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Category: Instructional Design News

Introducing the Learning Innovations & Design Desk

Posted April 13, 2023

Faculty, staff, and students now have streamlined access to our educational technology and instructional design services at the new service desk we recently opened online and on the first floor of Rose Library. Call us at 540-568-6799, email us at […]

Virtual Talks from Award-Winning JMU Libraries Faculty

Posted February 21, 2023

We’re pleased to announce two virtual talks from recent award-winning JMU Libraries faculty members: Dr. Juhong Christie Liu was the 2022 Madison Scholar for the JMU Libraries. This award recognizes excellence in scholarly achievement. Dr. Liu is the Director of […]

A Day of Community Conversations Advising Conference

Posted February 17, 2023

Registration is now open for JMU’s Day of Community Conversations Advising Conference to be held on February 23! Faculty and staff who serve as academic advisors can register by February 20 or learn more about the conference.  This professional development opportunity is hosted by the JMU Advising […]

Registration Open for A Day of Community Conversations Advising Conference

Posted January 27, 2023

Registration is now open for A Day of Community Conversations Advising Conference! Register by February 20.   All JMU faculty and staff who serve in an advising function are invited to attend this free conference at JMU on Thursday, February 23.  This professional […]

5 Ways We Can Help JMU Faculty Prepare for Spring Semester

Posted January 5, 2023

As you gear up for spring, remember that we are here to support your research and teaching.  Here are 5 things we’re eager to help you with: Originally posted on January 5, 2023; updated on February 6, 2024 to add […]

Feature Friday: Open for Interpretation

Posted December 2, 2022

Thirteen years ago, Diana Galarreta-Aima was adjusting to life in the United States and still learning English when the H1N1 swine flu pandemic hit. Then she got sick.  When she arrived at the emergency room, she recalls, “I spoke English, […]

Open Office Hours for Teaching with Zoom or Canvas

Posted November 30, 2022

We’re offering virtual open office hours this January! Sign up for one and get personalized support to level up your Canvas or Zoom skills. Learn How to Use Canvas (Open Office Hours) New to Canvas or Canvas Studio? We can […]

11/15 Event on Zoom: “Dialogues with History: Communities at a Crossroads, Exploring Día de los Muertos”

Posted October 27, 2022

Join a discussion of the evolving representation of Día de los Muertos in American society. On November 15, 6:30-8:00 on Zoom, Dr. Valerie Martínez of Our Lady of the Lake University will share the history of Día de los Muertos […]

Crafting Local Commemorations: Honoring Día de los Muertos in Shenandoah Valley

Posted October 19, 2022

Engage in dialogue and artistic expression related to celebration and appreciation of Día de los Muertos at this event on Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 to 8:00pm in Rose Library.  Estela Knott, a cultural artist organizer, will share her experiences commemorating […]