Festival Conference Room 6 | Sex Masquerades: Unmasking the Truth about Safe Sex | The purpose of this program is to correct myths and misconceptions about sex. Through meaningful discussion and activities participants will investigate safe sex facts and myths. | 35 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual |
Sigma Gamma Tho Sorority, Inc | |
| 9/22/09 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Chesapeake Hall | Conversations about Diversity | Come discuss diversity with your fellow students, faculty and staff throughout the campus. It is a great opportunity to learn about how others at JMU feel about diversity and how it affects their daily lives. | 50 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
CMSS | |
| 9/22/09 | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Taylor 304 | Sexual Health presented by the REACH Peer Educators | This hilarious and highly interactive sexual health program will teach students about STDs, healthy relationships, proper condom use, and sexual health myths. Games and discussions will keep students both entertained and informed. | 36 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach and REACH | |
| 9/22/09 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | McGraw-Long TV Lounge | Spirituality Dialogues | Spirituality Dialogues is an opportunity for students to engage in healthy dialogue surrounding deep issues of meaning and purpose. Students share their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, while attempting to gain an understanding and respect for those around them. | 30 | 0 | Spiritual | Student Affairs and University Planning JMU Interfaith Coalition |
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| 9/22/2009 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Wilson Hall Auditorium | IWeek- Reflecting Brazil | The 2009 I-Week focus is South America and tonight’s musical performance will be inspired by the culture, language and the music full of passion, sentiment, and joy of Brazil. For more information check our web site: http://www.jmu.edu/international/iweek | 300 | 0 | Intellectual Social Spiritual |
oIP | |
| 9/23/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Learn to Climb 101 | This program is for participants who have not climbed before Our adventure assistants will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall. By the end of this program you will have the knowledge and experience that will help you feel more comfortable while climbing and prepare for the belay and climb class. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/23/2009 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | UREC | Outdoor Guide to the Shenandoah Valley | Now that you are here at JMU what is there to do outside? Believe it or not Harrisonburg serves as the epicenter to many world class mountain bikers, and tri-athletes We have great trails for hiking, biking and cycling. There is amazing rock climbing and bouldering no more than 30 minutes away from your front door. The Outdoor Guide Program is an interactive program that will help you identify some of your adventure aspirations and help you find a way to make them happen. | 1 | Less than 10 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 9/23/2009 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | UREC | Total Body Workout - Cybex VR2 | Meet the UREC fitness staff and learn how to incorporate the Cybex VR2 line of equipment into your workout. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 9/24/09 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Shorts Hall TV Lounge | Spirituality Dialogues | Spirituality Dialogues is an opportunity for students to engage in healthy dialogue surrounding deep issues of meaning and purpose. Students share their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, while attempting to gain an understanding and respect for those around them. | 30 | 0 | Spiritual | Student Affairs and University Planning JMU Interfaith Coalition |
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| 9/24/09 | 7:00 PM | 9:00PM | Festival Ballroom | HAZE - Movie & Panel Discussion | In September 2004, Pledge Gordie Bailey died from alcohol poisoning after passing out on a chouch in his fraternity house following a hazing initiation. This program will feature a showing of this documentary, followed by a discussion panel with representatives from JMU Athletics, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Judicial Affairs, and more. *Please note that this is a two-hour program.* | 1,000 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
UHC's Substance Abuse & Student Wellness & Outreach, Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, JMU Athletics | |
| 9/24/2009 | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Festival Grand Ballroom | IWeek- Study Abroad fair | Are you interested in going abroad? Come and learn about different study abroad programs, international internships and scholarships available to you. JMU semester and short-term program directors and representatives will be available to share their experience and to answer your questions. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to speak and learn about programs from other universities and providers. |
300 | 0 | Intellectual Occupational Social |
oIP | |
| 9/24/09 | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | HHS 1210 | EnVISION Your Future | EnVISION Your Future is a presentation that will teach students about how to create and utilize vision boards to clarify their personal, and career goals for the future. | 60 | 0 | Occupational | Career and Academic Planning | |
| 9/24/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Taylor 404 | IWeek- Portuguese Language Class | The 2009 I-Week focus is South America. Did you know that Portuguese is the most spoken language in South America? No experience needed! Come learn some fun and basic conversational Portuguese. | 65 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
oIP | |
| 9/24/2009 | 4:00 PM | 5:15 PM | Taylor 405 | IWeek- South America Through Our Eyes | JMU students from South America will share stories about their countries of origin and answer questions you may. Come prepared to learn things you never knew about our Southern neighbor who shares our name. | 65 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
oIP | |
| 9/24/2009 | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | UREC | Backcountry Cooking 101 | Are you tired of Ramen noodles and cold bagels on backpacking trips? This program will show you how to prepare delicious, low cost meals on a one burner backpacking type stove Past dishes include calzones, sweet and sour stir fry, fajitas, and Curried chicken and rice. What even better – you get to eat what you make and we provide all the food, stoves and instruction. | 1 | 15 | 5 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/25/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Kickboxing 101 | Learn the basic punches and kicks used in Kickboxing classes. | 20 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC | |
| 9/25/2009 | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | UREC | Sense of Place Hike | Take a Friday afternoon to unwind, release your stress, and find your inner peace and balance We will show you the amazing beauty of the George Washington National Forest and guide you through a series of reflective activities that will not only help you to slow down and get a new perspective on your life. | 1 | Less than 10 | 15 | Spiritual | UREC |
| 9/26/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Rappel and Climb | We will add a rappelling station to our normal rock climbing trip so that you can try this fun skill We will also set up some climbs and teach all the skills necessary to have fun on real rock Trips usually meet at UREC at 9am and return around 5 pm. | 2 | Less than 10 | 30 | Environmental Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/26/09 | 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Hillandale Park | Harrisonburg International Festival | There will be three activities, each with a reflection activity to be completed after the a ctivity at a scheduled time. Students will receive their passport stamps after completing the reflection activity, which will be conducted in the parking lot of Shelter 12. Transportation to the festival is provided free of charge from Memorial Hall and Westover Park. Specific activities and times for reflective activities: Sample International Cuisine (1:30pm): Over fifteen vendors will be offering foods from around the glove. Students can sample one or more cuisines they have not tried before. Cost ($5-10) Green Village (3:00pm): Students can learn about several aspects of living green and reducing one's impact on the planet. Kurdish Dancing (5:30pm): Learn a traditional Kurdish dance while moving to an authentic Kurdish band, which will begin playing at 5pm. If you wish to participate in this activity, please go to the Kurdish Youth Club tent at 4:50pm. Passport Reflection Page (MS Word) |
unlimited | $0-$15 | Environmental Intellectual Social Spiritual |
Harrisonburg International Festival | |
| 9/26/09 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Exercise Ball 101 | Strengthen and stretch your entire body using one piece of equipment. Find out how to gain core stability and add variety to your workouts. For all fitness levels. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/26/2009 | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | UREC | Trail Building | If you enjoy hiking and mountain biking and are looking for an opportunity to give back by joining us in our trail building efforts We will be joining local community groups as we work to build and maintain local hiking and biking trails. Plan to spend 3 hours on the trail crew doing physical work after which we will feed you an amazing lunch before heading back to campus. | 1 | Less than 10 | 5 | Environmental Social |
UREC |
