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Posted March 4, 2024

All are invited to hear urbanist, historian, and cultural critic Dr. Davarian Baldwin speak about his research and his book, In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower: How Universities are Plundering Our Cities. His work examines ways institutions of higher education across the […]

Posted March 1, 2024

Even during midterms and finals week, there are plenty of empty seats available all over campus if you know where to look! In fact, JMU offers study spaces in over 30 buildings! Here are 10 top tips for finding good […]

Posted March 1, 2024

We asked, you answered! JMU Libraries and Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance are working together to find the best study spots off campus, and here are the spaces you told us that you already love. They’re cozy spaces with access to coffee […]

Posted March 1, 2024

March is Women’s History Month! We invite you to learn about and celebrate women’s history through film, local events, and JMU Libraries exhibits and collections.  1. Experience Women’s History in Film Check out the Women & Society collection of hundreds of streaming videos […]

Posted March 1, 2024

In 2023, Dr. Taimi Castle decided to start a podcast. “As the director of JMU’s Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence, I wanted to have another community engagement piece that was accessible beyond JMU faculty and staff,” Taimi recalls. “We listen […]

Posted March 1, 2024

Three JMU faculty members were recently selected as recipients for the statewide Open Adopt Grants program. Thanks to their efforts, about 2,095 JMU students will avoid spending a total of $102,056 on textbooks over the next five years! JMU’s 2023 […]

Posted February 27, 2024

If so, please fill out this survey to let us know! We’d love to hear about all the open textbooks or open course materials you are using, even if your course also requires some textbooks that cost money. Either way, […]

Posted February 26, 2024

It’s almost Open Education Week (March 4-8), and we’re celebrating because free and equitable access to information is at the core of what we do, and because it gives us an excuse to share how you can help make education […]

Posted February 26, 2024

Posted February 25, 2024

Are you ordering seeds for your own garden this year? If you have some left over, consider donating them to JMU’s Community Seed Library! We are happy to accept store-bought seeds, partially used packets, or seeds saved from your garden. […]