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Building Understanding, Breaking Down Barriers: 40 Years of Global Engagement at JMU

Posted September 24, 2019

Now on display in Carrier: Committed to the principle that international experiences and perspectives are essential to any education, the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) promotes and encourages critical awareness of world issues; knowledge of and appreciation for other cultures, […]

Artificial Intelligence and You: Impacts on Society

Posted September 24, 2019

Now on display in Rose: Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to supplement the work of human employees in factories, offices, and on transportation routes. This evolution raises several questions about how human intelligence and AI will coexist in society. Check […]

A Year in the Libraries

Posted September 12, 2019

Every year, the Libraries serve our JMU community through special events, workshops, guest speakers, and so much more. With programs aimed for students, staff, faculty, and the general public, there is always something happening at the Libraries! Included in this […]

A Note from Our New Dean

Posted September 11, 2019

Greetings! Here you’ll find links to a wide array of library and educational technology offerings and resources available to you this semester. I would also like to take the opportunity of this first newsletter of my first year in Harrisonburg, […]

Lee Vinsel to keynote the Teaching & Learning with Technology Conference on 10/28

Posted September 10, 2019

We are excited to announce our TLT Conference keynote speaker: Lee Vinsel! Vinsel is an Assistant Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech. He studies human life with technology, with a particular focus on the relationship between government, business, and technological […]

CANCELED: Towards Building Community Based Archives of Activism

Posted September 5, 2019

This talk has been canceled due to travel issues. We hope to reschedule it at a later date. * * * Bergis Jules, project director of Documenting the Now, will be discussing his advocacy work on behalf of community-based archives […]

Carrier Library offers the 3SPACE Classroom

Posted September 5, 2019

JMU 3SPACE serves students and faculty from all departments and colleges at the university, offering 3D printing access and training to people of all experience levels. Our goal is to help JMU faculty and staff incorporate desktop digital fabrication into […]

Women Conductors and Composers Breaking Barriers

Posted September 4, 2019

In support of JMU’s “Celebrating Women Breaking Barriers” events, The Music Library has materials on display by women conductors and women composers. Both fields are historically male-dominated, and women still make up a very small percentage of conductors of large, full-time ensembles.  These women are breaking barriers as they follow their […]

Classroom Technology Upgrades across campus

Posted September 2, 2019

This year, Classroom Technology Services, a department in JMU Libraries, installed new classroom technology in many buildings across campus: Classroom Technology Services also supported the installation of eight new teaching spaces in the Wilson Hall renovation. To request immediate help with […]

Accelerating Creative Teaching Grants for JMU Faculty

Posted September 2, 2019

JMU faculty are invited to apply for an Accelerating Creative Teaching (ACT) Grant by September 20, 2019. ACT Grants, sponsored by JMU Libraries, award up to $500 to $2000 to empower faculty developing scholarship in innovative teaching and learning. The goal is to support instructional projects that are […]