| 9/27/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Intermediate White Water Kayaking | We offer two levels of Kayaking trips depending on your experience. Both programs include an evening pool session to go over basic skills and prepare you for the weekend river excursion. This class is designed for the participant that has felt successful in the Intro program or who has previous whitewater kayaking experience. We will review boat handling and exiting basics in the pool before heading out to the Balcony Falls Section of the James River. This section of the James offer a number of class I-II rapids with one super fun class III ledge drop that is fun to surf and play in. | 2 | Less than 10 | 40 | Environmental Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 9/28/2009 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | UREC | Total Body Workout - Hammer Strength | Meet the UREC fitness staff and learn how to incorporate the Hammer Strength plate loaded line of equipment into your workout. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 9/28/2009 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Carrier Library 301 | University Research 101 | The free Internet has a lot of great information and some questionable stuff too. In order to pull together papers and presentations for college level work, you'll need more in your research tool box than Wikipedia. Come learn about the vast resources available to you either in the JMU Libraries or via the Library web. | 50 | 0 | Intellectual | JMU Libraries | |
| 9/29/2009 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Learn to Climb 101 | This program is for participants who have not climbed before Our adventure assistants will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall By the end of this program you will have the knowledge and experience that will help you feel more comfortable while climbing and prepare for the belay and climb class. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 9/29/2009 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | UREC | Core Strength Circuit Training | Take your knowledge of core strength beyond the basic level Incorporate new exercises into your routine using an efficient circuit training format designed to improve balance, strength & endurance. Come prepared to exercise! | 2 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 9/29/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Taylor 400 | Carlos Ojeds Jr. Hispanic Heritage Month Motivational Speaker | Latino Motivational Speaker discusses his life challenges and the importance of perseverance and education. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual
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Latino Student Alliance | |
| 9/29/09 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Taylor 302 | Diversity | This workshop will focus on the importance of diversity on our campus in terms of ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, etc. The workshop will discuss how to break down barriers that separate different groups. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 9/29/2009 | 4:30 PM | 5:30PM | UREC | Love Your Body | The media influences our concepts of beauty. This interactive session and discussion will point out some ways to counter the media hype so that your unique inner beauty shines. | 1 | 30 | 0 | Intellectual Emotional |
UREC |
| 9/30/2009 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | HHS 2301 | The Immigration Panel | The Immigration Panel presented by the LSA/ISA/ASU is a program geared towards educating the JMU campus on the laws and processes of immigration from the knowledge and experience of professors and students. Each student panelist will share their personal story of immigrating to the US, and each professor panelist will discuss some of the laws and policies regarding immigration. | 150 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Latino Student Alliance, International Student Association and Asian Student Union | |
| 9/30/09 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Huffman Hall TV Lounge | Spirituality Dialogues | Spirituality Dialogues is an opportunity for students to engage in healthy dialogue surrounding deep issues of meaning and purpose. Students share their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, while attempting to gain an understanding and respect for those around them. | 30 | 0 | Spiritual | Student Affairs and University Planning JMU Interfaith Coalition |
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| 9/30/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:15 PM | Burruss Hall G44 | South Asian Film: Ayodhya Gatha | For two decades now, the destruction of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya has influenced national events in India. By beyond the symbolism that the Uttar Pradesh town holds for the rest of the country, how has that event affected life in Ayodhya itself? As this film relates, today the streets of Ayodhya seem to have lost touch with the feet of its residents. Blocked and barricaded, our only access to the citizens is through memory: telling of stories, tales, and the people | 110 | 0 | Emotional Environmental Intellectual Social |
Nelson Institute for International Public Affairs | |
| 10/1/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Eagle Hall | Conversations about Diversity | Come discuss diversity with your fellow students, faculty and staff throughout the campus. It is a great opportunity to learn about how others at JMU feel about diversity and how it affects their daily lives. | 50 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
CMSS | |
| 10/1/09 | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM | Taylor 306 | Rape Prevention | BOND is hosting a One in Four presentation about sexual assault awareness and prevention methods. | 40 | 0 | Social Intellectual |
BOND (Brothers of a New Direction) | |
| 10/1/2009 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Belay and Climb 101 | You have climbed a few times before - are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers at the wall After completing this program you will be ready to take the written and practical belay certification assessment. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/2/2009 | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | UREC | Yogis Take a Hike | We have invited one of the UREC Yogis for this modified hiking program Run as a Friday afternoon program, Yogi’s Hike allows you to regain balance and release stress that will help kick off a relaxing weekend We will hike to a scenic spot in the national forest where you will be guided through a series of sun salutation and downward dogs after which we will hike out and along a stream through an amazing stand of Rhododendron and return to UREC. | 1 | Less than 10 | 15 | Environmental Spiritual |
UREC |
| 10/2/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Boxing 101 | Jab, cross, and hook your way into fitness. Learn everything you need to know for Boxing Fitness classes from putting on your wraps and gloves to hitting the bags safely. | 20 | Intellectual Social |
UREC | ||
| 10/3/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Step 101 | V-step. Turn Step. Basic. What do these mean? Come to Step 101 to find out. | 20 | Intellectual Social |
UREC | ||
| 10/3/2009 | 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | UREC | Full Moon Hiking Old Rag Mountain | Are you ready to get away from campus for a few hours? Join us as we hike our favorite local hikes and scenic places Make sure to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and bring layers for weather changes and plenty of water (1-2 liters) to stay hydrated. We’ll make sure you are well fed with one of our tasty trail meals and snacks. | 2 | Less than 10 | 20 | Environmental Social Spiritual |
UREC |
| 10/3/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Hiking Seneca Rocks | Ready to get away from campus for a few hours? Join us as we hike our favorite local hikes and scenic places Make sure to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and bring layers for weather changes and plenty of water (1-2 liters) to stay hydrated We’ll make sure you are well fed with one of our tasty meal and snacks. | 2 | Less than 10 | 20 | Environmental Social Spiritual |
UREC |
| 10/4/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Rock Climbing Trip | Join us for a fantastic day of climbing as we travel to one of our local climbing crags These trips are open to all interested in the sport of rock climbing regardless of experience or ability Our trip leaders will ensure that everyone learns and follows all safety procedures and will set up climbs that provide the right amount of challenge for all levels and abilities. Trips usually meet at UREC at 9am and return around 5pm. Participants will be provided with any equipment needed for the activity but are asked to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and be prepared for changing weather. Since we are out for the entire day, participants should plan to bring a bag lunch and 1-2 liters of water. | 1 | Less than 10 | 30 | Environmental Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 10/5/09 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Taylor 309 | Spirituality Dialogues | Spirituality Dialogues is an opportunity for students to engage in healthy dialogue surrounding deep issues of meaning and purpose. Students share their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, while attempting to gain an understanding and respect for those around them. | 30 | 0 | Spiritual | Student Affairs and University Planning JMU Interfaith Coalition |
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| 10/5/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Festival Ballroom | Breast Cancer Awareness Survivor Night | We invite you to listen to the personal experiences of a survivor's breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery process. Members of the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Women's Health Focus medical team will provide updates on the latest detection methods and treatments available. | 1000 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach & Zeta Tau Alpha | |
