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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 […]
“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 […]
Manage Citations with Zotero’s Unlimited Storage
Posted September 2, 2026
Are you still typing out reference lists? Maybe it’s time to try a citation manager! Zotero is a free, easy-to-use, open source tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and collaborate on research. Get Zotero: Create an account on their […]
Can I Show It? Copyright for Public Film Screenings and Events
Posted September 2, 2026
If you want to show a film outside of a class, make sure JMU has public performance rights for that film or is able to obtain rights. […]
Digital Media Workshops This Fall
Posted September 2, 2026
JMU Libraries is offering a variety of workshops this fall to help students, faculty, or staff build essential digital media skills for personal, academic, or professional projects. Whether you’re looking to caption videos, record lectures, design graphics, or edit photos […]
Staff Reminder to Mark No/Low-Cost Courses in Course Scheduler
Posted September 1, 2026
This is a friendly reminder for any staff responsible for entering classes in Course Scheduler. Please make sure that any courses with textbooks costing $40 or less at the JMU Bookstore are marked as No/Low-Cost so that students can find these courses when they […]
Faculty Deadline to Mark Your Course as Having “No/Low Cost Course Materials”
Posted September 1, 2026
This is a friendly reminder that if the materials you assign for a course total $40 or less at the JMU Bookstore, you should alert the relevant staff in your department when you submit your other course information so they […]