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Category: Exhibits

Health Literacy & You

Posted February 1, 2019

Now on display in Carrier: Whether you’re the one giving it or receiving it, communication in a health setting is always necessary – and sometimes not as easy as you may think. For those simply visiting a doctor or other […]

The Office for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy Creates New Exhibit in Rose

Posted January 16, 2019

Beginning in January 2019, the Office for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy (OASE) at JMU, formed late in 2018 and intended to supplant the Center for Wind Energy, will start rolling out its new resources that include its comprehensive new […]

The little Gallery Underground Art Exhibit Opening: “Playlist 360”

Posted January 8, 2019

Students in the ART 360 Digital Photography chose a song to visually interpret in a 12 x 12 inch photograph; links to the final playlist are displayed with the exhibition. The artists include Carrie Chang, Katelyn Coker, Nikki Davlantes, Bailey […]

House Lights Up: Theatre for Social Change

Posted December 1, 2018

Augusto Boal, founder of Theatre of the Oppressed argues, “The theater itself is not revolutionary: it is a rehearsal for the revolution.” His claim reflects the notion that theatre as a fabricated space serves as a place for people to practice change-making, and […]

New International Week Photos Decorate our Libraries

Posted November 26, 2018

Our Changing Climates: Everybody’s Business: Each year since 2000, International Week has brought with it the bonus of wondrous images from the cameras of students, faculty and staff and their journeys. For some, the U.S. is an international experience. View the […]

New Exhibit in Historic Wing of Carrier Spotlights Being the Change

Posted October 31, 2018

JMU Libraries is pleased to present an exhibit that highlights our University’s history of “Being the Change.” The exhibit features the very first Normal Bulletin published by the then State Normal and Industrial School for Women. An excerpt written by our first president, […]

The little Gallery Underground Presents: Kids Art: “Musical Interpretations” Opening and Reception

Posted October 25, 2018

On exhibit now in The little Gallery Underground is: “Musical Interpretations” by students of Zachary Dishman from John Wayland Elementary School. The students explored the relationship between music and art as they created compositions depicting music through various mediums. This collection […]

A New UREC Adventure Display is Now Up in Rose

Posted October 11, 2018

Ready for an adventure? UREC Adventure includes activities and instruction within the UREC walls and outside in the surrounding forests and rivers. Most programs are for those with little to no experience in that activity – so come try something new! Take […]

Women in Politics: A Global Perspective

Posted October 8, 2018

Now on display in Rose Library, October 2018 2018 has brought a record number of women running for office in the United States, Lebanon, and elsewhere around the world. These books explore the past struggles women have endured to be heard, […]

Nature’s Calling! Exploring the Great Outdoors in the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains

Posted October 8, 2018

Now on display in Carrier Library, October 2018 We are lucky to have such abundant outdoor opportunities right at our doorstep in Harrisonburg. Now it is time to take advantage of it! Studies show that getting closer to nature can improve […]