| 10/5/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Learn to Climb 101 | This program is for participants who have not climbed before Our adventure assistants will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall By the end of this program you will have the knowledge and experience that will help you feel more comfortable while climbing and prepare for the belay and climb class. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/6/2009 | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | UREC | Head, Neck, and Shoulder Massage | Learn techniques from one of our Licensed Massage Therapists for giving massage specific for the head, neck, and shoulders to relieve tension. | 1 | 30 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/6/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Grafton-Stovall Theatre | One Night. One Ride. One Life (ONOROL) |
ONOROL is a student produced program which represents the facts about drunk driving while encouraging students to take responsibility for their actions. ONOROL provides preventative strategies and information about SafeRides to clear up any misconceptions about the organiziation. | 650 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach, Saferides | |
| 10/6/09 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Taylor 302 | Diversity | This workshop will focus on the importance of diversity on our campus in terms of ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, etc. The workshop will discuss how to break down barriers that separate different groups. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 10/6/2009 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Belay and Climb 101 | You have climbed a few times before - are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers at the wall After completing this program you will be ready to take the written and practical belay certification assessment. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/6/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Breaststroke 101 | This clinic is offered to anyone who wants some tips on how to make swimming breaststroke more efficient. We will work with any level of swimmer. |
1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/6/2009 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Find the Balance: Nutrition and Exercise | This educational session will identify the components of a balanced diet and health related physical fitness Learn about the ways to maximize an active, healthy lifestyle! | 1 | 30 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 10/6/2009 | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Taylor 304 | LGBT and Ally Education Program's Brown Bag Lunch | Christine Robinson will be discussing "Hate Crimes Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression." Bring your lunch and join us! | 34 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual |
LGBT & Ally Education Program and UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach | |
| 10/6/09 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Taylor 402 | Eating Disorders | This workshop will discuss the rising number of college students dealing with eating disorders. It will also inform the audience about definiitions, facts, symptoms, and treatments as well as include myths and facts as well as what to do to help a friend with an eating disorder. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 10/6/2009 | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM | UREC | Total Body Workout - Free Weights and Dumbbells | Meet the UREC fitness staff and learn how to incorporate free weights and dumbbells into your workout. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 10/7/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | HHS 1302 | How to Maximize Home Recycling and Minimize Your Carbon Footprint | Jonathan Kiser, MBS, President of Kiser Environmental Consulting will describe efforts of the Kiser household to maximize reduction, reuse, and recycling of materials generated over a 12-month period. Participants will learn how they can deuplicate this experience to avoid waste disposal and reduce their own carbon footprint. | 160 | 0 | Environmental Intellectual |
The Honors Program and Environmental Management Club | |
| 10/7/09 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Taylor 306 | Staying Safe on Campus | Sergeant Peggy Campbell from the JMU Police Department will be talking about tips for staying safe on campus. Bring a brown bag lunch and join us. | 100 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach | |
| 10/7/2009 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | UREC | Balancing the Chakras 101 | Chakras are energy centers through the body. Learn how to utilize them to help you feel your best. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 10/8/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | East Campus Library 3313 | RefWorks Training | RefWorks is a bibliographic citation manager. Big words for a helper application that can assist you with citation style format, bibliography creation, and simply staying organized with research resources. | 50 | 0 | Intellectual | JMU Libraries | |
| 10/8/2009 | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | UREC | Backcountry Cooking 101 | Are you tired of Ramen noodles and cold bagels on backpacking trips? This program will show you how to prepare delicious, low cost meals on a one burner backpacking type stove Past dishes include calzones, sweet and sour stir fry, fajitas, and Curried chicken and rice. What even better – you get to eat what you make and we provide all the food, stoves and instruction. | 1 | 15 | 5 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/8/2009 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | UREC | Functional Fitness Circuit Training | Take your functional fitness knowledge to the next level Learn advanced exercises to increase your intensity and improve the efficiency of your training program Come prepared to exercise! | 2 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 10/9/09 | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Memorial Hall Auditorium | Jerusalem Women Speak | Ms. Jala Basil Andoni, a Palestinian Christian retired teacher from Beit Sahour near Jerusalem, Ms. Ruth El-Raz, an Israel Jewish psychotherapist, sculptor/painter, political activist from Jerusalem, and Ms. Hekmat Besisso, a Palestinian Muslim Community Trainer in nonviolence from Ramallah be sharing stories of their lives and work for peace. A Q & A session will then be moderated by Tim Ruebke, Community Medication Center. | 650 | 0 | Intellectual Social Spiritual
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College of Arts and Letters, Department of Philsophy & Religion, Department of History, Deparment of Foreign Languages, oIP, Middle East Communities & Migrations, Women's Studies, Interfaith Coalition, WMRA/WEMC, CISAT International | |
| 10/9/09 | 9:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Godwin Hall, Room 344 | Africana Symposium - Session I: The Environment | An opportunity to engage in conversation about the environment in Africa and the world from different perspectives and disciplines. | 90 | 0 | Intellectual Environmental |
Africana Studies, Office of Cross Disciplinary Studies and Planning, Office of Diversity, and oIP | |
| 10/9/09 | 10:30 AM | 11:45 AM | Godwin Hall, Room 344 | Africana Symposium - Session II: Justice/Governance | An opportunity to engage in a conversation about Justice and Governance in Africa and the world from different perspectives and disciplines. | 90 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
Africana Studies, Office of Cross Disciplinary Studies and Planning, Office of Diversity, and oIP | |
| 10/9/09 | 12:00 PM | 1:15 PM | Godwin Hall, Room 344 | Africana Symposium - Session III: Culture/Identity | An opportunity to engage in a conversation about Culture and Identity in Africa and the world from different perspectives and disciplines. | 90 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
Africana Studies, Office of Cross Disciplinary Studies and Planning, Office of Diversity, and oIP | |
| 10/9/09 | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM | Godwin Hall, Room 344 | Africana Symposium - Session IV: Special Session | An opportunity to engage in a conversation about Africa and the world from different perspectives and disciplines. | 90 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
Africana Studies, Office of Cross Disciplinary Studies and Planning, Office of Diversity, and oIP | |
| 10/9/09 | 2:45 PM | 3:30 PM | Godwin Hall, Room 344 | Africana Symposium - Session V: Education & Development | An opportunity to engage in a conversation about Education and Development in Africa and the world from different perspectives and disciplines. | 90 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
Africana Studies, Office of Cross Disciplinary Studies and Planning, Office of Diversity, and oIP | |
| 10/9/09 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Godwin Hall, Room 344 | Africana Symposium - Keynote Speaker | Professor Isidore Okpewho, State University of New York Distinguished Professor of Africana Studeies, English, & Comparative Literature, Binghamton University will be the keynote speaker. His talk will focus on his latest work: The World of African Storytelling. | 90 | 0 | Intellectual | Africana Studies, Office of Cross Disciplinary Studies and Planning, Office of Diversity, and oIP | |
| 10/9/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | BOSU 101 | Challenge your body in new ways. Learn to utilize stabilizing muscles, increase strength and balance. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/10/09 | 4:30 PM | 6:00 PM | Grafton Stovall Movie Theater | Contemporary Gospel Singer's Family Weekend Concert | This concert will contain inspirational selections sung by JMU's Contemporary Gospel Singers. This event will uplift and encourage the soul. | 200 | 0 | Emotional Social Spiritual |
Contempary Gospel Singers (CGS) CMSS |
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| 10/11/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Kickboxing 101 | Learn the basic punches and kicks used in Kickboxing classes. | 20 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC | |
