Category: JMU Libraries News
“‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ Town and Gown in the Friendly City” Exhibit in Carrier Library
Posted September 15, 2026
Explore the historic and present-day town-gown relationship between JMU, Harrisonburg, and the surrounding community at “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” a new exhibit in the Distinctive Collections Exhibition Space on the second floor of Carrier Library. Within a college town, […]
Art Exhibit Reception in the Music Library on Sept. 18
Posted September 10, 2026
Discover the beauty of penmanship at Rhythm of Scripts, a new exhibit in the Music Library’s The little Gallery Underground featuring the work of Professor Zenab Bastawala of JMU’s School of Art, Design, and Art History. Join us for a reception celebrating the […]
Moving OneDrive Links to Microsoft Education in Canvas before September 17
Posted September 10, 2026
Due to recent changes in Microsoft, there may be steps you need to take before September 17, 2026, if: What’s changing? Microsoft just announced a backend change in Canvas – they are replacing the current OneDrive (Legacy) tool with a […]
Preserving history, building the future: Inside the new Carrier Library (from JMU News)
Posted September 8, 2026
Explore the transformation of James Madison University’s newly renovated and expanded Carrier Library through a series of photos. Discover how this project preserves historic 1939 architecture while delivering state-of-the-art spaces—including high-tech makerspaces, light-filled reading rooms, the Furious Flower Poetry Center, […]
Grand Reopening of Carrier Library on September 10
Posted September 4, 2026
After years of planning, renovation, and anticipation, it’s time to celebrate the Grand Reopening of Carrier Library, a renewed space for teaching, learning, and discovery at JMU. All are welcome to join President Jim, Dean Bethany Nowviskie, and our JMU […]
Homecoming Book Talk with Alumna Rachel McRady on Oct. 15
Posted September 4, 2026
This Homecoming, JMU Libraries is co-hosting a book talk featuring JMU alumna Rachel McRady, an Emmy Award-winning writer, editor, and author of the acclaimed debut novel Sun Seekers. All staff, students, faculty, alumni, and friends are invited to The Stories […]
“Exquisite Corpse” Art Exhibit in Carrier Library’s Ground Floor Gallery
Posted September 4, 2026
Discover work by JMU students in SADAH‘s Studio Art program at “Exquisite Corpse” in the new Ground Floor Gallery in Carrier Library. The Exquisite Corpse was a Surrealist method of art making where disparate images or words were combined through […]
Are You Ready to Vote This Fall?
Posted September 3, 2026
The student vote is the decisive factor in many election races. How can we help make sure everyone who’s eligible to vote is registered to vote? Why do students need help with voting information? Some college students are new to […]
Faculty: Apply for a VIVA Open Grant to Switch to Open Course Materials
Posted September 3, 2026
Are you concerned about the high cost of course materials for your students? Apply for a VIVA Open Grant of up to $50,000 to help eliminate textbook costs and reduce the financial burden of higher education for JMU students. Offered […]
Learn New Skills with LinkedIn Learning
Posted September 2, 2026
Have you explored the thousands of videos at your fingertips through JMU’s subscription to LinkedIn Learning? All JMU students, staff, and faculty can watch short videos or even take online courses on topics including infographics, web design, data management, leadership […]
