Blue Course Evaluation System Offline May 23-27
Posted May 16, 2022
JMU’s online “Blue” course evaluation system will be offline and inaccessible from May 23 to 27 for a system upgrade. Instructors and faculty: you should plan to download the PDF versions of the Spring 2022 reports to your computer if […]
Support for Transitioning to Canvas Studio
Posted May 10, 2022
Canvas Studio will replace TechSmith Knowmia as JMU’s platform for storing and sharing instructional media in July. Canvas Studio is already available to JMU faculty, staff, and students. Look for the Studio icon in the purple menu in Canvas. Learn […]
JMU Libraries in The Chronicle of Higher Education
Posted May 6, 2022
JMU Libraries was included in “The Library of the Future: How the heart of the campus is transforming,” a new report from The Chronicle of Higher Education. Accessible to anyone with a JMU eID login and password, the special report […]
Opinion | Libraries should be both digital and physical (from The Breeze)
Posted May 5, 2022
Charles Grattan Price Jr. Collection on Tweetsie and the Shenandoah Central Railroad is now open for research
Posted May 5, 2022
James Madison University Special Collections is pleased to announce that the Charles Grattan Price Jr. Collection on Tweetsie and the Shenandoah Central Railroad is now fully processed, partially digitized, and available for research. The collection, compiled by Charles Grattan Price […]
Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (Music Library Display)
Posted May 4, 2022
Visit the Music Library to browse a new display celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month! Find some relevant music to check out. Selections by Tsai Hsaio-hu, Gordon Shi-Wen Chin, Bimbo, Marie Mariteragi, and more. Thanks to Karen Snively for putting this display/exhibit […]
Canvas Studio: JMU’s New Platform for Sharing Instructional Videos
Posted May 2, 2022
You can now use Canvas Studio, JMU’s new platform for recording, storing, and sharing instructional media. It is currently available to all JMU faculty, staff, and students who have a Canvas account, and will fully replace Techsmith Knowmia in July. […]
Do your studies stress you out?
Posted April 28, 2022
We know that stress can take a toll on academic performance and overall health. Add in a short time-frame at the end of every semester when all assignments are due and the whole campus feels tense and overwhelmed. Add in […]
Climate Justice: Toward More Resilient and Inclusive Futures for All
Posted April 27, 2022
Carrier Renovation: Virtual Info Sessions for Staff and Faculty on May 5 & 11
Posted April 21, 2022
Over a decade of concerns about accessibility and ADA compliance, health and life-safety for students and staff, and overall navigability of our aging Carrier Library are motivating plans for a building renovation and expansion. Our goal is to create a […]