| 10/12/2009 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Total Body Workout - Resistance Tubing and Balls | Meet the UREC fitness staff and learn how to incorporate resistance tubing and balls into your workout. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 10/12/09 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Grafton-Stovall Theater | Age of Stupid Movie Screening | This movie is about a man living alone in the year of 2055, looking back at the year 2008 and asking why we didn't stop climate change when we had the chance. It covers topics of climate change, oil, war, polictics, consumerism and human stupidity. This movie will be followed by a discussion. *Please note this is a 2 hour program |
600 + | 0 | Environmental Social Intellectual |
Geography Club and Greenpeace, Health Sciences | |
| 10/12/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Belay and Climb 101 | You have climbed a few times before - are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers at the wall After completing this program you will be ready to take the written and practical belay certification assessment. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/12/09 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Taylor 400 | Eating Disorders | This workshop will discuss the rising number of college students dealing with eating disorders. It will also inform the audience about definiitions, facts, symptoms, and treatments as well as include myths and facts as well as what to do to help a friend with an eating disorder. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 10/13/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | HHS 1301 | Reducing the Risk of Suicide at JMU | In this workshop, students will learn how to recognize the signs of someone who is at risk for suicide and how to appropriately refer that person. Participants will learn about the myths and facts of suicide. | 35 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 10/13/09 | 8:30 PM | 9:30 PM | HHS 1302 | Get on Track: Finding a Satisfying Career and Major | Being happy with your work is a big part of your quality of life. We'll talk about how to make the right decisions about major and career, with the help of JMU resources and a few familiar movies. Come on down to "Get on Track," and we'll get you started with the big question - what are you going to do when you graduate? See you there! | 154 | 0 | Occupational Intellectual |
Career and Academic Planning Career Educators | |
| 10/13/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Grafton-Stovall Theatre | Rape, Abuse, and Violence Elimination - RAVE | RAVE is a program to raise awareness of sexual assault and intimate partner violence at JMU. Formally known as Rape is Not Sex, RAVE is a similar program consisting of skits, music and poetry. | 600 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach, Campus Assault Response, 1 in 4 | |
| 10/14/09 | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Taylor 306 | The Truth about H1N1..."Swine Flu" | Pat Chessir of the JMU Health Center will be speaking about a very significant topic in the country and even in the JMU community: the H1N1 virus, or "Swine Flu." | 112 | 0 | Environmental Intellectual |
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated CMSS |
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| 10/14/09 | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM | Memorial Hall Auditorium | Environmental Stewardship Interdisciplinary Public Lecture: REgenerative Design in the Public Realm-Michael Singer | Mr. Singer will address the often conflicting values of environmentally responsible spaces and conventional perceptions of environmental beauty. He will discuss his innovative, esthetically pleasing designs of buildings and landscapes, which include recycling centers and flood walls. | 1000 | 0 | Environmental Intellectual |
Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World, IVS, CSM,CVPA, SAAH, oIP and University Studies | |
| 10/14/2009 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Assessment Center 101 | Learn about the different services offered in the UREC assessment center This session is designed to help you determine the ways in which you can improve your fitness and dietary needs. | 1 | 25 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 10/15/2009 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Climbing Technique | Ready to take your climbing to the next level? The climbing technique program will help you learn how to make better use of your footwork, the importance of core strength, and show to how/when to use specific moves such as layback, stemming, and matches in your climbing. | 2 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/19/09 | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Taylor 305 | Depression | This workshop will focus on the different types of depression, signs and symptoms of depression as well as how to help a friend that you feel is depressed. This workshop will utilize video clips and exercises to make it more interactive. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 10/19/09 | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | HHS 1302 | Get on Track: Finding a Satisfying Career and Major | Being happy with your work is a big part of your quality of life. We'll talk about how to make the right decisions about major and career, with the help of JMU resources and a few familiar movies. Come on down to "Get on Track," and we'll get you started with the big question - what are you going to do when you graduate? See you there! | 154 | 0 | Occupational Intellectual |
Career and Academic Planning Career Educators | |
| 10/19/2009 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | East Campus Library 3311 | Navigating a Research Topic | So you have an assignment, now what? Did your instructor hand you a topic or are you in the hot seat to pick it yourself? Do you know how to negotiate an unknown or new topic or look for one when it is up to you to choose? Dont buy into the myth of the boring topic. Every topic can be interesting if you know what do to. | 60 | 0 | Intellectual | JMU Libraries | |
| 10/19/09 | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Taylor 404 | Study Abroad Student Panel | This program offers a new perspective on studying abroad. Students will hear firsthand accounts of study abroad trips to various countries and will be able to ask first hand questions that can best be answered by those who have had the experiences. This panel hopes to open students' eyes to the various international opportunitites available to them and motivate them to broaden their horizons and experience new cultures, people, and ways of life through study abroad trips. | 80 | 0 | Phi Beta Delta & oIP | Intellectual Social Occupational |
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| 10/19/09 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Taylor 400 | Relationships | This presentation will cover the pros and cons of being in a long distance relationship. It will discuss some potential things to do to ensure students are maintaining healthy, happy and stable relationships as well as things that are harmful to relationships. The workshop will also discuss the differences between these types of relationships. In addition strategies about how to initiate being/staying healthy in relationships will be discussed. | 40 | 0 | Social Intellectual Emotional |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 10/19/09 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Festival Ballroom | Health & Wellness Fair | Join us for this event featuring student organizations, university offices and community agencies. Every 15 minutes there will be featured demo's from some of your favorite student clubs! You will be asked to visit 8 out of over 20 offices to receive a passport stamp. Plan to be there by 7:30 to accomplish this task. | unlimited | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach, UREC and Zeta Tau Alpha | |
| 10/20/2009 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Belay and Climb 101 | You have climbed a few times before - are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers at the wall After completing this program you will be ready to take the written and practical belay certification assessment. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/20/2009 | 4:30 PM | 5:30PM | UREC | Love Your Body | The media influences our concepts of beauty. This interactive session and discussion will point out some ways to counter the media hype so that your unique inner beauty shines. | 1 | 30 | 0 | Intellectual Emotional |
UREC |
| 10/20/09 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Taylor 402 | Alcohol 101 | The presentation's purpose will be to educate students about the short and long term effects alcohol can have on the body. It will include topics that are specific to JMU such as binge drinking and the current drinking age controvery. | 40 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 10/20/2009 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | UREC | Golf Training: Strength, Flexibility, and Meditation | Take your golf game to the next level Strength, flexibility, and mental preparedness will be the focus of this program. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 10/21/2009 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | UREC | Meditation 101 | Meditation allows you to turn inward in order to listen. If you're looking to start a meditation practice of your own, this is the class for you. | 1 | 25 | 0 | Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 10/21/09 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Taylor 402 | Eating Disorders | This workshop will discuss the rising number of college students dealing with eating disorders. It will also inform the audience about definiitions, facts, symptoms, and treatments as well as include myths and facts as well as what to do to help a friend with an eating disorder. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 10/21/09 | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | ISAT/CS 236 | True Life: Living with Diabetes | JMU sophomore Alexa Painter, a type one diabetic for the past 17 years, will be share her story about life with diabetes disease, not from a textbook. | 80 | 0 | Intellectual Emotional |
Health Sciences | |
| 10/21/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | HHS 2301 | Brian Sims: Openly Gay Football Star | In 2000, Brian Sims was the captain of the Bloomsburg University football team in northeast Pennsylvania, and in the middle of the greatest season in the Division II school's history he did the unthinkable: he came out of the closet! In doing so, the regional all-American and team captain became the openly gay college football captain in NCAA history and the most notable college player to ever come out. He'll be discussing his experiences and how to be an advocate for the LGBT community. | 126 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
LGBT & Ally Education Program UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach |
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| 10/21/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:05 PM |
Burruss Hall G44 | South Asian Film Series: Rabba Hun Kee Kariye (Thus Departed our Neighbours) | Rabba Hun Kee Kariye (Thus Departed our Neighbours trails a shared history of Punjab - a subcontinental culture, language and a way of life - that was torn asunder in the fateful year of 1947. It captures the documentary maker's almost unexpected encounter with feelings of guilt and remorse about the genocidal violence of the partition. These informat tales, almost like folklore, are strewn across the memory scape of Punjabi countryside. This documentary invokes it in the public domain for the first time. | 110 | 0 | Emotional Social |
Nelson Institute for International and Public Affairs | |
| 10/21/09 | 8:10 PM | 9:05PM | Burruss Hall G44 | South Asian Film Series: The Miseducation of Pakistan | Schools with no teachers, no buildings, no drinking water, no electricity, and overflowing with garbage - this is what so many students of public schools in Pakistan can look forward to. A vast majority of the country's primary-school graduate are not considered literate by international standards, and a corrupt hierarchy of officials line their pockets with funds meant for education. This is the story of a generation lost, and a country where basic education remains a distran dream for millions. *Dr. Ehsan Ahmed will make a presentation based on the film, starting at 8:45pm and ending at 9:05pm |
110 | 0 | Environmental Intellectual Social |
Nelson Institute for International and Public Affairs | |
| 10/22/09 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Taylor 400 | Alcohol 101 | The presentation's purpose will be to educate students about the short and long term effects alcohol can have on the body. It will include topics that are specific to JMU such as binge drinking and the current drinking age controvery. | 40 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 10/22/09 | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Gifford Hall | Conversations about Diversity | Come discuss diversity with your fellow students, faculty and staff throughout the campus. It is a great opportunity to learn about how others at JMU feel about diversity and how it affects their daily lives. | 50 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
CMSS | |
| 10/22/2009 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Godwin 344 (UREC Event) |
Outdoor Guide to the Shenandoah Valley | Now that you are here at JMU what is there to do outside? Believe it or not Harrisonburg serves as the epicenter to many world class mountain bikers, and tri-athletes We have great trails for hiking, biking and cycling. There is amazing rock climbing and bouldering no more than 30 minutes away from your front door. The Outdoor Guide Program is an interactive program that will help you identify some of your adventure aspirations and help you find a way to make them happen. | 1 | 40 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 10/22/2009 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | UREC | What Does it Take to Become a Personal Trainer? | Learn about the skills needed to become a personal trainer Join the UREC personal training staff in a discussion about the various professional organizations and their certification opportunities. | 1 | 30 | 0 | Intellectual Occupational |
UREC |
| 10/23/2009 | 7:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Festival Ballroom (UREC Event) |
Misty Tripoli Group x Program | Discover your own Groove with Nike Elite Presenter, Misty Tripoli. She brings a colorful perspective to live, lovin' life and lovin' yourself. |
200 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC | |
| 10/23/2009 | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | UREC | Sense of Place Hike | Now that you are here at JMU what is there to do outside? Believe it or not Harrisonburg serves as the epicenter to many world class mountain bikers, and tri-athletes We have great trails for hiking, biking and cycling. There is amazing rock climbing and bouldering no more than 30 minutes away from your front door. The Outdoor Guide Program is an interactive program that will help you identify some of your adventure aspirations and help you find a way to make them happen. | 1 | Less than 10 | 15 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/24/09 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Fall Foliage Canoe Trip | Enjoy being out on the water? Join us on a canoe adventure where you will forget all about the pace of campus life and spend time watching Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, and Osprey in their natural habitat. Our multiday trips involve packing all the equipment and enough food to sustain us while we camp along our way. Past multiday canoeing trips have been on the Rappahannock and the Potomac Rivers. These trips require a pre trip meeting to make sure you are prepared with necessary clothing and gear. Our single day trips usually are spent on the nearby South Fork of the Shenandoah between the towns of Shenandoah and Luray. We make it a point to stop along the way for a riverside picnic lunch. | 1 | Less than 10 | 35 | Environmental Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 10/25/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Canoeing on the Shenandoah River | Enjoy being out on the water? Join us on a canoe adventure where you will forget all about the pace of campus life and spend time watching Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, and Osprey in their natural habitat. Our multiday trips involve packing all the equipment and enough food to sustain us while we camp along our way. Past multiday canoeing trips have been on the Rappahannock and the Potomac Rivers. These trips require a pre trip meeting to make sure you are prepared with necessary clothing and gear. Our single day trips usually are spent on the nearby South Fork of the Shenandoah between the towns of Shenandoah and Luray. We make it a point to stop along the way for a riverside picnic lunch. | 1 | Less than 10 | 35 | Environmental Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 10/25/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Intermediate White Water Kayaking | We offer two levels of Kayaking trips depending on your experience. Both programs include an evening pool session to go over basic skills and prepare you for the weekend river excursion. This class is designed for the participant that has felt successful in the Intro program or who has previous whitewater kayaking experience. We will review boat handling and exiting basics in the pool before heading out to the Balcony Falls Section of the James River. This section of the James offer a number of class I-II rapids with one super fun class III ledge drop that is fun to surf and play in.at has felt successful | 2 | Less than 10 | 40 | Environmental Intellectual |
UREC |
| 10/25/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Fall Foliage Bike Tour Skyline Drive | Grab you bike and helmet and join us on skyline drive as we pedal through the peak foliage. We will provide snacks and the van shuttle along one of the most scenic highways in the eastern US. | 2 | Less than 10 | 15 | Social | UREC |
| 10/26/09 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Taylor 402 | Relationships | This presentation will cover the pros and cons of being in a long distance relationship. It will discuss some potential things to do to ensure students are maintaining healthy, happy and stable relationships as well as things that are harmful to relationships. The workshop will also discuss the differences between these types of relationships. In addition strategies about how to initiate being/staying healthy in relationships will be discussed. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 10/26/2009 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | UREC | The Truth About Fat | Explore the differences between healthy and unhealthy dietary fats. Learn ways to limit your intake of fats associated with negative health consequences while increasing consumption of those with health benefits. | 1 | 30 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/27/09 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Hillside Hall | Conversations about Diversity | Come discuss diversity with your fellow students, faculty and staff throughout the campus. It is a great opportunity to learn about how others at JMU feel about diversity and how it affects their daily lives. | 50 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
CMSS | |
| 10/27/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | HHS 1301 | Get on Track: Finding a Satisfying Career and Major | Being happy with your work is a big part of your quality of life. We'll talk about how to make the right decisions about major and career, with the help of JMU resources and a few familiar movies. Come on down to "Get on Track," and we'll get you started with the big question - what are you going to do when you graduate? See you there! | 126 | 0 | Occupational Intellectual |
Career and Academic Planning Career Educators | |
| 10/27/2009 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | UREC | Discover YOU! | Discover your unique groove. Gain confidence and understanding of how your body moves. Join this interactive session of movement to simply enjoy being in your own body. | 2 | 30 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 10/27/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | HHS 2204 | Diversity | This workshop will focus on the importance of diversity on our campus in terms of ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, etc. The workshop will discuss how to break down barriers that separate different groups. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 10/27/09 | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Wilson 306 | Course Registration 101 Workshop | Madison Advising Peers is providing course registration workshops to all students who have questions or need a refresher regarding registration. We review some helpful tips in preparing for registration and we also walk students through various aspects of e-campus. | 25 | 0 | Intellectual |
Madison Advising Peers & UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach | |
| 10/27/2009 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Learn to Climb 101 | This program is for participants who have not climbed before Our adventure assistants will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall By the end of this program you will have the knowledge and experience that will help you feel more comfortable while climbing and prepare for the belay and climb class. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/28/09 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Wilson 306 | Course Registration 101 Workshop | Madison Advising Peers is providing course registration workshops to all students who have questions or need a refresher regarding registration. We review some helpful tips in preparing for registration and we also walk students through various aspects of e-campus. | 25 | 0 | Intellectual |
Madison Advising Peers & UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach | |
| 10/28/09 | 6:00 PM | 7:15 PM | Taylor 405 | In the Blink of an Eye | JMU Police, Rockingham Memorial Hospital, and SafeRides will come and speak about possible outcomes of drunk driving. | 60 | 0 | Emotional Environmental Intellectual |
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Sigma Gamma Tho Sorority, Inc CMISS |
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| 10/28/2009 | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | UREC | The Extra Step: Speed and Agility Training | Join the UREC fitness staff and learn ways to incorporate speed and agility onto your current exercise program This is designed to improve skill related physical fitness Come prepared to exercise! | 2 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 10/28/2009 | 6:00PM | 8:00PM | UREC | Climbing Technique | Ready to take your climbing to the next level? The climbing technique program will help you learn how to make better use of your footwork, the importance of core strength, and show to how/when to use specific moves such as layback, stemming, and matches in your climbing. | 2 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/28/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Burruss Hall G44 | South Asian Film Series: Chaama Deu! (Forgive! Forget Not!) | This experimental documentary is the narrated story of a journalist who was detained inside Kathmandu's infamous Bhairabnath Barracks for 15 months. It provides a mirror to the terrible times just past in Nepal, during the "people's war" and the state's reaction to the Maoist insurgency. *The film will be followed by an informal discussion facilitated by George Taylor, formerly of USAID |
110 | 0 | Environmental Intellectual |
Nelson Institute for International and Public Affairs | |
| 10/28/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | East Campus Library 3313 | RefWorks Training | RefWorks is a bibliographic citation manager. Big words for a helper application that can assist you with citation style format, bibliography creation, and simply staying organized with research resources. | 50 | 0 | Intellectual | JMU Libraries | |
| 10/28/09 | 12:15 PM | 1:15 PM | Taylor 306 | Dating Violence - Relationship Red Flags | Are you or someone you know in a relationship that you are not sure is healthy? Come learn about dating violence, how to approach a friend about an abusive relationship, and hear about campus & community resources. Come prepared to ask questions from a panel of staff from Student Wellness & Outreach, First Step and Domestic Violence Shelter, and The Collins Center. | 100 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach, CARE, REACH, & 1 in 4 | |
| 10/28/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Belay and Climb 101 | You have climbed a few times before - are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers at the wall After completing this program you will be ready to take the written and practical belay certification assessment. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 10/29/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Dive-In Movie | Come enjoy a movie in the UREC pool! TBA | 1 | 50 | 0 | Social | UREC |
| 10/29/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Taylor 400 | Alcohol 101 | The presentation's purpose will be to educate students about the short and long term effects alcohol can have on the body. It will include topics that are specific to JMU such as binge drinking and the current drinking age controvery. | 40 | 0 | Intellectual | Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 10/30/2009 | 3:00 PM 10/30/2009 | 5:00 PM 11/1/2009 | UREC | Backpacking George Washington National Forest | For those of you who need to step further into the wild we offer 2-3 day backpacking trips These trips are designed for the first time or experienced backpacker. We will provide you with your backpack, tent, sleeping bag, and cooking equipment Our trip leaders enjoy the art of backcountry cooking and will show you how to make delicious meals on a backpacking stove. All you need to provide is sturdy shoes, and lightweight layers clothing options for the always changing weather. These trips require a pre trip meeting to make sure you are prepared with necessary clothing and gear. | 1 | Less than 10 | 80 | Environmental Social Spiritual |
UREC |
| 10/31/2009 | 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | UREC | Full Moon Hiking Old Rag Mountain | Are you ready to get away from campus for a few hours? Join us as we hike our favorite local hikes and scenic places Make sure to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and bring layers for weather changes and plenty of water (1-2 liters) to stay hydrated. We’ll make sure you are well fed with one of our tasty trail meals and snacks. | 2 | Less than 10 | 20 | Environmental Social Spiritual |
UREC |
| 11/2/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | UREC | Cycle 101 | Pedal your way through various terrain in the cycle studio. Learn how to set up your bike to fit you. Experience various drills used in Cycle. | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 11/2/09 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Taylor 309 | Spirituality Dialogues | Spirituality Dialogues is an opportunity for students to engage in healthy dialogue surrounding deep issues of meaning and purpose. Students share their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, while attempting to gain an understanding and respect for those around them. | 30 | 0 | Spiritual | Student Affairs and University Planning JMU Interfaith Coalition |
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| 11/2/09 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Wilson 306 | Course Registration 101 Workshop | Madison Advising Peers is providing course registration workshops to all students who have questions or need a refresher regarding registration. We review some helpful tips in preparing for registration and we also walk students through various aspects of e-campus. | 25 | 0 | Intellectual |
Madison Advising Peers & UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach | |
| 11/2/2009 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Belay and Climb 101 | You have climbed a few times before - are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers at the wall After completing this program you will be ready to take the written and practical belay certification assessment. | 1 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 11/2/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | HHS 1301 | Get on Track: Finding a Satisfying Career and Major | Being happy with your work is a big part of your quality of life. We'll talk about how to make the right decisions about major and career, with the help of JMU resources and a few familiar movies. Come on down to "Get on Track," and we'll get you started with the big question - what are you going to do when you graduate? See you there! | 126 | 0 | Occupational Intellectual |
Career and Academic Planning Career Educators | |
| 11/2/2009 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Carrier Library 301 | Effectively Working With Research Resources | You've visited the library, gotten out on the Web and have tons of materials to work with to pull your presentation or paper together. Come learn about organizing sources, proper and ethical citation, and some tricks for staying organized. | 50 | 0 | Intellectual | JMU Libraries | |
| 11/3/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Miller 1101 | "Coming Out Spiritually" presented by Christian de la Huerta | Christian de la Huerta introduces his audiences to many of the world's religions, and emphasizes the importance of religious diversity in today's world. He shares an understanding of the teachings of religious traditions and their attitudes toward homosexuality. Offering a fresh outlook on gay spirituality and how to assert it, Christian gives gay and straight audiences new foundations from which to build a spiritual life. | 185 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Spiritual |
Madison Equality & UHC's Student Wellness and Outreach | |
| 11/3/09 | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM | Grafton Stovall | Wong Fu Productions Lecture | A lecture by Youtube Pop Icons Wong Fu Productions on independent film making. The influence of the internet on film and obstacles facing Asian American Film makers/Actors. | 610 | 0 | Intellectual Occupational |
Asian Student Union CMSS |
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| 11/3/09 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Taylor 402 | Relationships | This presentation will cover the pros and cons of being in a long distance relationship. It will discuss some potential things to do to ensure students are maintaining healthy, happy and stable relationships as well as things that are harmful to relationships. The workshop will also discuss the differences between these types of relationships. In addition strategies about how to initiate being/staying healthy in relationships will be discussed. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 11/4/09 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Taylor 305 | Anxiety | This workshop will discuss how anxiety comes into play in our everyday lives and techniques used to decrease it. The workshops focus will predominantly be on the stressors college students experience. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 11/4/09 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Wilson 306 | Course Registration 101 Workshop | Madison Advising Peers is providing course registration workshops to all students who have questions or need a refresher regarding registration. We review some helpful tips in preparing for registration and we also walk students through various aspects of e-campus. | 25 | 0 | Intellectual |
Madison Advising Peers & UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach | |
| 11/4/09 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Shenandoah Hall | Spirituality Dialogues | Spirituality Dialogues is an opportunity for students to engage in healthy dialogue surrounding deep issues of meaning and purpose. Students share their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, while attempting to gain an understanding and respect for those around them. | 30 | 0 | Spiritual | Student Affairs and University Planning JMU Interfaith Coalition |
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| 11/4/2009 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Miller 1101 | Bioethics and the Pregnant Body | The need to understand bioethical and policy issues accelerates with each new medical and scientific breakthrough. Visiting Scholar Dr. Margaret Little of Georgetown University and the Kennedy Institute of Ethics will explore with the audience such an issue. | 180 | 0 | Intellectual | Honors Program | |
| 11/4/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Climbing Technique | Ready to take your climbing to the next level? The climbing technique program will help you learn how to make better use of your footwork, the importance of core strength, and show to how/when to use specific moves such as layback, stemming, and matche | 2 | 15 | 0 | Intellectual | UREC |
| 11/4/09 | 7:00PM | 8:15 PM | Burruss Hall G44 | South Asian Film Series: Crossing Lines | This film is about an Indian American woman's struggline to stay connected to India after the loss of her father. Indira Somani has struggled with identity issues, since her parents migrated to the U.S. in the 60's. After her father's death, she visits his extended family where she tries to stay connected to the Indian culture. It is the story of how one daughter pays tribute to her father in all that he's taught her about India, Indian culture and family. *Film will be followed by a discussion with the two film-makers, Indira Somani (of Washington and Lee College) and Leena Jayaswal (of American University) |
110 | 0 | Emotional Social Spiritual |
Nelson Institute for International and Public Affairs | |
| 11/5/09 | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | HHS 1210 | Get in the Game *Change in program topic* |
"Get in the Game" is a presentation that will discuss tips for beginning the career search process and finding job satisfaction. | 60 | 0 | Occupational | Career and Academic Planning | |
| 11/5/09 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Taylor 305 | Depression | This workshop will focus on the different types of depression, signs and symptoms of depression as well as how to help a friend that you feel is depressed. This workshop will utilize video clips and exercises to make it more interactive. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 11/7/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Memorial Hall Auditorium | ASU Culture Show | A showcase of traditional and modern Asian cultural performances. | 1000 | 0 | Intellectual Social Spiritual |
Asian Student Union CMSS |
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| 11/7/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | UREC | Rock Climbing Trip | Join us for a fantastic day of climbing as we travel to one of our local climbing crags These trips are open to all interested in the sport of rock climbing regardless of experience or ability Our trip leaders will ensure that everyone learns and follows all safety procedures and will set up climbs that provide the right amount of challenge for all levels and abilities. Trips usually meet at UREC at 9am and return around 5pm. Participants will be provided with any equipment needed for the activity but are asked to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and be prepared for changing weather. Since we are out for the entire day, participants should plan to bring a bag lunch and 1-2 liters of water. | 1 | Less than 10 | 30 | Environmental Intellectual Spiritual |
UREC |
| 11/8/2009 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | UREC | Eco-Adventure Film Festival | Come to Grafton-Stovall Theater to check out JMU's own version of the classic mountain film festivals We will feature the mountain bike film "Seasons" and will be supplementing it with student submissions Interested in submitting your own short eco-adventure film? Email Sue Lowley at lowleysa@jmu.edu with any questions | 1 | 200 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 11/9/09 | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Taylor 306 | The Many Faces of Child Neglect | This presentation will touch upon the different forms of child neglect. Tips will be provided about the recognition of neglect in children as well as what can be done by individuals and the community to help prevent neglect. | 100 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach | ||
| 11/9/09 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Taylor 402 | Anxiety | This workshop will discuss how anxiety comes into play in our everyday lives and techniques used to decrease it. The workshops focus will predominantly be on the stressors college students experience. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 11/10/2009 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | UREC | Disordered Eating: What is a Healthy Diet? | Learn more about the components of a healthy diet and learn about the various resources available to the JMU community. | 30 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
UREC | |
| 11/10/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Grafton-Stovall | Larry Yazzie: Native American Pride Dancer | Fancy dancing is patterned after both the northern and the southern traditions and allows for the maximum individualization. This high energy show offers a true look into Native American culture through dance, song, flute, storytelling and more. The Native Pride Dancers don't just put on a show, but an educational experience that will amaze your audiences. | 610 | 0 | Intellectual Emotional Social Spiritual |
CMSS | |
| 11/10/09 | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | HHS 1210 | Safe Night: You, Your Partner, and Sexually Trasmitted Infections | This is an interactive event with three purposes: to show how quickly the spread of STI's takes place, to educate about STI's and to encourage safe decision making. The program includes a simulation of how quickly an STI can spread. | 50 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
HTH 458 Planning Coalition UHC's Student Wellnes & Outreach |
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| 11/10/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | HHS 1301 | Get on Track: Finding a Satisfying Career and Major | Being happy with your work is a big part of your quality of life. We'll talk about how to make the right decisions about major and career, with the help of JMU resources and a few familiar movies. Come on down to "Get on Track," and we'll get you started with the big question - what are you going to do when you graduate? See you there! | 126 | 0 | Occupational Intellectual |
Career and Academic Planning Career Educators | |
| 11/10/09 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Festival Conference Room 6 | Unmasking Yourself | The Halloween season has now come and gone, and it's time to come out of your costumes and reveal your true identify. This event will help you to learn ways to stay true to your morals and values, while enduring the various influences of college life. | 60 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Spiritual |
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc CMSS |
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| 11/10/09 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Gifford Hall Basement | Spirituality Dialogues | Spirituality Dialogues is an opportunity for students to engage in healthy dialogue surrounding deep issues of meaning and purpose. Students share their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, while attempting to gain an understanding and respect for those around them. | 30 | 0 | Spiritual | Student Affairs and University Planning JMU Interfaith Coalition |
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| 11/10/09 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Taylor 402 | Depression | This workshop will focus on the different types of depression, signs and symptoms of depression as well as how to help a friend that you feel is depressed. This workshop will utilize video clips and exercises to make it more interactive. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 11/11/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Burruss Hall G44 | South Asian Film Series: Motherland Afganistan | "How many mothers won't make it, and how many will die on the way coming to the hospital? How many will die in their homes?" - Dr. Qudrat Mojadidi The filmmaker follows her father, who specializes in women's medicine, back to Afganistan, where one in secven women dies during childbirth. The film finds and highlights the inspiring grace and courage of Afganistan's women. *Film will be followed by a discussion facilitated by the Aghani Fulbright scholar Jawan Shir |
110 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Nelson Institute for International and Public Affairs | |
| 11/11/09 | 7:30 PM | 9:00 PM | HHS 2301 | Safe Day, Safe Night: Making of a Hangover | Come and watch the film "Making of a Hangover" which tracks the physical and psychological effects of alcohol on 7 friends. The film will be followed by a peer facilitated discussion, and snacks will be provided! | 200 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach Health 458 Program Planning Coalition |
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| 11/11/2009 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Carrier Library 301 | RefWorks Training | RefWorks is a bibliographic citation manager. Big words for a helper application that can assist you with citation style format, bibliography creation, and simply staying organized with research resources. | 50 | 0 | Intellectual | JMU Libraries | |
| 11/11/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Taylor 405 | Kijiji Experience | Come enjoy a "knock-your-socks-off" experience. It could change your life. You will engage in group names and activities centered on gaining insight to valuable leadership tips and principles. | 72 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
Health Sciences Kijiji Leadership Program |
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| 11/12/09 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Potomac Hall | Spirituality Dialogues | Spirituality Dialogues is an opportunity for students to engage in healthy dialogue surrounding deep issues of meaning and purpose. Students share their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, while attempting to gain an understanding and respect for those around them. | 30 | 0 | Spiritual | Student Affairs and University Planning JMU Interfaith Coalition |
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| 11/12/2009 | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | UREC | Partner Massage | Learn massage techniques from one of our licensed Massage Therapists. Both you and your partner need to register on UREC's website for this class. | 1 | 30 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 11/12/09 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Ikenberry Hall | Conversations about Diversity | Come discuss diversity with your fellow students, faculty and staff throughout the campus. It is a great opportunity to learn about how others at JMU feel about diversity and how it affects their daily lives. | 50 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
CMSS | |
| 11/12/09 | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Festival Ballroom | The Big Madison Public Health Event (Safe Day, Safe Night) | Commemorative night of Safe Day, Safe Night focusing on alcohol education, sexual health, and traffice safety fair followed by a special guest speaker. | 100 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
HTH 458 Student Wellness & Outreach |
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| 11/12/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Taylor Down Under | Words of Wisdom | Words of Wisdom forum is a chance for students to hear JMU seniors talk about their Madison Experience and gain insight into what they can now do to make the most of their time here. Presented in many different forms, such as song, poem or picture slideshow, this night will be filled with insightful speakers with great experiences and is sure to make you realize how lucky you are to be here at JMU. | 100 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Student Ambassadors UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach |
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| 11/12/2009 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | UREC | Functional Fitness 101 | Learn how to improve balance, utilize more muscles of the body with each movement, and think outside of your traditional exercise program Come prepared to exercise! | 1 | 20 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
UREC |
| 11/14/2009 | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | East Campus Library 3313 | RefWorks Training | RefWorks is a bibliographic citation manager. Big words for a helper application that can assist you with citation style format, bibliography creation, and simply staying organized with research resources. | 50 | 0 | Intellectual | JMU Libraries | |
| 11/15/09 | 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM | Grafton Stovall | Glory to God Gospel Explosion | The purpose of this event is to provide JMU students and members of the Harrisonburg community with an opportunity to praise God. This event will feature both traditional and contemporary Gospel singing and performing groups. | 200 | 0 | Spiritual | Sigma Gamma Tho Sorority, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. CMSS |
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| 11/16/09 | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM | HHS 1302 | Gandhism and Lage Raho Munna Bhai Film | Lage Raho Munna Bhai is a film that has had a strong cultural impact in India, popularizing Gandhism and leading to a number of Gandhigiri protests in India and in the United States. We will incorporate the film in a discussion of the overall impact on global nonviolence. | 154 | 0 | Intellectual Emotional Environmental
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Mahatma Gandhi Center | |
| 11/16/09 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | HHS 1301 | Get on Track: Finding a Satisfying Career and Major | Being happy with your work is a big part of your quality of life. We'll talk about how to make the right decisions about major and career, with the help of JMU resources and a few familiar movies. Come on down to "Get on Track," and we'll get you started with the big question - what are you going to do when you graduate? See you there! | 126 | 0 | Occupational Intellectual |
Career and Academic Planning Career Educators | |
| 11/16/09 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Taylor 400 | Anxiety | This workshop will discuss how anxiety comes into play in our everyday lives and techniques used to decrease it. The workshops focus will predominantly be on the stressors college students experience. | 40 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 11/16/09 | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Taylor 306 | Dating Violence | This presentation will discuss the definition of dating violence, who is affected, and what to do if you or someone you know is a victim. | 100 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach | |
| 11/16/09 | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Festival Ballroom | To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) | Come hear the founder of TWLOHA speak about issues such as depression, suicide, and how love can be a universal solution to these problems. | 1000 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach University Program Board |
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| 11/16/09 | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Gibbons Conference Room | Talk Soup: A Health Serving of Wellness - Tobacco | This great event will allow students to discuss the topic of Tobacco with the experts in this field. Students will receive accurate information that they may not be receiving from the web or their friends. The small setting will allow for a more direct question and answer experience for students. Students will have the opportunity to "talk" about a great topic while enjoying a wonderful * soup and sandwich lunch. * | 20 | 0 | Intellectual | UHC and SHAC | |
| 11/16/09 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Taylor 302 | Sex 'N the 'Burg | BOND is hosting a R.E.A.C.H. presentation "Sex 'N the 'Burg about positive sexual health. | 40 | 0 | Intellectual Social |
Brothers of a New Direction CMSS |
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11/16/2009 |
6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | East Campus Library 3311 | Procrastinators' Anonymous Meeting | Do you suffer from assignment procrastination? Whether it is true procrastinating, research dread or library anxiety, this session is designed to jump start your research project. Identities will be protected. | 50 | 0 | Intellectual | JMU Libraries | |
| 11/17/09 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | HHS 1301 | Reducing the Risk of Suicide at JMU | In this workshop, students will learn how to recognize the signs of someone who is at risk for suicide and how to appropriately refer that person. Participants will learn about the myths and facts of suicide. | 35 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
Counseling and Student Development Center | |
| 11/17/09 | 7:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Festival Ballroom | Shane Windmeyer presents "What's your Gay Point Average?" | This interactive, high impact program destroys stereotypes, deepens understanding and compels participants to take the next step in coming out as visible allies and leaders for all people, including LGBT people. | 500 | 0 | Emotional Intellectual Social |
UHC's Student Wellness & Outreach, LGBT & Ally Education |